LISTEN: Tourism figures down 30pc in February 2025 Eoghan Corry on BBC Radio
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Marella Cruises orders two new cruise ships to be designated for English & Irish markets
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on…
Pranking press releases and other publicity stunts for April fool’s day
Hong Kong April fools joke 2018 On a day that brings out the inner prankster…
CSO reports 292 cruise ships visited Irish ports in 2024
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office A total of 292 cruise ships visited…
Norwegian Aqua trans-Atlantic crossing will now terminate in New York instead of Boston
The first trans-Atlantic crossing of Norwegian Aqua will now terminate in New York City instead…
Irish Ferries to provide discounted travel for autistic passengers on all ferry routes
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries has partnered with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity,…
Celebrity Cruises cancels stops in Labadee until April 2026
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has cancelled visits to Labadee, Haiti, for…
Meitheal 2025 opens today in Killarney
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Meitheal 2025, Fáilte Ireland’s largest International Travel Trade Fair, opens…
WATCH: Eu261 is putting €8 in every ticket and should be abolished, Michael O’Leary speaking at A4E 2025
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Global air passenger demand increased by 2.6pc in February – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA In February 2025, global air passenger demand increased by 2.6pc…
Shannon Airport celebrates start of summer 2025 schedule with Ryanair flight to Madeira
Shannon Airport has celebrated the start of its summer 2025 schedule, which includes two new…
Stranded aircraft in Russia insurance claims to be settled in Irish High Court by next week
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC Nearly all war risk and all-risk insurance claims related to…
Dublin’s Mercantile to reopen in May with more rooms
The Mercantile Hotel & Bar on Dame Street is set to reopen in May after…
Extra weekend sailings included in €2.75m Inishbofin ferry contract
Extra Friday sailings are included in the Department of Rural and Community Development’s new contract…
Emirates renews partnership with Tourism Ireland to boost inbound tourism from Australia & NZ
Emirates has renewed its partnership with Tourism Ireland for an additional two years to boost…
Ryanair launches first monthly “Prime” seat sale
Dara Brady of Ryanair On 31 March 2025, Ryanair launched its first monthly “Prime” seat…
MSC reveals retail options on MSC World America
MSC World Europa, Shopping Gallery MSC Cruises has revealed its retail offerings for the MSC…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Spain’s culinary scene in 2025
Spain’s culinary scene in 2025 is a vibrant blend of tradition, innovation, and regional diversity,…
Riviera Travel expands 2026 offerings to include new festive river cruise
Ralph Uhlemann of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 offerings to include a…
England’s Virgin Atlantic returns to profitability for first time since pandemic
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic England’s Virgin Atlantic returned to profitability in 2024, recording…