TEN festivals to watch in Ireland in 2024
Ciara Sugrue Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland Festivals and events in Ireland to look…
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Viking opens reservations for the 2026 European river cruise season
Torstein Hagen of Viking River cruises Viking has opened reservations for the 2026 European river…
Cruise Line body CLIA signs up three airline partners for 2024 conferences
Andy Harmer Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, and Air France/KLM have partnered with Cruise Lines…
‘Wear shoes you can walk in and will be comfortable in for the day’ fashion tips for Naas racecourse centenary
Sarah McDermott and Mandy Maher at the Dior counter in Frasers Fashion judges, Mandy Maher…
Ireland wins Europe category in NY Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards
Ireland has won the Best Destination in Europe award at the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice…
Bloomberg editor Nikki Ekstein picks Ashford Castle as ‘fifth best luxury hotel’ in the world
Nikki Ekstein Bloomberg’s ‘travel Czar,’ the New York based bureau editor Nikki Ekstein has named…
Genesis acquires A321-200 aircraft on lease to Wizz Air
Karl Griffin CEO of Genesis Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Genesis has expanded its leased aircraft…
South African Airways is ‘not at breaking point’
John Lamola CEO of SAA SAA’s interim CEO, John Lamola, has refuted press reports questioning…
Royal Caribbean introduces smoke-free casinos across five Oasis-Class ships
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International is introducing smoke-free casinos on all of…
Examiners called in to Mulligan & Haines gastropub
Colm Wu Examiners have been appointed to two companies controlled by businessman Colm Wu, including…
Wicklow County Council plans temporary diversion route to reopen Greystones Cliff Walk
Michael Nicholson Wicklow County Council is planning a temporary diversion route to reopen the Cliff…
Hook lighthouse arrow ceremony scheduled for 1pm New Year’s Day
Hook Lighthouse in county Wexford will host the age-old traditional “arrow ceremony” on New Year’s…
Rebranded Hurtigruten & HX unveil new visual profiles, websites, social channels & brochures
Hayley Van Der Steen sales manager Ireland & Britain of Hurtigruten HX HX and Hurtigruten…
Ferrycarrig Hotel appoints Liam Forde as executive chef
Ferrycarrig Executive Chef Liam Forde and Sous Chef Metod Prijatelj Ferrycarrig Hotel’s Reeds Restaurant has…
HERE are the links to Tourism Ireland 2024 Marketing Plan launches Dublin Jan 9 & Belfast Jan 11
Eoghan Corry and Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland will launch its 2024…
WATCH: The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer that has EVERYONE talking about Miami
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Keel-laying ceremony for Royal’s Star of the Seas
Star of the seas keel laying ceremony The keel-laying ceremony has taken place for Royal…
IAG aims to complete purchase of Air Europa in 2024
Luis Gallego CEO of IAG International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of Aer Lingus, British…
IAA launches Christmas drone safety campaign
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is reminding drone owners to…
Sad news: Death of Joe (JJ) Lally, former manager of Ireland West Tourism
Joe Lally Joe (JJ) Lally, a former regional manager of Ireland West Tourism, has passed…
Avatar the most watched movie on Emirates 6,500 flight entertainment channels in 2023
Anita Thomas of Emirates Emirates’ top movies and most watched/listened to content in the sky…
Deadline for Ireland’s travel writer awards is January 10, 2024
Gerry O’Hare The TRAVEL EXTRA Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2023 are now open…
Dalata to complete five new hotels in 2024
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group’s trading update for the second half of…
Ryanair signs ‘groundbreaking agreement’ with SAP Concur
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has entered into what it calls a groundbreaking agreement…
Limerick to increase bus services by 70pc
Stephen Kent CEO of Bus Éireann BusConnects Limerick has announced plans to increase the number…
National Print Museum showcases Irish stamps dating back to 1922
Carla Marrinan Funder CEO of the National Print Museum “Miniature Masterpieces” exhibition in the National…
Air India unveils uniforms designed by Manish Malhotra
Air India has unveiled its new uniforms, designed by Indian celebrity couturier Manish Malhotra, as…
No passport, no ticket, no visa, but Russian man flies from Copenhagen to Los Angeles
The American FBI is investigating how a passenger managed to make it from Denmark to…
Ireland is 6th easiest European country to become a citizen
Leo Varadkar Taoiseach Ireland is among the easiest European countries to become a citizen, ranking…
Decarbonising aviation ‘will reduce competition and raise fares’ in the short term
Ana Magdalina Only profitable European airlines will be able to absorb the rising costs, of…
TUI announces best for 2024 list
Sebastian Ebel CEO of TUI TUI has announced its best for 2024 list Best for…
Condé Nast travel includes Cashel Palace in ‘Europe’ awards, HERE is the full list
Pilar Guzmán editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler The editors of Conde Nast travel…
Cork city announces largest ever investment in public art
Orla Carroll The Island City – Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail was officially launched by the…
AerCap signs 2 A321 P2F aircraft with Spanish cargo operator Swiftair
Aengus Kely of Aercap Dublin based AerCap Holdings has signed lease agreements for two Airbus…
Moycullen bypass opens
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Counci Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has inaugurated the new…
Etihad to use AI to enhance safety management systems
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways has become one of the first airlines to…
Bus Éireann Eurolines Britain fares to Ireland from £45 one-way
Stephen Kent CEO of Bus Éireann Eurolines, operated by Bus Éireann, provides services for English-based…
Ryanair to open 11 Moroccan domestic routes in €1.4bn expansion
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has announced its largest-ever Summer schedule to Morocco, offering…
Galway ring road ‘will not be built until at least 2029’
Leo Varadkar Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that he would be afraid to put a…
New US embassy on former Jurys site to cost €700m
Claire Cronin ambassador of USA to Ireland The US Government plans to spend almost $700m…