Bangkok government to invest €300m in Thai Airways by October
Suvadhana Sibunruang CEO of Thai Airways Thailand’s Ministry of Finance plans to invest THB12bn (€300m)…
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Copycat websites and typo email addresses – holiday-related scams rise by 16pc
Niamh Davenport head of financial crime at BPFI Irish consumers experienced €98.6m in stolen funds…
Cork surgeon & coroner raise new concerns over medical tourism after three deaths
Colm O’Boyle Bon Secours surgeon Colm O’Boyle, a surgeon in the Bon Secours hospital in Cork, is the…
Global air passenger demand is 11pc ahead of last year
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA Total global air passenger demand in April 2024 increased by…
Safety warning around Ireland’s waterways over June bank holiday weekend
Roger Sweeney, Water Safety Ireland’s Deputy CEO The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland & the…
Italy’s competitions authority rejects eDreams’ injunction against Ryanair
Dana Dunne CEO of Edreams Italy’s competitions authority the Autorita’ Garante della Concorrenza e del…
Riviera Travel launches trade incentive to celebrate 40th anniversary
Vicky Billing of Riviera Riviera Travel has launched a trade incentive to celebrate 40th anniversary.…
Ryanair loses appeal in EU general court against €600m state aid for Finnair
Michael O’Leary Ryanair has lost a legal appeal against a ruling that dismissed its case…
Vintners voice concern over delays in government move to modernise licensing laws
Pat-Crotty CEO of the Vinters Federation The Licensed Vintners Association and Vintners Federation of Ireland…
New Dunluce Lodge unveils ‘The Stookan’ retreat for larger groups
Euan McGlashan of Valor Hospitality Partners Due to open this autumn, Dunluce Lodge has unveiled…
Government reconsiders €12m financial contribution for Waterford runway extension
Michael Walsh CEO of Waterford council Construction of the extension to Waterford Airport’s runway is…
Australian passenger runs naked down aisle of Virgin aircraft
Jayne Hrdlicka CEO of Virgin Australia An Australian man arrested after allegedly running naked down…
Embattled Donald Trump sells his Cessna 750 to Republican Party donor
Inside the Cessna 750, N725DT Former US President Donald Trump has sold his Cessna 750,…
WATCH: Make the right memories: stay in touch, DFA campaign for summer 2024
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DMTuL05cU9k
Limerick Strand Hotel completes €200K refurbishment of their Shannon Suite
The Limerick Strand Hotel has completed a €200K refurbishment of their Shannon Suite, inspired by…
WATCH: New comedy by TVAviators, When pilots are bored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87jjG9sCwZ8
Kilkenny’s family friendly Newpark Hotel reveals new animatronic dinosaurs for summer 2024
Mark Flynn GM of the Newpark Hotel Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny new additions for the…
US dancer Mickela Mallozzi films PBS episode in Sligo, Donegal, Derry & Antrim
Mickela Mallozzi’ (Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland and Aisling Kelly Hunter, Sligo Oyster Experience Filming for…
Doyle collection’s Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC receives key from Michelin Guide 2024
Mark Payne GM of the Dupont Circle The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC has…
Bertie Ahern to open Sean Mac Diarmada summer school in Kiltyclogher this weekend
Regina Fahey Director fo the Sean Mac Diarmada summer school Bertie Ahern will open the annual…
Three black men sue after cabin crew member ordered their removal from aircraft over alleged body odour
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines Three black men are suing an airline for racial…
Royal Caribbean Group loyalty scheme co-ordinated across all three brands
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group loyalty members can now enjoy the same…
Pig’s Lane Whiskey in Killarney opens offering 230 rare whiskeys
The newly opened Pig’s Lane Whiskey Parlour underground bar has opened in Killarney, hosting 230…
Trim Castle Hotel opens new all-day dining destination
Boann in Trim Castle hotel Antun Simunovic GM of Trim Castle Hotel Trim Castle Hotel…
Aeroméxico suspends México–Quito route after diplomatic spat
Andrés Conesa CEO of Aeromexico Aeroméxico is suspending its México City International-Quito International route from…
Carnival Legend begins summer programme from Barcelona after refurb
Carnival Cruise Line’s Legend began its summer programme from Barcelona, Spain, following a major refurbishment…
American Express offers new cardholders bonus of up to 30,000 Rewards points
John Boughton of National Express Ireland American Express is offering new cardholders of its Preferred…
‘One-way fares from Dublin to London could reach €500’ if pax cap is not addressed – Ryanair’s Eddie Wilson
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson says that one-way fares on popular…
‘Rapid change in gravitational force and 54-metre altitude drop’ caused the injuries on QX321
Goh Choon Phong CEO of Singapore Airlines Singapore’s Transport Ministry has released early findings of…
Dublin airport considers new ‘nothing being built’ planning application to break 32m pax cap impasse
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin airport is working on the possibility of submitting…
South Dublin council stalls on search-and-rescue facility at Weston airport
South Dublin County Council has requested additional information over plans to establish a helicopter Search…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Graham Keely discuss anti tourism protests in Spain with Matt Cooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv1CUs7JGII
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon closes for fifth time due to volcanic activity
Eoghan Corry inn the Blue Lagoon Blue Lagoon in Iceland has closed again as Reykjanes…
Hyland Shipping stops accepting deliveries from Cherbourg due to damage caused by stow-aways
Tyno Hyland CEO of Hyland Shipping Hyland Shipping in Dublin has stopped accepting deliveries from…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses Spanish overtourism protests on Lunchtime live, Newstalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIbr59UMNBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HFyG-X9os0
Academic study estimates tourism is worth €17bn to Ireland
Ana Desmond, Senior Economist at the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre The tourism industry in…
Turkish Airlines enhances sleeping sets for long-haul flights
Turkish Airlines has enhanced its sleeping sets for long-haul flights to offer customers a luxurious…
DAA Group recommends €31m dividend be paid to state as revenues reach €1bn
The daa Group has recommended a €31m shareholder dividend to the State, the first dividend…
IHF ‘people day’ conference in Portlaoise focuses on career development
The third Irish Hotels Federation people day conference has taken place in Portlaoise, focusing on…
Viking orders two new 998-guest ocean-going cruise ships for delivery in 2029
Viking has exercised two shipbuilding options with Fincantieri for two new 998-guest ocean-going cruise ships…