SEVEN key takeaways from the Global Hotel Alliance conference 2025 in Brussels
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DETROIT: The 27 key dates in the history of what was once America’s FOURTH largest city
https://youtu.be/4UYyhq0uF4A Detroit’s history begins with its founding as a French settlement, strategically located along the…
JUST BACK FROM: Detroit, Michigan
https://youtu.be/4UYyhq0uF4A Norman Mailer called it a one-trade town. A later generation might described Detroit as,…
JUST BACK FROM: Westin Hotel Detroit
https://youtu.be/L1HWxGfHflE Location, location, and, indeed, location. The Westin Michigan is at 1114 Washington Boulevard on…
DETROIT: A visit to Motown Museum
https://youtu.be/9Vak_WGKjPE They called it the hot dog test. If you were down to your last…
DETROIT A visit to the Institute of Arts: Van Gogh, Gaugain & Rivera’s frescoes
https://youtu.be/27-LLgjMFO4 Buíochas le DIA. The motown mural is one of those things all of us…
DETROIT in the movies, hero or villain? HERE are ELEVEN films that feature the unforgettable city
https://youtu.be/S4wJ9_i1suw The film industry loves a gritty urban villain (or hero). For many years that…
TWENTY-ONE QUOTES about Detroit, Michigan
The country round Detroit is as flat as can be imagined. A lady of Detroit…
DETROIT: A visit to the Eastern market
https://youtu.be/-DLArsLEvHM A market gives a glimpse into the soul of a city. A bustling, open-air…
DETROIT: A visit to Michigan Central railway station, now restored to its former glory
https://youtu.be/sUneXH4F4qs One gets the impression that it was never as beautiful, even first time round.…
DETROIT: A visit to the former Ford Piquette plant, now a museum
https://youtu.be/LbXjPu_FhCM The red brick building where the story began would, in another town or another…
DETROIT: A visit to the Charles H Wright museum of African American history
https://youtu.be/NzgFhV5DzoM The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, located at 315 East Warren…
DETROIT: A Visit to the amazing Henry Ford museum
https://youtu.be/nHCB0e9W3kE One museum makes the journey to Detroit worthwhile. The Henry ford museum is not…
DETROIT: The Henry Ford story & the Clonakilty connection
https://youtu.be/LbXjPu_FhCM Henry Ford was born on a prosperous family farm in Springwells Township, Wayne County,…
DETROIT’s Irish history up close and personal – a visit to Corktown
https://youtu.be/CknRZ3eT1TM It is in the name: Corktown. That is where the first influx of Irish…
DETROIT: Ten things you never knew about Detroit
https://youtu.be/4UYyhq0uF4A Detroit is the cradle of techno, a genre of electronic dance music pioneered in…
DETROIT: The best instagram spots
https://youtu.be/DGoPSBy_Xuw The Guardian Building: This Art Deco skyscraper, completed in 1929, features a colourful interior…
DETROIT: The city’s best known churches
https://youtu.be/K7w04lYcoYs Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church: Founded in 1701 by French settlers, this Gothic…
DETROIT: Fifteen places to dine in the city & what you will find on Motown menus
https://youtu.be/zrg3AgV_ujM Fine dining: The Whitney: Housed in a historic 1890s mansion, this restaurant serves classic…
DETROIT: The architecture of Motown & legacy of Minoru Yamasaki
https://youtu.be/H6DJpanoHdw One Woodward Avenue:This building, completed in 1963, is a prime example of Minoru Yamasaki’s…
DETROIT: The city’s most prominent works of public art
https://youtu.be/DGoPSBy_Xuw Detroit Industry Murals (Diego Rivera): Created in 1932–1933 by Diego Rivera, these frescoes in…
DETROIT: Where to find Motown’s best murals & street art
https://youtu.be/ufEan4sK-KY Detroit Industry Murals (Diego Rivera): Created in 1932–1933 by Diego Rivera, these frescoes in…
DETROIT: Ten great musicians who have come from the city
https://youtu.be/9Vak_WGKjPE Aretha Franklin (Singer, Songwriter) Born 25 March 1942 Died: 16 August 2018 Born in…
DETROIT between the sheets – ten great books that feature the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kDcCGlaBwY Sofia Coppola’s 1999 film adaptation of ‘The Virgin Suicides’ is considered quite faithful to…
DETROIT: The story of the world’s first ever set of traffic lights
https://youtu.be/z5FhBJFOV6g Detroit became the first city to install a four-way, three-colour (red, amber, green) traffic…
Detroit and the others: US cities that declared bankruptcy
The notion of a local council declaring bankrupt is peculiarly American, with its provision for…
Gresham Hotel profits up 46p to €6.7m
The Gresham Hotel in Dublin saw its pre-tax profit jump 46pc to €6.7m last year.…
Inis Cealtra €4.3m Visitor Experience to open next week
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JetBlue introduces luggage tracking for passengers
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue JetBlue has introduced a new feature for passengers to track…
Escape Lounges opens at Edinburgh airport
Escape Lounges has opened its first lounge in Scotland, located at Edinburgh Airport next to…
Ireland wins ‘Best International Destination’ at Group Leisure & Travel Awards in London
Patrick Sowerbutts, P&O Ferries; Caroline Mulligan, Tourism Ireland; and actor and host Gary Wilmot Ireland…
UPDATED aviation delays continue after airspace reopening across Middle East
Gonen Usishkin, CEO of El Al The Middle East, a critical hub for global air…
Norway allows councils to introduce 3pc tax on cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway Norway will introduce a new set of tourism taxes…
Rory Best & Olivia Mehaffey to head up Tourism Ireland golf campaign around British Open
Tourism Ireland has partnered with former rugby internaiotnal Rory Best to promote Ireland as a…
‘No changes in Dubai based ships due to Middle East crisis’ – Josh Weinstein
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, said the recent escalation…
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone opens to the public
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone has opened to the public. Kim Jong Un personally…
Tourism Ireland brings 28 enterprises to Meetings Show in London
The Meetings Show in London featured the message ‘Meet in Ireland’, promoting the island for…
Uke Bosse cruises the Shannon for German Youtube campaign
German actor Uke Bosse features in a new promotion that focuses on Ireland’s Ancient East…
Taipei’s China Airlines to add five Airbus A350-900
Kao Shing-Hwan CEO of Taipei China Airlines China Airlines is adding five Airbus A350-900 long-haul…