The cost of building a new cruise ship –$338,369 per berth
The total orderbook value for the 61 cruise ships on order to date is $45.6bn…
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The seven main reasons for being denied entry at the border
John Charnock of Stress Free Car Rental The seven main reasons for denied entry at…
MSC Cruises achieved 44 successful shore power connections in 2023
MSC Cruises achieved 44 successful shore power connections in 2023, with eight ports across Norway,…
Nationals of South Africa will need to obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland from Wednesday
Micheal Martin Nationals of South Africa will need to obtain a visa before traveling to…
Aer Lingus & IALPA pilots union await Labour Court recommendation
Mark Tighe of IALPA Aer Lingus management and IALPA are waiting for a Labour Court…
On-time performance of flights in Europe deteriorated in last week of June – A4E
On-time performance of flights in Europe deteriorated during the last week of June, with A4E…
Penguin Trek family coaster launches at SeaWorld Orlando to celebrate 60th anniversary
Marc Swanson CEO of Seaworld SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this summer with…
WATCH: Shirtless man breaks through security and runs near a taxiing American Airlines plane at LAX Airport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxhf7mjE8KQ
New South Wales leads Australia inbound tourism once more
Steve Cox CEO of Destination NSW New South Wales (NSW) saw the largest share of…
‘Financial imbalances & higher operational costs pose a challenge to Europe’s airports’
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General Europe’s airports are facing future-proofing challenges, such as investment…
Craggaunowen craft fare set for July 13-14th
Pauline Lenihan manager of Craggaunowen The Culture & Crafts Fair at Craggaunowen in Clare will…
Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel celebrates first anniversary of luxury self-catering studios
David Morrison GM of the Killyhevlin hotel Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges is celebrating the…
Marriott offers helicopter transfers ro six New York properties
Marriott International has launched a new airport helicopter transfer promotion for premium customers staying at…
East Link to get new walking and cycling bridge
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Plans for a new walking and cycling bridge along the…
‘Untouched meals comprise 18pc of all waste’ – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA has published preliminary results of cabin waste audit trials,…
Swiss expects 14 aircraft to be grounded by Pratt & Whitney engine issues
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss Swiss expects up to 14 aircraft to be grounded in…
Russian air passenger numbers to decrease by 7pc due to P&W engine groundings
Dmitry Yadrov of Rosaviation Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s civil aviation regulator, expressed concerns that…
Sri Lankan government to restructure, rather than privatise, SriLankan Airlines
Richard Nuttall CEO of SriLankan The Sri Lankan government has decided to restructure, rather than…
Yotel launches 62-room YotelPad in London
Hubert Viriot of Yotel group Yotel has launched its first YotelPad property in Europe, YotelPAD…
Competitions chair ‘not opposed’ to former Quickpark reopening for summer months
Brian McHugh chair of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Brian McHugh, chair of the Competition and…
Former Radisson Blu reopens in Belfast’s Gasworks district as voco hotel
The first voco hotel in Ireland, voco Belfast, has opened in Belfast’s Gasworks district on…
O’Callaghan Collection plan 8-storey extension to the Alex Hotel
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager O’Callaghan Collection, a family-run hotel group, plans to develop a…
Viking Vesta floats at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona
Viking Vesta floats out Viking’s newest ship, the Viking Vesta, has floated at Fincantieri’s shipyard…
Refit of Villa Vie Odyssey in Ireland ‘required more extensive work than expected’
Villa Vie Odyssey in Belfast Villa Vie Odyssey required more extensive work than expected to…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry ‘Aer Lingus may use Ryanair for flights’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATf4Gpv0-MA
The world’s longest routes served by single aisle aircraft
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus In advance of the launch of the A321XLR, here is…
Mein Schiff 7 named by godmother Fenia Kalachani in Kiel Bay
Mein Schiff 7 was named by godmother Fenia Kalachani in Kiel Bay, culminating in a…
How A321XLR will transform long-distance travel (sadly Aer Lingus will NOT be launch customer as planned)
Fernando Candela CEO of Iberia With the imminent introduction of the Airbus A321XLR into service,…
Galway’s Seán Ruane appointed president of TTRA
Photo Martina Regan Seán Ruane has been appointed as the new President of the Board…
Stena Line offers live performances onboard Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry
Johan Edelman of Stena Line Stena Line has collaborated with talented Irish artists to offer…
Dún Laoghaire launches 2024 summer into heritage programme
Frank Curran CEO Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Jim O’Leary, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, launched the…
Ashling Hotel introduces sensory family bedroom
Ronan Walsh, General Manager of the Ashling Hotel The Ashling Hotel in Dublin has introduced…
Discover Northern Ireland releases details of Pride programme for 2024
John McGrillen of Tourism NI Discover Northern Ireland has compiled a list of LGBTQIA+ friendly…
Banyan Tree hotel group celebrates record number of openings
Eddy See CEO of Banyan Tree Banyan Group achieved record growth and new openings for…
European governments need to support aviation decarbonisation – ACI Europe
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General Armando Brunini, ACI EUROPE President and CEO of SEA…
New hotels opening worldwide in July
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg New hotels opening in July: Adagio Original Paris Boulogne: A…
Irish National Stud selected for Travellers’ Choice world award
David Wardell of the Irish National Stud The Irish National Stud and Gardens in Co…
Celebrity Cruises receives 18 awards at the 2024 Wine Spectator Awards
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises received 18 awards at the 2024 Wine…
Lough Erne Resort completes multi-million-euro upgrade
Gareth Byrne GM of Lough Erne Lough Erne Resort has completed the latest phase of…
Spike Island launches Entwined History exhibition
John Crotty of Spike Island Spike Island launches the exhibition Entwined History: Revealing Spike Island’s…