Air France to open Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4
Air France has revealed plans to open a lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 in spring…
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TUI Airways to close Luton base after exit from Irish charter market
TUI Airways is to close its Luton base before summer 2026 and transfer booking to…
AirBaltic reports steady passenger growth in November 2025
AirBaltic carried 402,400 passengers in November 2025, marking a 1 percent increase year-on-year and the…
Strong outlook for Spanish travel agencies over Christmas period
Spanish travel agencies have projected positive bookings for the Christmas and New Year holidays, anticipating…
Seabourn to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26 live across its ocean fleet
Seabourn has announced that it secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup…
Mercedes-Maybach reveal Maybach Ocean Club concept on new super yacht
Mercedes-Maybach has revealed the Maybach Ocean Club concept in partnership with Splendid Sea. The programme…
Tarragona cruise port targets record growth in 2026
Tarragona Cruise Port concluded the 2025 season with 62 calls, maintaining strong performance following previous…
Ribbon cut at Royal Caribbean’s latest private island in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The…
DAA board appoints Nick Cole as Deputy CEO in escalation of move to unseat Kenny Jacobs
The board of DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has appointed Nick Cole as…
$29bn – Shocked tourism lobby calculates impact of Executive Order 14161 on USA economy
In a move set to reshape international tourism flows, the United States has mandated that…
WATCH: Shannon-based Rescue 115 winching 14 crew members of MV Fastnet to safety in Dingle Bay
Fourteen crew members from MV Fastnet, a French-registered trawler, received assistance from the Irish Coast…
Ireland ranked third in TTW top 50 destinations
New York based Travel and Tour World has named Ireland in third place in its…
Australia experiences widespread flight disruptions
Multiple airlines operating in Australia including Qantas Jetstar and Virgin Australia have recorded 34 cancellations…
‘Massive rat’ on KLM flight 767 forces cancellations
A large rat appeared in the cabin of a KLM flight 767 from Amsterdam to…
Royal Caribbean plans return of Legend of the Seas to Florida for winter 2027-28
Royal Caribbean newbuild Legend of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale for the 2027-28…
Australia’s Caledonian Sky sold by APT to Greek operator Kalamata
Caledonian Sky , formerly Renaissance Six, has been sold to Greek operator Kalamata Shipping. Kalamata acquired…
PortMiami sets new daily passenger record
PortMiami has reported that November 30 was the busiest day in its history withten cruise…
Riviera Travel launches new Grand Tour itinerary
Riviera Travel is expanding the Grand Tour collection with the 15-day itinerary A Taste of…
Manchester faces delays as taxiway closed by surface failure
Flights at Manchester Airport have experienced delays due to rain and a taxiway issue that…
Trip.com group reveals 2026 travel trends
Trip.com Group has released its assessment of the prospects for global travel in 2026 ,highlighting…
UNIMED completes acquisition of Elssi Maritime
Unimed, a supplier of medicine and equipment for merchant ships, has completed the acquisition of…
HERE are the 59 airports across 23 countries (including Dublin) now operating Point Merge Air Traffic System
Point Merge Air Traffic System is now operating at 59 airports across 23 countries on…
Minor Hotels 2026 trends survey shows more to authentic travel and surge in wellness
Minor Hotels’ latest trend report forecasts a profound shift in 2026 travel towards authentic. wellness-centric…
Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Bob Frazier to retire from aviation after 50 years
Frazier Aviation has revealed that Bob Frazier is retiring after 50 years of service at…
RYacht reveals details of Sefu newbuild
R Yacht has revealed details of its newbuild to be named the Sefu for delivery…
Luxe Lifestyle group hosts Christmas party in county Louth
The Luxe Lifestyle Group held their Christmas party at Kilsarqan House in county Louth on…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Jamaica tourism sector resumes full operations
The Jamaica Tourist Board confirmed the resumption of full tourism activities across the island following…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
Lost Returns introduces asset tagging and embraces AI for lost and found services
Lost Returns has introduced asset tagging for proactive matching and embraced AI for detailed item…
ASL Airlines pilots plan second strike on Tuesday
ASL Pilots who are members of IALPA have announced a second 16-hour strike on December…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…
Drone safety campaign launched as IAA confirms there are 24,000 drone pilots in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that there are now 24,000 trained drone pilots in…
ELEVEN US National Parks get order to charge international visitors $100 ‘America first’ entry fee
Eleven US National Parks are preparing to implement a new tourist surcharge in the new…
Sad news: John Glynn who built up Doyle Group and Citywest Hotel
John Glynn has died at age 74 surrounded by his family. Mr Glynn is a…
Safety dispute threatens to close ALSAA sports club at Dublin airport
Chairwoman of ALSAA Siobhan O’Donnell has resigned over doubts that the club can continue in…
Keith Prowse celebrates Strauss anniversary with Marty Whelan Vienna broadcast
The Institute for Culture Travel, part of the Keith Prowse group, has hosted Marty Whelan has completed…
KEY Takeaways from IATA global media day in Geneva
When Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, addressed journalists at the…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: The outlook for global aviation with Marie Owens Thomsen
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, told delegates at the…