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…
‘Even a 1pc increase would generate €150m’ – Fáilte Ireland’s Caroline Bocquet speaks about new ‘Find Yourself on a Short Break’ campaign at IHF Conference
Caroline Bocquel the new CEO of Fáilte Ireland revealed that Fáilte Ireland’s new domestic campaign…
Donegal’s Rathmullan to get new 37-bedroom four-storey hotel
Donegal County Council has granted planning permission as of February 19, 2026, for a new…
‘Suspending Dublin airport cap has unlocked 12pc increase in aircraft seats’ – Tourism Ireland’s Alice Mansergh at IHF Conference
Tourism Ireland managing director Alice Mansergh told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
‘Travel and tourism is the fastest growing sector in the world’s economy’ – Ray Kearney at IHF Conference
Ray Kearney of TU Dublin told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference in…
‘Dishes made with minimal ingredients are the ones tourists will remember in 20 years time’ – chef Rory O’Connell at IHF Conference
Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
Embraer unveils upgraded variants Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E
Embraer has unveiled Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E as upgraded variants. Deliveries for new orders…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Noted Collection as its 21st brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched Noted Collection as its 21st brand. Positioned within IHG’s…
Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 after Trump Tantrum
Transport Canada has officially awarded type certification to the Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets.…
WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/NAcJVXToDZw IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
WATCH: Michael Magner looks back on his two year term as president of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/y4AAYKa7sKE IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
‘Urgent action needed to expand accommodation outside cities’ – Paul Gallagher at IHF Conference
Urgent action is needed to expand accommodation outside cities, support staff housing, and diversify source…
Artificial Intelligence will push VALUE back to human elements that are central to hospitality – IBEC CEO Danny McCoy at IHF Conference
If AI goes to its full extreme, the premium will be on caring aspects, providing…
Robert Downey Jr to be godparent of the Disney Adventure
Robert Downey Jr is to be godparent of the Disney Adventure ship. The vessel is…
Spirit Airlines reaches restructuring support agreement with remaining lenders
Spirit Airlines has reached a restructuring support agreement with lenders. The deal paves the way…
‘The first two seconds in all short form content matter most’ – Gen Z marketer Erifili Gounari at IHF Conference
Gen Z marketing expert Erifili Gounari told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
‘Nobody has ever told me that working from home is more fun’ – Peter Cosgrove at the IHF Conference
Aritfical intelligence and workplace expert Peter Cosgrove of Futurewsie critiqued remote work productivity claims in…