Tour tourism: Expedia calculates the price of hotel beds in major concert cities
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia has released its analysis of the average daily…
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8 key trends in world aviation for 2024 from CAPA:
The Australian based Centre for Aviation, CAPA, has identified eight key trends for 2024:. Air…
Southwest Airlines eyes Orlando expansion as it awaits 108 B737-7s
Bob Jordan CEO of Southwest Southwest Airlines is expanding its fleet with an order for…
‘The sustainability of tourism is the sustainability of the world as a whole’
Ajay Prakash, President of the Travel Agents Federation of India Achieving sustainability in a short…
‘NDC is a thorn in the shoes of travel agents’ says world summit of travel agencies delegate
Juan Antonio of IATA IATA representative Juan Antonio told delegates the world summit of travel…
Farmers market in Glasnevin given 2 months to close
A popular farmers’ market in Glasnevin industrial estate which has been operating for 14 years…
WATCH: was this the BEST ever Christmas ad by an airline (Westjet 2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEIvi2MuEk&t=7s
Irish aircraft lessors win court battle to pursue denial of ‘war risks’ insurance claim
Justice Denis McDonald zoom The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that international aircraft…
Irish tourism to Spain is 8.7pc ahead of pre pandemic
Rubén López-Pulido Director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin The number of Irish visits…
‘Air fares will rise in 2024’ as 57 airlines affected by Pratt & Whitney A320 engine problems
Shane Eddy president of Pratt & Whitney Problems with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines…
Conflict has reduced travel bookings by 5pc in 2024, world summit of travel agents told in Granada
Carlos Garrido of CEAV welcoming delegates to the summit of travel agencies in Granada Travel…
Dublin’s new year festival to generate €8m in revenue
Ciara Sugrue Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland Headliners announced for Fáilte Ireland’s New Year’s…
‘Is the term travel agent dead?’ World’s travel agencies are asked at summit in Granada
Wendy Paradis Is the term “travel agent” dead? The question raised a lively discussion at…
6 irish companies join Tourism Ireland in Stockholm promotion
Emer Mac Diarmada Tourism Ireland’s Manager for the Nordic Region Tourism Ireland and six Irish…
Global Incentive Summit 2024 coming to Europe Hotel Killarney
Micheal Brennan GM of the Europe Hotel Killarney Kilarney has been selected as the host…
‘THIS is how artificial intelligence can boost agency sales’ world summit of travel agents told in Granada
Ed William CEO of The Wise Dreams Artificial Intelligence, when applied to three-dimensional technology, can…
WATCH: ‘At the action end of booking travel, a seamless experience is important.,’ Eoghan Phipps of Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkMVsifj5r4
The Dupes List – Expedia releases travel trends for 2024
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia has released its list of affordable alternatives to…
6 top tips from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler: ‘always carry on.’
His guide books were aimed at adventurous young travellers with limited budgets, expanding their horizons…
Pakistan airline does deal over unpaid aircraft lease
Muhammad Amir Hayat CEO of Pakistan International Airways Pakistan’s flag airline PIA and Malaysian-based lessor Asia Aviation Capital…
IndiGo reports 35 aircraft will be grounded by Pratt & Whitney engine recall
Pieter Elbers CEO of Indigo India’s fast growing IndiGo Airlines has provided further details on…
Aeroflot proposes loans to Russian airlines at preferential rates
Sergei Alexandrovsky CEO of Aeroflot Aeroflot is proposing the creation of a mechanism for providing…
Volaris lays off 200 due to Pratt & Whitney engine issue
Enrique Beltranena CEO of Volaris Volaris, a low-cost carrier based in Mexico City, has laid…
Upgraded Gatwick railway station open by Christmas
Stuart Wingate CEO of Gatwick Airport Upgraded railway station facilities at Gatwick airport will be…
Some of the best hotel openings in November
Five of the best hotel openings in November: Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai: Situated along…
£37 to bring your luggage home in Easyjet Gatwick trial
Randel Darby founder of AirPortr EasyJet has extended its partnership with Airportr to provide a…
World Voyager joins Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet
James Rodriguez CEO of Atlas Oean Voyages Atlas Ocean Voyages has officially welcomed the World…
Carnival Panorama sailings cancelled due to propulsion problems
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled upcoming sailings on the Carnival…
Another award for Explore Cork app
Valerie O’Sullivan GM of Cork County Council Explore Cork app, developed by Cork County Council,…
WATCH: viral video from USA last January ‘I’m allowed to put my seat back’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFx4mEKIy00 The viral video of an incident on American Eagle flight 4392, operated by Republic…
Angel Pirev chef of the year at Georgina Campbell awards
Angel Pirev of the Mustard Seed Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co Limerick was…
Rebranded July hotel group targets Dublin opening
Alexander Goad CEO of July Hotel Group Dublin is a target location for the rebranded…
Emirates reports €2.4bn profit but warns of impact of conflict
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates Group reported a net profit of US$2.7bn for…
IATA says international air traffic is back to 97pc of pre-pandemic levels
Willie Walsh CEO of IAG Global passenger traffic in September 2023 increased by 30.1pc compared…
Meet Kresimir, new GM of the Imperial Hotel in Cork
Kresimir Krezo has been appointed as the new general manager of The Imperial Hotel in…
Travel platform Booking.com starts selling cruises in USA
Glenn Fogel CEO of Booking.com The long anticipated move by Booking.com has begun with the…
Avolon completes sale and leaseback A320 deal for Saudi low cost airline Flynas
Paul Geaney of Avolon Avolon has delivered a fifth new Airbus A320neo to Flynas, a…
WATCH: Valencia’s Tourism Minister overturns tourism tax at WTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_t8fNdqJc
Newbridge Silverware to host ‘festive fashion and feast’ on December 8
Mandy Maher, Marietta Doran and Noel Cunningham Newbridge Silverware is hosting a Festive Fashion and…
Ireland’s 29 distillery doors report increased tourism numbers
Eoin Ó Catháin Director of the Irish Whiskey Association A survey on distillery tourist attractions…