European airports body criticises England’s slot usage decision
The Westminster Government introduced slot usage alleviation for summer and winter 2026. No jet fuel…
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Bermuda Tourism names Jan Hutton as new CEO
Bermuda Tourism Authority selected Jan Hutton for the CEO role. Hutton assumes the position on…
Celebrity Cruises launches limited-time Europe sale
Celebrity Cruises launched the Europe sale with flights from €99 per person. The promotion provided…
Prague airport wins overall Routes Europe 2026 Award
Prague Airport won the Overall and 5-20 million passengers categories at Routes Europe 2026. The…
IATA launches baggage community system platform
IATA developed the Baggage Community System for BIX standard. The platform supports both legacy Type…
TAP Air Portugal introduces booking flexibility measure
TAP Air Portugal waived change fees for tickets issued 15 May to 15 June 2026.…
1896 cabin opens Aboard Fridtjof Nansen
The cabin opened after construction delays in transit. It honours the 1896 DS Lofoten voyage…
JUST BACK FROM: Universal resorts Florida Epic at one year old
Universal’s one-year-old theme park Epic is visually stunning with “unimaginable” attention to every little thing,…
African aviation growth to boost region – ATTA
North Africa showed 7.9pc year on year seat capacity growth for May June 2026. Sub-Saharan…
Minister Patricia de Lille press BRIEFING at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
Good afternoon. I want to thank all our loyal partners and supporters for your continued…
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
As I walked in, I could feel the vibrant energy in this hall. It truly…
Speech by South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
Good afternoon. I greet President Ramaphosa, deputy ministers, ministers and deputy ministers from across our…
TUI BLUE hotels mark 10 years of operation with promotional sale
TUI BLUE hotels launched in 2016 and reached 10 years. Properties offer swim-up rooms in…
Riviera confirms new River Cruise Ship Rhapsody to debut 2028
Riviera Rhapsody debuts on 1 April 2028. It starts with Dutch waterways itineraries. Riviera Rhapsody…
After Ryanair’s exit, Eurowings plans to grow Berlin Brandenburg base
Eurowings has increased its base to 11 aircraft. The expansion responded to airport market changes.…
England’s Zenith aviation enters administration
Zenith Aviation entered administration on 15 May 2026. The company lost 41 jobs in total.…
Wizz Air integrates A321-200NY aircraft
Wizz Air operates six XLR aircraft currently. The remaining five arrive later in 2026. Integration…
Airbus notifies customers of A350 delivery delays
Airbus acquired the US plant in 2025. Turkish Airlines ordered 76 A350 aircraft. Emirates secured…
Riyadh Air launches upgraded four-class flights to London
Riyadh Air to start Dreamliner operations on 1 July 2026. The route uses four-class configuration…
Global Hotel Alliance adds four new brands
The alliance added 22 new properties. Four brands joined on 21 May 2026. GHA operates…
Multitrip.com launches new website and benefits
The new benefits apply to Premier and Premier Plus policies. Real Time Flight Delay activates…
IHF People Day Conference focuses on human workplace
Over 300 delegates attended the conference. The event took place on 21 May 2026. Speakers…
Passtination launches airline loyalty platform
Passtination launched on 21 May 2026. The platform uses merchant-funded discounts. Airlines customise networks for…
InsureandGo ranks most worth it attractions
Kings Canyon Lookout tops the list at 28.7pc. Skellig Michael ranks second globally. The study…
Sagrada Família prepares Tower of Jesus Christ inauguration
The event is scheduled for 10 June 2026. Pope Leo XIV will officiate at the…
Funding announced for Croagh Patrick path maintenance
Funding totals €90,000 for 2026. The Department provides €42,000. Restoration works finished in April 2024.…
Riviera Travel introduces cruise hosts on river fleet
The role launched in response to guest feedback. Hosts offer light-touch social activities. Training covered…
JJ Kavanagh increases event transport from south east
Coaches depart from four South East towns. Services reach multiple Dublin venues. Return times match…
Aghadoe Heights Hotel launches new spa treatments
The IDome uses three technologies in one session. Sessions last 30 minutes each. Therapists received…
Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 to take place in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
The event takes place on 6 June 2026. Activities cover ages from 0 to 18…
TuneFest Dungarvan returns June 18-21
The festival opens on 18 June 2026. Cherish the Ladies perform on Friday and Saturday.…
Imperial Hotel Cork Promotes Summer Experiences
The hotel stands on Cork’s historic South Mall. Guests receive 15pc off bed and breakfast…
Dublin Airport achieves level 4+ carbon accreditation
The airport reached Level 4+ on 21 May 2026. It joins airports such as London…
Aer Lingus Regional launches Dublin-Inverness
Aer Lingus Regional started flights between Dublin and Inverness on 21 May 2026. The service…
EasyJet reports first-half loss amid rising fuel costs & reveals plans for loyalty programme
EasyJet recorded a first-half loss of €650m. Second-half bookings stood at 58pc sold. Jet fuel…
KEY takeaways from Routes Europe 2026 in Rimini
The 19th edition of Routes Europe brought together over 120 airlines, delegates from 65 countries,…
County Down golf course ranked best in world by Derek Duncan and Stephen Hennessey
County Down secures first place in the 2026-2027 world rankings. Fourteen Irish courses feature in…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy discuss the perils of car hire abroad
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‘You step into a frame of mind’ – Trump’s tourism envoy gives impromptu press briefing at IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
The first day of IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale featured an impromptu press conference by…
WATCH: New Ryanair folk song by MurtRGuitar
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