Minor Hotels reports rise in middle east bookings
Weekly room-night bookings rose 143pc in last week of June 2026. International wholesale bookings increased…
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Starhotels partners with Taj InnerCircle-NeuPass
Starhotels has expanded its I AM STAR loyalty programme through a partnership with IHCL’s Taj…
Grafton Hotel launches family teddy bear picnic experience
The Grafton Hotel in Dublin has launched a new Teddy Bear Picnic experience in St…
Switzerland Tourism adopts ‘Swiss silent luxury’ strategy
Switzerland Tourism has increased its focus on luxury travel with the Swiss Silent Luxury strategy…
Saudia orders four additional B777-200F freighters
Saudia has placed an order for four incremental Boeing 777-200F freighters with the first delivery…
Silversea unveils 2028-29 voyage collection
Silversea has unveiled its 2028-29 Voyage Collection that comprises 278 voyages between March 2028 and…
Holland America line expands 2027 fjord cruises
Holland America Line has updated five 2027 itineraries aboard Rotterdam to provide greater access to…
Scenic and Emerald release 2026 2027 Christmas markets cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises have launched their 2026 and 2027 European Christmas Market…
ITA airways considers all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet
ITA Airways has evaluated a transition to an all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet for its long-haul…
Tourism Ireland promotes Cork in Germany
Tourism Ireland has teamed with Visit Cork and Cork Airport in Germany to promote direct…
NEXT step in the Irish-led takeover of Easyjet
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with Castlelake on 5 July. The offer values…
Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania airport flights
Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily, erupted with significant ash emissions, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa…
Irish-owned Dean Hotel Group opens second German property in Munich
Irish-founded Dean Hotel Group has opened its second overseas property, The Dean Munich, in Germany’s…
Take FIVE: How Easyjet fell into the hands of Peter Bellew & Mark Breen’s takeover bid
Like the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was sucessful at the fifth attempt. The…
Spain forecasts record 100m tourists in 2026 amid strong summer demand
Spain is projected to surpass the historic milestone of 100m international tourist arrivals in 2026,…
Dublin Airport private Park2Travel facility completes major transit upgrade
Park2Travel, the 6,000-space off-airport parking facility managed by APCOA at Dublin Airport, has officially completed…
Ryanair June OTA survey exposes overcharging practices
Ryanair released June OTA Survey on 10 June 2026. eDreams sold reserved seats for €17.92…
Marella Cruises launches ‘your next story’ campaign targeting over-40s
Marella Cruises has unveiled a new integrated brand campaign called ‘Your Next Story’ aimed at…
Le maillot jaune: How the Tour de France helps secure France’s position as the most visited international tourist destination
There is no missing it every July, with its huge viewing figures, the spectacular golden…
Integrated payment systems could boost Irish tourism revenue by €300m – Mastercard
Better integrated digital payment systems could unlock an extra €290m to €300m in tourism revenue…
Holland America Line reveals details of 2027-2028 Caribbean Cruise Season
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2027-2028 Caribbean cruise season, running from…
Waterford misses major tourism boost as cruise passengers unable to disembark
Waterford missed out on a major tourism windfall after the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas…
Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO
Avia Solutions Group appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO on 7 July. Zilvinas Lapinskas previously transformed…
Air France new lounge at Heathrow T4 opens today
Air France new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 opens today 7 July. The lounge covers…
Celebrity Cruises launches limited-time Europe sale
Celebrity Cruises has launched a Europe sale with savings of up to €1,050. Discounts reach…
Contiki updates Latin America 2027 Itineraries with four new tours
Four new Contiki itineraries launched for departures from January 2027. The Brazil Carnival trip lasts…
PARTY time: Ireland’s favourite Leaving Cert holiday resorts abroad
The same resorts crop up year after year in the list of favourite destinations for…
BEAUTY on a bike: the locations in this year’s Tour de France
It may be the most spectacular tourism promotion ever, and it happens every July, the…
HERE is the FOUR-point action for hospitality business as 9pc VAT rate returns
Hospitality and tourism operators across Ireland are being reminded to update systems withf the return…
Riviera’s new 178-guest split level MS Resplendence joins the fleet in Cologne
The MS Riviera Resplendence accommodates 178 guests. Over 80 pc of cabins include French balconies.…
Music in the air as iconic Willie Clancy week opens in Clare’s Miltown Malbay
The event runs from 4 July to 12 July 2026. Classes cover instruments and set…
Ryanair invites applications for 2026 customer panel
Applications for the 2026 Customer Panel opened on 6 July. The event takes place on…
Trump International Doonbeg profits rise 9pc as Irish Open date approaches
International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare delivered close to $20 million (€17.6…
Legend of the Seas arrives in Marseilles with first revenue passengers
The 7-day cruise departed Civitavecchia on 4 July 2026. Ports of call include Marseille, Barcelona…
Councils agree road realignment works to facilitate redeveloped Waterford Airport
Three councils together provide €400,000 for the road project. Roads drop by one metre for…
VIVA Cruises adds two culinary-themed itineraries to its 2026 programme
The five-night Normandy sailing departs Paris on 8 December. All excursions come included in the…
Whitbread breaks ground on first outer Dublin hotel at Sandyford Business Park
Whitbread PLC has broken ground on its first Outer Dublin hotel at Sandyford Business Park,…
Tributes paid to Martin Naughton, the man who single-handedly saved Irish tourism with an American Football match in 2012
Dundalk born hotelier, businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton has died at the age of 87.…
Dave’s Hot Chicken enters Irish market with outlet on Dublin’s Dame Street
The Dublin flagship sits at One Central Plaza, Dame Street. The opening generated 40 new…
Ballycastle’s Salthouse Hotel opens new sea salt spa
The new Salt Spa cost €5.9 million to develop. Outdoor facilities feature a heated infinity…