Loveholidays reveals where are the BIGGEST increases in 2026 holiday destination bookings
Online travel agent loveholidays has analysed recent bookings and identified emerging destinations for Irish holidaymakers…
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DiscoverNI launches Ralph McLean podcast series
DiscoverNI has launched a Postcards from NI podcast series hosted by Ralph McLean. The six-part…
Ballyconnigar Beach in Blackwater will not have permanent access bridge for 2026
Wexford County Council has reports there has been no progress on a permanent access bridge…
Barberstown Castle reveals details of spring escape package
Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co Kildare, offered a Spring Escape package for the new season.…
Shannon Airport welcomes inclusion in Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030
The Shannon Airport Group welcomed Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. The…
Sabre to demonstrate agentic AI and the Mosaic Travel Marketplace at ITB Berlin 2026
Sabre Corporation returned to ITB Berlin 2026 with stands in Hall 5.1 and Hall 6…
Survey finds holiday makers book holidays to switch off from depressing news
Holiday makers are booking travel abroad to escape negative news and daily pressures, a survey…
IATA opens nominations for 2026 diversity & inclusion awards
The International Air Transport Association opened nominations for the 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards in…
‘SIXTY ONE days late’ – Spanish judge rules that Air Europa must pay €1,500 in compensation
A Spanish judge has ruled that Air Europa must pay €1,500 in compensation to a…
Turespana increases spend to encourage developing markets
The Spanish government has increased funding for Turespana’s developing market six-fold to attract high spending…
Jet2 report 7.9pc rise in bookings for 2026
Jet2 reported a 7.9pc rise in bookings for 2026 with capacity reaching 20m seats an…
London CAA airport passenger numbers surpass 302m for the first time
England’s aviation sector achieved a record-breaking year in 2025 with passenger numbers surpassing 302m for…
Cunard launches Olivier Awards incentive for English agents
Cunard has launched a trade incentive tied to the fiftieth anniversary of the Olivier Awards…
Limerick holds monthly Twilight Thursday event
Today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, Limerick is hosting its monthly Twilight Thursday, a city-wide initiative…
Brittany Ferries reports surge in 2026 bookings for Guernsey routes
Brittany Ferries has announced that forward bookings for 2026 were tracking 33pc ahead of the…
Etihad intends to grow fleet by 20 aircraft each year
Etihad Airways the national airline of the United Arab Emirates plans to add approximately 20…
Emirates SkyCargo deploys two additional freighters to India, expanding capacity to cater to increased demand
Emirates SkyCargo has deployed two additional freighter aircraft to routes serving India. This expansion directly…
ITA Airways welcomes large pets to the cabin
ITA Airways will permit large pets weighing up to 30 kilogrammes to travel in the…
USA WINTER STORM: No Dublin cancellations today as flights resume
As recovery from the devastating impact of Winter Storm Hernando begins in earnest at New…
Irish regional airports to get €9m funding in 2026 & €45m over 4 years as scheme broadened to include Shannon
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has revealed #45m funding under the new Regional Airports Programme…
Clare council approves Trump Doonbeg ballroom
Clare County Council has officially granted planning permission for a new 320-seat ballroom at the…
‘Challenging but rewarding’ – Michael Magner hands over chain after two years as hotel federation president
The Irish hospitality sector must maintain strong advocacy to secure ongoing government support and tackle…
‘Even a 1pc increase would generate €150m’ – Fáilte Ireland’s Caroline Bocquet speaks about new ‘Find Yourself on a Short Break’ campaign at IHF Conference
Caroline Bocquel the new CEO of Fáilte Ireland revealed that Fáilte Ireland’s new domestic campaign…
Donegal’s Rathmullan to get new 37-bedroom four-storey hotel
Donegal County Council has granted planning permission as of February 19, 2026, for a new…
Taste of Kildare to return on August 15-16
Taste of Kildare is scheduled to return for its fifth edition on 15 and 16…
‘Suspending Dublin airport cap has unlocked 12pc increase in aircraft seats’ – Tourism Ireland’s Alice Mansergh at IHF Conference
Tourism Ireland managing director Alice Mansergh told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
Ryanair completes Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 order book with arrival of 210th aircraft
Ryanair has completed its Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 order book with the arrival of final…
Planners failed to follow EU rules on night flight restrictions at Dublin Airport
The European Commission has ruled that Ireland’s planning authorities failed to follow EU rules on…
‘Travel and tourism is the fastest growing sector in the world’s economy’ – Ray Kearney at IHF Conference
Ray Kearney of TU Dublin told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference in…
‘Dishes made with minimal ingredients are the ones tourists will remember in 20 years time’ – chef Rory O’Connell at IHF Conference
Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
Three aviation associations urge more funding for digital European Sky SESAR
Three aviation associations have urged EU ministers to continue co-funding SESAR for air traffic management.…
Tourism Ireland and 14 enterprises complete US sales mission
Tourism Ireland has completed a sales mission with 14 Irish tourism enterprises and four American…
Embraer unveils upgraded variants Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E
Embraer has unveiled Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E as upgraded variants. Deliveries for new orders…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Noted Collection as its 21st brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched Noted Collection as its 21st brand. Positioned within IHG’s…
Irish Ferries reveals Easter Deals with Legoland and Alton Towers
Irish Ferries has revealed Easter family adventures to English theme parks with packages from €668.…
Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 after Trump Tantrum
Transport Canada has officially awarded type certification to the Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets.…
WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/NAcJVXToDZw IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
WATCH: Michael Magner looks back on his two year term as president of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/y4AAYKa7sKE IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
‘Urgent action needed to expand accommodation outside cities’ – Paul Gallagher at IHF Conference
Urgent action is needed to expand accommodation outside cities, support staff housing, and diversify source…
Artificial Intelligence will push VALUE back to human elements that are central to hospitality – IBEC CEO Danny McCoy at IHF Conference
If AI goes to its full extreme, the premium will be on caring aspects, providing…