Shannon Airport and Air Canada announce A321XLR Shannon-Toronto 3w June-Oct 2027
New three-times-weekly Shannon-Toronto service launches 10 June 2027 Airbus A321XLR aircraft operates the route with…
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NTA announces 15pc average increase in adult public transport fares
Adult public transport fares increase average 15pc from January 2027 90-minute Leap Card journey rises…
‘The DRAGHI effect, not the DRAGGING effect’ – IATA outlines rEU asks at Brussels briefing
IATA has been outlining asks for the EU including full CORSIA implementation and SAF infrastructure…
SWEET music: NI hotels report record July sales and occupancy
NI hotels sold 233,241 rooms and 425,687 beds in July 2026. Room sales increased by…
ANALYSIS: After SEVEN years and FOUR attempts, is the A321XLR the solution to finally getting Shannon-Toronto to work?
Air Transit were here in 2014, Air Canada were her in the compulsory stopover days…
GALLERY: Travel Partners Group hosts the trade in Galway
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Dingle Food Festival issues warning about fraudsters targeting Irish Food Festivals
Fraudsters have targeted Dingle Food Festival and other Irish food events with payment scams. Fake…
Stena Line revives ‘students go free’ offer for university travel
Stena Line Students Go Free offer returns for university travel Student travels free with motorist…
Today is ‘National Travel Agent Day:’ but where did the idea come from?
Today is National Travel Agent Day, but who thought it up and when? Like many…
Journey Beyond’s ‘Become a Beyonder’ trade incentive returns for 2026
The 2026 Beyonder campaign delivered 40 pc year-on-year sales growth during the campaign period. Fourteen…
The ball that did not BOUNCE: Mixed results for US inbound tourism from the World Cup
Total international visitor arrivals to the US increased 2.7 pc to 5.4m in June 2026.…
Invasive mosquito species found breeding in England for first time
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae have been found breeding in east London residential properties. This…
Survey shows increase in Dubliners embracing home swapping for affordable holidays
Dubliners are increasingly turning to home swapping to beat rising travel inflation. Annual membership fees…
Dublin’s College Green Hotel launches silver legacy 25th anniversary package
The College Green Hotel Dublin launched A Silver Legacy package for its 25th anniversary. The…
Spain eyes number one spot in international tourism after record July
Spain welcomed 11.5m foreign visitors in July 2026, a record monthly figure. Tourist spending surged…
Blackstone prepares stock market listing for HIP Hotel Group
Blackstone targets an IPO for HIP valued at approximately €6bn ($6.94bn). The portfolio comprises 61…
Chile latest South American country to launch BIG travel sale
The Chile Travel Sale ran from 31 August to 2 September 2026 with discounts up…
Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Fable Bakery launch Irish Coffee workshop
Jameson Distillery Bow St and Fable Bakery launch Irish Coffee Workshop Workshop features Jameson Black…
Global Digital collaboration conference in Geneva highlights digital trust framework
GDC26 in Geneva focuses on unified digital trust framework EU Digital Identity Wallet showcased as…
More details revealed of Ulster Aviation Society European Heritage open days at Maze Long Kesh
European Heritage Open Days at Maze Long Kesh 12-13 September Rear doors of WWII aircraft…
Riviera Travel reports 45pc rise in solo travel trade bookings
Trade solo bookings up 45pc year-on-year at Riviera Travel Trade partners account for 23pc of…
Air India expands hub-and-spoke model to Ahmedabad
Air India adds Ahmedabad to hub-and-spoke easy connect program Passengers clear customs at origin before…
Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver under single brand: how it works
Trafalgar unifies Insight Vacations and Costsaver under single brand Over 600 itineraries across 75 countries…
Cruise ship captains share favourite ports of call
Cruise captains share favourite ports from across CLIA fleet Mediterranean ports feature prominently for scenery…
Aer Lingus Regional offers up to 30pc off from Belfast City Airport
Aer Lingus Regional offers up to 30pc off flights from Belfast Sale runs until 17…
WTTC to host over 200 travel CEOs in Malta for global summit October 7-9
WTTC Global Summit in Valletta 7-9 October 2026 Over 200 global travel CEOs and senior…
Mount Congreve Gardens launches ROOTS speaker series
ROOTS speaker series launches at Mount Congreve Gardens Waterford Monthly programme features experts in nature,…
TG4 documentary Trasna na dTonnta follows new Irish on offshore islands
TG4 documentary Trasna na dTonnta follows New Irish on offshore islands Four-part series filmed over…
British Airways sale offers attractive fares from Ireland
British Airways sale now live from Ireland Destinations across North America, Rest of World and…
Hotelier Daniel Shamoon partners with Orange Limited for Pearns Point Resort Antigua
Daniel Shamoon partners with Orange Limited for Pearns Point resort Resort includes 20 suites, 20…
TUI launches smiles rewards club for customers
TUI Smiles Rewards Club launches for customers Free to join via myTUI account with no…
Namibia confirms exploratory talks with Ethiopian Airlines for new carrier
Namibia confirms exploratory talks with Ethiopian Airlines for Namibia Air Ethiopian Airlines proposed ATR72-600 model…
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reports occupancy is just 51pc
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection occupancy 51pc in Q2 2026 Capacity rose 50pc with third ship addition…
Holland America reveals Oosterdam Ocean Bar post-evolution look
Holland America reveals Oosterdam Ocean Bar post-Evolution look New stage for regional soloists, pianists, cabaret…
Royal Caribbean cancels Serenade of the Seas Cruise from Vancouver after embarkation
Serenade of the Seas cruise cancelled on 1 September after embarkation Technical issue prevented safe…
Turkish Airlines cancels planned return to Havana
Turkish Airlines cancels planned return to Havana from October 2026 Jet fuel shortages at Havana…
Dublin airport’s share of Irish passenger traffic DROPS slightly in CSO January-June data
Dublin Airport’s share of passenger traffic on and off the island of Ireland fell slightly…
Norwegian Cruise Line cuts ribbon on Great Tides Waterpark private island in The Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line held a ribbon cutting for Great Tides Waterpark on 2 September The…
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch unveils €7.6m refurbishment
€7.6m refurbishment programme completed at Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch All 182 bedrooms transformed with new…
Krispy Kreme Ireland losses jump to €3m
Krispy Kreme Ireland losses increased to €3m from €1.3m last year Revenue fell 4.6pc to…