‘Ignoring millions of dog-owning guests is not just an oversight, it’s negligence’
Guise Bule of Roch Dogs Pet-friendly hotels are not always as fur-facing as they claim.…
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Travel accounted for 27pc of all bad bot attacks in 2024
Tim Chang of Thales The travel industry experienced a surge in bot attacks, , a…
Norwegian Epic gets refreshed Aqua Park for European season
David J Herrera president of Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Epic is adding eight new cabins…
Sad news: David Doyle former CEO of Doyle hotel group has died, HERE is the story of the group
David Doyle, former CEO of the Doyle hotel group, has passed away at his home…
Heathrow adds bird watching tower to airfield
The Nature Traffic Control Tower at Causeway Nature Reserve mimics Heathrow’s iconic control tower design.…
Boatmen fear permits will not be issued in time for Sceilg Mhichíl to open this season
John Conlon chair of the OPW Fears have emerged that Sceilg Mhichíl will not be…
Dublin council approves Clarence Hotel expansion plans for 162 rooms
Keith Evans owner of Lifestyle Hospitality Capital Dublin City Council has approved plans for The…
Former Becketts Hotel Leixlip on the market for €1.75m
David Byrne MD of LIsney The former Becketts Hotel in Leixlip, Co Kildare is on…
Sea Life aquarium in Bray to reopen in 2026
Pat O’Suilleabhain manager of Bray Sea LIfe centre The former Sea Life aquarium in Bray,…
Edinburgh Airport latest to install laptop-in-bag CT scanners
Gordan Dewar CEO of Edinburgh airport Edinburgh Airport has successfully installed the latest CT scanners…
‘Border? What border’ – SEVEN key takeaways from Tianguis Turístico México 2025
The Tianguis Turístico México 2025 in Baja California, held from April 28 to May 1,…
JUST BACK FROM: The Queensland coast & the world’s largest sand island
The far famed Fraser Coast region in Queensland, Australia, is enticing from first sight. The…
Tourism Ireland brings 10 enterprises on meetings promotion in Texas
Marie Lawlor, Wallace Travel Group; Denise O’Sullivan, Hayfield Family Collection; Rachel Levy, Tourism Ireland; Helen…
India closes airspace to Pakistani airlines until May 23
Ram Mohan Naidu Indian aviation minister, Kinjarapu India has closed its airspace to all aircraft…
American to increase gates at Dallas FW Terminal F
Robert Isom chair of Oneworld alliance American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International have announced…
SEVEN cities TEN matches: The Lions are Australia bound
It is estimated that 20,000 fans will travel with the British and Irish Linos to…
EIGHT key takeaways from ATE 2025 in Brisbane
ATE25 held in Brisbane from April 27 to May 1, 2025 set attendance records, with…
Etihad Airways ready for IPO ‘but does not need cash’
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways is considering an initial public offering but does…
Ryanair’s record April figures up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc on pre-pandemic
Ryanair reported a record 18.3m passengers in April 2025, up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc…
Comac C919 ‘may not be certified until 2032’ – EASA
Florian Guillermet Director of EASA Florian Guillermet, the executive director of the European Union Aviation…
Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reports 9pc increase in revenue
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reported a 9pc…
Investment in hospitality sector not back to pre-pandemic ‘in real terms’ – ESRI
Conor O’Toole of the ESRI The hospitality sector is showing signs of stability but are…
Gannon Travel in Castlerea to close after 30 years
Miriam Gannon of Gannon Travel Gannon Travel in Castlerea is to close after serving customers…
Clare launches new Burren and Cliffs Explorer bus service
Pictured at the launch of the Burren and Cliffs Explorer at the Cliffs of Moher…
Proposed sale of Daly’s Hotel in Castlebar, where Land League was founded, falls through
The historic Daly’s hotel in Castlebar The proposed sale of the former Daly’s Hotel and…
New hotel openings worldwide in May 2025
Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont A selection of new hotel openings worldwide: Dusit Le Palais…
‘Dig In’ – Visit Waterford creates 6 itineraries for visitors for summer
Three year old ‘Viking’ Isaac Quinlan preparing for Visit Waterford’s ‘Dig In’ itineraries for visitors…
Travel Counsellors recognised by All-Ireland Business Foundation
Ciara MacConnell, Bernie Whelan, Elaine Carroll; and Cathy Burke as Travel Counsellors Ireland is honoured…
Ballygarry Hotel Tralee reveals designs of 12 new adult-only cabins
Ballingarry hotel cabins Ballygarry Hotel and Spa in Tralee has introduced 12 new adult-only cabins,…
United and JetBlue explore partnership after American talks fall through
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in negotiations for a…
‘Cross the equator twice’ – Princess Cruises announces 129-day Grand Circle Pacific Voyage
Princess Cruises has announced the 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day itinerary…
‘Both sides lose’ – what now for Boeing’s 50 deliveries to Chinese airlines in 2025?
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce asserts that…
Dublin’s Portmarnock tees up for big announcement of British Open venue 2032
Portmarnock Golf Club, located on a peninsula in County Dublin, Ireland, just 10 miles north…
World’s largest lessor Aercap raises guidance after record three months of trading
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings N.V. has raised its guidance for 2025 from 8.50./9.50…
US inbound tourism to FALL by 9.6pc this year – Tourism Economics
Adam Sacks president of Tourism Economics Tourism Economics has revised the outlook for USA inbound…
Race is on for the Chinese Boeing orders
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Riyadh Air is looking to acquire Boeing aircraft rejected by…
Day THREE of ATE in Brisbane: Queensland launches advertising campaign
The Queensland Government has launched its ‘That Holiday Feeling’ campaign during the Australian Tourism Exchange…
Airbus three month deliveries drop by six aircraft amid engine delays & tariff concerns
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus reported the delivery of 136 commercial aircraft in Q1…
‘Optimise the airport network’ – Mary Considine outlines Shannon strategy
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport full year results recorded a turnover of…
Day THREE of Tianguis Turístico Mexico 2025
Next year’s 50th anniversary of the Tianguis Turístico Mexico was described as marking a major…