Big Grill BBQ festival announces 10-restaurant line-up for 2026
The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival is set to return to Herbert Park, Ballsbridge,…
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‘Right time to grow capacity is now’ – Lindblad CEO Natalya Leahy after FOUR year wait for new ship
Lindblad Expeditions CEO Natalya Leahy stated that the right time for the company to grow…
Four Seasons I delivered at Fincantieri Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri delivered the Four Seasons I to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings the joint owner and operator…
CRUISE trends for 2026, ships are getting bigger
Larger Newbuilds Cruise ships will continue to grow in size over the next decade, with…
GIG trips: Here are some of the most anticipated and confirmed tours of 2026:
GIG trips: Here are some of the most anticipated and confirmed tours of 2026: The…
Hurkle-Durkling’ and slow travel trends dominate luxury itineraries for 2026
Luxury travel agents are increasingly incorporating intentional downtime, termed “hurkle-durkling” (lingering in bed or relaxing…
Transavia launches Resale option for changed travel plans
Transavia has introduced a Resale service allowing passengers to offer their booked tickets back to…
Security Check Extension at Beijing Capital International Airport
Hainan Airlines has issued an advisory to passengers regarding extended security screening times at Beijing…
SMFL helicopters launches global rotorcraft leasing platform
SMFL Helicopters has revealed a merger of LCI and Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited under Sumitomo Mitsui…
LISTEN: Middle East disruption – Eoghan Corry on RTE News
On the RTE news, Eoghan Corry told listeners: over a thousand passengers a day at…
Premier Inn opened a new 150 room hotel in central London
Premier Inn opened a new 150 room hotel in central London as part of its…
Wins for Barrow Valley, Boyne Valley Greenway, Shackleton Experience & Woodstock at LAMA awards
The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway has received national recognition as Best Transformative Capital Project…
STILL STANDING: Debris from missile causes damage to Burj El Arab but did NOT destroy hotel
The iconic Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai was NOT engulfed in flames or…
Travel INSURANCE: What is covered for passengers affected by Middle East cancellations?
As in major disruptions to travel, airlines have responsibility to get passengers to where they…
Belfast International Airport wins global award for customer experience
Belfast International Airport won a global award for customer experience in February 2026. The recognition…
Discover your Danube brand launched by three countries at ITB Berlin
Austria, Germany and Hungary launch joint Danube tourism initiative The German National Tourist Board together…
UN Tourism launches new global guidelines on tourism and rural development
UN Tourism launches new global guidelines on tourism and rural development UN Tourism has released…
Cancellations from Verona persist after Italian airport strike grounds 750 flights
Normal operations have resumed at most Italian airports after a nationwide strike by aviation workers…
US exempts aircraft, engines, parts from new 10pc tariffs
The US President Donald Trump exempted civil aircraft their engines and spare parts from the…
Royal Caribbean reveals new dining experiences for Legend of the Seas (from record 28 options)
The Legend of the Seas (debuting July 2026) is the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s…
EU Court fines airlines for cargo ‘cartel pricing’
The European Court of Justice upheld fines totalling nearly €770m on 13 airlines for cargo…
National Transport Authority launches public consultation on carriage of pets
The National Transport Authority (NTA)has launched a public consultation on a proposed policy to standardise…
Heritage Council launches Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026
The Heritage Council has officially launched the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. This annual initiative…
Galway council approves funding for Clifden railway revival
Galway City Council secured funding through a partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government…
Cillian Murphy initiative receives permission to revive Phoenix Cinema in Dingle
Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, were officially granted planning permission by Kerry…
TAP Air Portugal reveals new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando starting 29…
Overmono to take over Guinness Storehouse for St Patrick’s Weekend
Welsh duo Overmono have announced a takeover of the Guinness Storehouse on 16 March for…
Dalata celebrates year two of GAA Football Under 20 championship sponsorship
Dalata Hotel Group has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the GAA Football Under 20…
Revenues up 20pc at Lindblad
Lindblad Expeditions has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31…
Aer Lingus announce record 11.3m passengers in 2025 & profit of €282m as revenue passes €2.5bn for first time
Aer Lingus carried 11,339,000 passengers in 2025 and recorded an operating profit of €282m for…
MEXICO: Flights back to normal as country recovers
Mexico continues to make steady progress towards full normalisation following recent security related disruptions that…
1000 volunteers sign up for Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann in Belfast
Belfast has recruitedd 1,000 volunteers signed up for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in summer 2026.…
Tourism Ireland hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes
Tourism Ireland has hosted Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes with nine tourism…
Ryanair and NATS expect legal costs of €3.9m in compensation claim over Bank Holiday failure
Ryanair and NATS expected to incur legal costs of almost €3.9m in the first phase…
ACI Europe calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework
ACI EUROPE calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework. The framework…
Waterford to open world’s largest exhibition of cuckoo clocks on 27 March
The Irish Museum of Time is prepaing for the official opening of the world’s largest…
Dublin Airport unveils new music wall in Terminal 1
Dublin Airport has unveiled a new music wall in Terminal 1 to celebrate Ireland’s artists.…
Sea Rooms Smokehouse opens at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare
The Sea Rooms Smokehouse at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare offered a new dining concept…
Limerick Greenway opens end-to-end digital tour.
Limerick Greenway became the first greenway in Ireland to use VR technology for a full…
Lufthansa applies blue anniversary livery to A380
Lufthansa has applied a special blue anniversary livery to an Airbus A380 to mark its…