Ryanair’s record April figures up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc on pre-pandemic
Ryanair reported a record 18.3m passengers in April 2025, up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc…
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Comac C919 ‘may not be certified until 2032’ – EASA
Florian Guillermet Director of EASA Florian Guillermet, the executive director of the European Union Aviation…
Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reports 9pc increase in revenue
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reported a 9pc…
Investment in hospitality sector not back to pre-pandemic ‘in real terms’ – ESRI
Conor O’Toole of the ESRI The hospitality sector is showing signs of stability but are…
Gannon Travel in Castlerea to close after 30 years
Miriam Gannon of Gannon Travel Gannon Travel in Castlerea is to close after serving customers…
Clare launches new Burren and Cliffs Explorer bus service
Pictured at the launch of the Burren and Cliffs Explorer at the Cliffs of Moher…
Proposed sale of Daly’s Hotel in Castlebar, where Land League was founded, falls through
The historic Daly’s hotel in Castlebar The proposed sale of the former Daly’s Hotel and…
New hotel openings worldwide in May 2025
Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont A selection of new hotel openings worldwide: Dusit Le Palais…
‘Dig In’ – Visit Waterford creates 6 itineraries for visitors for summer
Three year old ‘Viking’ Isaac Quinlan preparing for Visit Waterford’s ‘Dig In’ itineraries for visitors…
Travel Counsellors recognised by All-Ireland Business Foundation
Ciara MacConnell, Bernie Whelan, Elaine Carroll; and Cathy Burke as Travel Counsellors Ireland is honoured…
Ballygarry Hotel Tralee reveals designs of 12 new adult-only cabins
Ballingarry hotel cabins Ballygarry Hotel and Spa in Tralee has introduced 12 new adult-only cabins,…
United and JetBlue explore partnership after American talks fall through
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in negotiations for a…
‘Cross the equator twice’ – Princess Cruises announces 129-day Grand Circle Pacific Voyage
Princess Cruises has announced the 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day itinerary…
‘Both sides lose’ – what now for Boeing’s 50 deliveries to Chinese airlines in 2025?
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce asserts that…
Dublin’s Portmarnock tees up for big announcement of British Open venue 2032
Portmarnock Golf Club, located on a peninsula in County Dublin, Ireland, just 10 miles north…
World’s largest lessor Aercap raises guidance after record three months of trading
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings N.V. has raised its guidance for 2025 from 8.50./9.50…
US inbound tourism to FALL by 9.6pc this year – Tourism Economics
Adam Sacks president of Tourism Economics Tourism Economics has revised the outlook for USA inbound…
Race is on for the Chinese Boeing orders
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Riyadh Air is looking to acquire Boeing aircraft rejected by…
Day THREE of ATE in Brisbane: Queensland launches advertising campaign
The Queensland Government has launched its ‘That Holiday Feeling’ campaign during the Australian Tourism Exchange…
Airbus three month deliveries drop by six aircraft amid engine delays & tariff concerns
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus reported the delivery of 136 commercial aircraft in Q1…
‘Optimise the airport network’ – Mary Considine outlines Shannon strategy
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport full year results recorded a turnover of…
Day THREE of Tianguis Turístico Mexico 2025
Next year’s 50th anniversary of the Tianguis Turístico Mexico was described as marking a major…
Cork Docklands project launches public consultation phase
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland The public consultation phase for the…
Dublin airport advice to passengers as it prepares to handle 116k passengers tomorrow
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport anticipates nearly 450,000 passengers during the May…
London competition commissioner assesses Aer Lingus trans-Atlantic assurances
Sarah Cardell CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority London’s Competition and Markets Authority has…
ForEx losses and slow bookings hit Norwegian Cruise Line earnings
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is experiencing fluctuations in third quarter bookings,…
EIGHT years later West Clare greenway funding row continues
Concerns have been expressed about The West Clare Railway Greenway project by local lobbyists after…
Magical Spain in May – the month of flowers
It is hard to pick which is most beautiful or evocative of charming Spain in…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: What’s new in 2025
Comino, visitors can expect a less crowded lagoon in 2025 Malta, a Mediterranean archipelago, is…
Kerry County Council spent €80,000 on 20 influencers to promote greenways
Fearghal Reidy CEO of Kerry county council Kerry County Council has spent €80,000 on 20…
Dalata to open first hotel in Spain in 2029
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group will open its first hotel in Spain…
Air India chooses Vienna and Copenhagen over Ireland for fuel stops after Pakistan air space closure
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Ireland has missed out on a round of fuel…
Two thirds of staff at AirNav Ireland earned over €100k last year
Peter Kearney CEO of Airnav Ireland Two thirds of the staff at AirNav Ireland earned…
Pakistan’s PIA ceases operating flights over Indian airspace
Muhammad Amir Hayat CEO of Pakistan International Airways PIA ceased operating flights over Indian airspace…
‘Total Loss:’ AerCap results reveal $30m insurance payout as it pursues $2.1bn claim for stranded aircraft in Russia
Peter Juhas, Chief Financial Officer Aercap AerCap received cash insurance settlement proceeds of $30m connected…
American Airlines breaks off partnership discussions with JetBlue
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue American Airlines has concluded partnership discussions with JetBlue Airways and…
SMBC seals lease agreement for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 with Arajet
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a lease agreement for five…
Oman Air lays off 1,000 employees amid intensifying competition in Middle East
Con Korfiatis CEO of Oman Air, Oman Air has terminated around 1,000 employees as part…
‘Out of kilter’ – ANOTHER month of baffling CSO visitor stats
The Irish Hotels Federation has said that hoteliers experiences are ‘out of kilter’ with official…
Just FIVE people filed 46,197 noise complaints to Dublin airport in 2024
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Noise complaints regarding Dublin Airport rose to 70,939 in…