Five Irish hotels receive Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown awards
Powerscourt Hotel in Co Wicklow received the award. Ballyfin Demesne in Co Laois features on…
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Dublin Airport hosts GAA exhibition in Terminal 1
The GAA and daa installed a permanent exhibition in Terminal 1 at Pier 3 arrivals. …
Irish Airports record 9.1 million passengers in first quarter –CSO
Irish airports have handled 9.1 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026. The five…
BELFAST airports combined passenger numbers rose by 4.4pc in April
Passenger numbers for April for the two Belfast airports combined were 783,567, up 4.4pc on…
Irish Self Catering Federation Board meets in Dublin as cabinet moves legislation
The board meeting took place in Fáilte Ireland offices. All board members serve voluntarily. Discussions…
Nire Valley opens entries for the Drop 2026 at Comeraghs Wild Festival
The Nire Valley Drop returns on 11 July 2026 with two route options. Participants choose…
Dave Conlon wins TIGS President’s Day overall prize in Headfort
The TIGS President’s Day took place at Headfort Golf Club. Players tackled the Christy O’Connor-designed…
Cassidy Travel launches Hooley in the Sun 2026 with Declan Nerney in the Algarve
The event runs from 21 to 28 September 2026. Prices start from €1,219 per person.…
Aviator Finland appoints Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director
Aviator Airport Alliance has appointed Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director of its Finnish operations. Virmajoki…
Watch Hill Proper hosts 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival
The event ran from 5pm to 10pm on 15 August 2026. Over 40 distilleries and…
LOT Polish Airlines goes live with NDC content on Travelport
NDC content became available on 18 June 2026. Agencies access content through Smartpoint and TripServices.…
Cork’s Hayfield Manor introduces new curated experiences
Oyster Shucking & Champagne lasts 45 to 120 minutes. Smoked Salmon Tours run for 60…
Kynren presents first performance of The Lost Feather
The performance featured over 100 birds. The official opening takes place on 18 July 2026.…
Africa specialists Drifters Adventure Tours launches Drifters Ireland
Drifters specialises in small-group overland expeditions. The company offers accommodated and camping options. Agents access…
Tourism Ireland hosts seven German journalists on nature and wellness fam trip
Seven journalists participated in the trip. The group represented print and online publications. Activities included…
Tourism Ireland hosts Meet in Ireland Showcase in Germany
Ten Irish tourism companies participated. Events took place in Frankfurt and Cologne. Around 25 German…
Crystal releases more details of The Bistro on Crystal Grace
The Bistro provides seating for 65 in the main lounge. The venue sits on Deck…
Celebrity Cruises cancels August 2027 sailing on Equinox
The affected sailing took place as a nine-night cruise to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Guests…
Royal Caribbean offers perks for guests to change bookings
Royal Caribbean targets guests with flexible plans for the 19 June 2026 sailing. The Voyager…
Spain leads southern Europe with surge in flight bookings
Spain recorded a 32 percent rise in flight bookings for summer. The country leads tourist…
Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition launches at Dublin Port
The Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition launched on 18 June 2026. Minister Christopher O’Sullivan TD…
Booking.com generated €691bn in economic activity across Europe in 2025
Booking.com generated €691 billion in economic activity in Europe in 2025. The platform supports tourism…
Dromoland Castle appoints Kevin Fleming as resort executive chef
Kevin Fleming joins Dromoland Castle as Resort Executive Chef. The appointment took place in June…
Celebrity Cruises cancels August 2027 sailing on Equinox
The affected sailing is a nine-night cruise to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Guests transfer to…
‘Not prepared to move from political platitudes to action’ – IATA hits back at EU passenger rights reform
The EU agreed the reform of EU261 rules at the start of the week. IATA…
Kerry Hotel Worker awarded compensation for discrimination
Thomas O’Reilly worked as night porter at Derrynane Hotel. The WRC awarded him €5,000. Duties…
KLM wins best cabin service APEX award
KLM received the Best Cabin Service award in Europe for 2026. The APEX Best Awards…
Belfast City Airport launches first Runway to Radiance event
Belfast City Airport organises the Runway to Radiance event from 1 to 4 July 2026. …
Sandals resorts details upgrades to Jamaica properties
Sandals South Coast reopens on 18 November with new interiors. Sandals Montego Bay and Caribbean…
TUI launches direct flights to Zanzibar from Gatwick
TUI launches direct flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar. Services run twice weekly during the…
Jet2 adds Tunisia from five English airports for summer 2027 programme
Jet2 offers flights and holidays to Tunisia from five English bases. The programme covers the…
England’s foreign office relaxes travel advice for UAE and Qatar
England’s FCDO eased its advice for parts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The…
Qantas reveals October 2027 as start date for non stop services between Sydney and London
Services begin in October 2027. The aircraft is Airbus A350 1000ULR. The route connects Sydney…
LISTEN: ‘We won’t be allowed to advertise our lowest fare’ – Michael O’Leary’s reaction to updated EU261 proposals
https://youtu.be/NKqQ1hAZ5xA Michael O’Leary described the new passenger regulations as bureaucratic bunkum. When asked by Eoghan…
Qatar operates 507 flights, highest since war began, as ME3 operations reach 1303
Emirates operated 485 flights on 16 June. Qatar handled 507 flights on 16 June. Etihad…
Cork airport handled 323,083 passengers in May, up 35pc since pre pandemic
Cork Airport handled 323,083 passengers in May 2026. This figure decreased 2.4pc on May 2025.…
‘Wrong signal at the worst possible time‘ – Dublin doubles hotel development levy
Dublin City Council doubled the hotel development levy. The new rate stands at €244 per…
Bobby Healy’s Manna Drones refused permission for aerial delivery hub in Dundrum
The council cited insufficient noise impact evidence. Biodiversity evaluation was deemed inadequate. 216 third party…
Century Cruises takes delivery of the Century Star river cruise vessel
The vessel accommodates 174 guests. It includes 78 cabins. Service on the Danube begins in…
Aer Lingus celebrates AerClub anniversary with Avios-only transatlantic flight
The flight departs Dublin on 13 November 2026. Return from New York occurs on 17…