Royal Caribbean cancels more visits to Labadee
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€8m allocated to Donegal, Kerry & Knock under Regional Airports programme
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Air France-KLM launches Flying Blue+ loyalty programme
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Carrie Day appointed Ireland manager at Riviera cruises
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MSC orders two new World Class cruise ships to be delivered 2029 & 2030
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Ryanair shares rise 4.5pc in reaction to 2025 full year results
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TUI launches new Dublin to Tunisia service with 3 hours 35 minutes flying time
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RYANAIR earnings call 2024-2025, the full transcript
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PRESS TRIP: Vitoria-Gasteiz hosts Irish media in the Basque country
Sara Rivero of the Spanish Tourist Board, Carissa Casey of Woman’s Way, Cathy Mullan of…
Michael O’Leary may stay on as Ryanair CEO beyond 2028
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Ryanair passenger awarded €30,000 for hot pasta injury
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Wicklow’s European Golf Club sold to Rathangan businessman Raymond Conlan
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Consumer spend on hotels up 10.5pc in April – Bank of Ireland
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Ryanair set to return to Tel Aviv on June 4 as Wizz resumes services
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Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler names four places he will not be returning
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Ryanair reports average fare down 7pc to €46.42 in 2024
Michael O’Leary Ryanair reported a 7pc decrease in fares to €46.42 per passenger, leading to…
Helsinki airport strike causes 110 cancellations
Dublin to Helsinki AY1382@10.45 and inbound AY1381 are among 110 flights cancelled by Finnair on…
TUI weekly service from Dublin to Enfidha commences today
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HERE are the SEVEN winners of the Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards 2025
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EU reaches deal on passport checks with London government
Urusla Von der Leyen EU Commission President The EU and the London government have established…
Protests against tourism across seven Canary Islands
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IAG reassesses strategy for Iberia Express as pilot talks break down
Luis Gallego CEO of IAG International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia, British…
Cruise ship captain dies aboard the Diamond Princess
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Refurb completed at Library Bar in New Ross’s Brandon House
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Marriott International launches its 37th brand
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‘Realistic’ to expect progress on single African sky
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Asylum plan would remove 492-room Citywest, Ireland’s largest hotel, from hospitality sector
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G Hotel applies to convert retail unit into 10 additional hotel rooms
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JUST BACK FROM: Maharani hotel on Durban’s ‘golden mile’ beach front
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Six stars at Sun City – the Palace has gotten even more palatial
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HERE are the record 115 Irish beaches and marinas awarded blue flag status in 2025
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Etihad orders 28 B787 and B777X for delivery in 2028
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Two Dublin rotations among 60 Finnair flights cancelled due to strike
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