Dublin hotel average daily rate reaches €174 Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland research shows the average daily rate in Dublin hotels reached €174 in recent…
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UPDATED: Airline seat sales, Aer Lingus deadline Tuesday next & Ryanair deadline Sunday week
HERE are the major end of year airline sales currently under way: Aer Lingus January…
UPDATED European ski resort news as French resorts enjoy best conditions
As of January 16, 2026, here is an update on snow cover and anticipated weather…
Click&Go Holidays identifies key destinations to watch
Click&Go Holidays has released booking insights into destinations to watch in 2026, including showing sun…
National Geographic features the Liberties as Dublin’s ‘Brooklyn’
National Geographic has described The Liberties in Dublin as undergoing a modern revival with a…
HERE is the FULL LIST of 75 countries from which US will suspend immigrant visa processing next Wednesday
The United States Department of State has suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75…
WATCH: Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I
Eindhoven Airport enforces business aircraft ban
Eindhoven Airport implemented its ban on business aircraft from 1 January 2026 following the November…
Scotland confirms air departure tax replacement from 2027
The Scottish government will introduce its own Air Departure Tax (ADT) from 1 April 2027…
Safety alerts for skiers after French avalanche fatalities
Following the tragic deaths of six individuals in avalanches across France, officials have issued urgent…
Iran reopens airspace amid tensions after five hour closure
Iran has reopened its airspace on the morning of 15 January 2026 after a five-hour…
Ryanair transports 60m passengers in Spain for the first time
Aena-managed airports in Spain handled a record 321.6m travellers in 2025, with Ryanair transporting over…
Premier Inn posts 3pc RevPAR increase in Ireland
Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, reported a strong third quarter (Q3 FY2026), with its English…
Andalucía emerges as Europe’s most searched region online
Andalucía has emerged as Europe’s most searched region online, according to Eurostat data. Andalucía led…
Galway Bay golf club set for hospitality upgrade with new hotel
Galway Bay Golf Club, part of the Connacht Hospitality Group, prepares for an exciting development…
French aviation sector voices concerns over potential 2026 budget taxes
Representatives from France’s aviation industry, including unions and associations, are urging caution ahead of the…
Maximising Annual Leave in 2026: strategies for extended holidays
Holidaymakers can stretch their 25 days of annual leave into significantly more time off in…
Butler Arms Hotel in South Kerry set for April reopening
The historic Butler Arms Hotel in south Kerry will reopen in April 2026 under new…
Wizz Air reveals new routes from Santander and Menorca
Wizz Air revealed new routes from Santander and Menorca on January 11 2026, enhancing connectivity…
Carnival takes over leadership of CLIA from Royal Caribbean
Leadership at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shifted from Royal Caribbean to Carnival…
80 Spanish spas to join Imserso programme in February
More than 80 spas under the Imserso programme prepared to start their season in February…
Costa del Sol reports record tourism employment figures for 2025
Costa del Sol have reported record tourism employment figures for 2025, indicating a strong recovery…
Highland Radio launches hospitality awards 2026 voting
Highland Radio has confirmed the launch of its Hospitality Awards 2026, inviting public nominations and…
More visitors travelling to Dingle for Irish language experience
Visitors continue to head to Dingle to hear and learn the Irish language, supporting cultural…
Emirates Announces daily Helsinki-Dubai flights from October 2026
Emirates has revealed plans to introduce daily services between Helsinki and Dubai starting 1 October…
Tourism contributed 8.7pc to global GDP in 2025 – WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that global tourism achieved an unprecedented…
Strong reservations signal Spain’s path to 100m tourists in 2026
Travel reservations to Spain are surging in early 2026, with hotels, airlines, and agencies forecasting…
Confidence HIGH for 2026 cruise season – InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic joint statement
A joint release from InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic indicates growing optimism among consumers for the…
Master plan under way for Mayo’s famous woodland Moorehall Estate
A master plan for oft-photographed Moorehall Estate in Mayo integrates heritage conservation with sustainable tourism…
Castilla y Leon launches new edition of the senior tourism programme
A new edition of the senior tourism programme, similar to Imserso, launched in Castilla y…
French tourism careers week prepares for February launch
The fourth edition of the Semaine des Métiers du Tourisme is gearing up for events…
Seville’s strategy for Fitur: ‘not more, but better tourists
Seville is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming Fitur tourism fair in…
Riu Hotels expands portfolio with second property in London
Riu Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its second property in London…
Crystal to train 1,000 travel agents in 2026
Luxury cruise operator Crystal has unveiled ambitious plans to provide specialised training to 1,000 travel…
Newmarket offers free spots on India mega fam trip
Tour operator Newmarket is set to award four complimentary places on an exclusive India Mega…
Renfe incresses special train services to southern Spain as Ouigo cancels
Renfe has introduced special train services to southern Spain following cancellations by competitor Ouigo, ensuring…
Sligo opens applications for Community Monuments Fund
Sligo County Council has opened applications for the Community Monuments Fund 2026, offering grant aid…
Travel demand rises for 2026 despite affordability concerns – Internova
Internova Travel Group’s latest research, published on 6 January 2026, indicates that escalating prices in…
Taipei to Phoenix Arizona route launched by Starlux airlines
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has commenced its highly anticipated nonstop flights between Taipei and Phoenix Sky…
Asia-Pacific 2026 trends emphasise conscious and personalised travel
Predictions by PATA for 2026 highlight eco-friendly options, responsible tourism, and ultra-personalised itineraries via tech. …