Emirates unveils latest Bulgari amenity kit collection
Emirates released the 18th iteration of Bulgari amenity kits. First class kits include Le Gemme…
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Air Mauritius expands fleet for Gatwick flights
Air Mauritius adds three A350s to its fleet. Business class seating rises from 28 to…
Volotea wet leases A320s for Asturias operations
Volotea wet leased two A320-200s from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft ferried to Asturias airport…
Croatia Airlines eyes unified fleet in 2027, profit in 2028
Croatia Airlines has acquired thirteen A220-300s and two A220-100s. Six A220-300 deliveries remain pending with…
Qatar Airways sells and leases back three A350-1000s from BOC aviation
Qatar Airways has sold and leased back three A350-1000s to BOC Aviation. All three units…
Ryanair fares will FALL by FIVE euro on average – Michael O’Leary’s audacious ten year plan
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has projected that the airline will carry 300 million passengers, not…
LEGEND of the Seas completes Málaga to Civitavecchia pre launch cruise
The four-night premiere preview cruise of Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Legend of the Seas from Malaga…
‘Several month’ before operations can resume at Caracas airport
Caracas Simón Bolívar closed on 24 June after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The civil…
PAPER flight-strips and outdated radio, Ryanair calls (again) on French government to reform ATC
Ryanair urged immediate reform of French ATC. The Senate report confirmed staffing and technology shortfalls.…
NO change to LNG policy by Royal Caribbean – Jason Liberty
Royal Caribbean is to continue its LNG policy despite the destruction of infrastructure in Qatar…
AerCap leased, purchased and sold 202 assets in second quarter 2026
AerCap signed 120 lease agreements in the quarter. The company completed 33 purchases and 49…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on EES immigration delays
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New Forest adventure park opens at Donadea in Co Kildare
Zipit Donadea has opened after €1.5 million investment. The park has provided forest adventure experiences.…
Avolon fleet now stands at 1,117 aircraft after record Q2
Avolon executed 46 lease agreements in Q1 period. The company acquired 21 aircraft and sold…
McKeever group acquires Armagh City Hotel
McKeever Group has completed the purchase of Armagh City Hotel. The deal has totalled £8.35m.…
Consultation opens for National Watersports Campus Ireland at Dun Laoghaire
The non-statutory public consultation for Ireland’s proposed National Watersports Campus at Dún Laoghaire Harbour is…
WHERE to catch the America 250 celebrations
America 250 (the United States Semiquincentennial) marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry comment on EES queues on VMTV news
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Taste Waterford reveals details of ultimate summer picnic
Taste Waterford has invited creation of summer picnics. Producers have supplied breads cheeses and drinks.…
ITAA reveals details of family holiday deals for summer and autumn 2026
ITAA has promoted family holiday deals for summer and autumn 2026. Salou packages have started…
TUI reveals details of group holiday packages
TUI has promoted destinations for group holidays. Ibiza has featured party options in San Antonio.…
Travelmarvel launches new European river ship Rigel
Travelmarvel has launched the Rigel river ship. The vessel has emphasised guest focused design. The…
Waterford launches summer family tourism campaign
Visit Waterford has promoted free family adventures this summer. The Digital Story Trail has engaged…
Topflight expands Italian ski programme with Dolomites resorts
Topflight has added four Dolomites resorts to its ski programme. The expansion covers Madonna di…
Institute for Culture Travel reveals details of Andrea Bocelli packages in Warsaw
Institute for Culture Travel has revaled details of Andrea Bocelli packages in Warsaw. The self…
Adare Manor named joint best golf resort in the world by Golf World magazine
Golf World’s inaugural Top 100 Luxury Resorts Europe ranking has recognised two resorts tied for…
JTA to enter Irish market with new trade team
JTA is to enter Irish market with new trade team with the first personnel already…
Tourists evacuated as fire sweeps through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France
A major wildfire has torn through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France, forcing the mass evacuation of…
CaixaBank Research investigates links between tourism and housing
The connection between surging tourism and escalating housing costs has become a critical focal point…
Ryanair identifies SEVEN worst airports for delays from EU border checks
Ryanair has identified seven airports with delays from the Entry/Exit System. The airports are Tenerife…
Bookings boost of 20pc as cruise programmes expand for Irish travellers in 2027
Cruise operators have launched enhanced 2027 programmes. Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Celebrity River…
Thailand releases new visitor app for Immigration Management
Thailand has introduced a new visitor app, the Thailand Immigration Management app to modernise and…
AirAsia X rebrands to AirAsia Group
Shareholders approved the name change on 25 June 2026. The Companies Commission of Malaysia registered…
OECD records growth in international tourist arrivals as Ireland amongst countries showing decline
International tourist arrivals in OECD countries reached 847 million in 2025. Growth stood at 3.4pc…
Manchester Airport passenger numbers near flat in May with growth of 0.5pc
Manchester Airport passenger numbers near flat in May 0.5pc growth follows decline of 2.5pn in…
New Brendan O’Regan centre honours aviation pioneer at Bunratty
The Brendan O’Regan Centre has opened at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. It features archive…
Visit Leitrim launches new tourism app inn partnership with 230 businesses and attractions
Leitrim County Council launched the Visit Leitrim app this week. Over 230 businesses and cultural…
Royal Caribbean to increase supports for Irish travel trade – Gerard Nolan
The stationing of Legend of the Seas in Barcelona and Roma represents a major statement…
Vietnam the fastest growing market in PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028
The PATA report projects 714.9 million international visitor arrivals in Asia Pacific for 2026. Vietnam…
ITOA & STN launch sustainability programme for inbound tour operators
The Sustainable Tourism Network and Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland have delivered a 15-month…