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No floating theme parks – Holland America launches ‘Refreshingly Free’ campaign
Kacy Cole of Holland America Holland America Line’s “Refreshingly Free” campaign draws on research and…
WATCH: Kenny Jacobs Full presentation at press conference
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Princess Cruises 2027 Europe cruise programme features 200 sailings across five ships
Gus Antorcha president of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027 Europe cruise programme,…
WATCH: American CBP at Dublin airport will always be a great advantage – Kenny Jacobs
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NCL launches ‘sail and sustain’ report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) released its 2024 “Sail and Sustain” report, detailing alignment with…
WATCH: Kenny Jacobs on tariffs and threats
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Avianca Airlines to lease nine A320s from BOC Aviation
Adrian Neuhauser CEO of Avianca Avianca Airlines has entered into a dry-lease agreement with BOC…
Ray O’Donoghue steps back from Sea Sessions Festival
Ray O’Donoghue Night Time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue has stepped down from his role with…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: Here are NINE reasons to visit for history buffs
Malta, a Mediterranean archipelago comprising three main islands—Malta, Gozo, and Comino—is a treasure trove for…
LISTEN: Liquids and airport security – Eoghan Corry & Anton Savage
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Tripadvisor says it blocked 2.7m fraudulent reports in 2024
Becky Foley of Tripadvisor TripAdvisor says it blocked 2.7m fraudulent reports in 2024 and a…
Skellig Michael to reopen from today after High Court case
Skellig Michael Skellig Michael will re-open for landings from Saturday, June 7, 2025, after the…
Johnstown Estate wins approval for 90 extra bedrooms
Guy Thompson General Manager of The Johnstown Estate Meath County Council has approved a major…
Bundoran travel agent Cormac Meehan announces retirement from trade
Cormac Meehan Cormac Meehan announced his retirement from the Irish Travel Agents Association and both…
TEN key takeaways from TTM+ 2025 in Chiang Mai
A new luxury train journey and enhanced high end wellness product were among the revelations…
LISTEN: Liquids and airport security – Eoghan Corry and PJ Cuddy
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Arklow Maritime Museum secures future with 25-year lease
Jim Rees of Arklow Maritime Museum The Arklow Maritime Museum has secured a 25-year lease…
Estramadura’s Cáceres to host Irish Fleadh on September 19-21
The Cáceres Irish Fleadh is scheduled for September 19-21, 2025, in Cáceres, featuring traditional Irish…
€17m fógraithe ag ab Roinn Forbatha do 212 tionscadail pobail ar fud na tíre
Dara Calleary Minister D’fhógair Dara Calleary, an tAire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, infheistíocht breise os…
Munich Airport says Terminal 1 Pier will be ready for first half of next year
Jost Lammers CEO of Munich Airport Munich Airport plans to have its new Terminal 1…
P&O cancels 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled for January 2027
P&O Cruises has cancelled a 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled on the Ventura for January 2027,…
Norway announces €97.4m sell off of stake in Norwegian group
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries has announced…
EU261 reform approved by ministers but ‘introduces more complexity & does not go far enough’
Rania Georgoutsakou of A4E EU transport ministers have voted n a Council summit held in…
Planning delays have cost Dublin Airport €500m over past four years – Kenny Jacobs
Kenny Jacobs, Gary McLean and Laura Toner at the Dublin airport briefing Jacobs attributed about…
EU puts ALL carriers from Surinam and Tanzania on its list of 169 banned airlines
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas The European Commission has banned all carriers certified in Surinam…
From July passengers will be allowed keep liquids in their suitcases through C3 scanners at airports
Kenny Jacobs at yesterday’s briefing Passengers will be allowed keep liquids in their suitcases when…
Royal Caribbean appoints Diana Ross as the godmother of the Star of the Seas
Michael Bayley President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has appointed Diana Ross as…
Wizz share price plunges 23pc after profit warning due to Pratt & Whitney groundings
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air reported a 23pc drop in shares following…
Cruise Scotland says passenger levy could ‘undermine years of investment’ in the sector.
Rob Mason of Cruise Scotland Cruise Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s cruise ship…
‘Small tornado or waterspout caused the damage’ – 9 injured as Ryanair aircraft makes emergency landing
Severe storms in southern Germany led to a Ryanair flight making an emergency landing at…
‘Families will find journey through the airport easier’ – Dublin Airport MD Gary McLean
Gary McLean addressing the press conference Dublin Airport is anticipating a record summer with10m passengers…
Airbus delivered 51 aircraft to 32 customers in May 2025
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus achieved 51 deliveries in May 2025, to 32 customers…
United partners with Spotify to provide playlists on 680 aircraft
United Airlines and Spotify have initiated a unique collaboration allowing passengers to access Spotify podcasts,…
Travel industry assesses impact of Donald Trump’s new travel ban on 12 countries
Donald Trump The aviation and travel industries are assessing the impact of a new travel…
HERE are the key takeaways from the IATA 2025 Congress in India
https://youtu.be/qRz9Nw4Bgqs The 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air…
Little Museum of Dublin reopens after €4.3m makeover
Sarah Clancy, chief executive of the museum, Mary Stack of Fáilte Ireland, and Lord Mayor…
Maltese government sells golden share in Malta Air to Ryanair
Michael O’Leary The Maltese government has sold its golden share in Malta Air to Gulliver…
Shannon Airport add extra 100k passengers as Ryanair announces fourth based aircraft
Shannon Airport anticipates an increase of 100,000 passengers this winter as a result of a…
Parknasilla retains profitability as revenues decline as costs increase
Tony Daly MD of Parknasilla Revenues at Parknasilla resort in Co Kerry increased to €12m…