Minor Hotels 2026 trends survey shows more to authentic travel and surge in wellness
Minor Hotels’ latest trend report forecasts a profound shift in 2026 travel towards authentic. wellness-centric…
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Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Bob Frazier to retire from aviation after 50 years
Frazier Aviation has revealed that Bob Frazier is retiring after 50 years of service at…
RYacht reveals details of Sefu newbuild
R Yacht has revealed details of its newbuild to be named the Sefu for delivery…
Luxe Lifestyle group hosts Christmas party in county Louth
The Luxe Lifestyle Group held their Christmas party at Kilsarqan House in county Louth on…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Jamaica tourism sector resumes full operations
The Jamaica Tourist Board confirmed the resumption of full tourism activities across the island following…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
Lost Returns introduces asset tagging and embraces AI for lost and found services
Lost Returns has introduced asset tagging for proactive matching and embraced AI for detailed item…
ASL Airlines pilots plan second strike on Tuesday
ASL Pilots who are members of IALPA have announced a second 16-hour strike on December…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…
Garda Air Support Unit gets new Viking 400
A new Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) Viking 400 has arrived at Baldonnel. The aircraft…
Drone safety campaign launched as IAA confirms there are 24,000 drone pilots in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that there are now 24,000 trained drone pilots in…
ELEVEN US National Parks get order to charge international visitors $100 ‘America first’ entry fee
Eleven US National Parks are preparing to implement a new tourist surcharge in the new…
Sad news: John Glynn who built up Doyle Group and Citywest Hotel
John Glynn has died at age 74 surrounded by his family. Mr Glynn is a…
Safety dispute threatens to close ALSAA sports club at Dublin airport
Chairwoman of ALSAA Siobhan O’Donnell has resigned over doubts that the club can continue in…
Keith Prowse celebrates Strauss anniversary with Marty Whelan Vienna broadcast
The Institute for Culture Travel, part of the Keith Prowse group, has hosted Marty Whelan has completed…
KEY Takeaways from IATA global media day in Geneva
When Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, addressed journalists at the…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: The outlook for global aviation with Marie Owens Thomsen
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, told delegates at the…
Meet Stefan Bejinaru new head chef in Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel has appointed Stefan Bejinaru as head chef. The Chef returned from Italy to…
Boeing opens new Dublin Office
Boeing has opened new hub at Dublin Airport Central, serving a country that ranks second…
Verona introduces Juliet’s balcony fee to curtail over-tourism
Italy’s romantic hotspot Verona has introduced a €13 entry fee to Juliet’s House courtyard from…
Advance bookings for Spanish hotels up by 26pc in first months of 2026
Spanish hoteliers ruled out a slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals during the first months of…
JUST BACK FROM: MS Riviera Radiance (naming ceremony)
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCrDd MS Riviera Radiance has been gliding along the Danube since April as guests settle…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: Slowdown in progress to net zero discussed by Marie Owens Thomsen
Aviation’s progress towards net zero by 2050 is being delayed by insufficient sustainable aviation fuel…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: “leave that bag onboard during evacuation’ – Willie Walsh
Global aviation is maintaining focus on safety through incident investigations under ICAO Annex 13 obligations,…
The 7,000 aircraft backlog: Supply chain discussion with Stuart Fox at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation supply chain disruptions result in delayed aircraft deliveries and parts shortages, leading to over…
Jamming and spoofing on the increase: Safety update from Nick Careen at at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Jamming and spoofing are on the increase in international aviation, a gathering of internaiontal journalists…
‘A reverse Robin Hood’ Regulatory Affairs update from Marie Owens & Thomas Reynart at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation operates within a framework of regulations and fiscal policies that influence connectivity and competitiveness.…
Online revolution and its impact on aviation payments, update from Thierry Stucker at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Airlines process nearly €920bn in payment value annually, with 80pc linked to passenger revenue, ancillary…
How Trump saved air cargo in 2025: IATA Global Media Day update with Brendan Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, told delegates at the Global Media Day cargo…
IATA Global Media Day 2025 Digital identity with Gabriel Marquie, Louise Cairney and Nick Careen
Digital identity enables seamless airport processing through biometric recognition and smartphone integration, allowing passengers to…
Windshear causes go-arounds at Dublin airport
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United Airlines suffers engine failure at Dulles
A dramatic mid-takeoff engine failure forced United Airlines Flight 803 to abort its Tokyo-bound journey…
JUST BACK FROM: Ashford Castle in county Mayo
A statement entrance. The mood is set by the approach. Grandiose gates, a sweep, a…
JUST BACK FROM: Powersourt Hotel in Enniskerry, county Wicklow
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCGAq One of the most stunning entrance roads to any hotel on the planet is…
STATE OF PLAY: Waterford’s plans to transform the north bank
Along the ancient quay of Waterford in south eastern Ireland, a new construction project is…
Petition launched to reopen Galway Airport
A petition has been launched on Change.org to reopen Galway Airport. The airport site spans…
JUST BACK FROM: Granville Hotel in Waterford
Location, location, location. The Granville hotel in Waterford sits on the historic quay, a copuye…
Kilkenny 67-room hotel turned down by Coimisiún Pleanála
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for 67-bedroom hotel. The decision cited an overbearing impact…