Air Accident Unit releases preliminary report into fatal EI-HPY crash in Waterford
The Air Accident Investigation Unit has released the Preliminary Report on the fatal accident involving…
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Irish fans to get just 1,000 tickets for Prague soccer play- off
Czechia FA has confirmed Fortuna Arena as venue for semi-final play-off for the soccer world…
WTTC to relocate headquarters from London to Madrid due to Brexit related ‘mobility issues’
WTTC have chosen Madrid for new global headquarters shifting from London due to Brexit-related mobility…
Global tourism grows 5pc in first nine months of 2025
International tourist arrivals worldwide increased by 5pc in the first nine months of 2025. The…
American Airlines ends loyalty points on basic economy
American Airlines has removed AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points accrual from basic economy fares. The…
Kerry Airport prepares for busiest ever Christmas with 20k passengers
Kerry Airport is preparing for a record festive season with over 20,000 passengers. Staff will…
Families urged to visit Fota Wildlife Park over Christmas
Families are being urged to visit Fota Wildlife Park during the Christmas period after a…
Shannon sees busiest day pre-Christmas with 8,000 passengers
Live choir performances greeted arrivals today and tomorrow at Shannon Airport, which anticipates over 8,000…
Roxy Ball Room to open in Dublin’s Central Bank Plaza
Roxy Leisure has confirmed the opening of Roxy Ball Room in Dublin’s Central Bank Plaza.…
Spanish domestic travel shows decline but increased spending
Spaniards made 3.6pc fewer trips in third quarter totalling 58.2m journeys. Overall spending increased by…
Southwest Airlines partners with Turkish Airlines for global reach
Southwest Airlines has confirmed its partnership with Turkish Airlines, set to launch in early 2026,…
Sri Lanka hosts 93,000 tourists in early December
Sri Lanka attracted 93,031 international visitors between 1 and 14 December 2025. Key markets included…
GPH and OPM secure Seville port concession
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas have been awarded 25-year concession for Seville Cruise…
Conservation work begins on historic Austins building in Derry
Conservation work has started on the historic Austins building in Derry commenced planning for early…
TUI Care Foundation launches immersive experiences
The TUI Care Foundation has launched immersive experiences allowing travellers to participate in global projects.…
WATCH: Turespaña, 40 years showcasing the world’s finest tourism
Turespaña has released a commemorative video celebrating 40 years of promoting Spain. The narrative picks…
Shannon Airport expects 10pc increase in Christmas traffic
Shannon Airport is preparing to handle 125,000 passengers over Christmas. The airport recorded a 10pc…
Knock airport reports 946,381 passengers in 2025
Ireland West Airport is set for record-breaking year as over 946,381 passengers pass through in…
Malaysia Aviation Group reveals plan for 116 aircraft by 2035
Malaysia Aviation Group has revealed plans for 116 aircraft by 2035. The strategy aims at…
Iberia boosts Christmas operations with over 11,500 flights
Iberia Group, including Iberia Express and Air Nostrum, has scheduled 11,578 flights between 19 December…
P&O Cruises introduces all-inclusive onboard packages for wave push
P&O Cruises is enhancing its wave campaign by offering new all-inclusive drinks packages as optional…
Spirit and Frontier merger talks under way
Spirit Airlines have entered renewed merger talks with Frontier. The discussions followed Spirit bankruptcy filing…
Activist investor Elliott reduces stake in Southwest
Activist investor Elliot thas reduced its stake in Southwest Airlines to 13.1pc. The investor remains…
Ryanair launches new attack on DAA €1 passenger fee increase
Ryanair has condemned the DAA decision to raise airport fees by 10pc from 2026. In…
Disney Cruise Line takes delivery of Disney Adventure from Meyer Werft
Disney Cruise Line has taken delivery of Disney Adventure from Meyer Werft at a handover…
‘Cautious welcome’ – Irish car rental industry responds to automotive package
The Irish Car rental industry has given a cautious welcome to European Automotive Package proposals.…
England to rejoin EU Erasmus scheme from January 2027
The Westminster government has confirmed England will rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme from January 2027. The…
MSC Cruises reveals two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for summer 2026
MSC Cruises has revealed two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for summer 2026. Lirica will operate…
Portuguese Grand Prix to return to the Algarve for 2027 and 2028
Formula 1 returns to Autódromo Internacional do Algarve with the announcement that the Portuguese Grand…
Spain launches tender for restoration of Palacio de Congresos Madrid
Spain has launched a tender invitation for the restoration of Palacio de Congresos Madrid The…
Single European Sky in five years? Eurocontrol launches ‘Trajectory 2030’ strategy
Eurcontrol has released Trajectory 2030 strategy under under three headings Engage, Deliver, and Modernise. Objectives…
Turkish Airlines opens new lounge at Edinburgh Airport
Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge at Edinburgh Airport. The facility will be operated by…
Spanish hospitality sector concludes 2025 with strong revenue growth
Spain’s hospitality sector is wrapping up the year with revenue increases of up to 4pc,…
Texas-based CCRA International acquires ABC Global Services
Travel agency consortium powerhouse CCRA International, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed its acquisition…
Van Gogh immersive experience returns to Dublin on Friday
The popular Van Gogh immersive exhibition is set to return to the RDS in Dublin…
Thailand’s Tourism Authority elevates Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on 17 December 2025 that it is transforming…
Record 9.2m international flight seats to Spain in December 2025
Airlines have programmed a record 9.2m seats on international flights to and from Spain for…
CLIA reveals more details of Expedition Summit 2026
CLIA has revealed more details for Expedition Summit on May 8, 2026. The event will…
Royal Caribbean drops Japan from China itineraries amid tensions
Royal Caribbean has dropped Japan from China itineraries amid escalating tensions between the countries. Royal…
Costa Cruises hosts Global Summit in Barcelona.
Costa Cruises have hosted the second Global Summit in Barcelona for 2,500 participants who attended…