Hotelier Colm Wu ordered to pay €2.1m to liquidators
Colm Wu The High Court ordered Colm Wu to pay €2.1m to three companies under…
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Officials note increase in aircraft catfish incidents
Staff at Gander International Airport in central Newfoundland observed an increase in arrivals expecting to…
Tourism and hospitality industries get Budget boost
https://youtu.be/G22Co3SKkFQ Budget 2026 restored the 9pc VAT rate for food-related hospitality services from July 2026.…
Delays at JFK & Dulles caused by US government shutdown
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel The US federal government shutdown started on 1 October…
Best4Travel brings 2025 managers conference to Greece
Best4Travel’s have held their 2025 Managers Conference which began with strategic meetings in Dunshaughlin, Co.…
Estonia beats Ireland in award for Europe’s friendliest country
Pilar Guzmán editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler Ireland was voted the second-friendliest country…
Hoxton Dublin reveals opening date of November 20 on site of Central Hotel
The Hoxton will open its first Irish property on November 20 in a restored Victorian…
Sheen Falls named Europe’s top resort by Condé Nast
Brian Loughnane GM of Sheen Falls Lodge. Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry has…
THESE are Europe’s best hotels according to Condé Nast readers in USA
Pilar Guzmán editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler Paris: Le Bristol Paris Le Bristol…
WATCH: Highlights of the ITAA Conference 2025 in Alcobaça
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Budget takes controversial tourist tax proposals off the agenda
Paschal Donohoe Minister for Financel Depsite intense lobbying form some local politicians, Budget 2026 did…
Albufeira hosts the trade at Dublin event
Ten suppliers from Albufeira, including hotels, golf providers and attractions, visited Medley on Dublin’s Fleet…
Launch of Disney Adventurer postponed until March
The Disney Adventure, initially set for a December debut, will remain in Bremerhaven for outfitting…
Dublin based AerCap to provide €139m in funding to Florida’s ailing Sprit airlines
Dave Davis CEO of Spirit Spirit Aviation Holdings has petitioned the US Bankruptcy Court to…
Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg meets Rolls-Royce to plan replacement for B737MAX
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing has revealed its plans to develop a new single-aisle…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas reveals new family attractions
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas offers family sailings starting…
‘Dea-scéala don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht’ – Foras na Gaeilge
Sean O Cuinn, Príomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge Chuir Seán Ó Coinn, Príomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge,…
Braathens Regional Airlines enters Swedish bankruptcy protection
Ulrika Matsgård, CEO of Braathens Regional Airline Braathens Regional Airlines and its subsidiary entered financial…
Cruise Lines begin emailing customers about Hawaii’s new 11pc passenger tax
Charles Bud Darr CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Cruise Lines have begun to email…
‘Feedstock availability NOT a barrier to decarbonisation’ – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA Feedstock availability is NOT a barrier to aviation’s decarbonisation, IATA…
Lodge at Ashford named Ireland’s best hotel by US readers of Condé Nast
Pilar Guzmán editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler The Lodge at Ashford Castle in…
IMEX America reports successful second day with increased attendance
IMEX America continue today and tomorrow with 15,000 attendees from 65 countries, including 3,500 suppliers…
Ryanair adds two aircraft in Portugal for winter (but NOT at Lisbon)
Ryanair has halted growth plans in Lisbon for winter 2025 due to high fees imposed…
Westbury wins London Condé Nast 2025 Readers’ Choice Ireland
Pilar Guzmán editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler The Westbury in Dublin topped the…
Aviation industry will need 64k new pilots in next 10 years – CAE
Matthew Bromberg CEO of CAE aviation CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast has projected 64,000 new…
New cruise line fees to include €46.50 for dining no-shows
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a €4.65 fee for extra entrées in…
MedCruise General Assembly concludes in Šibenik
The 67th MedCruise General Assembly has concluded in Šibenik, Croatia, hosted at the Amadria Park…
Utah’s Breeze Airways reveals plans for a 400-aircraft fleet
David Neeleman CEO Breeze Airways Breeze Airways has revealed plans to target a 400-aircraft fleet.…
Condé Nast names Singapore Changi the best airport in the world
Lee Seow Hiang CEO of Changi Airport Singapore Changi was named the best airports in…
Trump’s transport secretary Sean Duffy urges European governments to honour open skies
Sean Duffy US Transport commissioner US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has reiterated his from European…
AvCon 2025 attracts 8,000 secondary scholars and teachers to Baldonnel
AvCon 2025, hosted at Casement Aerodrome, attracted over 8,000 students and teachers, with thousands more…
Nightmare Realm visitor experience opens in Inchicore
Karl and Sylvia O’Connor, co owners of the Nightmare Realm The Nightmare Realm has opened…
Skellig Michael boat operators call to ease access restrictions
Boat operators reliant on Skellig Michael have called for easing of strict access restrictions after…
Spectrum & Cibo join Dublin airport retail & dining options
Spectrum, a new sunglasses store, opened in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2, offering stylish eyewear for…
AI ‘is sending tourists to non-existent landmarks’
Rayid Ghani AI expert AI trip planning tools have been leading travellers to non-existent landmarks…
America’s SEO airlines face operating without payment due to US government shutdown
The US Department of Transportation revealed that Essential Air Service (EAS) and Alternate Essential Air…
CroisiEurope announces paddlewheel cruise itineraries on the Seine
RE Waydelich from CroisiEurope CroisiEurope has revealed two new 2026 paddlewheel cruise itineraries on the…
Plans submitted for eight-unit self-catering tourism accommodation in Mullingar
Barry Kehoe CEO of Westmeath county council BFJ Developments, a Monaghan-based construction firm, has submitted…
Ryanair to increase Dublin to Zagreb from 5w to daily next summer
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair will increase Dublin to Zagreb flights from five weekly…
Qatar and Aer Lingus to extend their codeshare partnership
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer CEO of Qatar airways Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are to extend…