Gulf war causes 18pc drop in Irish visits to Australia in May
Ireland sent 3,850 short term visitors to Australia in May, down 18.1pc on May 2025…
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Ryanair responds to passenger incident on flight FR1879
Ryanair has reassured passengers following a freak incident on one of its flights where a…
‘Three new B373 will be based in Dublin’– Ryanair reacts to IAA Draft determination on Dublin Airport charges
The IAA proposed a 15pc reduction in Dublin Airport charges from summer 2027. Ryanair plans…
LISTEN: IAA determination on Dublin Airport charges, Eoghan Corry on Newstalk breakfast
https://youtu.be/aUhdPIGMPJ0
Hibernia Line partners with Rachel Allen for Cork ferry menus
Hibernia Line has announced a partnership with celebrity chef Rachel Allen to curate exclusive menus…
Solmar Villas appoints Lewis Cooper as head of distribution
Solmar Villas has appointed Lewis Cooper to the newly created role of head of distribution. …
Sheen Falls earns Michelin Guide recommendation
The Falls Restaurant at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge hotel in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, has…
HERE is the code for discounted TDactive Explore adventure holidays
TDactive provides €150 per person off all Explore holidays. The offer code EXPLORE150 applies until…
One in five now books trips just TWO weeks before departure – TUI’s Holiday Hypermarket
New research reveals from TUI’s Holiday Hypermarket confirms the trend that one in five holidaymakers now books…
WestJet signs dry lease commitment for thirteen B737-10s
WestJet signed a dry lease commitment for thirteen B737-10s. The airline holds a direct order…
Etihad extends complimentary WiFi to business comfort passengers
Etihad Airways has extended its complimentary WiFi service to Business Comfort passengers from 15 July…
Explora Journeys unveils new experiences for EXPLORA II winter season
Explora Journeys introduced Shore-to-Table experiences in multiple Mediterranean ports. A Path to Inner Discovery runs…
Cassidy Travel launches August family holiday offers
Cassidy Travel offers a Salou package from €2900 total. The Algarve package starts from €1630…
Farewell ENGLAND: Dublin Airport goes viral with Paddy Power marketing campaign
The billboard was displayed to 100,000 daily passengers at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 The campaign…
Air Tanzania Plans Europe and US Route Expansion
Air Tanzania plans services to Europe and the US. The carrier launched Dar es Salaam-Moscow…
Air New Zealand’s new bunk bed & the business of upselling in aviation, Eoghan Corry on Ireland AM
https://youtu.be/90MlS0v6kYs
IATA releases guidance on in-cabin pet transport for airlines
IATA released new guidance for in-cabin pet travel. The guidelines cover booking through to arrival.…
Marty Whelan to broadcast from Arena di Verona Opera
The festival has been in progress since 12 June 2026. Attendance in 2025 reached 404,715…
Detroit to Canada International Bridge nears reopening after Trump veto withdrawn
Ottawa confirmed the bridge opens on 27 July. Canada and Michigan agreed on measures for…
Air New Zealand’s new economy class rent-a-bunk-bed for four hours: how it works
The Air New Zealand Skynest is a world-first bunk-bed concept designed to give economy and…
Boyne Valley launches new craft experiences & itineraries
Martina Farrell runs Framed by Nature sessions at Sonas Craft Studio. Caoimhe Tuthill leads felt…
Renfe adds eight extra AVE trains weekly on Madrid to Malaga route
Renfe will operate eight additional high speed AVE trains per week on the Madrid to…
Spain’s air navigation manager Enaire handled record volume of flights in June
Spain’s air navigation manager Enaire handled a record volume of flights in June, coinciding with…
FAA Extends O’Hare Flight Cap into Autumn 2027
The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended flight caps at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport until…
India proposes tax exemption for domestic airlines on aircraft lease payments
The Government of India has exempted domestic airlines from deducting Tax Deducted at Source on…
Cassidy Travel reports surge in escorted tours
Bookings rose by 150pc compared with the previous brochure. New partner Riviera Travel joins the…
Travel South USA strengthens global position
The Partnership increased from 23 to 30 Champion Cities. Campaigns covered the England, Australia and…
Carnival Cruise Line cuts steel for new Ace class ship Carnival Destiny
Steel cutting for Carnival Destiny took place on 10 July 2026. The vessel joins service…
Minister Calleary announces funding for offshore islands
Minister Calleary confirmed €3.7m for offshore islands. €2,740,509 supports capital works across four local authorities.…
European airport traffic rebounded 3.4pc in May – ACI
EU plus airports achieved 3.4pc growth. London Heathrow welcomed 7.12 million passengers. Freight volumes increased…
Killarney gets new cycle lines in major upgrade
The Transport Minister opened new cycle lanes at Rock Road and Park Road in Killarney.…
Declan Nerney dropped from MS Oosterdam music cruise over competing river cruise event
Irish country music star Declan Nerney has been removed from the line-up of the Gertrude…
Uniworld boutique river cruises launches complimentary land offer for 2027
Bookings must occur by 31 August 2026. The offer includes hotel stays on select 2027…
LISTEN: Leaving Cert holidays Eoghan Corry & Neil Prendiville
https://youtu.be/qg5bwOb_A5E See also: PARTY time: Ireland’s favourite Leaving Cert holiday resorts abroad
LISTEN: Tourism TO France & Le Tour DE France discussed by Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
https://youtu.be/IBLXgOpHHUI
Tour America Cruise Holidays reports 30pc rise in USA cruise and stay bookings
Tour America reported 30pc growth in USA Cruise and Stay bookings. Popular package includes 7…
Thai Airways secures government approval for eight B787 leases
The Thailand Board of Investment approved two projects on 8 July 2026. The projects cover…
ÉIST: Cursai taistil an seachtain, Eoghan Corry & Seán Ó Dubhchonar Newstalk
https://youtu.be/KuOJ-RS7Go4
Qantas achieves top punctuality ranking among major airlines in OAG data
Qantas recorded 87.16pc on-time performance in June 2026. The airline operated 22,617 flights during the…
Irish National Stud expands Fairy Trail
The Irish National Stud & Gardens opened the extended Fairy Trail. New features include a…