Spanish hospitality sector concludes 2025 with strong revenue growth
Spain’s hospitality sector is wrapping up the year with revenue increases of up to 4pc,…
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Gran Canaria secures new European Flight Connections for 2026
Tourism officials in Gran Canaria have confirmed a series of new direct flight routes linking…
Texas-based CCRA International acquires ABC Global Services
Travel agency consortium powerhouse CCRA International, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed its acquisition…
Irish hotels report near full occupancy for New Year celebrations
Hotels across Ireland are experiencing occupancy rates approaching 95pc for New Year’s Eve, driven by…
Aer Lingus enhances retail programme and in-flight experiences ahead of Christmas
Aer Lingus has confirmed a new inflight retail programme in partnership with dnata Catering &…
Van Gogh immersive experience returns to Dublin on Friday
The popular Van Gogh immersive exhibition is set to return to the RDS in Dublin…
United Airlines enhances Passenger App with bag tracking, updated guidance and ‘virtual gate’
United Airlines has rolled out updates to its mobile app on 17 December 2025, introducing…
Emirates expands amenity kits to economy and premium for overnight flights
Emirates is rolling out complimentary amenity kits for Premium Economy and Economy on long-haul overnight…
Spirit Airlines secures vital financial lifeline
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines has announced on that it has accessed $50 million from a…
Luxury boost for Turks and Caicos with new Hilton LXR property
The upcoming Amaris Grace Bay resort in Turks and Caicos has confirmed it is to…
Thailand’s Tourism Authority elevates Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on 17 December 2025 that it is transforming…
MSC orders FOUR next-generation cruise ships from Meyer Werft
MSC Cruises placed an order for four next-generation cruise vessels with Meyer Werft in Papenburg,…
Kenny Jacobs considers legal options amid escalating tensions with DAA board
Dublin Airport CEO Kenny Jacobs is considering his legal options amid an escalations of tensions…
Bus Éireann in increase Expressway fares by 5pc
Bus Éireann’s Expressway service is to increase fares by 5pc on average from January 2026…
Fáilte Ireland releases details of pay to influencers
State tourism bodies paid social media influencers including Roz Purcell and Eric Roberts more than…
Record 9.2m international flight seats to Spain in December 2025
Airlines have programmed a record 9.2m seats on international flights to and from Spain for…
CLIA reveals more details of Expedition Summit 2026
CLIA has revealed more details for Expedition Summit on May 8, 2026. The event will…
Royal Caribbean drops Japan from China itineraries amid tensions
Royal Caribbean has dropped Japan from China itineraries amid escalating tensions between the countries. Royal…
Costa Cruises hosts Global Summit in Barcelona.
Costa Cruises have hosted the second Global Summit in Barcelona for 2,500 participants who attended…
Cruise newbuild Four Seasons I completes sea trials
Four Seasons Yachts have completed sea trials for its entry vessel into the cruise-sail market,…
Air France to open Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4
Air France has revealed plans to open a lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 in spring…
TUI Airways to close Luton base after exit from Irish charter market
TUI Airways is to close its Luton base before summer 2026 and transfer booking to…
AirBaltic reports steady passenger growth in November 2025
AirBaltic carried 402,400 passengers in November 2025, marking a 1 percent increase year-on-year and the…
Strong outlook for Spanish travel agencies over Christmas period
Spanish travel agencies have projected positive bookings for the Christmas and New Year holidays, anticipating…
Seabourn to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26 live across its ocean fleet
Seabourn has announced that it secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup…
Mercedes-Maybach reveal Maybach Ocean Club concept on new super yacht
Mercedes-Maybach has revealed the Maybach Ocean Club concept in partnership with Splendid Sea. The programme…
Tarragona cruise port targets record growth in 2026
Tarragona Cruise Port concluded the 2025 season with 62 calls, maintaining strong performance following previous…
Ribbon cut at Royal Caribbean’s latest private island in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. The…
DAA board appoints Nick Cole as Deputy CEO in escalation of move to unseat Kenny Jacobs
The board of DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has appointed Nick Cole as…
$29bn – Shocked tourism lobby calculates impact of Executive Order 14161 on USA economy
In a move set to reshape international tourism flows, the United States has mandated that…
WATCH: Shannon-based Rescue 115 winching 14 crew members of MV Fastnet to safety in Dingle Bay
Fourteen crew members from MV Fastnet, a French-registered trawler, received assistance from the Irish Coast…
Ireland ranked third in TTW top 50 destinations
New York based Travel and Tour World has named Ireland in third place in its…
Australia experiences widespread flight disruptions
Multiple airlines operating in Australia including Qantas Jetstar and Virgin Australia have recorded 34 cancellations…
‘Massive rat’ on KLM flight 767 forces cancellations
A large rat appeared in the cabin of a KLM flight 767 from Amsterdam to…
Royal Caribbean plans return of Legend of the Seas to Florida for winter 2027-28
Royal Caribbean newbuild Legend of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale for the 2027-28…
Australia’s Caledonian Sky sold by APT to Greek operator Kalamata
Caledonian Sky , formerly Renaissance Six, has been sold to Greek operator Kalamata Shipping. Kalamata acquired…
PortMiami sets new daily passenger record
PortMiami has reported that November 30 was the busiest day in its history withten cruise…
Riviera Travel launches new Grand Tour itinerary
Riviera Travel is expanding the Grand Tour collection with the 15-day itinerary A Taste of…
Manchester faces delays as taxiway closed by surface failure
Flights at Manchester Airport have experienced delays due to rain and a taxiway issue that…
Trip.com group reveals 2026 travel trends
Trip.com Group has released its assessment of the prospects for global travel in 2026 ,highlighting…