ANA to invest $17.5bn in fleet, network growth through FY28
ANA Holdings has revealed plans to invest €14.84bn over five years through fiscal year 2028,…
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Dutch government approves commercial traffic at Lelystad Airport
The Dutch Government confirmed the opening of Lelystad Airport to commercial air traffic expanding capacity…
EasyJet identifies North Africa and Mid-Haul as key growth areas
EasyJet confirmed North Africa and mid-haul routes as its strongest growth sectors with the chief…
Amadeus forecasts strong winter tourism growth for Spain with 4pc more arrivals
Amadeus data predicts a 4pc rise in international arrivals to Spain during the 2025-2026 winter…
H&T 2026 trade fair opens in Málaga with 600 companies from hotel sector
The H&T (Hospitality Innovation Show) returns to FYCMA in Málaga from February 2–4, 2026, gathering…
Trip.com Group forecasts longer journeys and premium travel surge for lunar new year 2026
Trip.com Group revealed strong momentum for Lunar New Year 2026 travel in the Year of…
Eurocamp increases number of eco-certified holiday parks
Eurocamp has confirmed that 64 of its holiday parks across Europe now hold leading environmental…
Hurtigruten recorded its strongest ever month of trading
Hurtigruten recorded its strongest ever month of trading outside of Norway during January 2026, with…
O’Hare International Airport named busiest in the United States for 2025 for flights
New Federal Aviation Administration data has confirmed that O’Hare International Airport in Chicago handled more…
Cruise ship visits to Ireland to increase by 14pc in 2026
With the cruise ship calendar for 2026 nearing completion, Irish ports wil see a 14pc…
MSC Cruises confirms second private island near Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises confirmed construction of a second private island adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine…
Birmingham Airport to add executive lounge and Wagamama
Birmingham Airport has confirmed the next phase of its transformation with a new airside area…
AirAsia to purchase 100 Airbus A220 aircraft
AirAsia confirmed it is finalising an agreement to purchase approximately 100 Airbus A220 jets with…
Christmas tourism spend up by 30pc – CSO
The Central Statistics Office has confirmed that overseas visitor numbers to Ireland increased by 34pc…
Tralee Bay marks World Wetlands Day 2026
Tralee Bay Wetlands has marked World Wetlands Day 2026 with a programme of events in…
Cruise lines monitor developing winter storm off north east USA
Cruise lines are monitoring a developing winter storm forecast to bring strong winds, snow, and…
Ireland’s air traffic control ‘strained by ongoing staff shortages’ – IATCA union
Air traffic control unions claim that Ireland’s air traffic control services face severe strain from…
NCL to ask passengers to arrive at departure port a day before embarkation
Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its NCL Air programme to require passengers booking flights through…
Ryanair launches cabin crew recruitment drive in eight counties
Ryanair has confirmed a major recruitment initiative for cabin crew positions at its Dublin base,…
The Saint Brigid code – Eoghan Corry on the mysteries surrounding Ireland’s greatest saint
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FOOTSTEPPING: Places associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare (on her feast day)
Kildare Town (County Kildare, Ireland). The primary place linked to St. Brigid, where she founded…
Donald Trump threatens to ‘decertify’ Canadian-made aircraft
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed on Truth Social his intention to decertify all…
Ireland’s Adventure Tourism board discussed insurance, marketing & sustainability
The inaugural board meeting of 2026 for Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism had discussed the…
‘NOT smaller ships:’ Royal Caribbean remains silent on Discovery Class details
Royal Caribbean is holding back from disclosing further details on the Discovery Class ships ordered…
Belfast’s Bedford Hotel opens for bookings ahead of Mayday launch
The Bedford Hotel in Belfast has opened for bookings open from 1 May following transformation…
Bye bye Beluga, Airbus transport international retires final A300-600ST
Airbus Transport International has confirmed the retirement of the last A300-600ST Beluga freighter F-GSTF ferried…
Health authorities warn of measles risk for Irish travellers to winter Olympics in Italy
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed Irish travellers to the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics…
Irish Coast Guard Issues water safety warning for Saint Brigid’s weekend
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and RNLI have confirmed a safety appeal ahead…
Airbus targets Air Canada and Delta for pre-orders to justify A220-500 launch in 2026
Airbus is seeking sufficient pre-orders for the proposed A220-500 stretched variant to justify development commencing…
MSC Cruises to showcase Yacht Club at Miami Grand Prix in May
MSC Cruises confirmed a new MSC Yacht Club experience for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami…
Riviera Travel records best January with 200pc growth in Ireland
Riviera Travel has reported its strongest January performance in company history driven by exceptional passenger…
Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray region flights amid clashes
Ethiopian Airlines confirmed suspension of all flights to the Tigray region including Makale Indaselassie and…
National Gallery of Ireland February events and exhibitions
The National Gallery of Ireland confirmed Picasso: From the Studio closes on 22 February with…
Getaways Ireland hotel booking platform unveils new look east breakfast briefing
Getaways Ireland, the Irish hotel booking platform formerly associated with SuperValu Getaway Breaks, has unveiled…
Plans for West Clare Greenway to be submitted by end 2026
Clare County Council expects to submit a planning application for the first section of the…
Visitor numbers to Ireland down 2.8pc in 2025 and 41pc below pre-pandemic – CSO
CSO figures for last year show Ireland inbound visitor numbers were 6,404,700, down 2.8pc on…
Celebrity River Cruises commits to 10 additional ships
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed a commitment for ten new ships expanding its European river…
Oceania Cruises keel laid for new Sonata at Fincantieri
The keel was laid for Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata at Fincantieri shipyard with a ceremony…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry on RTE Nationwide, what’s happening in irish Tourism in 2026
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Worldchoice confirms conference dates for 2026 and 2027
Worldchoice has confirmed its annual conference will take place on Saturday 21 November 2026 at…