Dublin hotels ranked HIGHEST in Europe for occupancy at 83pc and seventh for RevPar – CBRE
Enda Luddy of CBRE Dublin’s hotels continue to attract buyers due to strong trading performance,…
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Merrion hotel in Dublin & Daly’s B&B in Doolin top Tripadvisor Ireland readers’ choice lists for 2024
Matt Goldberg CEO of Tripadvisor Tripadvisor has published its readers’ choice top ten Irish Hotels…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on RTÉ Morning Ireland, the French ATC non strike that cancelled 2,000 flights
https://youtu.be/46ckOCiIw9k
CityJet has been handed all wet-lease flying from Spanish partner Air Nostrum
Carlos Bertomeu CEO of Air Nostrum Collinstown based CityJet has been handed all the wet-lease…
Airbus plans to deliver 75 A320s a month by 2026
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus reported its First Quarter (Q1) 2024 results, with 142…
Dublin eighth most searched-for international destination this summer – Delta airlines
Matteo Curcio, Delta’s Senior Vice President for Europe Dublin has made it to Delta’s Top…
‘Happy cows’ – HERE are the winners at the CÁIS Ireland cheesemakers’ awards
Quentin Duboz, Jean-Bapiste Enjelvin and Dan Hegarty Dan Hegarty’s Templegall extra mature raw cow’s milk…
Funding of €5.6m announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and Mayo
Jack Chambers Funding of €5.6m has been announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on The French ATC non strike that cancelled 2,000 flights, Newstalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-BOYraEPvw
Bord Pleanála grants planning permission for disputed €200m tunnel at Dublin Airport
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a…
Coillte reports fourth best performance in company’s history
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Dalata says RevPAR will be down 4pc for first months of year with ‘capacity issues’ in Dublin
John Hennessey Chair of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group, which operates the Maldron and Clayton hotel…
More questions than answers from first day of Venice’s €5 experimental day-trip fee
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British Airways North America sale to continue until 14th May
Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways British Airways has announced a North America sale until…
County Down hosts European golf journalists from Denmark, Germany & Sweden
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Etihad Airways to roster A380 onto a third route between Abu Dhabi and Paris CDG
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways will roster its A380 aircraft onto a third…
‘Response to launch of Icon of the Seas has exceeded all expectations’ – Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Group reported first quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $1.35, which exceeded the…
French Senate adopts bill to allow the state to ban transport strikes until after Olympics
Caroline Leboucher CEO of Atout France The French Senate has adopted a bill to allow…
Venice introduces €5 day-trip fee but former mayor urges tourists not to pay
Massimo Cacciari former mayor of Venice Massimo Cacciari, former mayor of Venice, is urging tourists…
Irish Aviation Authority cited in report of environmental information commissioner
Ger Deering Commissioner for Environmental Information The report of the Commissioner for Environmental Information, Ger…
Declan Heneghan elected chair of Mayo Branch of the IHF
Declan Heneghan, General Manager of Knock House Hotel Declan Heneghan, General Manager of Knock House…
TVE programme Página Dos focuses on literary tourism to Ireland
Óscar López, Página Dos presenter (left), with Brian McCormick, Seamus Heaney Homeplace. The cultural and literary…
Southwest Airlines to follow Ryanair in pre assigning seats & dropping open boarding model
Bob Jordan CEO of Southwest Southwest Airlines in the USA, which famously served as a…
LISTEN: French Air Traffic Control, Eoghan Corry Richard Morgan & Declan Harvey on Evening Extra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4im0Lv1vLGk
Belfast Spring Fest to take place at Malone House & Barnett Demesne this weekend
Spring Fest Belfast Spring Fest is set to take place at Malone House and Barnett…
MSC appoints Chris Austin President of Explore Journeys
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Elite restaurant in Maynooth on offer for €1.25m
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The end for Malaysia’s MYAirline as license withdrawn
Rayner Teo of Myairline Insolvent MYAirline based in Kuala Lumpur has had its air operator’s…
LISTEN: Discussion on the French air traffic control non strike: Eoghan Corry on the Opinion Line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJwqHEcKYzE
Carnival names newest ship Carnival Firenze at Long Beach
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line named its newest ship, the Carnival Firenze,…
23 rotations from Dublin, 2 from Shannon & 1 from Cork cancelled as French air traffic control strike called off too late
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC Twenty three rotations from Dublin and one from…
2,000 flights cancelled despite SNCTA strike being called off but French overflights can go ahead
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC SNCTA, the largest union of air traffic controllers…
County Cavan’s 224-room Slieve Russell Hotel placed on market for €35m
Tony Walker GM of Slieve Russell The 224 room Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell has been put…
‘World’s worst viewing experience’ – Louvre considers relocating Mona Lisa to underground chamber
Laurence des Cars Director of the Louvre The Louvre museum is considering relocating the Mona…
Shannon Airport Group turns in profit of €28.4m
Mary Considine, Deputy CEO, Shannon Group Shannon Airport Group reported a strong financial performance in…
Princess Cruises premieres Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is introducing the Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess…
World Travel Agents alliance complains as airlines begin to penalise agents for skiplagging by clients
Otto de Vries CEO of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance Airlines have started to…
New Loganair CEO moves to get flying programme back on track after ‘over-extension’
Luke Farajallah CEO of Loganair Loganair’s new CEO Luke Farajallah has apologised for the disruptions…
Cunard’s new Queen Anne leaves Venice for Southampton maiden voyage on May 3
Fincantieri’s Shipyard Director, Marco Lunardi, Cunard President, Katie McAlister, Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of Fincantieri…
Eurostar introduces flexible fares and renames travel classes
Gwendoline Cazenave CEO of Eurostar Eurostar has introduced more flexible fares and renamed its travel…