Finnair orders Embraer E2s and seeks older A320s
Finnair has placed a firm order for Embraer E195-E2s to be operated by its regional…
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Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia ranked world’s most popular UNESCO park by TUImusement
TUI Musement has released a new report highlighting the world’s most popular UNESCO World Heritage…
Pilots named in Air Canada LaGuardia tragedy
Two pilots died in Air Canada jet collision at LaGuardia Airport. Flight AC8646 from Montreal…
Johnny Ronan submits plan for 288-room aparthotel in Dubin docklands
A development company owned by Johnny Ronan submits plans for an eight storey aparthotel that…
Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled to August
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has been rescheduled from its original May dates to 17–20…
La Guardia reopens after deadly regional jet collision between aircraft and ground vehicle
New York’A deadly collision occurred late on Sunday night when an Air Canada Express regional…
Emergency funding required to save Rosslare Strand beach
Kelly’s Hotel adjoins the beach under threat in Rosslare Strand. The beach reduces to stones…
68th tidy towns competition launched in Carrick-on-Shannon after largest ever entry last year
The official launch of Tidy Towns 2026 took place at the Riverfront Amenity Park in…
EasyJet warns of ticket price rises from August due to Iran war
EasyJet revealed higher ticket prices for European consumers towards the end of summer. The Iran…
Las Vegas brings 12 partners to Dublin roadshow
Las Vegas brings 12 industry partners to Dublin to host the travel trade Partners including…
Controversy in US as ICE ordered to airports while TSA staff unpaid since February
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deploy to US airports. TSA officers have not received pay…
Airbus acquires England’s Ultra Cyber Ltd
Airbus confirmed the agreement on 23 March 2026. Transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. …
Call for upgrades at Portumna park after Coillte drops masterplan
Coillte drops the masterplan for Portumna Forest Park. Community surveys gather almost 1100 responses supporting…
FIVE more Qatar aircraft transferred to Teruel, back in the aircraft storage business during Gulf War
Teruel Airport in eastern Spain has become a parking facility for aircraft affected by the…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry on fuel price rises and aviation
https://youtu.be/uby9vb9W5mo
KEY takeaways from travel forum at the Spinal Injuries summit in county Kildare
Delegates at the Spinal Injuries empowerment summit at the Curragh county Kildare were given a…
RETHINK: Norwegian cruise drinks packages WILL apply on their private island
Norwegian Cruise Line has dropped its planned change to beverage packages at Great Stirrup Cay…
Minister Dara Calleary TD confirms €6.2m capital funding for Irish and Ulster-Scots languages
Minister Dara Calleary has confirmed capital funding of €6.2mm for projects supporting the Irish language…
Dublin City Council considers tourism tax of €7 per head (but needs a change of Government policy to do it)
Dublin City Council presented models for a tourist tax including per person per night per…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy Fuel and air travel prices
https://youtu.be/8WSZ16dabzQ
LISTEN: Dublin’s tourism tax proposal Eoghan Corry, Elaine Cobb & Ciara Kelly, Hard Shoulder on Newstal
https://youtu.be/r7LHDNKgUBk
Waterways Ireland mandates life jackets on all locks from April 1
Waterways Ireland is to introduce mandatory life jacket rule on all locks from April 1. Lock-keepers…
Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 and calls out for new members
The Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids Glen Wednesday…
ANALYSIS: The politics of oil prices, aviation and why Irish consumers do NOT have to worry (for now)
As the price of oil bounces along the financial service screens, different airline are responding…
Aillwee Burren Experience marks 50 years since opening in 1976
Aillwee Burren Experience celebrates fifty years of operation since 1976 with over seven million visitors.…
Lufthansa advances widebody aircraft order discussions
The Lufthansa Group is engaged in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing for a bew…
MEET: Eoghan O’Flynn executive head chef at Cork’s Metropole Hotel
Eoghan O’Flynn has been appointed executive head chef at The Metropole Hotel in Cork bringing…
Midleton Distillery reveals details of its 2026 Rare Vintage release
Midleton Distillery has revealed details of its 2026 Very Rare Vintage release crafted as a…
TUI Care Foundation launches initiative in Jamaica
The TUI Care Foundation has launched new local tourism and culture sustainability projects in Jamaica’s…
British Airways announces Winter 2026 network expansion
British Airways is to ntroduces two new destinations Melbourne Australia and Colombo Sri Lanka for…
Department invites applications for new DAA board by April 6
The Department of Transport is to advertise a recruitment campaign for current vacancies onf the…
Japan’s Star and Dream Cruises introduce fuel surcharge
StarCruises has added fuel surcharges due to Middle East conflict costs. Guests will now pay…
US court certifies Boeing 737 MAX shareholder class action
A US federal judge has certified a class action for Boeing shareholders from 7 November…
Lufthansa partners with Babor for new amenity kits
Lufthansa has introduced new amenity kits in partnership with Babor skincare. First class kits debut…
Uber introduces Elite chauffeur service for premium riders
Uber has launched Elite as a premium chauffeur service with professional drivers. The service features…
Killarney Royal townhouse launches ‘natural pause’ package
Killarney Royal Townhouse has launched its Natural Pause Package for 2026 as a two night…
Amadeus River Cruises confirms name of Amadeus Douro
A new hybrid river cruise ship from Amadeus River Cruises named Amadeus Douro will debut…
Intrepid Travel reports strongest performance in 37 years
Intrepid Travel has reported its strongest performance in 37 years with record financial impact and…
Time Travellers’ Feast added to county Durham’s Kynren performance.
Guests can now enjoy a new pre-show dining experience called the Time Travellers’ Feast before…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú at Airlines for Europe conference in Brussels
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP at Airlines for Europe conference…