Tourism Ireland leads sales blitz to Canada
Tourism Ireland has led a five-city sales mission to Canada with 16 tourism companies. The…
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JP McMahon marks 15 years of Michelin starred Aniar restaurant in Galway,
JP McMahon is marking 15 years of Aniar, his Michelin starred restaurant in Galway, with…
Whyte’s unveils Irish travel posters from the 1930s for auction
Posters from the 1930s aimed to lure British tourists to Ireland. Great Southern Railways issued…
Aer Lingus upgrades AerClub loyalty programme
Aer Lingus has announced upgrades to its AerClub passenger loyalty programme alongside new route launches…
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland partner at Routes Asia 2026
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland have partnered at Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an. The organisations…
A4E calls for temporary aviation relief amid Middle East crisis
Airlines for Europe has requested temporary relief from the European Commission. The group has proposed…
Uncertainty surrounds Norse Atlantic Manchester to Bangkok route
A question mark continues to hang over Norse Atlantic Airways planned Manchester to Bangkok service…
Mallorca to limit cruise ship passengers
Mallorca has announced plans to limit cruise ship passengers to combat overtourism with daily berths…
Art + Soul to return to Castlemartyr Resort on 31 May
Art + Soul has returned to Castlemartyr Resort on 31 May for its fourth year…
Crystal Grace to make official debut on June 11 in Civitavecchia
Crystal Grace debuts on June 11 in Civitavecchia with inaugural Mediterranean voyage. Crystal Symphony begins…
Atlanta remains world’s busiest airport with 106.3m passengers
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta handles 106.3m passengers in 2025. Dubai International Airport records 95.2m passengers. Tokyo Haneda…
Mein Schiff Flow redeployed to Northern Europe
TUI Cruises has redeployed Mein Schiff Flow to Northern Europe for winter 2026-27. The ship…
Cruise industry reports record demand at Seatrade 2026 in Miami
Leaders from four major cruise groups have met in Miami Beach on 14 April 2026. …
Air Canada unveils new premium cabins for 787-10 and A321XLR
Air Canada has unveiled new cabins for the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR. The 787-10…
HX Expeditions expands Greenland Experiences for 2026-27
HX Expeditions has expanded its Greenland portfolio for 2026-27. The culinary programme has returned on…
United Airlines CEO floats merger with American Airlines
United CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines.…
KEY takeaways from Aircraft interiors 2026 in Hamburg
The Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 concluded in Hamburg this week after a landmark 25th edition…
Lufthansa flights resume today after FIVE days of tag-team strikes by TWO unions wipe out 90pc of schedule
Lufthansa has resumed full flight operations following the conclusion of a disruptive five day period…
Fin de siècle Spirit –As fuel prices threaten to FINALLY close USA’s ailing Spirit airlines, HOW are Irish lessors impacted?
Spirit Airlines has come close to liquidation due to rising jet fuel prices. The carrier…
Cork-Frankurt connection in danger as Lufthansa shuts loss-making CityLink regional service
Lufthansa shut its CityLink regional service due to soaring fuel costs and staff strike action.…
NCL floats out Norwegian Aura in Monfalcone
Norwegian Cruise Line floated out the Norwegian Aura at Fincantieri in Monfalcone. The ship measures…
KEY takeaways from Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an
Connectivity and airspace closures dominated the discussions as more than 1,000 senior aviation professionals gathered…
KEY takeaways from Discover New England Summit 2026 in Vermont
Delegates from across New England and international tour operators converged on Burlington in Vermont for…
Airline share prices fall after Energy Agency warns of jet fuel shortage ‘within six weeks’ in Europe
Europe faces a serious risk of jet fuel shortages according to the head of the…
Shannon Airport celebrates long-standing partnership with United Airlines
Shannon Airport held celebration for United Airlines partnership United Airlines started services at Shannon in…
CSO aviation stats for 2025 reveal growth above European average
Passenger numbers through Irish airports reached 43.5m in 2025. The total rose by 6pc or…
Travel and tourism had best year ever in 2025 – WTTC
Travel and tourism contributes €10.67 trillion to global economy in 2025. Sector grows by 4.1pc…
Dubai limits foreign airlines to one daily round trip until May 31
Dubai limits foreign airlines to one daily round trip until May 31. Restrictions extend measures…
Cork airport passenger numbers for March up by 1.3pc on 2025 & 44pc ahead of pre pandemic
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork airport handled 252,326 passengers in March up…
Government asked to pay €5m for 1500 acre Lugnaquilla summit holding
1527 acre Wicklow holding includes summit of Lugnaquilla at 925 metres. Guide price drops by…
Galway council to ban ads on Cill Rónáin pier
Galway County Council has proposed amendments to Cill Rónáin Harbour bye-laws on Inis Mór. The…
Clare’s Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service launches consultation
The Burren and Cliffs Explorer has returned for the 2026 season. Consultation sessions have run…
Expansion plans at Hook Lighthouse delayed
Plans for Hook Lighthouse expansion have been placed on hold. A rare plant species has…
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 80 years of service
Ethiopian Airlines starts with five Douglas C-47 Skytrains in April 1946. Carrier operates more than…
Hotelier Noel O’Callaghan launches action against two of his sons
Noel O’Callaghan has taken proceedings against sons Paul and Charles. The case has centred on…
Booking group contacts Irish customers over data breach
Booking.com has contacted Irish customers regarding a potential data breach. Unauthorised third parties may have…
Higher fares and fewer flight options – the inevitable outcome of the key fuel supply crisis
The recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran has brought a measure of relief…
Aer Lingus launches Dublin to Raleigh Durham service, its 23rd trans-Atlantic
Aer Lingus has launched a direct service from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham. The route operates up…
Cork Airport plans largest solar powered carport
Cork Airport has revealed plans for the country’s largest solar powered carport. The carport provides…
Food On The Edge symposium heads to Malta for first out-of-Galway hosting
Food On The Edge is to hold the 2026 symposium in Malta on 19 and…