‘The DRAGHI effect, not the DRAGGING effect’ – IATA outlines rEU asks at Brussels briefing
IATA has been outlining asks for the EU including full CORSIA implementation and SAF infrastructure support. EU competitiveness is out…
SWEET music: NI hotels report record July sales and occupancy
NI hotels sold 233,241 rooms and 425,687 beds in July 2026. Room sales increased by 20 pc compared to July…
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Journey Beyond’s ‘Become a Beyonder’ trade incentive returns for 2026
The 2026 Beyonder campaign delivered 40 pc year-on-year sales growth during the campaign period. Fourteen…
The ball that did not BOUNCE: Mixed results for US inbound tourism from the World Cup
Total international visitor arrivals to the US increased 2.7 pc to 5.4m in June 2026.…
Invasive mosquito species found breeding in England for first time
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae have been found breeding in east London residential properties. This…
Survey shows increase in Dubliners embracing home swapping for affordable holidays
Dubliners are increasingly turning to home swapping to beat rising travel inflation. Annual membership fees…
Dublin’s College Green Hotel launches silver legacy 25th anniversary package
The College Green Hotel Dublin launched A Silver Legacy package for its 25th anniversary. The…
Spain eyes number one spot in international tourism after record July
Spain welcomed 11.5m foreign visitors in July 2026, a record monthly figure. Tourist spending surged…
Blackstone prepares stock market listing for HIP Hotel Group
Blackstone targets an IPO for HIP valued at approximately €6bn ($6.94bn). The portfolio comprises 61…
Chile latest South American country to launch BIG travel sale
The Chile Travel Sale ran from 31 August to 2 September 2026 with discounts up…