China extends visa-free transit to ten days but you MUST be flying on to another country, not returning home
Eoghan Corry on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, Visit to Beijing by Irish…
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Call for candidates to fill two vacancies on Shannon Airport board
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport The Minister for Transport has called out for candidates to…
Alleged hot drinks spillages have led to 100 claims against Irish airlines
Aer Lingus and Ryanair are among the airlines that have faced numerous compensation claims after…
Day TWO of Limerick’s FREE Holiday Show in Strand Hotel will be open 10am to 5pm
Natal Bel from Salou Tourism talks to visitors at the Limerick Holiday show The Holiday…
Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on same day
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on…
Hilton & Loughview sign franchise agreement for 131-room DoubleTree opposite Belfast city hall
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International Hilton and Loughview have signed the franchise agreement…
MSC Seascape first to dock at new high-tech MSC terminal in Miami
The MSC Seascape became the first ship at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal on…
Osaka prepares for World Expo 2025 from April 13 to October 13
Hiroyuki Ishige Scretary general Expo in Osaka Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, is preparing…
UNDERWATER Malta – jewel of the Med, a great place to dive & snorkel in azure waters
Malta and Gozo offer some of Europe’s premier diving experiences, boasting warm waters, incredible underwater…
Avolon concludes lawsuits in Irish courts over 400 aircraft stranded in Russia
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon and BOC Aviation have announced the complete settlement of…
Fingal council statement on interim 36m airport pax planning blames daa for delay
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council Fingal County Council issued a press release…
NFL coming to Dublin – Aer Lingus commences 4-year partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus The NFL’s first regular-season game in Dublin…
Fincantieri delivers new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise Fincantieri delivered the new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises…
Bórd Pleanála rules IPAS will require planning at Lismore House Hotel
An Bord Pleanála ruled on January 23 that the modifications made to Lismore House Hotel…
Riyadh Air preparing to place order for up to 50 widebody aircraft
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is reportedly preparing to place an order…
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Trish O’Leary is back – Sabre confirms appointment as Ireland account manager
Sabre Corporation has public announced the appointment of Trish O’Leary as Sales & Account Manager…
Riviera Travel to conduct online training sessions for Irish agents on Feb 13 & 27
Ralph Uhlemann of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel will conduct two online training sessions for Irish…
Cliffs of Moher trail – southern section to Hag’s Head will not reopen in 2025
The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Trail, a key attraction in Co Clare, is expected to…
AIDA becomes third cruise line to cancel all calls to Santorini after price hike
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises will cancel all visits to Santorini during…
Google Maps reveals the most-reviewed tourist destinations in Ireland
Eoghan Phipps CEO of Google Ireland and Eoghan Corry To celebrate 20 years of operation,…
Transcend Cruises lays keel for first cruise ship in Orsova, Romania.
Transcend Cruises celebrated a construction milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for its first ship on…
Adventures by Disney announces new Rhône river cruise for 2026
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line Adventures by Disney announced a new river cruise…
Tourism Ireland brings 11 enterprises to Lunch & Learn events in Bordeaux & Toulouse
Elaine O’Halloran, Castlemartyr Resort; Aine McLoughlin, Aran Island Ferries; Julita Jeziak-Zuluaga, AC Group; Christine Blanc,…
Scottish government ‘does not plan to ban cats’ after wildlife scare
John Swinney First Minister of Scotland The Scottish government has been forced into issuing a…
Wyndham adds 25 new properties across Germany, Austria & Netherlands
Geoff Ballotti CEO of Wyndham Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has expanded its European portfolio with…
SS United States commences move from Philadelphia to Okaloosa, Florida
Jennifer Adams Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department has commenced moving…
Aer Lingus reveals new business class menu & refreshed amenity kit
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced enhancements to its…
Eclective – New name for Ireland’s largest hospitality group (and YES, they made it up)
Dave Mongan and Tristan Jacob of Eclective Ireland’s largest hospitality group, Press Up has been…
Boeing 44, Airbus 25, SURPRISE turnaround in aircraft delivery for January
In January 2025, Boeing delivered 44 aircraft to its customers compered with 25 for Airbus.…
Irish Heritage Trust offers membership option for €1 per week
Anne O’Donoghue, CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust The Irish Heritage Trust is offering a…
TODAY speed limit reduces from 80kph to 60kph on 81,300km of rural roads
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner Starting today, the speed limit on 81,300km of rural and local…
Galway Council starts consultation on regeneration of tourism in Salthill
Leonard Cleary CEO of Galway City Council Galway City Council has announced a series of…
Revenues up but profit down at Cafe en Seine owner Mercantile Group
In 2023, pre-tax profits for The Mercantile Group, which operates Cafe en Seine and The…
US residents now account for 3.2pc of all passport applications in Ireland
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs In 2024, the number of applications for Irish passports…
South Korea mandates airports to install bird detection cameras after Jeju 2216 crash
Kim E-bae CEO of Jeju Air South Korea has mandated all airports to install bird detection…
MEET Bastien Peyraud new GM of the G Hotel in Galway
Bastien Peyraud The g Hotel & Spa in Galway City has appointed Bastien Peyraud as…
Danish paste-up – Ryanair cancels all bookings from Billund after March 31 in tax row
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has cancelled bookings for passengers traveling from Billund Airport…
Search underway for Cessna Caravan missing near Nome, Alaska
James Rowe founder of Bering air Bering Air’s missing aircraft with 10 people on board…
ACASS re-registers disputed Citation XLS+ in Germany
Andre Khury CEO of Acass ACASS Ireland’s sole Citation XLS+, registered as D-CPLN, has been…