Westminster clears way for England’s Universal theme park to open in 2031
Mark Woodbury CEO of Universal Theme Parks A new Universal theme park is set to…
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LISTEN: Social media posts causing passengers to be turned back at the US Border Eoghan Corry and PJ Cuddy
https://youtu.be/heSGEJOUg8I
Tuerredda beach in Sardinia caps numbers at 1,100 people who reserve places by app
Angelo Milia Mayor of Teulada Visitor numbers to Tuerredda beach in Sardinia have been capped…
What’s NEW in Boston – An update from the DNE summit 2025
What are the colours of Boston? For some it is silver, the gleaming and shiny…
How Boston grew: century by century
Park Street Church was the tallest building in the USA from 1810 to 1828 1600s…
Ireland has the most powerful passport in the world – Nomad passport index
Andrew Henderson founder of Nomad Ireland has emerged as the top passport for 2025 with…
HERE are TEN key takeaways from Rendez Vous en France 2025 in Lyon
Eoghan Corry and Rose-Marie Abel, acting MDS of Atout France Rendez Vous en France 2025…
Blue Lagoon closed and evacuated again after latest Icelandic eruption
Eoghan Corry in the Blue Lagoon Tourists have been evacuated again from the Blule Lagoon…
Bangkok returns to normal after earthquake, as tourists told to avoid Myanmar
Pat Bourne Irish ambassador to Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand shared: Following yesterday’s earthquake (28th),…
Most countries do NOT change their clocks for summer time
Urusla Von der Leyen EU Commission President Most countries beyond Europe and North America do…
HERE are the numbers to contact for Irish citizens concerned over earthquake
The Embassy of Ireland is monitoring the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand and was…
LISTEN: Taking children out of school to travel, Eoghan Corry, Mark Candon & Anton Savage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAWtIKS0i_M
Salzburg introduces free travel on public transport for overnight guests
Yvonne Rosenstatter CMO of Salzburg Transport2 A new Guest Mobility Ticket introduced by Salzburg Transport…
Travel concern over outbreak of measles in southern USA
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Visitors to the southern United States have been warned…
WATCH: Rooftop pools in Bangkok overspill during earthquake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERIuhNzFMpc&feature=youtu.be
Department of Foreign Affairs updates its travel advice relating to eight countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice relating to eight countries. Ireland…
FIVE countries update travel advisories to warn travellers visiting the United States
Donald Trump Five countries have updated its travel advisories to warn travellers about visiting the…
Tripadvisor removed 12pc of its 31.1m reviews last year for suspected false claim
Matt Goldberg CEO of Tripadvisor Tripadvisor removed over 2.7m fraudulent reviews in 2024, an increase…
WHERE to get anti-pollution vehicle sticker required by 15 French cities this summer (and you MUST order before you go)
Olivia Grégoire, Tourism Minister of France From 2025, all French cities with over 150,000 inhabitants…
New American Express Gold cardholders can earn 30,000 with €3k spend
Stephen Squeri CEO of American Express New American Express Gold cardholders can earn 30,000 Membership…
Trump-slump: Travel Economics predicts that US abound travel faces decliner of 5pc in 2025
Adam Sacks president of Tourism Economics International travel to the United States anticipates an estimated…
EU delays launch of the visa-waiver ETIAS system until October 2026
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner The EU has delayed the launch of the ETIAS system…
HERE are the 43 countries primed for US travel bans & restrictions as ESTA impact unclear
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
Naples & Pompeii – No change in advice to tourists following tremors
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Naples, Pompeii, and surrounding areas are facing increased seismic…
Irish visits to USA back to 95pc of pre pandemic levels
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin Irish visits to the United States dropped by 3,1pc…
Scottish visitor attractions report 4pc rise in visitor numbers
Richard Lochhead tourism minister of Scotland Visitor numbers to heritage attractions in Scotland rose to…
Donald Trump initiates White House task force to manage 2026 World Cup
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel President Trump initiated a White House task force to…
Majorca & Balearics propose €42 per week tourist tax for summer
Jaume Bauzá Balearic Tourism Minister Holidaymakers to Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca will face an increased…
Donald Trump expected to add Afghanistan & 10 other countries to USA total travel ban
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
USA forecasts 77.1m international visitors in 2025
Eoghan Corry and Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel The USA’s National Travel and Tourism Office expects…
LISTEN: Cheltenham in Spain – Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgNgMPX4CtE
8,500 applications from USA for Irish passports since Trump inauguration
V Over 8,500 Irish passport applications were submitted from the United States in a two-month…
HERE are FIVE takeaways from ITB Berlin 2025
Richard Quest of CNN, Albanian tourism minister Kumbaro Furxhi, Sierra Leone tourism minister Nabeela F.…
Sad day and happy memories as Welsh theme park Oakwood closes after 38 years
David Soriano MD of Aspro Parks Group Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire has announced its…
Catalonia proposes to double tourist tax
Jaume Collboni Mayor of Barcelona Catalonia has introduced legislation to double the tourist tax in…
Oscars 2025 winners’ locations include venue of Sinéad O’Connor’s wedding in Las Vegas
Opening to Anora wedding scene at the Little White wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Key…
Ireland visitor numbers to Australia 29pc ahead of pre-pandemic – 19th largest marke
Philippa Harrison MD of Tourism Australia Newly released figures for 2024 show Ireland is the…
Ukrainę surrogacy business continues to boom, despite war as DNA tests restored
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs The surrogacy industry in Kyiv continues to operate as…
One in five holiday makers is worried about getting through the airport – Multitrip survey
Jason Whelan of Blue insurance A survey by Multitrip.com reveals that 21pc of people are…
Travel in the age of Trump & other takeaways from this week’s Destinations global leaders forum in Dublin
Don Welsh of Destinations forum Lifting Dublin’s passenger cap will almost certainly increase US airline…