MSC Cruises to operate seven ships in four USA homeports for winter 2026-27
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has begun sales for its winter 2026-27…
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Mayor of Nice rethinks ban on cruise ships
Christian Estrosi Mayor of Nice.jpg Christian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, is reconsidering a plan…
SH Hotels rebrand means return of Starwood Hotels after ten years
SH Hotels & Resorts has been rebranded back to Starwood Hotels, reviving a legacy brand…
Casimir Lindholm appointed CEO of Meyer Turku
Casimir Lindholm has been appointed as the new CEO of Meyer Turku, set to commence…
Paul Kelly departing Fáilte Ireland to become CEO of the RDS in September
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Paul Kelly is moving to become CEO of the RDS…
‘Real opportunity still there for the traditional travel trade’ – Niall Gibbons speaking at ITB Berlin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQnGDxQUOU Niall Gibbons, former director of Tourism Ireland and now with NEOM in Saudi Arabia,…
Ireland’s largest hotel group Dalata reports growth of 7.3pc as it lines up possible sale
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group reported revenue of €652.2m last year, up…
Expedia to add Ryanair flights at the end of the month – CCO Greg Schulze tells ITB Berlin
Expedia is to add Ryanair flights later this month and has just announced an NDC…
Sad day and happy memories as Welsh theme park Oakwood closes after 38 years
David Soriano MD of Aspro Parks Group Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire has announced its…
Drew Barrymore will be godmother for MSC World America at naming ceremony on April 9 in Miami
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises Drew Barrymore will act as godmother for the MSC…
Big issues to be teased out at County Clare Tourism Together Networking Event at Dromoland today
Deirdre O’Shea of Clare Tourism County Clare’s Tourism Together Networking Event takes place today at the…
ACI Europe calls for a consistent application of aircraft noise regulations in Europe
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General ACI Europe has called for a “full and consistent”…
Enda Keogh’s Peter’s Pub in Dublin on market for €4m
David Byrne MD of LIsney Peter’s Pub, an iconic establishment near Stephen’s Green, is on…
Carnival Luminosa cancels cruise due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival A cruise on the Carnival Luminosa has been cancelled due…
DAA confirms it will appeal decision that never-used car park spirals are to be retained
The spiral ramps constructed in 1972 were near used The DAA has confirmed its intention…
HX Expeditions to change fleet livery colours to Indigo Blue and Sand as part of rebrand
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX HX Expeditions has launched new fleet livery colours, Indigo Blue…
Lufthansa to move some A380 routes to Munich from Frankfurt
Jost Lammers CEO of Munich Airport Lufthansa is enhancing its Munich hub by transferring more…
NCL announces four original entertainment productions across nine ships
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the launch of four original…
Qatar Airways preparing to place ‘significant order’ for new widebody aircraft
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer CEO of Qatar airways Qatar Airways Chief commercial officer Thierry Antinori says…
SWISS revamps menus for economy and premium economy on long-haul flights
SWISS has revamped the inflight experience for economy and premium economy passengers on long-haul flights…
Qatar boosts weekly flights from Berlin to Doha from 18 to 21
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer CEO of Qatar airways Qatar Airways is boosting its weekly flights from…
Ryanair to delay move to paperless boarding passes until 3 November
Dara Brady of Ryanair Ryanair has confirmed that it will delay its move to 100pc…
Dublin airport numbers flat on February reflecting passenger cap restrictions
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport reported a 0.7pc decrease in passenger numbers…
‘We’re not here to deliver a European experience’ – Niall Gibbons explains Saudi approach at ITB Berlin
Niall Gibbons Tourism Director of NEOM speaking at ITB Berlin Saudi Arabia needs to offer…
Algarve’s THIRD biggest inbound market – Ireland visits to Portugal grew 6.3pc in 2024
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira – Director Visit Portugal Ireland Ireland is now the third most…
Sao Paulo, Delhi and Cape Town most desired destinations by Dublin airport users
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport An online public poll conducted by Dublin Airport revealed…
Margaret Darrer of Dooley’s Hotel Waterford elected vice president of the IHF
Margaret Darrer of Dooley’s Hotel Margaret Darrer, a hotelier from Waterford and Director at Dooley’s…
ITB Convention addresses ‘cracks’ in the tourism message in era of protests
Richard Quest, Kumbaro Furxhi, Nabeela F. Tunis, Tonci Glvavina and Eduardo Santander Eduardo Santander of…
Midleton Park Hotel to rebrand as Talbot Hotel Midleton
Diarmid Vaughan GM of the Talbot Midleton Midleton Park Hotel is rebranding as Talbot Hotel…
Topflight expands escorted tour programme to include new destinations
Neal Collins of Topflight Topflight has expanded its escorted tour programme to include new destinations…
Short term rentals among reasons cited by Dublin council for banning lockboxes
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Dublin City Council is set to remove lockboxes from public…
Simon Harris ponders €2.5bn defence spend on combat aircraft for interception duties
Air Corps Pilatus-PC-9 Minister for Defence Simon Harris has called for detailed costings and timelines…
Cork airport passenger numbers grew 6pc in February
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork Airport handled 203,466 passengers in February 2025,…
Kelly’s Rosslare announces appointment of Philip Brazil & return of Grace Kelly to family business
Grace Kelly of Kelly’s Hotel Rosslare Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford, has…
Turkish Airlines reports €2.26bn profit for 2024 as fleet rises to 492
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines reported a €2.26bn profit for 2024 despite…
Three new Super Ships set to join Uniworld fleet in 2027
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced the introduction of three new…
Environmentalist Peter Sweetman appeals Walkway in Killarney National Park to An Bórd Pleanála
Plans for a walkway and cycleway in Killarney National Park have been appealed to An…
Travel Department to sponsor RTÉ Radio 1’s Sunday with Miriam
John Spain, Agency Lead, RTÉ, James Coughlan, CEO, Travel Department, Yvonne Boyle, Marketing & Sales…
ITB first day in Berlin sees 5pc more participation & 5,800 exhibitors
Norbert Fiebig, President German Travel Association; Mario Tobias, CEO, Messe Berlin; Mirela Kumbaro, Minister of…
Sabre Hospitality introduces streamlined SynXis pay system
Trish O’Leary of Sabre Sabre Hospitality announced the introduction of SynXis Pay, aimed at enhancing…