WHERE to get anti-pollution vehicle sticker required by 15 French cities this summer (and you MUST order before you go)
Olivia Grégoire, Tourism Minister of France From 2025, all French cities with over 150,000 inhabitants…
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New American Express Gold cardholders can earn 30,000 with €3k spend
Stephen Squeri CEO of American Express New American Express Gold cardholders can earn 30,000 Membership…
Trump-slump: Travel Economics predicts that US abound travel faces decliner of 5pc in 2025
Adam Sacks president of Tourism Economics International travel to the United States anticipates an estimated…
EU delays launch of the visa-waiver ETIAS system until October 2026
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner The EU has delayed the launch of the ETIAS system…
HERE are the 43 countries primed for US travel bans & restrictions as ESTA impact unclear
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
Naples & Pompeii – No change in advice to tourists following tremors
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Naples, Pompeii, and surrounding areas are facing increased seismic…
Record January for visits to Spain from Ireland as figures rise 13.1pc
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain in…
Irish visits to USA back to 95pc of pre pandemic levels
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin Irish visits to the United States dropped by 3,1pc…
Scottish visitor attractions report 4pc rise in visitor numbers
Richard Lochhead tourism minister of Scotland Visitor numbers to heritage attractions in Scotland rose to…
Donald Trump initiates White House task force to manage 2026 World Cup
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel President Trump initiated a White House task force to…
Majorca & Balearics propose €42 per week tourist tax for summer
Jaume Bauzá Balearic Tourism Minister Holidaymakers to Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca will face an increased…
Donald Trump expected to add Afghanistan & 10 other countries to USA total travel ban
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
USA forecasts 77.1m international visitors in 2025
Eoghan Corry and Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel The USA’s National Travel and Tourism Office expects…
LISTEN: Cheltenham in Spain – Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgNgMPX4CtE
8,500 applications from USA for Irish passports since Trump inauguration
V Over 8,500 Irish passport applications were submitted from the United States in a two-month…
HERE are FIVE takeaways from ITB Berlin 2025
Richard Quest of CNN, Albanian tourism minister Kumbaro Furxhi, Sierra Leone tourism minister Nabeela F.…
Sad day and happy memories as Welsh theme park Oakwood closes after 38 years
David Soriano MD of Aspro Parks Group Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire has announced its…
Catalonia proposes to double tourist tax
Jaume Collboni Mayor of Barcelona Catalonia has introduced legislation to double the tourist tax in…
Oscars 2025 winners’ locations include venue of Sinéad O’Connor’s wedding in Las Vegas
Opening to Anora wedding scene at the Little White wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Key…
Ireland visitor numbers to Australia 29pc ahead of pre-pandemic – 19th largest marke
Philippa Harrison MD of Tourism Australia Newly released figures for 2024 show Ireland is the…
Ukrainę surrogacy business continues to boom, despite war as DNA tests restored
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs The surrogacy industry in Kyiv continues to operate as…
One in five holiday makers is worried about getting through the airport – Multitrip survey
Jason Whelan of Blue insurance A survey by Multitrip.com reveals that 21pc of people are…
Travel in the age of Trump & other takeaways from this week’s Destinations global leaders forum in Dublin
Don Welsh of Destinations forum Lifting Dublin’s passenger cap will almost certainly increase US airline…
Lanzarote Ireland Network celebrates tourism links at Mansion House event
Oswaldo Betancort of Lanzarote The Lanzarote Ireland Network hosted a special VIP Reception at The…
Government to target tourist rentals in bid to increase housing stock
Micheal Martin The government has suggested moves to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb in their…
LISTEN: Travel for the summer ahead – Eoghan Corry and Shane Beatty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhznjAYbZE
Contacts, quakes and wildfires – updated travel advice for nine countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice relating to nine countries. DestinationUpdateChileAddition…
Ireland imported 89 cases of malaria in 2023, up 68pc
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Ireland recorded 89 cases of malaria in 2023, up…
Inaugural Destinations Global Leaders Forum opens in Dublin this morning
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland The inaugural Inaugural Destinations Global Leaders Forum opens in Dublin…
Visits to Portugal from Ireland up 35pc on pre pandemic switch Algarve taking 80pc share
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira – Director Visit Portugal Ireland Ireland visits to Portugal were up…
China extends visa-free transit to ten days but you MUST be flying on to another country, not returning home
Eoghan Corry on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, Visit to Beijing by Irish…
Day TWO of Limerick’s FREE Holiday Show in Strand Hotel will be open 10am to 5pm
Natal Bel from Salou Tourism talks to visitors at the Limerick Holiday show The Holiday…
Osaka prepares for World Expo 2025 from April 13 to October 13
Hiroyuki Ishige Scretary general Expo in Osaka Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, is preparing…
Scottish government ‘does not plan to ban cats’ after wildlife scare
John Swinney First Minister of Scotland The Scottish government has been forced into issuing a…
2-for-1 ticket sales launched for NYC Off-Broadway Week
Tryphavana Cross New York City Tourism + Conventions has announced the start of 2-for-1 ticket…
Spain reports 2.8m visits from Ireland, up 12pc on 2023 & 27.4pc on pre-pandemic
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Spain reported 2.773.264 visits from…
Ireland visits to Turkey up 20pc in first half of 2024
Irfan Onal Director of Turkish Tourism On February 3, 2025, it was reported that Türkiye…
‘Cost brake’ and ‘one in, one out’ – EU commission tries to cut travel costs
Frank Oostdam President of ECTAA The ECTAA has welcomed the European Commission’s Communication on a…
Beautiful Malta, jewel of the Med, so MUCH to see and do
Take time to explore the islands of Malta and Gozo with their 3,000 hours of…
Domhnall O’Donoghue is Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year
NO FEE PICTURES 24/1/25 The Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2024 at…