Spain launches tender for restoration of Palacio de Congresos Madrid
Spain has launched a tender invitation for the restoration of Palacio de Congresos Madrid The…
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Single European Sky in five years? Eurocontrol launches ‘Trajectory 2030’ strategy
Eurcontrol has released Trajectory 2030 strategy under under three headings Engage, Deliver, and Modernise. Objectives…
Turkish Airlines opens new lounge at Edinburgh Airport
Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Edinburgh Airport. The facility will be operated by…
Spanish hospitality sector concludes 2025 with strong revenue growth
Spain’s hospitality sector is wrapping up the year with revenue increases of up to 4pc,…
Texas-based CCRA International acquires ABC Global Services
Travel agency consortium powerhouse CCRA International, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed its acquisition…
Van Gogh immersive experience returns to Dublin on Friday
The popular Van Gogh immersive exhibition is set to return to the RDS in Dublin…
Thailand’s Tourism Authority elevates Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on 17 December 2025 that it is transforming…
Record 9.2m international flight seats to Spain in December 2025
Airlines have programmed a record 9.2m seats on international flights to and from Spain for…
CLIA reveals more details of Expedition Summit 2026
CLIA has revealed more details for Expedition Summit on May 8, 2026. The event will…
Royal Caribbean drops Japan from China itineraries amid tensions
Royal Caribbean has dropped Japan from China itineraries amid escalating tensions between the countries. Royal…
Costa Cruises hosts Global Summit in Barcelona.
Costa Cruises have hosted the second Global Summit in Barcelona for 2,500 participants who attended…
Cruise newbuild Four Seasons I completes sea trials
Four Seasons Yachts have completed sea trials for its entry vessel into the cruise-sail market,…
Air France to open Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4
Air France has revealed plans to open a lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 in spring…
TUI Airways to close Luton base after exit from Irish charter market
TUI Airways is to close its Luton base before summer 2026 and transfer booking to…
Seabourn to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26 live across its ocean fleet
Seabourn has announced that it secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup…
Mercedes-Maybach reveal Maybach Ocean Club concept on new super yacht
Mercedes-Maybach has revealed the Maybach Ocean Club concept in partnership with Splendid Sea. The programme…
Tarragona cruise port targets record growth in 2026
Tarragona Cruise Port concluded the 2025 season with 62 calls, maintaining strong performance following previous…
$29bn – Shocked tourism lobby calculates impact of Executive Order 14161 on USA economy
In a move set to reshape international tourism flows, the United States has mandated that…
WATCH: Shannon-based Rescue 115 winching 14 crew members of MV Fastnet to safety in Dingle Bay
Fourteen crew members from MV Fastnet, a French-registered trawler, received assistance from the Irish Coast…
Trip.com group reveals 2026 travel trends
Trip.com Group has released its assessment of the prospects for global travel in 2026 ,highlighting…
Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Jamaica tourism sector resumes full operations
The Jamaica Tourist Board confirmed the resumption of full tourism activities across the island following…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…
ELEVEN US National Parks get order to charge international visitors $100 ‘America first’ entry fee
Eleven US National Parks are preparing to implement a new tourist surcharge in the new…
Safety dispute threatens to close ALSAA sports club at Dublin airport
Chairwoman of ALSAA Siobhan O’Donnell has resigned over doubts that the club can continue in…
Keith Prowse celebrates Strauss anniversary with Marty Whelan Vienna broadcast
The Institute for Culture Travel, part of the Keith Prowse group, has hosted Marty Whelan has completed…
Verona introduces Juliet’s balcony fee to curtail over-tourism
Italy’s romantic hotspot Verona has introduced a €13 entry fee to Juliet’s House courtyard from…
United Airlines suffers engine failure at Dulles
A dramatic mid-takeoff engine failure forced United Airlines Flight 803 to abort its Tokyo-bound journey…
Canadian boycott shifts Christmas travel away from US borders
Amid escalating US-Canada tensions over tariffs and annexation rhetoric, Canadians are ditching traditional Stateside holidays…
2,400 flights delayed and 104 cancelled across US
Over 2,400 flights were delayed and 104 cancelled across major US hubs like Chicago, Dallas,…
Qatar records tourism boom with GCC visitors in November 2025
Qatar experienced a tourism surge with a 6.2pc increase in airport traffic in November 2025,…
DFA dealt with a record number of Irish deaths abroad in 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs will have handed 28,000 assistance requests by year end, up…
China Eastern launches longest flight in the world 20 hours from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
China Eastern has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, MU745 from Shanghai to Buenos Aires…
12pc growth & potential for more – CLIA’s Andy Harmer updates Irish trade on cruise trends
Andy Harmer, managing director of CLIA London, delivered a keynote at the Cruise Lines International…
KEY takeaways from CAPA Global Leaders Forum in Lisbon
The CAPA Airline Leader Summit World, integrated with the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards and…
Minister told Uber fixed fares policy complies with regulations
The Department of Transport has confirmed the Uber fixed fares policy complies with regulations. Taxi…
Air France to expand La Première to Tel Aviv from December 15
Air France will expanded its La Première service to Tel Aviv from December 15. The…
Gordon Ramsay opens plane food market in Heathrow
Gordon Ramsay has relaunched Plane Food as Plane Food Market at Heathrow Terminal 5. The…