England’s travel agents report record early bookings for summer 2026
The Association of British Travel Agents revealed that its members recorded an 18pc increase in…
Four Seasons I delivered at Fincantieri Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri delivered the Four Seasons I to Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings the joint owner and operator…
CRUISE trends for 2026, ships are getting bigger
Larger Newbuilds Cruise ships will continue to grow in size over the next decade, with…
Transavia launches Resale option for changed travel plans
Transavia has introduced a Resale service allowing passengers to offer their booked tickets back to…
Security Check Extension at Beijing Capital International Airport
Hainan Airlines has issued an advisory to passengers regarding extended security screening times at Beijing…
SMFL helicopters launches global rotorcraft leasing platform
SMFL Helicopters has revealed a merger of LCI and Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited under Sumitomo Mitsui…
LISTEN: Middle East disruption – Eoghan Corry on RTE News
On the RTE news, Eoghan Corry told listeners: over a thousand passengers a day at…
Wins for Barrow Valley, Boyne Valley Greenway, Shackleton Experience & Woodstock at LAMA awards
The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway has received national recognition as Best Transformative Capital Project…
Belfast International Airport wins global award for customer experience
Belfast International Airport won a global award for customer experience in February 2026. The recognition…
Heathrow records BUSIEST February on record
February 2026 passenger numbers (5,819,080) marked Heathrow Airport’s busiest February on record. Monthly passenger data…
US exempts aircraft, engines, parts from new 10pc tariffs
The US President Donald Trump exempted civil aircraft their engines and spare parts from the…
Galway council approves funding for Clifden railway revival
Galway City Council secured funding through a partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government…
Cillian Murphy initiative receives permission to revive Phoenix Cinema in Dingle
Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, were officially granted planning permission by Kerry…
Overmono to take over Guinness Storehouse for St Patrick’s Weekend
Welsh duo Overmono have announced a takeover of the Guinness Storehouse on 16 March for…
Dalata celebrates year two of GAA Football Under 20 championship sponsorship
Dalata Hotel Group has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the GAA Football Under 20…
Revenues up 20pc at Lindblad
Lindblad Expeditions has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31…
1000 volunteers sign up for Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann in Belfast
Belfast has recruitedd 1,000 volunteers signed up for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in summer 2026.…
Tourism Ireland hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes
Tourism Ireland has hosted Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes with nine tourism…
Waterford to open world’s largest exhibition of cuckoo clocks on 27 March
The Irish Museum of Time is prepaing for the official opening of the world’s largest…
Sea Rooms Smokehouse opens at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare
The Sea Rooms Smokehouse at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare offered a new dining concept…
Limerick Greenway opens end-to-end digital tour.
Limerick Greenway became the first greenway in Ireland to use VR technology for a full…
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts appoints Paul Eckert as Chief Operations Officer
Trailborn Hotels and Resorts appointed Paul Eckert as Chief Operations Officer. Eckert will oversee operations…
Tullamore DEW wins best visitor attraction at Whiskey awards
The World Whiskies Awards Ireland 2026 winners were announced at a ceremony in the InterContinental…
Cork City Council approves 180-bed Ruby Hotel for construction later in 2026
Cork City Council has approved a €50m Ruby Hotel development in the city centre at…
Matt O’Connor formally installed as 41st president of Irish Hotels Federation
Matt O’Connor was formally installed as the new president of the Irish Hotels Federation at…
Irish Hotels Federation elects Matt O’Connor as 41st president
The Irish Hotels Federation has elected Matt O’Connor as its 41st President to succeed Michael…
Shannon Airport launches “The Best Place to Fly From” campaign
Shannon Airport has launched the “The Best Place to Fly From” campaign, a semi-animated advertisement…
Calls for Tipperary Town workhouse to be resorted as tourist attraction
Lobbyists have renewed calls for the restoration of the former workhouse in Tipperary town as…
Spanish airport operator AENA reports €2.14bn profit in 2025
Aena SME SA has reported record financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, marked by…
Visit Waterford reveals details of new attractions and experiences 2026
Visit Waterford has unveiled a lineup of new experiences for visitors in 2026 that combined…
Thomas Vosper launches Ireland edition of social media inspired historic pub crawls book series
Thomas J Vosper authored Historic Pub Crawls Through Ireland which provided practical walking guides to…
Brussels Court ruling backing Ryanair’s cabin baggage policy is now final
The Brussels Enterprise Court ruling on 28 January that Ryanair’s cabin baggage policy complied with…
Aer Lingus flight attendant brings unfair dismissal case to Workplace Relations Commission
A sacked senior flight attendant Alan O’Neill faced accusations at the Workplace Relations Commission of…
National Library of Ireland launches March events programme
The National Library of Ireland offered free exhibitions and a programme of tours, talks, courses…
Sabre to demonstrate agentic AI and the Mosaic Travel Marketplace at ITB Berlin 2026
Sabre Corporation returned to ITB Berlin 2026 with stands in Hall 5.1 and Hall 6…
Cunard launches Olivier Awards incentive for English agents
Cunard has launched a trade incentive tied to the fiftieth anniversary of the Olivier Awards…
Emirates SkyCargo deploys two additional freighters to India, expanding capacity to cater to increased demand
Emirates SkyCargo has deployed two additional freighter aircraft to routes serving India. This expansion directly…
USA WINTER STORM: No Dublin cancellations today as flights resume
As recovery from the devastating impact of Winter Storm Hernando begins in earnest at New…
Irish regional airports to get €9m funding in 2026 & €45m over 4 years as scheme broadened to include Shannon
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has revealed #45m funding under the new Regional Airports Programme…
‘Challenging but rewarding’ – Michael Magner hands over chain after two years as hotel federation president
The Irish hospitality sector must maintain strong advocacy to secure ongoing government support and tackle…