Irish citizen safe after Marsa Alam diving boat tragedy likely caused by ‘a sudden powerful wave’
Marsa Alam A sudden powerful wave likely caused the capsize of the Sea Story tourist…
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As Salzburg Christmas market comes alive this weekend: HERE are some that are worth a visit
Eoghan Corry as Krampus in Hellbrunn Christmas market, Salzburg Christmas Market has opened for the…
Ski resorts open early in response to heavy snowfall
Laura Gascón Herrero president of the European Mountain Tourism Federation Heavy snowfall across the Alps…
DFA updates advice on travel to five countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisories relating to five countries. The…
Ireland in seventh place in ‘Quality of life’ passport index
Patricia Casaburi MD of Global Citizen Solutions Ireland has improved its position from 14th to…
Visitors from the USA & 80 other countries can apply for ETA to visit England from November 23
Visitors from the USA and eighty other countries can apply for England’s new Electronic Travel…
‘Five dollars a day’ budget travel guide pioneer Arthur Frommer has died at age of 95
Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer, a pioneer in budget travel, has died at the age of…
Universal Orlando reveals details of Harry Potter & the Battle at the Ministry to open on May 22
Mark Woodbury CEO of Universal Theme Parks Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled a first look…
Algarve tourism aims to make the region a centre for diving
Andre Gomes President of Algarve Tourist Board Algarve tourism is to focus will be on…
Protests, floods & e-visas: SFA updates advisories for eleven countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for eleven countries. Cayman IslandsRemoval…
Cork passport office to move 500m downriver to plush new offices
Micheal Martin The Passport Office in Cork is moving 500 meters downriver from its current…
Cassidy Travel releases Italian brochure as travel from Ireland to Italy rises by 6.8pc
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel with the new brochure Cassidy Travel has released its new…
Florence to ban self catering key boxes in bid to curb tourism rentals
Sara Funaro Mayor of Florence The city of Florence plans to ban key boxes used…
No more free entry days and new visitor regulations at Pompeii
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy The Pompeii archaeological park will limit daily visitors to…
Solo travel the fastest growing trend for 2025’ – Virtuoso
Misty Belles Virtuoso VP global public relations Virtuoso’s Luxe Report for 2025 highlights five key…
Spain faces record year as visitors from Ireland rise by 13pc
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin A record 2,207,407 visitors travelled from…
Tanzania moves from visa-on-arrival to e-visa from January 30 next
“Damas Ndumbaro” Tanzania Minister for Tourism Tanzania plans to suspend its visa-on-arrival system starting January…
Tanzania to suspend visa on arrival and other DFA updates for seven countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for seven countries: Cayman IslandsAddition…
Visitor numbers from Ireland to Portugal up 7pc & spend up 10pc in 2024
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira – Director Visit Portugal Ireland Visitor numbers from Ireland to Portugal…
Storms, strikes and militant action in Sri Lanka – DFA updates travel advice to seven countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice relating to seven countries. DestinationUpdateBelizeAddition…