‘Stop scapegoating tourism for existing urban problems’
The tourism industry and short-term rentals have been blamed for problems that have nothing to do…
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Irish Landmark Trust scheme offers premium meal deliveries on landmark trust holidays
Niamh Lunny of Irish heritage Trust Irish Landmark Trust has teamed up with Co. Down-based…
Lawyer claims ‘Jerusalem syndrome’ caused tourist to smash museum statue in Israel
Israel Museum has described “as a troubling and unusual event,” an act of vandalism in…
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‘Nine people from Ireland have died having surgery abroad in the past three years.’
The Department of Foreign Affairs has welcomed increased publicity on the dangers of Irish residents…
‘Bedbug scare will have zero impact on Irish rugby fans.’
An Irish rugby fan has had his accommodation cancelled because of the bedbug epidemic in…
These are the most recent changes in travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs
These are the most recent changes in travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs. …
TRAVELExtra acquired by Eoghan Corry
International award winning travel journalist purchases Ireland’s premierTravel & Tourism publication TRAVELExtra, Ireland’s premier source…
Gerry O’Hare, Founder of Travel Extra
It is with great sadness to say that our dearest colleague, Gerry O’Hare, passed away…
WOW update: Aer Lingus offers ‘rescue fare’ of €169 each-way, call 1890 800600
Aer Lingus statement: Following WOW Air’s cessation of trading, Aer Lingus can confirm that…
CLIA to hold event for Irish trade on board Azamara Journey on July 26
Azamara Journey on July 26 First dedicated Irish CLIA event Campaign led by Michael English…
Towns into destinations: €15.5m to be distributed to two towns in each county for public art, signage & other tourist amenities
Investment opportunities for two towns in each county paces for food and craft markets,…
February visitor numbers from Britain down 14.2pc since Brexit referendum
Visitor numbers from Britain down 14.2pc since Brexit referendum USA leads growth by rate,…
NCL introduces free at sea option for Irish passengers, chose 2 free extras from 5 options
NCL introduces free at sea option for Irish passengers chose 2 free extras from 5…
‘This could be the greatest day of our lives’ – Tribute band to ‘Take That’ confirmed for Worldchoice Nov 23 event in Radisson Blu Dublin
Take That Tribute band will headline at Worldchoice Networking Christmas Party Networking event in…
Deirdre McGlone and Mark Gysling say farewell to Harvey’s Point, SIX times TripAdvisor Ireland champion in seven years
Harvey’s Point has been 6 times Tripadvisor champion in 7 years Two AA rosette…
New entrance for Lake Hotel as it reopens for 2019
Lake Hotel transformed exterior wider lake view on approach The Lake Hotel Killarney reopened for…
Michelin starred Mount Juliet becomes Ireland’s 42nd five star hotel
Already holds Michelin Star New Five star rating by Failte Ireland Ireland has 40 five…
Dallas & American Airlines@North Star Hotel, Dublin
Liliana Rivera and Caitriona Toner hosted 50 key travel trade Aisling OHara from American…
Dalata to open first Maldron in Scotland and add new hotel in Birmingham
Dalata Group has 29 owned hotels, ten leased hotels and three management contracts Group currently…
Harvey’s Point 12th in Europe & Pax Guesthouse 2nd in world in Tripadvisor Reader’s Choice Awards 2019
Harvey’s Point top of Tripadvisor survey Killarney Park won top spot in 2018 The Deirdre…
Emirates passenger numbers up 2pc to 442,000 on Dublin route
442,000 flew on Dublin-Dubai route last year, up 2pc 50.5pc (223,342) connected to onwards destinations…
Hastings Group gets backing for €2.2m investment in its hotels’ staff
Group owns The Grand Central Hotel, Culloden Estate and Spa, Europa hotel, Stormont hotel, Slieve Donard…
Ballyfin named Ireland’s best hotel by Condé Nast Traveller
Ballyfin was runner-up in Condé Nast Traveller Awards – October 2018 Voted No 2 in…
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New for 2019: Ballyfin joins list of hotels in Ireland’s Blue Book
New for 2019: Ballyfin Demense Bishop’s Gate Hotel Cahernane House Butler House Dunown House Hideaway…
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Times changes as Ireland’s famous alcohol-free hotel of years past launches MET bar
Cork’s Metropole Hotel launches The MET bar, restaurant and tea rooms Opening is the latest…
Ireland has 18th most valuable passport in the world in Henley Index (but should it be 11th?)
Japan was world’s most valuable passport Access to 190 out of 218 countries Ireland…
Thailand bans overnight stays on the Similan islands
Daily visitors to be limited to 3,325 Currently visited by 5,000 a day The Thai…
Dalata relaunches Maldron in Galway in latest stage of multi-million plan
€9m invested in Maldron Hotel Sandy Road, Galway Refurbishment adds 61 bedrooms Relaunch follows opening…
Ashford Castle wins overall award as Ireland’s top spas named in Tatler awards
Overall Spa of the Year: The Spa at Ashford Castle Newcomer Award: The Spa at…
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Dublin’s Mont Clare hotel closes temporarily for €10m makeover
One of Dublin’s best-known hotels, The Mont Clare, has temporarily closed its doors to allow…
Brehon hotel offers virtual reality tours to upcoming brides and grooms
Brehon offers virtual reality tours animated show-around of the hotel An Irish hotel is enabling…
Ryanair will NOT pay EU261 compensation for strikes, citing Barcelona court ruling
Ruling by Commercial Court of Barcelona. Ryanair say they are NOT liable for EU261 compensation…
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259 died taking selfies between Oct 2011 & Nov 2017
Drowning chief cause of deaths 11 deaths from the use of firearms Research by the…