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…
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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…