300-seat Aspire Lounge to open in August at Manchester Airport
Aspire is to open a 300-seat lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 in late August. Bookings…
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StarDream Cruises starts to reduce fuel surcharges
StarDream waives fuel surcharge for Singapore and Malaysia sailings. 50pc reduction applies to Taiwan and…
Lisdoonvarna vacant hotel to be turned into tourism centre under new plans
Alan Cummins submitted the redevelopment plans. The hotel stood vacant for over ten years. Plans…
European Commission issues infringement proceedings against Ireland on SAF production
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Ireland, along with 12 other EU member…
IAG places profitability pressure on Aer Lingus
IAG requires Aer Lingus to meet higher margins. The 2025 margin stood at 11.1 pc.…
Hayfield Manor spa launches specialist cancer care treatments
Hayfield Manor launched cancer care treatments. The partnership involves Ground Wellbeing. Barróg products form the…
Cóbh reveals details of colourful coastal town promotion
Cóbh promotes its colourful streetscapes. The Deck of Cards forms a key landmark. Visitors explore…
Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe destroyed by fire
A fire destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach resort. Nearly 1,690 tourists evacuated the site. One…
Africa specialist Drifters Ireland launches adventure tours
Drifters Adventure Tours launched in Ireland. OTP Travel Services represents the brand. The company offers…
Cassidy Travel Dancing with the Sun returns to Benalmádena
Dancing with the Sun returns to Benalmádena in April 2027. Karen Byrne and Jake Carter…
Carnival releases details of Frightfully Fun Cruises
Carnival schedules Frightfully Fun cruises from late September to 31st October 2026. All 29 vessels…
Royal Caribbean cancels Allure sailing in Marc h 2027
Royal Caribbean cancelled the Allure of the Seas sailing on 7th March 2027. A full-ship…
Lobby group takes high court action on Dublin airport passenger cap
The action targets the 32m passenger cap. More than 36m passengers used the airport in…
DAA plans second solar farm at Dublin Airport
DAA has lodged plans for a second solar farm. It will double solar energy production.…
WATCH: Talking travel Insurance, Eoghan Corry on Ireland AM
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Peter Bellew and Mark Breen to advise on new Castlelake Bid for EasyJet
Castlelake has disclosed the €5.6bn bid for EasyJet. The proposal values the carrier at 625…
Legend of the Seas enters Spanish Shipyard for final preparations
The Legend of the Seas entered Navantia shipyard on 22 June 2026 for five days…
Tourism Ireland board meets in Mourne Gullion Strangford
Tourism Ireland held meetings in the Mourne Gullion Strangford region. The area received UNESCO Global…
TUI stages midsummer naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Flow in Hamburg
TUI Cruises has held the naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Flow. Three women served as…
WHY restarting the Jet Fuel supply is NOT that simple
Is the deal real? While we await the outcome of the latest round of Strait…
“Fails to address core issue of economic viability’ – self-catering sector responds to new policy
ISCF responds to Department of Housing press release on the draft policy. The STTL bill…
Michael O’Leary is already Europe’s longest serving airline CEO but who is next?
Michael O’Leary is already Europe’s longest serving airline CEO even before his contract was extended…
Questions raised over €2.88m cost of air deportation charters
The State has expended €2.88m excluding VAT on ten charter deportation flights since February 2025.…
Forbes Travel Guide hosts exclusive event in New York City
The event took place at Centurion New York with skyline views. Chef Daniel Boulud’s team…
MSC Cruises announces Aurea Spa wellness expansion
MSC Cruises expanded the Aurea Spa offerings. New services include AI-powered skin analysis. IV therapy…
Princess Cruises hosts ship visits in Belfast
Princess Cruises is hosting ship visits in Belfast during June 2026 as part of its…
DINING 28 options aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, here is the guide
Cruise companies have long determined that well fed customers are happy customers, and with 5,500…
OUTDOOR pools & venues aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, here is the guide
Legend of the Seas offers an impressive collection of outdoor venues and pools spread across…
ACCOMMODATION: 2,805 staterooms aboard Royal Cairbbean’s Legend of the Seas,, here is the guide
The scale of the largest ship class in the world has to be seen to…
RIDES & thrills aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, here is the guide
Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Icon class ship, delivers an impressive array of…
ENTERTAINMENT aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, here is the guide
Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Icon class vessel, delivers one of the most…
Royal’s new biggest-ship build Legend of the seas moves to Cadiz for final fit-out
Legend of the Seas sailed from Turku in Finland to Cadiz in Spain for final…
LISTEN: London to Sydney direct flights Eoghan Corry on RTE Drivetime
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Tourism Ireland brings roadshow through three cities in northern Spain
Tourism Ireland’s roadshow travelled through Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo and Santander. The gatherings featured gastronomy,…
Ireland’s Blue Book collection adds three new five star properties for 2026
Ireland’s Blue Book has added three new five star members for 2026: Cliff House Hotel…
Tús maith leath na hoibre: Work begins on new Inis indoor visitor experience on Cape Clear Island
Construction has commenced on Inis, a new indoor visitor attraction on Oileán Cléire (Cape Clear…
Tauck expands women’s only departures for 2027
Tauck increased the number of Women’s Only Departures to seven for 2027. The collection added…
CroisiEurope launches the November Cruise Escapes collection
CroisiEurope confirmed the launch of the November Cruise Escapes collection. The collection includes nine itineraries…
Velarca unveils Velarca Explorer expedition cruise vessel concept
Velarca launched the Velarca Explorer concept on 19 June 2026. The vessel accommodates up to…
Ambassador cruise line hosts the trade at cruise information event in Belfast
Summertime Gardens of France & Holland, is the third of three Ambassador Cruise Line no-fly sailings…