‘Volatility and cost pressures are affecting businesses and consumers’ – Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland has been rolling out co-operative marketing campaigns which they say delivers a 15…
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KEY takeaways from IAG results
IAG reported an operating profit of ‚Ǩ1.4bn for Q2 2026, down 16pc from ‚Ǩ1.68bn a…
KEY takeaways from Aer Lingus results and conference call
Aer Lingus reported an operating loss of ‚Ǩ34m for H1 2026 against an ‚Ǩ80m profit…
ÉIST: Cén tionchar a bheidh ag na tinte foraoise sa bhFrainc agus sa Spáinn
Cén tionchar a bheidh ag na tinte foraoise sa bhFrainc agus sa Spáinn ar na…
CORK on a Fork Festival updated HIGHLIGHTS for 2026
The Cork on a Fork Fest returns from August 12 to 16, 2026, bringing five…
Dublin port oral history project captures dockers’ stories from 1939
Joseph Jones began working in Dublin docks in 1939 and has shared his memories with…
Opening event at Belfast Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast Fleadh opens Sunday 2 August at 12 noon at City Hall’s Gig Rig. Opening…
ANALYSIS: What Easyjet does NEXT – Investors await next go-around as profits hit by fuel price
Easyjet investors are facing an exciting few weeks. As the deadline approaches for the private…
CRISIS chronicles: The FOUR previous times Aer Lingus almost failed
The headquarters of the national airline is a strange place to encounter a fear of…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at CORK Cóbh port
Here is the schedule of upcoming cruise ship calls to Cork Cóbh port. Carnival Legend…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at DUBLIN port
Upcoming cruise ship calls at Dublin port. Ships typically dock at Alexandra Quay on the…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at BELFAST port
Here is the schedule of upcoming cruise ship calls to Belfast. Belfast is a popular…
HEATWAVES in history: Ireland’s highest temperature in 1887 & how the Liffey DRIED UP in 1765
The hottest day in Ireland so far in 2026 was June 25, with a peak of 32.1°C (89.8°F) in Athenry,…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at DÚN LAOGHAIRE port
The 2026 cruise season will surpass last year when 66 cruise ships arrived with 104,106…
US seeks participation in Ethiopia’s Bishoftu international airport project
The US is actively seeking participation in Ethiopia’s USD12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project. Ethiopian…
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary while Calves week comes to west Cork
Cowes Week is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026, drawing significant attention across the international…
SIXTH Nigerian state reveals plans to start its own airline
Governor Abba Yusuf has revealed plans for Kano Airline to begin operations within the next…
United States FAA mandates expanded CFM56 fan blade inspection programme after Ryanair incident
The FAA has proposed mandatory expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections based on CFM’s latest programme…
Lyft acquires phone based taxi dispatchers Lynk and Swift i
Lyft has confirmed the acquisition of Lynk and Swift, Dublin and Limerick’s leading phone-based taxi…
EASA restrictions on flights over Middle East extended until August 31
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators…
Five year old ferry fan Frank Allen appointed Stena Line’s honorary junior captain
Frank Allen aged five has received the title of Honorary Junior Captain from Stena Line…
Maria Cardona revealed as keynote at Kennedy Summer School in New Ross
Maria Cardona will headline the 2026 Kennedy Summer School on 29 August in New Ross…
Shore excursion: ITAA announces Royal Caribbean as headline sponsor for Irish Travel Industry Awards 2027
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2027 take place 21 January at Dublin’s Mansion House. Royal Caribbean…
Santorini staircase closes, impacting cruise operations
Karavolades Stairs closed due to a private building wall collapse. Cruise passengers now disembark at…
Irish Rail adds services for Bray air display
Irish Rail has announced additional DART services for the August bank holiday weekend, including the…
Airport body warns EES border delays are deterring travel
European airport leaders have again urged rapid fixes to the EU Entry/Exit System, saying lengthy…
Aviation in RECESSION: IATA reports 1.7pc global passenger demand decline in June
Global passenger demand declined 1.7pc compared to June 2025. International demand fell 0.9pc, domestic demand…
River cruise operators face tough choices as European water levels fall
As the Danube has reached its lowest level in decades, exposing a freight ship that…
Three aviation bodies among CEO pay rises approved over €250k cap for semi-states
19 semi-state CEOs received revised remuneration packages Historical €250,000 salary cap effectively phased out RTÉ,…
Spain targets 43m international tourists this summer
Spain expects around 43m international visitors between June and September, a sixpc increase on the…
Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet reveals enhancements for Jade and Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled fleet-wide enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with expanded…
HERE are the plans by Cork on a Fork Fest to transform city spaces
Cork on a Fork runs 12-16 August with over 150 events. St Fin Barre’s hosts…
‘Ryanair style pricing’ – Norwegian Cruise Line moves to base-loading price strategy
Norwegian Cruise Line has been overhauling its pricing approach with a base-loading revenue management strategy.…
Estepona most expensive hotel rooms in Spain – Spanish hotel price survey for June
Overnight stays in hotel establishments have decreased by 0.9pc in June compared to June 2025.…
Qatar Airways latest to resume Libya operations as Deir ez Zor returns to Syranair network
Qatar Airways has received a regulatory green light to open a branch in Libya for…
Spain set for record August air capacity with 14.1m international seats
Spain is preparing for a busy August with 14.1m seats scheduled on international flights, a…
Spain’s tourism is UP but fewer international tourists staying in hotels – INE statistics agency
Overnight stays in extra-hotel tourist accommodation have decreased by 2.8pc in June compared to June…
African aviation growth and international carrier expansion
African airlines have delivered the strongest passenger-demand growth globally in March 2026 at 19.2pc. Etihad…
Ancient climate records challenge medieval warm period conclusions
Ireland’s summer temperatures were up to 1.4 ¬∞C warmer in 8400 BC under a climate…
USA visitor numbers to Ireland DOWN by 7pc in June after FOURTEEN straight months of growth
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from USA were 155,200 in June, down 6.7pc on June 2025…