DAA responds to ANCA draft decision on Dublin Airport noise measures
ANCA published its draft decision on noise measures for Dublin Airport. Existing schemes include buyouts…
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Award-winning hotel manager Sabine Wycisk joins Portlaoise’s Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk takes on General Manager role at Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. The hotel…
Central and South America tourism growth forecast for 2026 – WTTC
Central and South America’s Travel and Tourism sector is forecast to grow 4.1pc in 2026.…
Iconic Captain Americas restaurant on Grafton Street prepares to close
Captain Americas will serve its last customers on Sunday. The restaurant first opened in 1971…
SMBC aviation capital reports revenue of €2.6bn and profit of €707m
SMBC Aviation Capital recorded profit before tax of $707m for the year ended 31 March.…
Ryanair adds fourth aircraft in Bratislava for Winter 2026 Schedule
Ryanair has announced a record winter 2026 schedule at Bratislava Airport on 26 May 2026.…
NO such word: How Aer LINGUS got its name – Lingus@90
When Ireland’s first air service was still two years away, it was given its now-famous…
BEFORE Aer Lingus The first cross-channel services Lingus@90
“My enthusiasm to render the State still further service remains undaunted, and my energies became…
Bill Maxwell remembers the first fifty years of Aer LIngus
1936 APRIL: Aer Lingus founded with an authorised capital of £100,000. Pending legislation for Government…
The story of Aer Lingus: Lingus@90
Cabin crew in retro uniforms and the Iolar, pictured at Dublin airport in 2011 On…
Dark skies: The five major crashes in the airline’s history – Lingus@90
Aer LIngus was declared the world’s safest airline in 1951. sadly, the designation was not…
Shamrock or harp? The formation of Aer LINGUS – Lingus@90
Cork county surveyor Richard F O’Connor (1875-1940), a man whose best known legacy to the…
Barcelona to raise cruise passenger fee from €4 to €8 per person per day
The fee rises from €4 to €8 per person per day. The increase takes effect…
TUI launches first global loyalty programme
The programme is free to join for all guests. Guests collect Smiles points on flights,…
McAuliffe Collection refurbishes Springhill Hotel Kilkenny
The McAuliffe Collection has completed a major refurbishment and expansion of Springhill Hotel in Kilkenny. …
Minister announces €12 million for Galway City museum redevelopment
Minister Peter Burke has announced a €12 million investment for the transformative redevelopment of Galway…
American Airlines installs Starlink on narrowbody fleet
American Airlines will equip over 500 Airbus narrowbody aircraft with Starlink. Installations begin in the…
Vietjet Air launches first European Route
Vietjet Air will operates the Hanoi to Prague service twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.…
European Union rail journeys reach record level
Germany recorded 109.1 billion passenger kilometres on rail. France registered 107.3 billion passenger kilometres. More…
Spanish flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats
Spanish authorities report that international flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats, up…
Thai government offers incentives for secondary city routes
Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJetAir and Thai AirAsia have commenced flights under the incentive scheme.…
Africa Collection launches operations in Ireland
Africa Collection has launched operations in Ireland through OTP Travel Services. The company has offered…
ÉIST: Banna Ryanair – Eoghan Corry ar RnaG
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La Guardia to O’Hare is USA’s busiest route – OAG
LaGuardia O’Hare carried 326,233 seats in May 2026. Los Angeles to San Francisco recorded 319,045…
Dublin Airport has second busiest day in history with 127,761 passengers
Dublin Airport has handled over 127,761 passengers on its second busiest day. The June bank…
Lufthansa to reinstate Cork to Frankfurt route 2w from June 1
Lufthansa will resume its Frankfurt to Cork service from 1 June 2026, strengthening connectivity for…
Irish holidaymakers receive reminder on travel insurance cover
66pc of Irish holidaymakers have felt more at risk of travel disruption. Only 30pc have…
Booking.com unveils AI Tools for car rentals
40pc of global travellers plan to rent a car in 2026. The app in ChatGPT…
Global Hotel Alliance adds four new hotel brands to its portfolio.
Four new brands have joined the Global Hotel Alliance. The additions include 22 properties in…
Multitrip.com introduces new benefits and enhanced website for Irish holidaymakers
Multitrip.com has unveiled a new website with a dedicated blog. Real time flight delay benefits…
Egis appoints Shakir Khaja as Aviation Sector Director for Europe
Egis appointed Shakir Khaja on 27 May 2026. The executive previously led programmes at major…
KEY takeaways from IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
IPW 2026 Travel and Tourism Conference has concluded in Fort Lauderdale, where the US travel…
KEY takeaways from IMEX Frankfurt 2026
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 has concluded with a strong attendance with over 4,000 hosted buyers from…
JUST BACK FROM: Brightline’s Florida rail service
Unlike Europe, America is not known for its airport train connectivity, but Orlando is a…
‘Our lounges are full’ – DAA hits back at Ryanair in airport infrastructure row
Passengers faced turn aways on multiple occasions. Ryanair raised issues on lounge and air bridge…
Tourism Ireland wins best Tourism Board Europe award in Canada
The award ceremony took place in downtown Toronto. Tourism Ireland secured the number one position.…
IATA says few new routes in Europe due to onerous rules
IATA recorded net growth of 1pc in European air connectivity in 2025. Airlines cancelled 1,127…
Travel Department introduces price guarantee for 2026 and 2027 holidays
Travel Department launched a price guarantee for all 2026 and 2027 holidays. Customers must book…
Bermuda Tourism names Jan Hutton as new CEO
Bermuda Tourism Authority selected Jan Hutton for the CEO role. Hutton assumes the position on…
Celebrity Cruises launches limited-time Europe sale
Celebrity Cruises launched the Europe sale with flights from €99 per person. The promotion provided…