Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO (again)
Donald Trump The Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO by December 2026, for the…
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Forest Fest Music and Arts Festival under way in Emo
Philip Meagher founder of Forest fest The Forest Fest Music and Arts Festival, set to…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Albertville to La Plagne
La Plagne On 25 July 2025, Stage 19 of the Tour de France will see…
Coimisiún Pleanála denies Dublin airport permission to demolish spirals
Peter Mullan CEO of An Coimisiún Pleanála An Coimisiún Pleanála has denied planning permission for…
Thailand blocks tourists from crossing land border to Cambodia amid rising tensions
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Prime MInister of Thailand Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that block…
France responsible for 31pc of all air traffic control delays – Eurocontrol
Raul Medina CEO of Eurocontrol Air traffic in Europe increased by 4pc in 2025 compared…
Trump punishes Mexico over ‘anti-competitive’ passenger cap – is Dublin next?
Donald Trump Donald Trump’s has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico, a move that…
Ryanair renews agreement with MAAS for painting in Maastricht and Kaunas
Neal McMahon of Ryanair Ryanair has announced an extension of its paint agreement with MAAS…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary v Cormac O Headhra on the airport metro
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Debate about 9pc VAT takes new turn with dispute over alleged €1bn cost
Paschal Donohoe Minister for Financel The debate about reducing VAT in hospitality has taken a…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Vif to Col de la Loze
On 24 July 2025, Stage 18 of the Tour de France will challenge the peloton…
Mykonos & Santorini introduce €20 cruise tax
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister It now costs €20 for cruise passengers to disembark in…
Amex predicts increases in global car rental prices for 2025-26
Stephen Squeri CEO of American Express American Express Global Business Travel annual forecast is predicting…
Breeze Airways moves in to Burbank as Avelo departs
David Neeleman of Breeze airlines Breeze Airways will expand its operations on the US West…
American Airlines & Mastercard extend partnership
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines and Mastercard have extended their partnership lasting…
‘No pilot error proven’ – India’s aviation minister hits back at ‘systemic racism’ in western media coverage
Ram Mohan Naidu Indian aviation minister, Kinjarapu India’s civil aviation minister condemned Western media reports…
‘Purchase and install before you go’ advice as Türkiye ban on eSIMs impacts holiday makers
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Turkiye minister for tourism Türkiye has banned eSIMs, affecting holiday makers who…
Le Havre to open two new terminals in autumn and a third by April 2026
Stéphane Raison CEO of HAROPA PORT The Port of Le Havre will open its first…
Advance cruise bookings for 2025-26 at unprecedented level – MMGY
Katie Briscoe CEO of MMGY Global A study from MMGY Travel Intelligence reveals that 19pc…
Hurtigruten offers communities €10k each to act as “Open Villages” for cruise passengers
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten offers the “Open Village” experience to explore Bessaker, Trᴂna,…
Denis O’Brien’s Camaril resort in Girona to host Ryder Cup in 2031
Denis O’Brien’s Camiral resort in Girona has been confirmed as host the Ryder Cup in…
FINALLY: Paschal Donohue commits to reducing VAT from 13.5pc to 9pc for the hospitality sector in Budget 2025
The VAT reduction from 13.5pc to 9pc for the hospitality sector will be introduced in…
WAITING FOR KRISTIi: after clearing passengers to leave shoes on at TSA security, her next move is on liquids
Kristi Noem USA Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, is expected to…
Mary Quant exhibition opens at Newbridge Silverware
The exhibition “Mary Quant – ‘60s Mini Revolution” has opened at the Museum of Style…
Sabre launches SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace featuring 38 integrated NDC airlines
Trish O’Leary of Sabre Sabre has launched the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace at the GBTA Convention,,…
Galway farmer wins right to challenge Greenway CPO
Emily Farrell High Court judge A Galway farmer, Oliver Joyce, has been granted leave to…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Bollène to Valence
Valence On 23 July 2025, Stage 17 of the Tour de France will see cyclists…
TWO cruise ships arrive in Cork today
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland Cork cruise ship calls over the…
Henley passport index ranks Ireland joint fourth most powerful in the world
Christian Kälin of Henley & Partners Ireland is joint fourth most powerful passport in the…
Eu reveals October 12 as date for introduction of EES Entry/Exit System
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner The Eu has revealed a new date for its Entry/Exit…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on Ryanair’s oversize bags policy
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BOC aviation increases profit after settlement on stranded Russian aircraft
Steven Townend CEO of BOC Aviation BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd recorded pre-tax profits of $243.3m…
Qatar Airlines to add second Dublin-Doha flight at 915 pm from December 2nd
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer CEO of Qatar airways Qatar Airways will increase its services from Dublin…
South Africa winter bookings up 28pc at Travel Counsellors Ireland
Cathy Burke of Travel Counsellors Travel homeworkers group Travel Counsellors Ireland reports that South Africa…
FIRST LOOK: Emirates reopens upgraded check-in area for First Class passengers in Dubai airport
Emirates has reopened an exclusive check-in area for First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members…
WATCH: Calm tour guide guides visitors through to flash flood in Marble Arch Cave, county Fermanagh
A tour of Marble Arch caves in county Fermanagh on July 20 2025 turned dramatic…
Ryanair Q1 results 2025 earnings call full session and Q&A – full transcript
Michael O’Leary Company Participants Edward Wilson – Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair DAC Jamie Donovan…
How Ireland’s National Development Plan will impact on travel, aviation & tourism
Micheal Martin Ireland’s updated National Development Plan (NDP), to be signed off by the government…
WATCH: Ryanair Q1 results 2025 Michael O’Leary’s presentation
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WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Montpellier to iconic Mont Ventoux
Chris Froome on stage fifteen of the 2013 Tour de France On Tuesday, 22 July…