SeaWorld, Florida introducing Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
Seaworld announces new attractions Shift in focus away from animal theatrics, towards conservation and animal…
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Michigan bring their Lieutenant Governor to Dublin City to promote the US state’s tourism industry
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan Brian Calley visits Dublin on tourism trade mission. Speaks to travel…
Tourist arrivals show 4pc growth across the globe
Tourist arrivals grow by 4pc worldwide. Asia-Pacific region boasts growth of 9pc. Europe shows 3pc…
Brexit leads to increase in British tourism
Since Brexit travel purchases in Britain have risen by 38pc. But British customers have had…
Leonardo Hotels acquire third property in Madrid
Leonardo Hotels to acquire third hotel in Madrid. The chain now operates five hotels in…
Irish Pubs global event planned for Citywest, Sept 26-28
Irish Pubs Global event, ‘the Gathering 2016’, on in Citywest Hotel 26-28 September 2016 This…
Bettystown cottage wins beach home award
Thatcher’s Rest Cottage, located in Bettystown, Co Meath, has been named the Best Holiday…
Canada extends electronic visa dealine to Nov 10 & other news from the world of travel
Canada’s immigration minister John McCallum postponed its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for the second time to November 10 due…
Boyne Valley wins foodie destination & other stories from the food & beverage industry
Boyne Valley won Foodie Destination of the year by the Restaurant Association of Ireland at a ceremony…
Marriott takeover of Starwood creates 5,700 hotel 30-brand giant & other news from the hotel industry
Marriott completed its merger with Starwood to create the world’s largest hotel company. Members of both loyalty programs…
CBRE puts O’Connell St hotel on market for €4m
42-bedroom hotel has guide price of €4m Net gain of just 16 bedrooms in Dublin this…
FEATURE: An exploration of mainland Greece
Greece is a country that’s been in the media for all the wrong reasons over…
TripAdvisor ranks Oslo as world’s most expensive city
TripAdvisor ranks Oslo as world’s most expensive city. Six European nations are in the top…
First drone footage of Uluru released on YouTube
First drone footage of Uluru released by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. Permission given by Uluru-Kata…
Deirdre McGlone’s Harvey’s Point wins another Hotel of the year award
Georgina Campbell hotel & restaurant awards Harvey’s Point won Hotel of the Year Dillon’s Corner in Skibbereen…
Jim Menge becomes president of Rovia
Jim Menge appointed Rovia president. Menge has previously worked for Silvercar, Viajanet, SilverRail, Virtuoso, Sabre…
London named Best City at Times Travel Awards
London named Best City at Times Travel Awards. The city has claimed the award for…
20 dead in Thailand tourist boat sinking
20 dead, 12 missing, 44 injured in tourist boat accident in Thailand in Ayutthaya Boat…
Drug manufacturers Roche confirm that Lariam was taken off the Irish market at end of July
Lariam drug withdrawn from sale in Ireland Roche denies this is related to legal action…
Oktoberfest prepares to serve up 6m litres of beer & other stories from the world of travel
Canada’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (apply here) comes into effect from September 30 and is…
Drone surfing & other trending travel videos
Our video of the week showcases a new sport: drone surfing. Watch here. Frightening footage of a light aircraft crash…
Work begins on Belfast Hampton by Hilton & other news from the hotel industry
The Maldron Hotel Cork, recently bought by Dalata for €8.1m features in the Travel Extra list of Ireland’s most…
£150 meals to raise money for refugees follows a long and tasty tradition
Ten London chefs to cook banquet to raise money for Syria Unicef UK’s ‘Child of…
Dublin Council gives go-ahead for Tony Fernandes’ €20m redevelopment of the Ormond Hotel
AirAsiaX boss behind hotel development Beds reduced form 170 to 121 height reduced form 6…
Cinven and CPPIB purchase Hotelbeds from TUI for $1.32bn
Cinven and CPPIB purchase Hotelbeds Leads investment on technology, innovation and distribution Cinven and Canada…
Dalata’s €13.2m investment & other news from the hotel industry
Dalata is to buy the Maldron in Cork for €8.1m & invest €13.2m in hotel development and…
Sri Lanka Malaria free & other news from the world of travel
Sri Lanka, which this week declared itself malaria-free after meeting the criterion of going three years…
Oyster festival at Ardmore & other news from the Food & Beverage Industry
Six oyster suppliers brought their wares to Cliff Town House to promote the oyster festival at Cliff House…
Six month old water skier & other trending travel videos
Cowabunga, kid! Our video of the week shows the world’s youngest water skier, six months and 10…
Emirates says honeymoon bookings up 34pc, Mauritius & Bali most popular
Emirates say honeymoon bookings from Ireland up 34pc Mauritius and Bali are most popular destinations The most…
Aiguille du Midi passengers rescued after night in a cable car
The last of the 110 passengers trapped in cable cars at an altitude of 3,800…
Dog-tor Livingston, I presume? Scotland crowns ambassadog.
In the face of ruff competition, George the golden retriever is titled ‘Scotland’s Ambassadog’ of…
Dubai Parks and Resorts announce ticket pricing
Dubai Parks and Resorts announce daily ticket prices Theme park opens on October 31 with…
Report suggests tourism institute and terror crisis centre be established in France
A report commissioned by the French Government has proposed that the country set up an…
European travel hit by -0.9pc decrease according to report
European travel down by -0.9pc for summer 2016. Ireland bucked the trend by showing an…
World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016 set for the Maldives
World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016 set to take place in the Maldives. Olhuveli Beach…
Vanilla Islands looking to boost growth from Turkish Airlines flights
Vanilla Islands Association launches new tourism promotion initiative in central Europe. 160 tour operators in…
Ireland’s €3.19 per bottle wine tax may be deterring tourists
IWA calls for 15pc reduction in alcohol excise. Ireland currently has the highest rate of…
Dalata buys Maldron in Cork & invests €13.2m in hotel development and refurbishment
Dalata buys Maldron Hotel Cork for €8.1m. Extending Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Constructing 4 new hotels in…
Challenge to OTA ‘most favoured nation’ clauses could benefit consumers booking hotels.
France, Germany, moving against ‘most favoured nation’ clauses Could affect deals between hotels and OTA…