RECALL: Holyhead’s last great connectivity crisis, the Menai Bridge fire of 1970
The last time connectivity at Holyhead was seriously impacted was on May 23, 1970, when…
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Ireland was 15th most important inbound market to USA in November
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel In November 2024, Ireland ranked as the 15th most…
Tourism to USA more expensive & to Ireland greater value as Euro:Dollar rate reaches 1.05
Visits to the USA have become more expensive due to the euro’s decline against the…
Mogán in Gran Canaria to introduce €0.15 tourist tax per person per day
Mogán, a popular tourist town in Gran Canaria, is set to introduce a €0.15 tourist…
Zurich acquires AIG’s global personal travel insurance business
Mario Creco CEO of Zurich insurance Zurich has acquired AIG’s global personal travel insurance and…
The 2025 London Snow Show to return to Olympia
The 2025 London Snow Show is returning to Olympia for the first time in 15…
‘Target people who are already engaged with your content’ – social media insights from Travel South
Jozy Olivo Delegates to Travel South in Atlanta were told that content strategy for a major…
Ireland trips to Spain to hit 2.6m in 2024
Spain received 9.0m international tourists in October, 9.5pc more than in the same month of…
Surrogacy in Ukraine and eight other travel advice updates from the DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice relating to nine countries. DestinationUpdateCubaUpdated…
Torrential rains hit the Greek island of Rhodes
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister Torrential rains from Storm Bora flooded homes, businesses, and roads…
Maldives exit fee increases to $50 next Sunday
Mohamed Muizzu Maldives President The Maldives exit fee for tourists is to increase on Sunday…
Nostalgia tourism and other trends for 2025 revealed by Amadeus
Luis Maroto CEO of Amadeus Amadeus has released its travel trends for 2025. Identifying nostalgia…
Irish citizen safe after Marsa Alam diving boat tragedy likely caused by ‘a sudden powerful wave’
Marsa Alam A sudden powerful wave likely caused the capsize of the Sea Story tourist…
As Salzburg Christmas market comes alive this weekend: HERE are some that are worth a visit
Eoghan Corry as Krampus in Hellbrunn Christmas market, Salzburg Christmas Market has opened for the…
Ski resorts open early in response to heavy snowfall
Laura Gascón Herrero president of the European Mountain Tourism Federation Heavy snowfall across the Alps…
Ireland in seventh place in ‘Quality of life’ passport index
Patricia Casaburi MD of Global Citizen Solutions Ireland has improved its position from 14th to…
Visitors from the USA & 80 other countries can apply for ETA to visit England from November 23
Visitors from the USA and eighty other countries can apply for England’s new Electronic Travel…
‘Five dollars a day’ budget travel guide pioneer Arthur Frommer has died at age of 95
Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer, a pioneer in budget travel, has died at the age of…
Universal Orlando reveals details of Harry Potter & the Battle at the Ministry to open on May 22
Mark Woodbury CEO of Universal Theme Parks Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled a first look…
Algarve tourism aims to make the region a centre for diving
Andre Gomes President of Algarve Tourist Board Algarve tourism is to focus will be on…
Protests, floods & e-visas: SFA updates advisories for eleven countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for eleven countries. Cayman IslandsRemoval…
Cork passport office to move 500m downriver to plush new offices
Micheal Martin The Passport Office in Cork is moving 500 meters downriver from its current…
Cassidy Travel releases Italian brochure as travel from Ireland to Italy rises by 6.8pc
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel with the new brochure Cassidy Travel has released its new…
Florence to ban self catering key boxes in bid to curb tourism rentals
Sara Funaro Mayor of Florence The city of Florence plans to ban key boxes used…
No more free entry days and new visitor regulations at Pompeii
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy The Pompeii archaeological park will limit daily visitors to…
Solo travel the fastest growing trend for 2025’ – Virtuoso
Misty Belles Virtuoso VP global public relations Virtuoso’s Luxe Report for 2025 highlights five key…
Spain faces record year as visitors from Ireland rise by 13pc
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin A record 2,207,407 visitors travelled from…
Tanzania moves from visa-on-arrival to e-visa from January 30 next
“Damas Ndumbaro” Tanzania Minister for Tourism Tanzania plans to suspend its visa-on-arrival system starting January…
Visitor numbers from Ireland to Portugal up 7pc & spend up 10pc in 2024
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira – Director Visit Portugal Ireland Visitor numbers from Ireland to Portugal…
Taoiseach Simon Harris advises against travel to Valencia region (but don’t expect a refund)
Simon Harris Taoiseach Simon Harris advised Irish citizens against traveling to flood-affected regions in Spain,…
Treat without tricks – Meath boy dresses up as a passport for Halloween
Alfie Nelson, an 11-year-old from Skyrne, wowed everyone with his creative Hallowe’en costume as a…
Denis O’Brien’s Girona resort set to host the 2031 Ryder Cup
Denis O’Brien Denis O’Brien’s Girona resort, Camiral Golf & Wellness, is set to host the…
Samhain, Day of the Dead & All Saints Day around the world
Day of the dead costume Día de los Muertos (Mexico): This vibrant Mexican holiday honours…
Samhain out of the suitcase: where the festival its celebrated in the USA
Asheville, North Carolina : Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville hosts various mystical festivals…
Tenerife finishes best value in new ‘price of the pint’ index
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Universal Orlando releases previews of “Monsters Unchained to open 2025
Mark Woodbury CEO of Universal Theme Parks Universal Orlando Resort has released previews of “Monsters…
WATCH: Universal Orlando reveals details of the Monsters unchained attraction
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Venice extends €5 entry charge to cover EVERY weekend in summer 2025
Luigi Brugnaro Mayor of Venice Venice plans to extend its day-tripper tax for the next…
Demonstrators march against over tourism in San Sebastian, birthplace of over tourism movement
Rosario Sánchez Tourism Minister of Spain. Protests in San Sebastian, Spain, at the weekend saw…
87pc of business travellers are stressed by airport transfers – chauffeur service Blacklane
Jens Wohltorf Co-Founder and CEO of Blacklan A survey by chauffeur service Blacklane reveals that…