MSC Cruises unveils expanded 2026 fly and cruise packages in collaboration with Aer Lingus
MSC Cruises has expanded its 2026 fly and cruise packages through a partnership with Aer…
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SunExpress reports 7pc passenger growth in 2025
SunExpress reported a 7pc increase in passenger numbers for 2025. The airline carried almost 16m…
Center Parcs submits plans for NEW aerial zipline at Longford Forest
Center Parcs submits plans for aerial zipline at Longford Forest. New attraction named forest glider…
IMPACT union ballots Aer Lingus cabin crew for strike over Manchester base future
The IMPACT union is balloting Aer Lingus cabin crew for potential industrial action amid uncertainty…
Sudan conflict has destroyed 28 aircraft at Khartoum Airport – analysts
Destruction underscores the scale of impact on civil aviation assets. Many aircraft belonged to operators…
Catalonia to double tourist tax to €7 per night in bid to curtail tourism
The Catalan government has confirmed plans to double the tourist tax starting in 2026, raising…
International tourist arrivals up 4pc in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
International tourist arrivals increased by 4pc in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth…
Madrid Andalucia train services suspended after horror crash
A tragic collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain has claimed at least 21…
NEW name or old? AirAsia rebrand ‘subject to approvals’
AirAsia X clarified that a proposed name change to AirAsia stays subject to approvals despite…
Royal Caribbean adjusts Symphony of the Seas Nassau itinerary due to speed restrictions
Royal Caribbean International modified the itinerary of a Symphony of the Seas cruise departing PortMiami…
HERE are Ireland’s walking festivals for 2026
The programme for walking festivals in Ireland for 2026 is being announced with more expected…
Lobby groups set out opposition to Wicklow greenway
Wicklow County Council members have joined lobby groups in criticisomg emerging plans for a greenway…
Showcase Ireland returns to RDS for 51st edition
Showcase Ireland is celebrating its 51st year as its signature craft design and creativity trade…
Peak travel demand remains strong but increasingly value-led, says Advantage
Advantage Travel Partnership reports robust demand for peak holiday periods into 2026, driven by all-inclusive…
Iberia increases flights to Andalucía amid rail disruptions
In response to the devastating train accident in Córdoba, Iberia has reinforced its air connections…
Emerald Kaia completes ship’s sea trials in Halong Bay
Emerald Kaia has completed sship’s sea trials in Halong Bay, Vietnam, confirming performance, maneuverability, and…
Galway’s Blackthorn Restaurant in Barna added to Michelin Guide
Another Galway restaurant Blackthorn at the Twelve Hotel in Barna has joined the Michelin Guide.…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Elon Musk
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that Ryanair will not install the…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/dTLxPC2mP6c Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that the situation with…
LISTEN: Tourism minister Peter Burke on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/fQdUDGuvx7I Minister Peter Burke has reassured interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that the government intends…
LISTEN: Keith Glatz of A4A on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/4BoWiwSK3is Keith Gatz of Airlines for America has told interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that…
Straffan’s Barberstown Castle launches Valentine’s Escape offers
Kildare’s Barberstown Castle in Straffan is inviting couples to linger with a Romantic Escape, available…
Dunluce Lodge launches Valentine’s Retreat offers
Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge is offering couples an elegant escape on the Causeway Coast for Valentine’s,…
Dublin City appoints SIX historians in residence
Dublin City Council has appointed six Historians in Residence who worked across the city throughout…
Filming takes place for haunted Ireland TV Series by Martin and Roman Kemp
English broadcasters Martin and Roman Kemp have filmed for a brand-new, three-part TV series in…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Ciara Kelly latest developments with Dublin Airport passenger cap
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Air Cambodia launches refreshed brand with Aeroprime group support and eyes Indian market
Air Cambodia’s new corporate identity system has been unveiled at Techo International Airport in Phnom…
Ethiopian Aviation University Graduates Over 450 Aviation Professionals from 12 Countries
Ethiopian Aviation University has graduated 457 professionals in aviation disciplines. The graduates come from 12…
England’s Great Central railway announces winter steam gala visiting line-up
England’s Great Central Railway has confirmed its Annual Winter Steam Gala from 22 to 25…
Dublin hotel average daily rate reaches €174 Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland research shows the average daily rate in Dublin hotels reached €174 in recent…
Click&Go Holidays identifies key destinations to watch
Click&Go Holidays has released booking insights into destinations to watch in 2026, including showing sun…
National Geographic features the Liberties as Dublin’s ‘Brooklyn’
National Geographic has described The Liberties in Dublin as undergoing a modern revival with a…
WATCH: Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
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Eindhoven Airport enforces business aircraft ban
Eindhoven Airport implemented its ban on business aircraft from 1 January 2026 following the November…
Scotland confirms air departure tax replacement from 2027
The Scottish government will introduce its own Air Departure Tax (ADT) from 1 April 2027…
Safety alerts for skiers after French avalanche fatalities
Following the tragic deaths of six individuals in avalanches across France, officials have issued urgent…
Iran reopens airspace amid tensions after five hour closure
Iran has reopened its airspace on the morning of 15 January 2026 after a five-hour…
Ryanair transports 60m passengers in Spain for the first time
Aena-managed airports in Spain handled a record 321.6m travellers in 2025, with Ryanair transporting over…
Premier Inn posts 3pc RevPAR increase in Ireland
Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, reported a strong third quarter (Q3 FY2026), with its English…
Andalucía emerges as Europe’s most searched region online
Andalucía has emerged as Europe’s most searched region online, according to Eurostat data. Andalucía led…