Bord Bia Bloom anticipates 100,000 visitors over five days
Jim O’Toole CEO of Bord Bia Bord Bia Bloom, now in its 19th year, takes…
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‘Don’t be tempted to move off the website and book direct’ – increase in holiday accommodation fraud noticed by bank
Nicola Sadlier of Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland says it is experiencing a rise…
Removing coins from the Giant’s Causeway will cost €35k
Cliff Henry from the National Trust The Giant’s Causeway in Co Antrim faces damage from…
Bryan Dobson to chair Patrick O’Donovan’s new commemorations advisory committee
Back: Éamon Ó’Cuív, Former Government Minister, Heather Humphreys, Former Government Minister; Orlaith McBride, Director of…
European air passenger numbers up 9.4pc in April
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA European airlines reported a 9.4pc year-on-year increase in passenger demand…
ALL of Cork airport’s parking spaces booked for June bank holiday weekend
Roy O’Driscoll of Cork airport PIC Darragh Kane All parking spaces at Cork airport have…
Aviation Authority legal bill rose to €1.6m in 2024 after passenger cap case
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The legal expenses of the Irish Aviation Authority rose to…
Tariff debate ‘an opportunity to extend aviation agreement to more countries’ – Gus Kelly
Gus Kelly Chief Executive Officer Aercap Aengus Kelly CEO of the world’s largest lessor Aercap…
Sept 17-19 announced as date for Adare’s 2027 hosting of Ryder Cup
Brendan O’Connor GM of Adare Manor Dates have been announced for the 2027 Ryder Cup…
150 restaurants shut down in the first quarter of 2025 – Restaurants Association
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Restaurants Association of Ireland’s Cost of Doing…
Turkey to fine passengers who do not remain seated with seatbelts buckled when aircraft lands
Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Aviation Minister in Turkiye New regulations in Turkey mandate that passengers remain seated…
Central Statistics Office reports highest airport usage ever
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office soJust less than 41m passengers used the…
Butler Arms hotel in Waterville on market for €6m
The Butler Arms hotel in Waterville, County Kerry, is being sold by receivers Ken Fennell…
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum asks park staff to report ‘un American opinions’
Doug Burgum U INterior secretary Doug Burgum, the US Interior Secretary, reversed a plan aimed…
Accor expands portfolio with Ibis Styles Madrid Airport
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor has expanded its portfolio with the ibis Styles…
Norway to introduce head charge for cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway The Norwegian Parliament is currently considering a tax specifically…
LISTEN: Consumer groups protest about airline cabin baggage charges, Eoghan Corry on RTE Morning Ireland
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Royal’s Star of the Seas completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas has successfully completed its sea trials and returned…
A record 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2024, up 11.3pc
Over 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2026, Andy Harmer of the Crjuise Likne International…
Irish students ‘unaffected’ by pause in scheduling US visa interviews initiated by the Trump administration – Michael Doorley
Michael Doorley of Shandon Travel Irish students who have received their J1 visas this summer…