Samuel Maubanc appointed to head up CLIA in Europe
Samuel Maubanc director of CLIA in Europe Samuel Maubanc has been appointed as the Director…
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WATCH: Michael O’Leary & Carol Sharkey – A growing number of passengers are attempting to vape on Ryanair flights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnCvSJm3jQU
Virgin Atlantic to resume flights between Heathrow and Cancun
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Mexico with a…
Airbnb revenue up 10pc but share price drops on concerns over marketing costs
Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Arbnb Airbnb’s third-quarter revenue of $3.73bn exceeded estimates, showing…
KLM considers spinning off catering services as it moves to cut costs
Marjan Rintel CEO of KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is exploring “strategic options” for its…
Aer Lingus summer profit drops to €139m after €55m hit from pilots’ dispute
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus reported a Q3 2024 operating profit of…
Ryanair seeks to sue Italian competition authority over HQ raid
Giovanni Pitruzzella of AGCM, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato Ryanair is seeking to…
WTM Day Three – Ryanair videos praised & a tribute to the enduring power of the travel agent
Tolene Van der Merwe of Malta Tourism The role of video in travel was the…
Powerscourt Hotel revenues up 14pc to €26.42m
Eamonn Casey GM of Powerscourt Pre-tax profits at Sugarloaf Ventures Ltd, the operator of the…
Ponant appoints Andrew Bolton as Sales Manager for Ireland
Andrew Bolton of Ponant Andrew Bolton has been appointed as Sales Manager for Ireland, Scotland,…
Portugal tells airline bidders it wants to hold 51pc stake in TAP
Luis Rodrigues CEO of TAP Air Portugal The Portuguese government is reconsidering its privatization strategy…
Miami handled record 8m passengers in 2024 as cruise companies turn focus to Caribbean
Icon of the seas in Miami Hydi Webb PortMiami director PortMiami handled a record-breaking 8,233,056…
Closed Perry Street Market Cafe owed €500k in tax
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association Perry Street Market Cafe has announced the immediate…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘The problem with the German market’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIXaTUPqRRI&feature=youtu.be
Condor announces feeder flights to Frankfurt from eight European cities
Peter Gerber CEO of Condor Condor plans to launch European feeder flights in 2025 from…
American Airlines moves to prevent queue jumping at boarding gate
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines is testing new technology at various airports…
Exit Jet Airways – India’s high court orders airline be finally liquidated
Naresh Goyal founder of Jet Airways India’s Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of Jet…
Cruise itineraries in the Caribbean adjusted due to Hurricane Rafael
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International and Carnival have adjusted itineraries in the…
HERE are the 61 proposals in Catherine Martin’s long awaited five year plan for tourism
Catherine Martin minister for tourism The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media,…
Construction begins on new 412-room Sofitel at Dublin Airport
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Construction has officially begun on a new 412-room hotel,…
Tina O’Dwyer & Orla Carroll lead discussion at WTM regenerative tourism session
Tina O’Dwyer of The Tourism Space The inaugural Regenerative Tourism Summit at World Travel Market…
Cork Airport launches investment programme to grow to 5m passengers
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork Airport has launched an investment programme to…
Dalata buys Radisson Blu at Dublin Airport for €83m
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata has agreed to acquire the Radisson Blu Hotel at…
Supermac’s reports record pre-tax profits of €43.6m
Pat McDonagh of Supermacs Supermac’s hospitality group, led by Pat McDonagh, achieved record pre-tax profits…
WTM Day Two highlights Ireland’s work in sustainable & regenerative tourism
Eoghan Corry and Seamus Heaney of Visit Cork at WTM 2024 Ireland’s approach to tourism…
New airport service from Parnell Square among Dec 8 changes in Dublin bus routes
Billy Hann CEO pf Dublin bus Beginning December 8, Dublin Bus will introduce 13 new…
Lough Eske Castle launches 25 new Donegal Suites
Donal Cox GM of Lough Eske Castle Lough Eske Castle hotel in Donegal has introduced…
Lahinch Golf Club commences €6m refurbishment of clubhouse
John Gleeson of Lahinch Golf Club Lahinch Golf Club in Clare has commenced a €6m…
Ethiopian takes delivery of first A350-1000
Mesfin Tasew Bekele CEO of Ethiopian Airilines Ethiopian Airlines has received its first A350-1000, making…
Watch: THIS is what Michael O’Leary had to say about Donald Trump in 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8sh5z02PsE
John McLaughlin & Rhoda Lane-O’Kelly appointed to board of IMMA
Catherine Martin minister for tourism John McLaughlin and Rhoda Lane-O’Kelly have been appointed to the…
TAP Air Portugal resumes direct flights to Manaus
Luis Rodrigues CEO of TAP Air Portugal TAP Air Portugal has resumed direct flights to…
HX Expedition cruises launches new loyalty programme
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has launched HX Explorers, a new standalone loyalty…
Lufthansa & ITA given four days to finalise deal after last minute price hitch
Fabio Lazzerini CEO of Ita Airways Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA Airways is facing a last…
Turkish on course to grow to 800 aircraft by 2033 as Q3 growth reaches 5.4pc
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines carried 24.5m passengers and achieved a profit…
Riyadh Air commissions in-flight entertainment system for B787-9s from Astrova
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air has partnered with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary discusses noise levels at Dublin airport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPC7uspBsY&feature=youtu.be
Emirates resumes flights between Dubai and Edinburgh
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates has resumed its flights between Dubai and Edinburgh…
Travelport signs NDC deal with TAP Air Portugal
Gregory Webb CEO of Travelport Travelport and TAP Air Portugal have signed a multi-source content…
Tourism Ireland, brings 75 tourism enterprises to WTM in London
Julie Oakley and Eoghan Corry at the Ireland stand, World travel market November 5 2024…