FAA contradicts certification claims by United
Michael G Whitaker FAA Administrator The FAA continues its heightened oversight of United Airlines despite…
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Average passenger paid €49.80 in fare and €23.40 in fees – Ryanair results to March 2024
Michael O’Leary Ryanair results for the year to the end of March show the average…
British Airways/Travel Solutions flights from Derry to Faro commence today
Peter McMinn of Travel Solutions Belfast based tour operator, Travel Solutions first charter flight for…
New Aer Lingus A320Neo has first flight in Toulouse
The two brand new Aer Lingus Airbus A320Neo’s due for delivery this year have been…
Western Massachusetts tourism resumes Dingle partnership
Western Mass in group in Dingle Representatives from Western Massachusetts have visited Dingle to resume…
TuneFest Dungarvan to take place June 21st-23rd
TuneFest Dungarvan traditional Irish music festival will take place from 21st-23rd June 2024, featuring music,…
Manston Airport in Kent pursues plan to reopen
Manston Airport in Kent, which closed in 2014, is hopeful that passenger flights, including from…
Arklow Shillelagh 38km Greenway project is nearing completion
Fred Verdier tourism officer for Wicklow The engineering team working on the Arklow Shillelagh Greenway…
Eurostar plans to invest in up to 50 new trains
Gwendoline Cazenave CEO of Eurostar Eurostar has revealed plans to invest in up to 50…
Carnival Pride to return to Baltimore on May 26
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is set to resume operations in Baltimore…
Cape Grace hotel in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has reopens under Fairmont brand
Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont Cape Grace hotel in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has reopened…
Hopes for SriLankan Airlines as local corporation seeks majority stake holding
Richard Nuttall CEO of SriLankan Sri Lankan conglomerate Supreme Global has expressed interest in acquiring…
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Ray
Silver Ray conveyance Barbara Muckermann CEO of Silversea Silversea has received delivery of Silver Ray,…
Munich airport temporarily closed by climate protest
Jost Lammers CEO of Munich Airport German authorities closed down Munich Airport temporarily after six…
LISTEN: Sleep Tourism PJ Cuddy and Eoghan Corry
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Taste of Kildare 2024 to be held at Naas Racecourse September 20–22
Launching the 2024 Taste of Kildare Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef at the K-Club; Mayor Of…
NCL Norwegian Star first cruise ship call of 2024 to west of Ireland
Joe O’Shaughnessy’s picture of Currach racing being watched by Norwegian Star passengers Dingle, Galway and…
New hotel submissions in Ireland fell by 70pc in first three months of 2024 – CIS
Pat McGrath of Construction Information Services Construction Information Services has reported a decline in the…
Hurtigruten introduces Signature voyages on its Norway sailings
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten has introduced Signature voyages on its Norway sailings, with…
INTERVIEW: Rethinking travel information: Adam Burke of Los Angeles tourism and his revolution
Adam Burke CEO of Los Angeles Tourism speaking at the media brunch, IPW 2004 in…
More than oil rigs: historic H&W Belfast shipyard fights for survival over grant scheme uncertainty
John Wood CEO of Harland & Wolff Harland and Wolff has indicated that their application…
Cruise lines are opening 15 private islands and beaches across the Caribbean
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Cruise lines have invested $1.5bn since…
MSC’s largest Yacht Club within-ship enclave planned for Miami based MSC World America in 2025
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC’s upcoming ship, the MSC World America, will debut…
Environmental journalist Jon Sopel keynote speaker at 2024 ITIC conference
Jon Sopel Keynote speaker at the ITIC Tourism Conference on September 25th will be Jon Sopel…
IAGTO European convention attracts 750 delegates to Malaga
Peter Walton, CEO International Association of Golf Travel Operators The European Convention of the International…
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown launches tourism strategy
Aidan Blighe, Director of Services DLR, Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran,…
Savannah Buffett named as godmother of Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Savannah Buffett, daughter of the late Jimmy Buffett, will serve as the godmother of the…
MSC introduces Face Verification system
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises Neurotechnology’s Face Verification system is integrated into MSC Cruises’…
That mile-high feeling: Inaugural flight EI59 Dublin to Denver departs a little late and lands a little early
Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, Mike Johnston mayor of Denver and Phillip…
LISTEN: Travel Insurance discussion on Newstalk Lunchtime Live, Eoghan Corry, Ciara Foley, Tara Povey
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Pegasus announces Dublin to Ankara 3w will start July 3
Güliz Öztürk CEO of Pegasus Pegasus Airlines will launch a new 3w direct route between…
57,973 people from Ireland set sail on a cruise in 2023, up 40pc on 2023 & 20pc on pre pandemic
Andy Harmer Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that 57,973 people from Ireland set…
GALLERY: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 & Cape Town pre-fam
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China’s extends visa free policy for Ireland by 12 months to end 2025
Xiangdong He ambassador of China to Ireland China’s visa free policy for Ireland has been…
EasyJet shares fall by 7.3pc on news Kenton Jarvis to replace Johann Lundgren
Kenton Jarvis of Easyjet Shares in English budget airline EasyJet fell by 7.3pc on the…
Irish Ferries to move Isle of Innisfree to Rosslare & charter giant Spirit of Britain on Dover–Calais
Isle of Innisfree Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries is adding the Spirit…
Wastewater, agricultural run-off & urban debris cause water quality issues at 5 Irish beaches
Five Irish beaches, including Front Strand at Balbriggan, Loughshinny Beach, Sandymount Strand, Lady’s Bay, and…
US Department of Justice considers prosecuting Boeing for violating 2021 Max fatality agreement
Dave Calhoun CEO of Boeing The US Department of Justice will decide by July 7…
Passengers miss flights after collision closes M50
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner An unspecified number of passengers missed flights after a collision that…
Celebrity Cruises’ Apex has arrived in Southampton to kick off its European season
Celebrity Cruises’ Apex has arrived in Southampton to kick off its European season with an…