IHG Hotels plans to introduce Kimpton brand to Italy in 2025
Elie Maalouf CEO of IHG The boutique-style Kimpton hotel in Taormina will feature 59 rooms,…
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Premier Inn plans new 10-storey hotel in Manchester’s northern quarter
Dominic Paul CEO of Whitbread hotel group Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, has announced…
Princess announces food partnerships on new Sun Princess ahead of Feb 28 launch
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is introducing new dining experiences on the Sun…
Emirates loyalty programme forms partnership with Visa
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai,…
LISTEN: Tim Fenn CEO of the IHF on RTÉ Drivetime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFTT-05ih5E
Gorey Market House Festival moves date to July 20 and 21
Tom Enright CEO of Wexford County Council The Gorey Market House Festival, usually held from…
‘Only 124 Wizz Air passengers were surveyed’ – Hungary’s Wizz hits back at Which? magazine survey
Marion Geoffroy of Wizz Air The accuracy of a survey by consumer magazine Which? has…
Ryanair’s wanted Dept of Justice to take action against disruptive passengers
Michael O’Leary Ryanair’s bid to get the Department of Justice to take action against disruptive…
Hoteliers say cost of doing business has risen 8pc
Tim Fenn CEO and Denyse Campbell President of the IHF ahead of the Federation conference…
Diageo seeks the world’s best cruise bartender
Debra Crew CEO of Diageo Diageo Global Travel launches the quest for the World’s Best…
LISTEN: Should aircraft fuel be taxed? Eoghan Corry & Ciaran Cuffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssVKivR7vqw
Silversea Silver Ray floats out in Germany – at the second attempt
Silver Ray floatout Silversea Cruises is celebrating the successful float out of its new ship,…
Family friendly world tour guide launched by Tyrone’s Patrick
The Walsh family on the Suez canal Patrick Hamilton Walsh, a globetrotter who has visited…
Qantas to equip international fleet with free inflight wifi
Vanessa Hudson CEO of Qantas Qantas plans to equip its international fleet with fast and…
Dublin airport unions commence voting on proposed 10.3pc pay rise
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Voting has begun on a DAA pay deal with…
Today’s cancellations at Dublin Airport
Today’s cancellations at Dublin Airport: Chicago EI123@11.30 & inbound EI122@05.15 Boston EI113@11.30 Faro EI494@16.30 Boston…
LISTEN: Disaster averted as LH 747 cleared for takeoff with SAA A320 on the runway at Johannesburg
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MKjlCNflB94
Delayed float out takes play today for Silversea cruise ship Silver Ray
Silver Ray under construction Silversea Cruises’ latest ship, the 728-passenger Silver Ray, will have its…
A Texas party as 6,500-pax Carnival Jubilee launches in Galveston
Carnival Jubilee launch in Galveston The naming ceremony for the 6,500-passenger Carnival Jubilee took place…
Third US carrier hikes domestic flight baggage charges by $5
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines has increased its checked bag fees for all…
WORLDWIDE: New hotel openings across 5 continents in February
New hotel openings in February: Austin: citizenM Austin Downtown: Located in Austin, Texas, this 344-room…
Qantas to introduce pay-as-you-go lounge access
Vanessa Hudson CEO of Qantas Qantas is introducing a pay-as-you-go subscription model for airport lounge…
WATCH: Killarney Great Southern staff reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzoROOD5B_Q
SURPRISE: Log Flume boat from Alton Towers washed up on a Sheffield river bank
Log flume boat from Alton Towers A log flume boat from Alton Towers theme park…
HERE are the €72m of Greenway projects to be funded under the 2024 roads & greenways grant scheme
Eamon Ryan Minister of Transport The government has allocated €72m for 70 Greenway projects nationwide,…
Loganair adds third Sunday Heathrow flight from Derry during summer 2024 (& better connection time)
Greig White of Loganair Loganair is expanding its services from Heathrow for the summer, including…
Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Mayo, Sligo & Waterford tourism projects on the design awards shortlist
Ray Sinnott Manager of Mount Congreve The shortlist in the tourism, hospitality, and leisure project…
MEET Annette McCann: Newest appointment at Holiday World organisers Business Exhibitions
Annette McCann of Business Exhibitions Annette McCann has been appointed as the Account Executive at…
M&A Today Global award won by Cassidy travel
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel Cassidy Travel has been awarded the ‘Travel & Tourism Business…
Adare bypass to start: Here are the road projects included in the roads & greenways €412m grant scheme
Eamon Ryan Minister of Transport The long awaited Adare bypass is among the roads prioritised…
Romania’s Blue Air: The saga continues as rescue package cash has to be repaid
Violeta Bulc EU Commissioner for Transport The European Commission has announced that the now bankrupt…
Calgary-based low cost Lynx Airlines stops flight operations due to financial pressure
Tim Morgan founder of Lynx Air Lynx Air became the first aviation casualty of 2024…
Aer Lingus offers 10 places in 2024 aircraft engineer apprentice programme, apply by March 19
Javier Jimenez Aer Lingus Chief Technical Officer, Aer Lingus has launched its 2024 Aer Lingus…
Air fares will rise 10pc in summer 2024, Michael O’Leary tells English journalists group
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair interviewed Holidaymakers can expect higher air fares this summer due…
‘Long haul flights impact on heart and respiratory health’ – a doctor takes stock
Doctor Gill Jenkins Sitting for extended periods during long-haul flights can have serious adverse effects…
Viking cruise line files for $500m IPO
Torstein Hagen of Viking River cruises Viking has confidentially filed for an IPO with the…
Eastern Airways moves Paris flights from Orly to CdeG
Richard Lake CEO of Eastern Airways2 Humberside-based Eastern Airways will move its Paris flights from…
Icelandic airline Play secures extra €17m funding from shareholders
Birgir Jónsson CEO of PLAY The biggest shareholders of PLAY (Iceland) have agreed to subscribe…
HERE are the most recent changes in travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs
These are the most recent changes in travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs. …
Canary Islands cruises: MSC Opera moved to Tenerife from Red Sea for winter 2024-25
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises3 MSC Opera is to winter in the Canary Islands,…