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…
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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 732,622 passengers in the first nine months of 2025
Ireland West Airport is set for record-breaking year as over 732,000 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…
Ireland visits to USA down 6.2pc in November, Western Europe down 5.5pc
Tony Lane CEO of Visit USA Dublin Ireland is the 19th most important market for…
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…
Cruise newbuild Four Seasons I completes sea trials
Four Seasons Yachts have completed sea trials for its entry vessel into the cruise-sail market,…
Air France to open Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4
Air France has revealed plans to open a lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 in spring…
TUI Airways to close Luton base after exit from Irish charter market
TUI Airways is to close its Luton base before summer 2026 and transfer booking to…
Seabourn to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26 live across its ocean fleet
Seabourn has announced that it secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup…
Mercedes-Maybach reveal Maybach Ocean Club concept on new super yacht
Mercedes-Maybach has revealed the Maybach Ocean Club concept in partnership with Splendid Sea. The programme…
Tarragona cruise port targets record growth in 2026
Tarragona Cruise Port concluded the 2025 season with 62 calls, maintaining strong performance following previous…
$29bn – Shocked tourism lobby calculates impact of Executive Order 14161 on USA economy
In a move set to reshape international tourism flows, the United States has mandated that…
WATCH: Shannon-based Rescue 115 winching 14 crew members of MV Fastnet to safety in Dingle Bay
Fourteen crew members from MV Fastnet, a French-registered trawler, received assistance from the Irish Coast…
Trip.com group reveals 2026 travel trends
Trip.com Group has released its assessment of the prospects for global travel in 2026 ,highlighting…
Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Jamaica tourism sector resumes full operations
The Jamaica Tourist Board confirmed the resumption of full tourism activities across the island following…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…