Dividend from English defence subsidiary boosts Atlantic Aviation
Pre-tax profits at Atlantic Aviation Group reached €3.12m in 2024. Dividend income from AAG Defence…
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Amsterdam bans outdoor advertising for cruise ships
Amsterdam has introduced the ban on cruise advertising. The prohibition started on 1 May 2026. …
‘No plans to reduce flights’ – ITA Airways
ITA Airways has no plans to cut flights. The carrier has covered 80pc of fuel…
Irish Whiskey Association and the Scotch Whisky Association meet in Dublin
The Irish Whiskey Association and Scotch Whisky Association met in Dublin. Discussions focused on protection…
Port of Cork schedules record 103 cruise calls for 2026 season
The Port of Cork confirmed the largest cruise programme in Ireland for 2026 with 103…
KEY takeaways from Tianguis Turístico México 50th edition in Acapulco
The 50th edition of Tianguis Turístico took place in Acapulco from 27 to 30 April…
HERE are the cruise ship calls to BANTRY in 2026
Glengarriff is a scenic, small anchorage often used for tendering to explore Garnish Island, Bantry…
HERE are the cruise ship calls to KILLYBEGS in 2026
Killybegs is a tender port with no large cruise berth; ships anchor in the bay…
HERE are the cruise ship calls to BANGOR, county Down, in 2026
Bangor is a coastal town in County Down on Belfast Lough, serving as a tender…
A trip to Asturias
If Spain was a turnip, Asturias would be the green shoots at the top, as…
A visit to Oslo
Follow the fjord and you will find it. A real fjord, not as spectacular as…
Royal Caribbean confirms orders for Icon Class Ships 6 and 7 to continue building ‘world’s largest ship’ every year until 2030
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed orders for a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship with…
Tourism Ireland identifies headwinds face Irish tourism despite positive CSO figures
Over 1.3m overseas visitors have arrived in Ireland from January to March 2026. Visitors have…
Ascend Airways surrenders English AOC and returns aircraft to Irish lessors
Ascend Airways has decided to surrender its English AOC. The fleet of six B737-8 aircraft…
AmaWaterways names AmaMelodia on Colombia’s Magdalena River
AmaWaterways, co-founded by Dublin born Jimmy Murphy, has held a naming ceremony for its second…
Irish Coast Guard issues water safety appeal for May Bank holiday
The Irish Coast Guard has issued a safety appeal for the May Bank Holiday weekend.…
Ryanair urges EU to suspend new Entry/Exit System until September
Ryanair urged suspension of the Entry/Exit System until September 2026. The biometric system caused delays…
Why WAR is good for the leasing industry – Aercap reports record income for the first quarter of 2026
AerCap has reported net income of $818m for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted net…
Shannon included in capital allocation of €8m for regional airports
Almost €8m went to capital projects at four regional airports in 2026. Shannon Airport received…
An evening to remember at the Lady Helen as Mount Juliet celebrates reopening
The restoration of The Manor at Mount Juliet Estate cost €8m. Designers preserved Georgian architectural…
60pc of Irish holiday makers have not yet booked for 2026 – ClickandGo survey
60pc of Irish holidaymakers have not yet booked their 2026 holiday according to a Click&Go…
Mount Juliet reopens Manor House hotel’s 31 suites & Michelin star restaurant after €8m refurb
The restoration of The Manor at Mount Juliet Estate cost €8m. Designers preserved Georgian architectural…
KEY takeaways from NI Hotels Federation business outlook meeting in Clendeboye
The NIHF Business Outlook Seminar 2026 took place on 28 April at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel…
Irish visits from USA up 22.6pc in March to 110,600
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from USA were 101,600 in March, up 22.6pc on March 2025,…
MSC Cruises reveals expanded family entertainment on MSC World Asia
MSC World Asia features MSC Luna Park Arena with interactive game shows. The Clubhouse offers…
Japan lowers passport application fees
Japan has reduced passport application fees for those aged 18 and over. The revisions have…
TUI Identifies top child-friendly holiday destinations in Europe
TUI has ranked Lisbon as Europe’s most child-friendly coastal city with a score of 9.16…
Budapest Airport welcomes new Wizz Air route to Ankara
Budapest Airport has added a new Wizz Air service to Ankara, the capital of Türkiye.…
Heathrow warns of impact of war on passenger numbers
Heathrow handled 18.9m passengers in the first three months of the year. This total showed…
Fuel & funding on agenda at ACI Europe regional airports conference in Torino
The ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference has opened in Torino hosted by Torino Airport. The…
MSC Euribia prepares for Northern Europe cruise season
MSC Euribia has arrived in Malta for preparations ahead of its Northern Europe season. New…
Grand Hotel Malahide completes €7m refurbishment to 44 bedrooms
FBD Hotels & Resorts acquired The Grand Hotel Malahide for €55m in March 2025. The…
German travel writers explore Irish cuisine
The journalists have a combined reach of 3.9m people across Germany. The itinerary featured a…
English golf journalists visit Limerick and Clare
Around 8.3m English golf fans will read articles from the journalists’ visit. The group played…
Mount Congreve reveals details of 2026 garden festival
The plant fair features up to 23 specialist nurseries. Elmer Dool delivers the headline talk…
Schiphol offers airlines a 10pc discount on airport charges
Schiphol Airport introduced a 10pc discount on charges for daytime flights. The measure runs from…
European airports welcome EU jet fuel crisis response plan
The European Commission adopted the AccelerateEU plan on 23 April. The plan addressed potential jet…
Meteo-France says hairdryer was used to alter temperature readings at Paris CDG
Police examined claims of sensor tampering at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Temperature readings…
Ray O’Driscoll confirmed as CEO of Shannon Airport Group
Ray O’Driscoll served as acting CEO since September last year. He joined Shannon Airport Group…
Cork airport displays aerial photography exhibition
Cork Airport has opened an exhibition in the airside arrivals area. The display features works…