Emirates suspends A380 flights to eight destinations
Emirates has suspended A380 flights to eight European airports for most of June 2026. Daily…
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Airline loyalty programmes shift to revenue based earning
Delta SkyMiles has adopted revenue based earning with 5 to 11 miles per dollar. American…
Atlantic Flight Academy commemorates training of 1,000 Ryanair cadets
The academy operates in Santry, county Dublin. AFA delivers APS MCC programmes for Ryanair. The…
GALLERY: A visit to the oft-neglected northern coast of Gran Canaria
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GALLERY: Horse riding in KawZulu Natal
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GALLERY: New Club Med property in KawZulu Natal approaches completion
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GALLERY: West Cork tourism networking event 2026
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GALLERY: Game drive in KawZulu Natal
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GALLERY: A visit to Shakaland, KwaZulu-Natal
Shakaland is a living museum and cultural village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was originally built…
GALLERY: Murcia tourism event in Dublin
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GALLERY: IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
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GALLERY: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
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Aviation’s $100bn headache – Willie Walsh’s LAST address to IATA Congress as DG
Willie Walsh addressed late aircraft deliveries and engine supply issues that raised costs for airlines.…
‘Tourism is NOT a luxury’ – MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú launches position paper
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú launched the position paper on 9 June in Cork. The document demands…
‘Save a Life, Not a Bag ‘ – IATA launches aircraft evacuation safety campaign
IATA commissioned a survey that revealed gaps in passenger knowledge about evacuations. Crew instructions require…
Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy opens in Vilnius
The 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy opened on 7 June 2026 in Vilnius. More…
Tourism Ireland promotes golf in Ireland at KLM Open
Tourism Ireland attended the 2026 KLM Open near Amsterdam. Partners include Druids Glen Hotel and…
North’s tourism sector up by 9pc in early 2026
The north’s tourism sector experienced a strong recovery in 2025, with overnight trips and visitor…
Wizz Air to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027
Wizz Air plans to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027. The carrier operates…
Hotels report: ADR & room capacity both up by 3pc in Ireland
Early 2026 data indicates average daily rates on the island of Ireland rose 3pc compared…
Loveholidays launches competition to celebrate its10th birthday in Ireland
Loveholidays marks 10 years in Ireland with a birthday competition. Ten winners receive €2,000 holiday…
Delegates arrive for Thailand Travel Mart in Pattaya
The event runs from 10 June to 12 June 2026 at the NICE Pattaya Convention…
Spain’s regulator recommends annual reduction of 0.59pc in airport charges
The Spanish competition authority CNMC has questioned airport operator Aena’s proposal and recommended an annual…
Focus Group starts digital transformation programme with Mitchells and Butler
Focus Group partnered with Mitchells and Butlers on a digital programme. The Cisco infrastructure deal…
Galgorm Collection advances £20m transformation plan for Roe Valley Resort
Galgorm Collection advances a £20m transformation at Roe Valley Resort. Mussenden Lodge a four bedroom…
Egis appoints Mike Birch as transportation director
Egis appointed Mike Birch as Transportation Director. Mike brings over 35 years of experience in…
AIDA marks 30th anniversary with ship parade in Hamburg
The parade took place on 7 June 2026 starting at 19.45. Three ships sailed the…
Singapore Airlines holds talks for additional widebody jets
Singapore Airlines operates 58 A350-900s and seven A350-900(ULR)s. The carrier has 30 B777-9s already on…
Qantas considers widebody aircraft order
Qantas holds 24 A350-1000s on order including 12 ultra-long range variants. The carrier operates 14…
Riyadh Air receives first owned Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Riyadh Air took delivery of two B787-9 aircraft on 4 and 5 June 2026. The…
Comeraghs Wild Festival launches full 2026 programme
Comeraghs Wild Festival runs from 9th July to 12th July 2026. Programme includes headline concerts…
Emirates deploys Airbus A350 on Dubai to Dublin route
Emirates has deployed the Airbus A350 on the Dubai to Dublin route. Service runs from…
Exodus-led Travel Partnership launches campaign
Exodus Adventure Travels and Osprey launched the campaign on 8 June 2026. Selected creators join…
VIVA Cruises introduces summer special offers
VIVA Cruises offers free cabin upgrades until 30 June. Onboard credit reaches €50 per person…
Destination2 launches affordable long haul holiday packages
Destination2 offers Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon from €1,709 per person. Sandals Grande Antigua packages start…
John Galligan reflects on 60 years in the travel industry
John Galligan worked continuously for nearly 60 years under constant pressure. He realised he had…
Supercars converge on Barberstown Castle
Around 45 supercars gather at Barberstown Castle on 11 June 2026. Two McLaren Senna hypercars…
US extends Dublin Airport passenger cap deadline to July 6
The US Department of Transportation extended the deadline to 6 July. Airlines for America requested…
Sustainable aviation fuel production for 2026 is just 0.8pc of requirement – IATA
IATA has released estimates on global Sustainable Aviation Fuel production for 2026. SAF production stands…
IATA reveals 2027 Congress will be held in Xiamen
The 83rd IATA AGM will take place from 30 May to 1 June 2027. Xiamen…