‘Spréach’ theme for 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin
Richard Tierney CEO of St. Patrick’s Festival The theme for this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day…
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Barrow Bridge repair ‘a step towards reopening of Waterford-Rosslare line’
Irish Rail’s plans to repair and automate the Barrow Bridge has been described as a…
Kylemore Abbey goes green with switch to HVO Biofuel
Marguerite Foyle of Kylemore Abbey Kylemore Abbey is switching to HVO Biofuel for its neo-Gothic…
Turkish health tour operator warns of ‘unverified’ clinics
Nihal Terzi CEO Health Store Turkey London based health tour operator Health Store Turkey has…
38 Ministers take to the skies to promote tourism: Who is going where for Saint Patrick’s Day
Leo Varadkar Taoiseach According to the Government Press Office, a total of 38 representatives of…
“I was not present at Dublin Airport and did not travel on a Ryanair flight that day’
Quantity surveyor Eoin Michael Cahill from Cork claims he has been defamed by Ryanair and…
Emirates to return to double daily on Dubai–Perth route from December
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Dubai’s Emirates Airline will resume a second daily service…
‘I’m wondering who is Algeria safe for?’
Holly Cairns Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns criticised the Government’s decision to designate Algeria as…
United opens talk on A321 orders as it considers cancelling Boeing Max 10
Scott Kirby ceo of United Airlines United Airlines is in early negotiations with Airbus regarding…
English startup Global Airlines delays launch to autumn 2024
James Asquith CEO of Global Airlines The startup planned by English travel enthusiast James Asquith,…
JetBlue Airways admits it may be forced to abandon Spirit acquisition
Robin Hayes CEO of Jetblue JetBlue Airways has admitted it may be forced to abandon…
Whitbread group seeks planning for Premier Inn at Sandyford
Dominic Paul CEO of Whitbread hotel group Whitbread PLC, the London based hospitality group, plans…
Spain Sustainability Day London set for April 17, 2024
Manuel Butler of the Spanish Tourist Board The second edition of Spain Sustainability Day London…
Dublin based Avia Solutions plans order for 100 aircraft
Jonas Janukenas CEO of Avia Solutions Group Dublin based Avia Solutions Group is planning an…
Lagos province in Nigeria plans airline and newbuild airport at Lekki
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos The government of Lagos in Nigeria is considering the establishment…
Eva Fernandez of Visit Valencia: A greener and more attractive Valencia on offer in 2024
Valencia were join sponsors of the Travel Extra travel journalist of the year wards in…
Ryanair tells Boeing it will buy B737 Max 10 declined by other airlines ‘at the right price’
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair interviewed Ryanair says it is hopeful that the Boeing 737…
B737 Max ‘was a knee-jerk reaction to rival Airbus’ – Steven Udvar Hazy
Steven Udvar-Házy Boeing’s decision to develop the 737 Max family of aircraft was a knee-jerk…
Premier Inn seeks second Cork location as 187–room ‘old’ Moore’s hotel becomes 14th in Ireland
The new Premier Inn hotel in Cork City Centre, which opened in January 2024. Dominic…
WATCH: Brigid1500 festival return of the saint’s relics to Kildare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZl9O4HAZI0
HERE are the speakers at Airline Growth Frontiers Conference Day 2
Joseph Shanahan of Citi Speakers at the second day of the Airline Growth Frontiers Conference…
Tourism Ireland attends BIM in London
Tourism Ireland attended BIM in London, an annual B2B workshop organised by the European Tourism…
Ryanair announces their 2nd OTA partnership agreement with Kiwi.com
Oliver Dlouhý CEO of Kiwi Com Ryanair has announced a second partnership agreement with an…
ECTAA inaugural Travel Payment Summit in Brussels scheduled for February 21, 2024
Frank Oostdam President of ECTAA ECTAA is organizing the inaugural Travel Payment Summit in Brussels…
A record 4.7bn people are anticipated to fly in 2024 – Jim Morrison of Avolon
Jim Morrison of Avolon A record 4.7bn people are anticipated to fly in 2024, according…
WATCH: ‘I found it ironic that where some protests were taking place, the buildings were named after St Brigid’ (full sermon)
Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin Denis Nulty addressed recent protests against immigration in his sermon…
HERE is the winner of the worldwide city destination award at the Irish Travel Industry Awards
Category sponsor Mark Duggan of McCarthy Insurance presents the award for best worldwide city destination…
HERE is the winner of the Tech provider award at the Irish Travel Industry Awards
Category sponsor Hayley Moore of Princess Cruiises presenting the award for technology provider of the…
Return of sacred relics of Saint Brigid ‘will drive tourism to County Kildare’
Minister Catherine Martin and Sister Rita Minehan of Solas Bhríde at the return of the…
25,000 visitors to Holiday World 2024
Holiday World Show Dublin 2024 welcomed over 25,000 visitors, who were seeking travel advice, show-only…
WATCH: Tribute to those we have lost in the travel trade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1NJCXfL9n0
HERE are the speakers at Airline Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin Day 1
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC The speakers at Airline Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin Day…
Carnival private island Celebration Key will have five areas
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is developing a new exclusive destination in…
Fitur 2024 attendance up 13.7pc to 250k
FITUR 2024 has concluded its 44th edition with attendance figures cup 13.7pc to 250,000, including…
Ryanair average fare up 13pc to €42 in October–December 2023
Ryanair passengers paid an average of over €42 for their fare and €23 in ancillary…
Third day of Holiday World 2024
NO FEE PICTURES 26/1/24 The Holiday World Show at the RDS in Dublin. Picture:Arthur Carron…
GALLERY: Travel Extra Travel Writer of the Year awards
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Dublin-based Avia Solutions acquired Australian airline Skytrans
Jonas Janukenas CEO of Avia Solutions Group Avia Solutions Group, headquartered in Dublin, has acquired…
Ireland’s AFG Aviation places two A321s with start-up Global in Baghdad
Declan Meagher CEO of AFG Aviation Ireland AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Aircraft…
Atlantic Flight Training MAX simulator approved by the IAA
Mark Casey CEO of Atlantic Flight Training Academy Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) at Cork…