Minister appoints Westmeath man Ronan Byrne Vice Chair of Cost of Business Advisory Forum
Peter Burke Minister for Tourism Ronan Byrne has been appointed Vice Chair of the Cost…
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VISITOR ATTRACTION: Mayo’s Céide Fields – what’s new and what’s cool
Céide Fields, located on the north coast of County Mayo, Ireland, near Ballycastle (F26 PF66),…
Brazil’s Azul goes into Chapter 11 over $1.6bn Covid debt
John Rodgerson CEO of Azul Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in…
Condor initiates legal action in European court against Lufthansa takeover of ITA
Peter Gerber CEO of Condor Condor has initiated legal action in the European General Court…
TUI cruises launches Mein Schiff Flow at Monfalcone shipyard
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have officially launched the Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard,…
LISTEN: Turkiye to fine air passengers for opening seat belts too early, Eoghan Corry on Newstalk Breakfast Briefing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvGnkTHThbw&feature=youtu.be
FAM TRIP: Spanish tourist board hosts the Irish travel trade in Lanzarote
Gillian Clucas of Cassidy Travel, Rocio Mazzarosa of Hotel Fariones, Kathryn MacDonnell of the Spanish…
Celebrity Cruises to invest $250m in Solstice-class upgrades
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is investing over $250m to modernise its…
Fingal council allows planning permission for Dublin airport viewing area
Dublin Airport has been granted planning permission by Fingal County Council for improved public viewing…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: Spa and wellness in 2025, what to expect
Malta, with its serene Mediterranean setting, rich history, and year-round sunshine, is an emerging destination…
House Hotel in Galway City to acquire 20 new hotel rooms
Leonard Cleary CEO of Galway City Council House Hotel in Galway City could acquire 20…
Peter Bellew returns after three years as COO at Riyadh air
Peter Bellew and Eoghan Corry at IATA Congress Peter Bellew is leaving his role as…
United Airlines and JetBlue initiate joint loyalty scheme
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United at the 2024 AGM of IATA United…
New advanced aerial mobility research lab planned at Shannon Airport
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport A new advanced aerial mobility research lab is planned…
Catherine Powell new CEO of AmaWaterways
Catherine Powell of AMAwaterways Rudi Schreiner, the current CEO and co-founder of AmaWaterways, is transitioning…
Dublin rotation among 110 flights at Helsinki cancelled due to latest industrial action
Kimmo MäkiCEO fo Helsinki Airport Dublin’s Finnair rotation to Helsinki AY1382@09.40 & inbound 11381 are…
Today will be the busiest day of the June bank holiday weekend at Dublin airport
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Today will be the busiest day of the June…
Dublin Airport says unruly behaviour incidents up 80pc as IAA launches ‘not on my flight’ campaign
Daniel Langan of IALPA Jim Gavin, Chief Operations Officer of IAA and Katie Morgan, National…
ANOTHER surprising month of CSO tourism figures: outbound up 21pc, inbound down 4pc
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office CSO figures for April 2024 indicate inbound…
Little Museum of Dublin to reopen on Wednesday with new accessible lift and sun trap patio
Trevor White of LIttle Museum of Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, will…
Bord Bia Bloom anticipates 100,000 visitors over five days
Jim O’Toole CEO of Bord Bia Bord Bia Bloom, now in its 19th year, takes…
‘Don’t be tempted to move off the website and book direct’ – increase in holiday accommodation fraud noticed by bank
Nicola Sadlier of Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland says it is experiencing a rise…
Removing coins from the Giant’s Causeway will cost €35k
Cliff Henry from the National Trust The Giant’s Causeway in Co Antrim faces damage from…
Bryan Dobson to chair Patrick O’Donovan’s new commemorations advisory committee
Back: Éamon Ó’Cuív, Former Government Minister, Heather Humphreys, Former Government Minister; Orlaith McBride, Director of…
European air passenger numbers up 9.4pc in April
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA European airlines reported a 9.4pc year-on-year increase in passenger demand…
ALL of Cork airport’s parking spaces booked for June bank holiday weekend
Roy O’Driscoll of Cork airport PIC Darragh Kane All parking spaces at Cork airport have…
Aviation Authority legal bill rose to €1.6m in 2024 after passenger cap case
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The legal expenses of the Irish Aviation Authority rose to…
Tariff debate ‘an opportunity to extend aviation agreement to more countries’ – Gus Kelly
Gus Kelly Chief Executive Officer Aercap Aengus Kelly CEO of the world’s largest lessor Aercap…
Sept 17-19 announced as date for Adare’s 2027 hosting of Ryder Cup
Brendan O’Connor GM of Adare Manor Dates have been announced for the 2027 Ryder Cup…
150 restaurants shut down in the first quarter of 2025 – Restaurants Association
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Restaurants Association of Ireland’s Cost of Doing…
Turkey to fine passengers who do not remain seated with seatbelts buckled when aircraft lands
Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Aviation Minister in Turkiye New regulations in Turkey mandate that passengers remain seated…
Central Statistics Office reports highest airport usage ever
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office soJust less than 41m passengers used the…
Butler Arms hotel in Waterville on market for €6m
The Butler Arms hotel in Waterville, County Kerry, is being sold by receivers Ken Fennell…
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum asks park staff to report ‘un American opinions’
Doug Burgum U INterior secretary Doug Burgum, the US Interior Secretary, reversed a plan aimed…
Accor expands portfolio with Ibis Styles Madrid Airport
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor has expanded its portfolio with the ibis Styles…
Norway to introduce head charge for cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway The Norwegian Parliament is currently considering a tax specifically…
LISTEN: Consumer groups protest about airline cabin baggage charges, Eoghan Corry on RTE Morning Ireland
https://youtu.be/_kD9ynQEjr0
Royal’s Star of the Seas completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas has successfully completed its sea trials and returned…
A record 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2024, up 11.3pc
Over 65,000 Irish people took cruises in 2026, Andy Harmer of the Crjuise Likne International…
Irish students ‘unaffected’ by pause in scheduling US visa interviews initiated by the Trump administration – Michael Doorley
Michael Doorley of Shandon Travel Irish students who have received their J1 visas this summer…