Accor to open five new ibis brand hotels in Germany
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IHG opens its first voco-branded property in London
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Edward Walsh from New Jersey nominated as new USA ambassador to Ireland
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WATCH: Westjet’s Christmas Ad for 2024 revisits ‘spirit of giving’ theme of 2013 classic
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Adare Manor included in the 2025 Condé Nast Gold List
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Irish travel agents introduced to secrets of Costa del Sol in winter
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Air China to increase Beijing to Copenhagen flights to daily
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Qatar Airways introduces Starling inflight wifi in 15 Boeing 777 aircraft
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Aurora Expeditions unveils 27 voyages on 2026-27 Antarctica season
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Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok opens as part of Marriott’s Luxury Group
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EVENTUALLY: Korean Air successfully acquires Asiana Airlines
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Dublin’s Clarence Hotel plans to expand from 58 to 162 rooms
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United Airlines to increase Dublin traffic by 40pc in summer 2025
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Shannon based Westair Aviation adds its first G700
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Helen Mulholland appointed chair of the Irish Whiskey Association
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Aer Lingus launches Apple feature to help passengers locate luggage
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Air Canada plans to introduce free inflight wifi on long-haul routes starting in 2026
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AerCap signs lease agreements for two Boeing 737-800 bound for Saudi’s Aloula Aviation
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National Ploughing 2025 awarded to Screggan, Tullamore
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Naming ceremony for Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma at Port Everglades
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Roger White appointed new CEO of Cantrell & Cochrane
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Schiphol new baggage basement and the delayed Pier A set to open in 2027
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Nominees announced in 34 categories for the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal hotel awards
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Turkish Airlines plans to modify A350-1000s to enable nonstop flights to Australia
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines plans to modify up to five A350-1000…
FlySafair seeks refunds after fuel system failure at Johannesburg
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Dublin airport passenger cap suspended as slots issue referred to Europe – High Court judgment in full
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Sad news: David Bonderman has died – ‘the man who made Ryanair what it is today’
David Bonderman David Bonderman, the former chairman of Ryanair and co-founder of TPG private equity,…
JetBlue shuffles trans Atlantic for summer 2025 as it drops JFK–Gatwick & adds Boston–Edinburgh
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No1 Lounges opens lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 Gate A18
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MEET Natalya Leahy new CEO of Lindblad Expeditions
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Delta opens its third Delta One lounge at Boston Logan International Airport
Delta has opened its third Delta One lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, accessible via…
TUI Cruises cancels three Red Sea repositioning cruises set for late 2025
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KLM adds routes to Biarritz, Exeter & Ljubljana for summer 2025
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SAS considers IPO to support growth if Air France-KLM does not increase its stake
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