TUI River Cruises introduces three new dishes for 2025
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI River Cruises is set to enhance its onboard menu…
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens, what you need to know
Corinne Menegaux of the Paris Tourism Board The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened…
Princess Cruises introduces 24/7 Dine Line service
Gus Antorcha President of Princess Princess Cruises has introduced the Dine Line, a 24/7 service…
New Syrian government reopens Damascus airport
Hayat Tahrir Al Sham Damascus International Airport has reopened for domestic flights after being closed…
Canadian government sells last remaining 6pc stake in Air Canada
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada The Canadian government sold its 6pc stake in Air…
Saudi Red Sea Authority introduces ‘No Limits” campaign
Mohammed Al-Nasser CEO of Saudi Red Sea Authority The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has…
RECALL: Holyhead’s last great connectivity crisis, the Menai Bridge fire of 1970
The last time connectivity at Holyhead was seriously impacted was on May 23, 1970, when…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Pat Kenny discuss closure of Holyhead port
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MEET Mark McSorley new GM of Dromoland Castle
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Titanic Centre Ireland’s 7th most visited attraction after return to pre pandemic visitor numbers
Judith Owens of Titanic Centre Titanic Belfast has reported a significant increase in pre-tax profits,…
Tourism Ireland launches campaign celebrating 700 years of Irish whiskey
Elmagh Killeen of Tourism Ireland’ Tourism Ireland has launched a campaign celebrating 700 years of…
Cost of one-way Ryanair flight from Stansted rises to €602.75
Michael O’Leary In the wake of the closure of Holyhead port, Ryanair has issued another…
JustCover launches travel insurance product for Irish market
Don Wrafter Managing Director for JustCover JustCover has launched a new travel insurance product tailored…
Irish Ferries halts further bookings on Rosslare – Pembroke route due to Holyhead closure
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Irish Ferries stopped taking further bookings for services between Rosslare…
Booking.com to contest claims made by Ryanair’s CTO in trial appeal
Glenn Fogel CEO of Booking.com Booking.com is to contest claims made by Ryanair’s Chief Technical…
DISCOVER Malta: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Malta Fort St Angelo Malta, a small Mediterranean archipelago, once termed the “bus stop of…
Accor to open five new ibis brand hotels in Germany
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor is set to open five new ibis brand…
Activist Rinell Banda urges cruise lines to provide a full day off each month for crew members
Rinell Banda Rinell Banda, a crew advocate and social media influencer, is urging cruise lines…
IHG opens its first voco-branded property in London
Elie Maalouf CEO of IHG IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened its first voco-branded property…
Edward Walsh from New Jersey nominated as new USA ambassador to Ireland
Edward Walsh US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh from New Jersey has been nominated as…
DOORS OPEN: Radisson Red Galway is group’s first Irish property
Aidan Donohue GM of Radisson Red Galway Radisson Hotel Group has launched its Radisson RED…
WATCH: Westjet’s Christmas Ad for 2024 revisits ‘spirit of giving’ theme of 2013 classic
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Five new members on Brand USA 2025 board of directors
The 2025 Brand USA 11-member board of directors have been appointed with a mission to focus…
Ireland was 15th most important inbound market to USA in November
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel In November 2024, Ireland ranked as the 15th most…
Holyhead Friday reopening in doubt as ferry companies divert resources
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead The port of Holyhead is projected to remain closed beyond…
Adare Manor included in the 2025 Condé Nast Gold List
Brendan O’Connor GM of Adare Manor Adare Manor has been included in the 2025 Condé…
Irish travel agents introduced to secrets of Costa del Sol in winter
Natalia Bóveda of Costa del Sol Spain and Costa del Sol tourist boards hosted Irish…
Air China to increase Beijing to Copenhagen flights to daily
Cai Jianjiang CEO of Air China zoom Air China will increase its Beijing to Copenhagen…
EasyJet to establish bases at Linate & Fiumicino in early 2025
Kenton Jarvis of Easyjet EasyJet will establish bases at Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino in…
Qatar Airways introduces Starling inflight wifi in 15 Boeing 777 aircraft
Saleh Alharoon Director of Qatar CAA Qatar Airways has successfully upgraded 15 Boeing 777 aircraft…
Aurora Expeditions unveils 27 voyages on 2026-27 Antarctica season
Michael Heath CEO Aurora Expeditions Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its 2026-27 Antarctica season featuring 27…
Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok opens as part of Marriott’s Luxury Group
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok has officially opened as part of Marriott’s Luxury Group, located in a…
EVENTUALLY: Korean Air successfully acquires Asiana Airlines
Walter Cho CEO of Korean Air Korean Air has successfully acquired Asiana Airlines, achieving a…
Dublin’s Clarence Hotel plans to expand from 58 to 162 rooms
Michael O’Connor GM of the Clarence hotel The Clarence Hotel in Dublin’s Temple Bar plans…
United Airlines to increase Dublin traffic by 40pc in summer 2025
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United at the 2024 AGM of IATA The…
Shannon based Westair Aviation adds its first G700
Shannon based Westair Aviation has added its first G700 aircraft, registered as EI-MCM, which successfully…
Helen Mulholland appointed chair of the Irish Whiskey Association
Helen Mulholland chair of the Irish Whiskey Association Helen Mulholland has been appointed as the…
Aer Lingus launches Apple feature to help passengers locate luggage
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has launched Apple’s Find My…
Air Canada plans to introduce free inflight wifi on long-haul routes starting in 2026
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada Air Canada plans to introduce free inflight wifi on…
AerCap signs lease agreements for two Boeing 737-800 bound for Saudi’s Aloula Aviation
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed lease agreements for two Boeing 737-800…