Legend of the Seas arrives in Marseilles with first revenue passengers
The 7-day cruise departed Civitavecchia on 4 July 2026. Ports of call include Marseille, Barcelona…
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Whitbread breaks ground on first outer Dublin hotel at Sandyford Business Park
Whitbread PLC has broken ground on its first Outer Dublin hotel at Sandyford Business Park,…
VIVA Cruises adds two culinary-themed itineraries to its 2026 programme
The five-night Normandy sailing departs Paris on 8 December. All excursions come included in the…
Government endorses new deep water port south of Drogheda
The draft national ports policy backs east coast deep water capacity. Bremore Ireland Port developers…
Canada Post suspends parcel deliveries to Ireland and eleven other EU countries
Canada Post suspended deliveries to Ireland on 30 June. The move follows removal of the…
WATCH: Michael Bayley introduces the chief dog officer on board Legend of the Seas
https://youtu.be/ti5y3rCRn7M
WATCH: Michael English and Jason Liberty explain the process of selecting restaurants for Royal Caribbean
https://youtu.be/VKFel1V05NA
WATCH: Jason Liberty says Royal Caribbean’s LNG strategy will not be affected by Gulf crisis
https://youtu.be/7BqrR2qkYK0
WATCH: Michael Bayley whatever you say say nothing (when asked about Royal’s new Discovery class)
https://youtu.be/-saAo5302S4
Disney Cruise Line reservation system temporarily unavailable July 9-10
The reservation system becomes unavailable on 9 July 2026. Maintenance runs from 4 AM EDT…
Volotea wet leases A320s for Asturias operations
Volotea wet leased two A320-200s from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft ferried to Asturias airport…
Tuam survivor stories exhibition opens in Galway City museum
The exhibition opened on 1 July 2026. It features 18 survivor stories. Catherine Corless provided…
Maldron Hotel Croke Park opens GAA Fan Room
Maldron Hotel near Croke Park stadium GAA legends unveiled the GAA Fan Room. Guests select…
Cork Opera House extends run of The Sound of Music due to demand.
The Sound of Music runs from 23 July to 23 August 2026. Extra dates added…
Local Enhancement Programme 2026 allocates funding to 4,100 projects
Over 4100 projects receive funding. The total allocation equals €7 million. Announcements took place on…
TUI River Cruises launches winter 2027 programme with 37 sailings
TUI River Cruises launches 37 sailings for winter 2027. The season includes itineraries from October…
‘Property prices rise faster in tourist towns’ – CaixaBank Research investigates links between tourism and housing stock
The connection between surging tourism and escalating housing costs has become a critical focal point…
Tourists evacuated as fire sweeps through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France
A major wildfire has torn through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France, forcing the mass evacuation of…
Travelmarvel launches new European river ship Rigel
Travelmarvel has launched the Rigel river ship. The vessel has emphasised guest focused design. The…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry comment on EES queues on VMTV news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGKWbwCKNG8
WHERE to catch the America 250 celebrations
America 250 (the United States Semiquincentennial) marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
OECD records growth in international tourist arrivals as Ireland amongst countries showing decline
International tourist arrivals in OECD countries reached 847 million in 2025. Growth stood at 3.4pc…
AirAsia X rebrands to AirAsia Group
Shareholders approved the name change on 25 June 2026. The Companies Commission of Malaysia registered…
Thailand releases new visitor app for Immigration Management
Thailand has introduced a new visitor app, the Thailand Immigration Management app to modernise and…
Global hospitality and tourism leaders align on climate transition
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the World Travel and Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable…
Spanish domestic tourism up by 4.4pc
Residents completed 33.2 million trips with a 4.4pc decrease. Total spending reached 11.454 billion euros…
Visit California appoints Julie Coker as President and CEO
Julie Coker brings over 30 years of hospitality and marketing experience. Coker assumes the president…
Vietnam the fastest growing market in PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028
The PATA report projects 714.9 million international visitor arrivals in Asia Pacific for 2026. Vietnam…
Royal Caribbean to increase supports for Irish travel trade – Gerard Nolan
The stationing of Legend of the Seas in Barcelona and Roma represents a major statement…
Aviation back in recession with 2.2pc decline – IATA
Total market RPK decreased 2.2pc with ASK down 2.3pc and load factor at 83.5pc. International…
SAS places order for 18 Airbus A330-900 neo
SAS ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft on 30 June 2026. The A330neo reduces fuel burn…
Royal hosts record number of Irish trade at pre-launch cruise for Legend of the Seas
Irish travel trade and media are among the first invited media and travel trade guests…
Aer Lingus to fly family of Cape Verd’s Roberto Lopes to Florida
Aer Lingus has stepped in to fly the family of Dublin-born Cape Verde defender Roberto…
China Eastern Airlines places order for 25 Airbus A330neos
The order covers deliveries of four aircraft in 2029 five in 2030 and six in…
Windstar Cruises announces major expansion in Asia
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced a major expansion in Asia with…
Beach BBQ festival returns to Bray seafront
The festival takes place over two days in July 2026 from 11 am to 7…
LISTEN: Hotter summers, Ryanair family seats & Easyjet takeover – Eoghan Corry & Richard Curran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waw1555nWm8
‘Stop pretending’ – President of ACI Europe warns of EES chaos this summer
The EU began implementing the much delayed Entry Exit System in October last year. Stefan…
Japan raises visa fees FIVE fold to €81.45, the first increase since 1978 (but NOT for Irish passport holders)
Single entry visa fees will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 or €81.45 Does not apply…
Turkish Airlines confirms plans for Premium Economy from early 2028
Turkish Airlines is preparing to bring back the Premium Economy product on its Airbus A350s…