Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Booking platform Bookabed TBO
Bookabed – TBO has solidified its pivotal role in Ireland’s travel trade, capturing the Booking…
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Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Insurance Provider: Blue Insurance
Blue Insurance has once again been recognised as a leader in Ireland’s travel protection sector,…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Corporate Travel Agency: Hannon Travel
The ITAA Corporate: Travel Agency of the year is Hannon Travel, a new winner and…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Travel Agency (Over 10 Employees): Clickandgo
ClickandGo Holidays has won the ITAA Travel Agency (Over 10 Employees) award at the Irish…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Travel Agency (Under 10 Employees): Navan Travel
Navan Travel has won the ITAA Travel Agency (Under 10 Employees) at the Irish Travel…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Marketing Initiative Offline: Cassidy Travel
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, Cassidy Travel continues to demonstrate the power of traditional,…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Marketing Initiative Online: Best4Travel
Best4Travel, part of Wecanbookit Ireland Ltd and headquartered in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, employs over 50…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Responsible travel: Frosch
Frosch Ireland has positioned itself as a trailblazer in responsible travel. This award-winning enterprise, a…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Travel Management Company: Frosch
Frosch Ireland has positioned itself as a trailblazer in responsible travel. This award-winning enterprise, a…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Hero of the road: Paul Manning
Paul Manning, the longstanding representative for Hertz Car Hire, was the popular winner of the Robbie…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Service to the industry: Dominic and Bernie Burke
Dominic and Bernie Burke were joint winners of the service to the industry award at…
‘Why is Elon Musk taking umbrage?’ – Michael O’Leary opens up on the Starlink spat
Michael O’Leary expressed confusion over Elon Musk’s umbrage at his rationale for not adopting Starlink…
Meyer Turku cuts steel on fifth Icon class ship for Royal Caribbean
Meyer Turku starts Icon 5 production with steel-cutting 19 January 2026. Fifth Icon class vessel…
Stena Connecta arrives on Belfast-Heysham route
Stena Connecta arrives in Belfast, starts service 23 January on Heysham route. Adds 40pc freight…
HERE is the FULL LIST of 75 countries from which US will suspend immigrant visa processing TODAY
The United States Department of State has suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals Norwegian Aura details ahead of 2027 debut
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed more details of the itineraries of its newest Prima Plus-class…
United Airlines converts 56 B787-9 orders to B787-
United Airlines converts 56 B787-9 orders to B787-10s starting 2028. Order now 84 B787-9s and…
Capital A completes disposal of aviation businesses to AirAsia X
Corporate focus shifts to other sectors for Capital A. Capital A disposes aviation businesses to…
Boeing settles more B737 MAX cases
Boeing settles cases with Manant Vaidya for family lost in Ethiopian Airlines ET302 crash. Settlements…
Daragh MacLoughlin encounters Cunard Queen Victoria cruise ship during solo Atlantic row
After 4,000km and 30 days isolation, passengers cheer with Irish flag. Leads solo class by…
Elon Musk CANNOT buy Ryanair even if he was being serious about ‘restoring Ryan.’
Elon Musk creates poll on X about buying Ryanair amid feud with Michael O’Leary. Dispute…
Irish skier dies in Switzerland as result of last weekend’s avalanche
53-year-old Irish man dies from avalanche injuries on 13 January in Six Noir, Switzerland. Swept…
Ryanair calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to return from Davos and scrap passenger cap
Ryanair urges Micheál Martin to scrap Dublin Airport cap before January end amid Davos trip.…
AirBaltic Reports Higher ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025
AirBaltic has reported what it calls significant growth in its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and…
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…
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…