‘Pittsburgh here we come’ Aer Lingus announces SIX new routes for 2026
Aer Lingus announces SIX new routes for 2026 Pittsburgh (begins 25 May) Seasonal from Dublin:…
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Jeff Collins’ Best4Travel acquires John Bergin’s Skytours
Best4Travel is continuing its expansion by acquiring Skytours leisure business and DiscountTravel.ie. The acquisition increases…
LISTEN: Donald Trump wants to examine social media accounts of tourists, Eoghan Corry & Pat Kenny
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LATAM launches Amsterdam & Brussels routes and eyes direct Brazil Dublin service after A321XLR arrivals next year
LATAM Airlines Group has confirmed plans to deploy its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft in 2027…
Peru tourism targets 25pc growth from Ireland over next two years
PromPeru, the national tourism board of Peru, hosted a promotional event in Dublin to present…
Aer Lingus enters final stages of consultation process over Manchester base closure
Aer Lingus has entered the final stages of a 45-day consultation process over the potential…
JetBlue opens first ever lounge, BlueHouse Lounge JFK
JetBlue has opened BlueHouse lounge at JFK Terminal 5, its first ever. The lounge spans…
Spain’s tourism sector anticipates record 100m foreign visitors in 2025
Spain’s tourism industry is anticipating a new record with 100m foreign visitors in 2025 for…
HERE are the winners of the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards in LIsbon
The 51st annual ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards have taken place in Lisbon, Portugal, honouring…
Trump now wants to examine FIVE YEARS of social media posts for tourists arriving in USA
A revised proposal from United Staes CBP will require tourists to submit five years of…
IATA says governments are blocking €1.1bn in airline funds
IATA estimates that governments are blocking €1.1bn in airline funds from repatriation as of October…
Riviera Travel reveals Primed for Peaks resoruces for agents
Riviera Travel has launched its “Primed for Peaks” module providing campaign assets, selling tips, and…
WATCH: Highlights from the Spain Talks conference 2025
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Morgans fine fish acquired by Lisavaird Food Group
Lisavaird Food Group has entered a conditional agreement to acquire Seafood Processors Ltd. The acquisition…
Venezuela flight suspensions causing ‘border travel chaos’
As airlines in Venezuela halted flights abruptly, it left thousands of families stranded and forcing…
Meliá Hotels forecasts ‘redefinition of luxury travel’ in 2026
Luxury and lifestyle travel will be redefined in 2026 , Meliá Hotels International has predicted,…
Finishing touches completed on cruise newbuild Star Seeker in China
The finishing touches have been completed on Star Seeker ahead of next week’s delivery to…
Leitrim’s Breffni Holiday for sale
The complex returned to market by private treaty at €1,200,000 through D.M Auctions Ltd, on a…
China approves Airbus deliveries of 120 existing ordered aircraft
Chinese authorities approved Airbus deliveries of 120 existing ordered aircraft. Manufacturer reiterated a deal authorizing…
Dublin’s Iveagh Markets commences emergency repairs
Dublin City Council has appointed Kelbuild Ltd for emergency repair works to Iveagh Markets. Works…
Hoteleros predicts steady foreign tourism growth into early 2026
Spanish hoteliers are forecasting continued foreign tourism growth in the first half of 2026, though…
KLM Cityhopper to reconfigure E195 to 136 seats
KLM Cityhopper plans to reconfigure 22 E195-E2s to 136 seats. Reconfiguration is expected to be…
South African Airways delays lease returns
South African Airways has delayed lease returns for one A320-200 and two A330-200s to 2026.…
Naas Racecourse reveals prizes for Winter best dressed competition
Naas racecourse has revealed the prizes for its Winter Best Dressed Competition on January 4,…
Marc Kazlauskas appointed President of Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed Marc Kazlauskas as president. Kazlauskas assumes the role on…
Canary Islands’ El Hierro claims world’s smallest hotel
Perched dramatically over the Atlantic on Spain’s El Hierro island, the Puntagrande hotel on El…
Record 122.4m US residents predicted to travel over Christmas period
The American Automobile Association. is predicting a record 122.4m Americans will travel over 50 miles…
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh City-Copenhagen route
Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a direct Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen service on December…
Saudi tourism boom sees 25pc increase in international arrivals
Saudi Arabia’s tourism renaissance accelerated in 2025, boasting a 25pc surge in international arrivals that…
Mystic Cruises signs newbuild deal with China
Mystic Cruises has signed a newbuild deal with China Merchants in Haimen, Jiangsu Province. The…
Air New Zealand opens Lookout Lounge in Auckland
Air New Zealand has opened Lookout Lounge at Auckland International Airport, offering 200 seats during…
Mexico’s air arrivals climb to 16.5m through October 2025
Mexico has welcomed 16.5m international air tourists through October 2025, a marginal uptick from 2024,…
US DOT drops $16.7m fine against American Airlines over disability issues
The US Department of Transportation waived a $16.7m penalty against American Airlines on December 11,…
Travel Trends 2026 from Spain’s Omio spotlights solo journeys and AI planning
Spain’s Omio is forecasting six pivotal travel trends for 2025, with Spain poised to capitalise…
Grand Central Hotel Belfast reveals New Year Eve offers
Grand Central Hotel Belfast is offering observatory packages from €641 for two with cocktails and…
Aena Airports reports 4.4pc passenger surge in October 2025
Aena airports handled 29.5m passengers in October 2025, up 4.4pc from October 2024, pushing year-to-date…
Expedia group set to acquire TIGETS activities platform
Expedia Group has announced its intent to acquire Dutch activities specialist Tiqets on December 11,…
Details revealed of CONNECT 2026 Route Development Forum in Lublin
Lublin will host CONNECT 2026 from Tuesday, February 17 to Thursday, February 19, 2026., uniting…
Iberia and Spanish hotels champion sustainable tourism strategy 2030
Iberia Airlines and key hotel groups aligned with Spain’s Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2030, advancing eco-measures…
FITUR 2026 gears up for record fair in January
Madrid will host the next edition of FITUR from 22-26 January 2025, positioning the event…