North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone opens to the public
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone has opened to the public. Kim Jong Un personally…
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TEN countries for holiday makers to watch for summer 2025 measles outbreaks
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Irish holiday makers have been warned of the dangers…
Consumers warned of increased risks from holiday scams targeting last-minute travel deals
Niamh Davenport head of financial crime at BPFI Consumers face increased risks from holiday scams…
Car hire survey finds 17pc of holiday makers face unexpected charges
Christian Bennett of CarHireExcess A CarHireExcess.ie survey by Opinium of over 500 people found 19pc…
Brand USA avoids mention of Trump or recent controversies at IPW 2025 press conference
Fred Dixon CE0 of Brand USA told delegates at IPW 2025 that Brand USA’s marketing…
Tourism and housing protest brings out 5,000 in Mallorca & 600 in Barcelona
Pere Joan spokesman for overtourism protest group Menys Turisme Més Vida Over 5,000 demonstrators took…
Advice on Israel upgraded to ‘do not travel.’
The Department of Foreign Affairs has upgraded its advice on Israel to “Do not travel”…
LISTEN: Albufeira’s bikini ban Eoghan Corry & Niall Prendiville
https://youtu.be/3AqpO6W0KHQ
An Post Money extends cash buyback facilities to 345 post offices
Debbie Byrne, managing director of An Post Retail An Post Money now facilitates cash buyback…
‘Mallorca cannot be a theme park open 24 hours a day’ – protest group announces rally for Sunday
Pere Joan spokesman for overtourism protest group Menys Turisme Més Vida Protest group Menys Turisme…
Albufeira to introduce fines for swimwear and bikini wearing in the town next month
José Carlos Rolo Mayor of Albufeira Albufeira is implementing a code of conduct aimed at…
HERE are the NEW penalties for tourist misbehaviour to b introduced this summer
José Carlos Rolo Mayor of Albufeira Amsterdam, Netherlands: Smoking cannabis on the street in the…
Estramadura’s Cáceres to host Irish Fleadh on September 19-21
The Cáceres Irish Fleadh is scheduled for September 19-21, 2025, in Cáceres, featuring traditional Irish…
Travel industry assesses impact of Donald Trump’s new travel ban on 12 countries
Donald Trump The aviation and travel industries are assessing the impact of a new travel…
RECORD APRIL as Spain visits from Ireland reach 250k now 33pc ahead of pandemic
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain in…
Ireland was 17th most important inbound market to USA in March
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin In March 2025, international visitor arrivals to the United…
Passengers returning from foot-and-mouth disease areas asked to self isolate
Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture and Food People returning from holiday in areas affected by…
Balearic Islands to cease using social media influencers to promote tourism
Jaume Bauzá Balearic Tourism Minister The Balearic Islands government will cease using social media influencers…
Westminster government to introduce pet passports from June 4 for all trips to Ireland
Keir Starmer From 4th June, a NI Pet Travel Document is required for bringing pets…
EU reaches deal on passport checks with London government
Urusla Von der Leyen EU Commission President The EU and the London government have established…
Protests against tourism across seven Canary Islands
Pere Joan spokesman for overtourism protest group Menys Turisme Més Vida Activists across all seven…
Mozambique introduces ETA system for visa-exempt travelers from 29 countries
Eoghan Corry and Fredson Bacar Mozambique minister for tourism Mozambique has implemented a mandatory Electronic…
DFA updates on India-Pakistan conflict
EcuadorUpdated Travel Alert and Health tab relating to the need for proof of yellow fever…
Ireland visits to Spain down 2.8pc in March
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain are…
SEVEN cities TEN matches: The Lions are Australia bound
It is estimated that 20,000 fans will travel with the British and Irish Linos to…
US inbound tourism to FALL by 9.6pc this year – Tourism Economics
Adam Sacks president of Tourism Economics Tourism Economics has revised the outlook for USA inbound…
Day THREE of ATE in Brisbane: Queensland launches advertising campaign
The Queensland Government has launched its ‘That Holiday Feeling’ campaign during the Australian Tourism Exchange…
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel for cardinals conclave
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, interregnum Vatican prelate Exit tourists, enter cardinals. The Sistine Chapel has shut…
‘Trump is turning over the board’ – Chair Elliott Ferguson among five Brand USA board members fired by email
Elliot Ferguson Five board members from Brand USA received termination notices via email on Friday.…
WATCH: A visit to Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut
https://youtu.be/TMpIAKpTK1Q
Meet Emma, the most successful travel influencer of the year (except she does not exist)
https://youtube.com/shorts/gWL_p_i_1Ys Statistics revealed that 53pc of U.S. consumers follow virtual influencers, so it was a…
Youtube proposes using AI to curate video for travel searches
Neal Mohan CEO of Youtube Travel coverage on Youtube is about to get a lot…
WATCH: ‘Come and join us in Rhode Island’ State Tourism Director Mark Brodeu
https://youtu.be/J6AYMy99M7U
Two thirds of Irish weddings now taking place in hotels and civil venues – CSO
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office Data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).…
HOW TO VISIT the final resting place of Pope Francis
The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica serves as the final resting place of Pope Francis, who…
WATCH: ‘GoFundMe is not travel insurance’ Eoghan Corry on Ireland AM
https://youtu.be/3F-yKAO4DZI
DFA updates USA travel advice to take account of social media checks
The Department of Foreign Affair has officially updated its travel advice to take account of advice…
Hagia Sophia’s dome to be restored using 3D technology
The restoration of Hagia Sophia’s dome marks the first extensive conservation effort in nearly 1,500…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry Travel advice for potential Easter disruption
https://youtu.be/iQ25yF1Vsk4
‘Leave your device at home if you are anxious about US border patrol’
Mike Niezgoda Leaving devices at home is the only secure way to prevent searches at…