No contactless payments on Irish public transport until summer 2027
Over €35.6m was spent on the project between 2020 and early 2026. The platform development…
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Celebrity River Cruises launches before and after stays
Celebrity River Cruises launched Before and After Stays for 2027 and 2028. Programmes run for…
Visit California appoints Julie Coker as President and CEO
Julie Coker brings over 30 years of hospitality and marketing experience. Coker assumes the president…
Gulf crisis boosts demand for air cargo – IATA
Total demand measured in CTK increased by 6.0pc compared to May 2025. Africa recorded the…
Spanish domestic tourism up by 4.4pc
Residents completed 33.2 million trips with a 4.4pc decrease. Total spending reached 11.454 billion euros…
Little Museum of Dublin updates visitor information
The museum received number 7 ranking in Europe on TripAdvisor 2026. Guided tours last 29…
SETU launches ‘earn while you learn’ hospitality degree
South East Technological University has introduced a new part time Bachelor of Business in Hospitality…
High Court rules ‘yes’ on partnership question at Tinakilly Country House Hotel
The High Court has determined that the relationship between two businessmen involved in the revitalisation…
Global hospitality and tourism leaders align on climate transition
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the World Travel and Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable…
Hospitality sector shows resilience with 26pc drop in closures ahead of VAT cut – PWC
Hospitality insolvencies in Ireland fell by more than 26pc in the first half of 2026…
FINALLY: Dáil Éireann passes Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation
The Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill passed the Dáil with 118 votes in favour. The…
Aviation back in recession with 2.2pc decline – IATA
Total market RPK decreased 2.2pc with ASK down 2.3pc and load factor at 83.5pc. International…
SAS places order for 18 Airbus A330-900 neo
SAS ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft on 30 June 2026. The A330neo reduces fuel burn…
Royal hosts record number of Irish trade at pre-launch cruise for Legend of the Seas
Irish travel trade and media are among the first invited media and travel trade guests…
Aer Lingus to fly family of Cape Verd’s Roberto Lopes to Florida
Aer Lingus has stepped in to fly the family of Dublin-born Cape Verde defender Roberto…
China Eastern Airlines places order for 25 Airbus A330neos
The order covers deliveries of four aircraft in 2029 five in 2030 and six in…
Beach BBQ festival returns to Bray seafront
The festival takes place over two days in July 2026 from 11 am to 7…
ECTAA Raises Concerns over passenger rights agreement
ECTAA has expressed serious concern following the provisional agreement that the Council and the European…
Windstar Cruises announces major expansion in Asia
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced a major expansion in Asia with…
Tourism Ireland advances golf promotion at North American convention
Ten operators from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the convention in Cancún. Pre-scheduled appointments enabled…
LISTEN: Hotter summers, Ryanair family seats & Easyjet takeover – Eoghan Corry & Richard Curran
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Caracas airport to remain closed for commercial flights after earthquake
The main runway at Caracas airport closed on 24 June 2026. A secondary runway remains…
Round FIVE: Are Bellew and Breen’s Irish led consortium preparing for another attempt to take over Easyjet?
An Irish led consortium is expected to prepare a potential new offer to take over…
CLIA recognises 60 Cruise Champions
Over 60 agents completed the seven-month CLIA river and expedition training. The graduation ceremony took…
Kerry Airport records annual operating profit of €840,979
Kerry Airport recorded €840,979 operating profit after tax in 2025. Passenger numbers reached 440,367 at…
Details released of Yoga Picnic festival in Westmeath on July 4
The Yoga Picnic has expanded its programme for 2026 and welcomes participants to Lilliput House…
Dover border processing area faces delay ahead of peak summer travel
The Port of Dover has completed its £40 million border processing area. Funding of £3.5…
EU court rules in favour of Dassault on business jet manufacturing
The General Court overturned part of the European Commission regulation. Business jets offer flexibility and…
COMAC advances C919-600 testing and plans first flight next year
COMAC has taken another step in the development of the C919 600 a shortened variant…
MSC Cruises progresses new order for Frontier Class Ships with Meyer Werft Papenburg
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have issued a joint statement on the status of talks…
Carnival Corporation move to maximise calls after completion of pier extension at Celebration Key
Carnival completed a pier extension at Celebration Key in early May. Up to four ships…
Marella Cruises releases Winter 2027 programme with adults only focus
Bookings open from 02 July 2026 for the winter season. Marella Discovery 2 introduces four…
Challenges outlined by Dublin’s last remaining family run hotels
Media coverage in the Irish Independent by award winning travel writer Nicola Brady has noted…
AmaWaterways unveils new double width river cruise ship for Danube
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first details and renderings of AmaRudi. The vessel will stand alongside…
Turkish Airlines confirms plans for Premium Economy from early 2028
Turkish Airlines is preparing to bring back the Premium Economy product on its Airbus A350s…
Japan raises visa fees FIVE fold to €81.45, the first increase since 1978 (but NOT for Irish passport holders)
Single entry visa fees will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 or €81.45 Does not apply…
‘Stop pretending’ – President of ACI Europe warns of EES chaos this summer
The EU began implementing the much delayed Entry Exit System in October last year. Stefan…
P&O Ferries Introduces New Sleep Lounge on England to Netherlands Route
P&O Ferries has launched a new Sleeper Lounge on board the Pride of Hull, one…
Antrim and Derry host travel journalists on familiarisation trip
English travel journalists have been experiencing tourism offering first hand ion counties Antrim and Derry.…
HERE are the most prominent hotel openings worldwide in JULY
Several new properties open their doors across Europe and beyond this month, offering guests a…