Airbus appoints Eric Kirstetter as executive vice president strategy
Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy. The role has taken effect…
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Wizz air CEO describes Abu Dhabi AOC as a mistake
Wizz Air CEO has called the Abu Dhabi AOC a mistake. The decision initially appeared…
Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia X proposes name change to AirAsia Group
AirAsia X has proposed a name change to AirAsia Group. Shareholder approval is required at…
Leitrim’s PJ Rigney distillery increases profits despite US tariffs
PJ Rigney Distillery has increased profits to €2.87m. Revenues have risen by 4pc to €17.99m.…
Emerald Airlines postpones launch of peak summer schedule
Emerald Airlines has postponed its peak summer schedule launch to late April or early May…
Ryanair urges EU to suspend new Entry/Exit System until September
Ryanair urged suspension of the Entry/Exit System until September 2026. The biometric system caused delays…
Why WAR is good for the leasing industry – Aercap reports record income for the first quarter of 2026
AerCap has reported net income of $818m for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted net…
Shannon included in capital allocation of €8m for regional airports
Almost €8m went to capital projects at four regional airports in 2026. Shannon Airport received…
Leasing boom continues as Avolon reports income up 32pc in first quarter of 2026
Avolon achieved net income of $191m in Q1 2026 which rose 32pc year on year.…
Murcia tourism brings celebrity chef Juan Guillamón to culinary promotion in Dublin
Juan Guillamón is the chef and owner of Almo restaurant in Murcia. He earned one…
Royal Caribbean opens Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has hosted the first guests to its first European beach club in Santorini.…
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‘No rift over tourism rentals’ – Coalition plays down reports of disagreement on controversial legislation
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have clashed over the details of short term letting rules…
An evening to remember at the Lady Helen as Mount Juliet celebrates reopening
The restoration of The Manor at Mount Juliet Estate cost €8m. Designers preserved Georgian architectural…
60pc of Irish holiday makers have not yet booked for 2026 – ClickandGo survey
60pc of Irish holidaymakers have not yet booked their 2026 holiday according to a Click&Go…
Airbus delivered 114 commercial aircraft in first quarter of 2026
Airbus delivered 114 commercial aircraft in Q1 2026. Consolidated revenues reached €12.7bn in the period.…
Mount Juliet reopens Manor House hotel’s 31 suites & Michelin star restaurant after €8m refurb
The restoration of The Manor at Mount Juliet Estate cost €8m. Designers preserved Georgian architectural…
Key Takeaways from Hotelbeds MarketHub Europe 2026 in Malta
HBX Group brought together approximately 500 senior leaders from the global travel trade at MarketHub…
Irish marriages show big switch to civil ceremonies 2014-2024
The total number of marriages dropped to 20,348 in 2024 from 22,045 in 2014. Catholic…
Malta hosts eight Travel Centres agents on Fam trip
Eight Travel Centres agents visited Gozo and its capital Victoria known locally as Rabat. Agents…
KEY takeaways from NI Hotels Federation business outlook meeting in Clendeboye
The NIHF Business Outlook Seminar 2026 took place on 28 April at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel…
SPAIN & PORTUGAL visitor numbers to Ireland up by 18.3pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Spain and Portugal were 29,400 in March, up 18.3pc on…
USA visitor numbers to Ireland up by 22.6pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from USA were 101,600 in March, up 22.6pc on March 2025,…
GERMANY visitor numbers to Ireland up by 31.8pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Germany were 29,700 in March, up 31.8pc on March 2025…
BRITAIN visitor numbers to Ireland up by 16.6pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Britain in March were 205,400, up 16.6pc on March 2025…
FRANCE visitor numbers to Ireland down 22.6pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from France were 24,600 in March, down 22.6pc on March 2025…
AUSTRALIA visitor numbers to Ireland up by 7.1pc in March despite loss of Gulf hubs
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Australia and New Zealand were 4,700 in March, up 7.1pc…
NORTH AMERICA visitor numbers to Ireland up by 16.7pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from North America were 108,800 in March, up 16.7pc on March…
EUROPE visitor numbers to Ireland up by 13.7pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Europe were 179,200 in March, up 13.7pc on March 2025…
SCANDINAVIA visitor numbers to Ireland more than DOUBLED in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden were 11,400 in March, up…
CANADA visitor numbers to Ireland up by 34.1pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Canada were 7,200 in March, down 25.8pc on March 2025.…
BENELUX visitor numbers to Ireland up by 14.7pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Belgium, Luxemburg and Netherlands were 22,300 in March, up 14.7pc…
ITALY visitor numbers to Ireland up by 64.9pc in March
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Italy were 24,400 in March, up 64.9pc on March 2025…
Riviera Travel targets solo travellers with new cabin offerings for 2026 river cruises
Riviera Travel has increased specially priced solo cabins on popular 2026 departures. Agents have accessed…
Dublin Bay Sea Safaris launches tours from Greystones
Dublin Bay Sea Safaris has launched tours from Greystones Harbour. The boats are new rigid…
Brack Tours wins sustainable tourism network certification
Brack Tours received Silver certification from the Sustainable Tourism Network. The company targets a 5pc…
MSC Cruises reveals expanded family entertainment on MSC World Asia
MSC World Asia features MSC Luna Park Arena with interactive game shows. The Clubhouse offers…
United Airlines CEO statement comfirms American Airlines approach
Scott Kirby confirmed he approached American Airlines about a merger. The talks ended after American…
Japan lowers passport application fees
Japan has reduced passport application fees for those aged 18 and over. The revisions have…
Details announced of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2026 with 5,000 attendees
Over 5,000 attendees will participate in the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival in 2026. The event…