Norwegian Cruise Line sells Oceania Sirena
NCLH sold Oceania Sirena, leaving after spring 2028 deployment. The 684-guest ship originally launched as…
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NCLH finds another $100m in cost savings
NCLH identified an additional $100m in annualised savings. Total savings over three years exceed $500m.…
Travelport signs long-term agreement with Egyptair
Travelport and Egyptair signed a long-term distribution agreement. The agreement covers both EDIFACT and NDC…
AE Expeditions welcomes young adventurers
AE Expeditions confirmed children aged six and over can participate in voyages. Children can watch…
Spain on track for 100m tourists in 2026 amid record growth
Spain expects foreign tourist arrivals and spending to continue rising in 2026, potentially reaching 100…
BRITAIN visitor numbers to Ireland up by 4pc in June as EES border regulations disrupt travel
IIreland inbound visitor numbers from Britain in June were 234,900, up 4.3pc on June 2025…
Not gone yet: Aer Lingus request to end Dublin cap threat rejected by US DOT
Aer Lingus asked the US DOT to dismiss the A4A request. A4A called for US…
Slowing down: ACI Europe Reports 2.6pc passenger growth in H1 2026
European airport passenger traffic increased 2.6pc in H1 2026. Q2 growth slowed to 1.3pc from…
Arrvie early: 500,000 passengers to travel through Dublin Airport over bank holiday
527,000 passengers are expected through Dublin Airport over the August bank holiday. Friday is expected…
Hilton sees strong RevPAR Growth and raises room revenue forecast
Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported nearly 4pc year-on-year RevPAR growth and raised its full-year room revenue…
IATA Reports 8.5pc global air cargo growth in June
Global air cargo demand increased 8.5pc year-on-year in June. North American carriers recorded the strongest…
Airbus reports revenues up 12pc half-year 2026 results
Airbus revenues increased 12pc year-on-year to €33.2 billion in H1. EBIT Adjusted rose 24pc to…
Shannon Airport expects 65,000 passengers over August bank holiday
Shannon Airport expects 65,000 passengers over the August Bank Holiday, up 7pc. The airport welcomed…
‘Clear sense of direction’ – Irish Hotels Federation welcomes Fáilte Ireland strategy
The IHF welcomed Fáilte Ireland’s three-year strategy for 7pc domestic revenue growth. Hotels and guesthouses…
ANA holdings reports record first-quarter revenue
ANA Holdings reported Q1 operating revenue of 672.7 billion yen, a record high. International passenger…
Landmark Leitrim hotel and nightclub on Market for €700,000
A hospitality venue in County Leitrim with turnkey reopening potential is listed for sale at…
‘Media reports and internal notices’– Aer Lingus unions complain of messaging over job cuts
Aer Lingus staff members complain that they have learned of proposed job cuts through media…
NDC fasttrack delivers industry recommendations one year on
NDC FastTrack unveiled recommendations one year after launching at GBTA. The initiative includes 18 organizations…
DAE completes US$9bn Macquarie AirFinance acquisition
DAE has completed its US$9bn acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance. The deal makes DAE the world’s…
SCANDINAVIA visitor numbers to Ireland up 23pc in June in NINTH straight month of substantial growth
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden were 14,500 in July, up…
FIVE Dublin flights among hundreds cancelled by New York thunderstorms & ATC shortages
Severe thunderstorms across New York caused hundreds of cancellations at EWR, JFK and LGA. Five…
Wexford home preserves wins second consecutive 3-star great taste award
Wexford Home Preserves won its second consecutive 3-Star Great Taste Award for Blackcurrant Jam. The…
Jacuzzi plumbing failure floods cabins aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas suffered a massive plumbing failure and cabin flood that…
Westmeath hopes for shoulder season tourism boost from Uisneach launch
Longford and Westmeath launched the Ireland Home of Halloween 2026 programme. The programme features around…
Ras Al Khaimah records highest first-half performance on record
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 670,000 visitors in H1 2026, a record first-half performance. Domestic arrivals…
Castle Hotel Macroom celebrates 75 years of family ownership
The Castle Hotel Macroom celebrates 75 years on 5 September. The Buckley family has owned…
Emirates introduces cryptocurrency as payment option for passengers (but ONLY for UAE residents)
Emirates has officially launched cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings through a partnership with Crypto.com Pay.…
Dublin among star performers in ACI Europe Jsix monthly report
European airport passenger traffic increased 2.6pc in H1 2026. Q2 growth slowed to 1.3pc from…
UNESCO inscribes 25 new sites onto its World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially inscribed 25 new sites onto its World Heritage List…
Global air travel hits record single-day high amid summer demand
Airlines operated more than 150,000 commercial flights on 23 July 2026, marking the busiest day…
Villa Vie to add a SECOND residential cruise ship
Villa Vie Residences announced Legacy, its second residential cruise ship. Legacy is expected to enter…
American Chamber Ireland partners with Aer Lingus College Football Classic
The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham Ireland) has officially partnered with the Aer Lingus…
AirAsia X delays Bahrain and London launch AGAIN
AirAsia X delayed its Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London Gatwick route to March 2027. This is the second…
Fincantieri reveals reinvestment deal with NextGeo
Fincantieri entered a reinvestment agreement with NextGeo’s senior managers. NextGeo shareholders will keep more than…
FAA proposes seat inspections on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections for seats on 453 Boeing 737…
Carnival cancels nine cruises on Carnival Jubilee
Carnival cancelled nine cruises on the Carnival Jubilee between August and December 2027. Affected sailings…
Canadian government rejects Billy Bishop airport expansion plan
The federal government rejected Ontario’s Billy Bishop airport expansion plan. Over 87,000 public consultation responses…
Carriage rides & teddy bears, Donegal’s Lough Eske launches family packages
Lough Eske Castle launched a Two-Night Summer Family Escape package. The package includes a family…
‘Double rooms for solo travellers’ – Antrim’s Friendship Travel takes next step in redefining solo travel
Friendship Travel has specialised in solo travel for over 25 years. The company focuses on…
Ambassador Cruise Line unveils new trade portal
Ambassador Cruise Line will launch a new Trade Portal in September. The announcement was made…