IATA reports fewest airline startups in ten years
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA reported 2024 as the year with the lowest number…
Breaking Mews – Stowaway cat grounds Ryanair aircraft in Rome for TWO DAYS
A Ryanair flight in Rome was canceled last week due to a stowaway cat that…
HERE are the takeaways from BIT Milan 2025
orsa Internazionale del Turismo, the International Tourism Exchange (Bit) in Milan was themed on innovation,…
Aoife McCrum & Gráinne Ní Ghiollágain take over helm at Soolnua
Gráinne Ní Ghiollágain, Patrick Delaney, Pádraic Gilligan and Aoife McCrum SoolNua has announced a leadership…
Emirates expects further delays in B777X delivery until 2027 ‘or even 2028’
Tim Clark of Emirates Emirates does not expect deliveries of the Boeing B777X aircraft before…
Wexford woman awarded €55k from Ryanair in flight scalding incident
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair A 26-year-old woman from Co Wexford, Lidija Miliute, received €55,000…
Magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Caribbean Sea passes without tsunami
On Saturday, a magnitude-7.6 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea, 130 miles south-southwest of George…
AmaWaterways to offer co-branded river cruises with Smithsonian Journeys from 2026
Rudi Schreiner CEO of Amawaterways AmaWaterways announced an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, to offer co-branded…
Hyatt to acquire all inclusive operator Playa Hotels for $2.6bn
Mark Hoplamazian CEO of Hyatt International Hyatt Hotels has announced plans to acquire Playa Hotels…
Qantas and Qatar Airways dominate airline wine awards
The winners of the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2025 run by Business Traveller magazine…
Aer Lingus latest A320-251N completes its first test flight
Aer Lingus latest A320-251N has completed its first test flight. Aircraft MSN 12462 flew for…
SMBC signs 8-aircraft lease deal with Thai Airways
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a lease agreement with…
Call for candidates to fill two vacancies on Shannon Airport board
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport The Minister for Transport has called out for candidates to…
Alleged hot drinks spillages have led to 100 claims against Irish airlines
Aer Lingus and Ryanair are among the airlines that have faced numerous compensation claims after…
Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on same day
Hydi Webb PortMiami director Record 10 cruise ships carrying 68,000 passengers dock in Miami on…
Hilton & Loughview sign franchise agreement for 131-room DoubleTree opposite Belfast city hall
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International Hilton and Loughview have signed the franchise agreement…
MSC Seascape first to dock at new high-tech MSC terminal in Miami
The MSC Seascape became the first ship at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal on…
UNDERWATER Malta – jewel of the Med, a great place to dive & snorkel in azure waters
Malta and Gozo offer some of Europe’s premier diving experiences, boasting warm waters, incredible underwater…
Avolon concludes lawsuits in Irish courts over 400 aircraft stranded in Russia
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon and BOC Aviation have announced the complete settlement of…
Fingal council statement on interim 36m airport pax planning blames daa for delay
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council Fingal County Council issued a press release…
NFL coming to Dublin – Aer Lingus commences 4-year partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus The NFL’s first regular-season game in Dublin…
Fincantieri delivers new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise Fincantieri delivered the new Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises…
Bórd Pleanála rules IPAS will require planning at Lismore House Hotel
An Bord Pleanála ruled on January 23 that the modifications made to Lismore House Hotel…
Riyadh Air preparing to place order for up to 50 widebody aircraft
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is reportedly preparing to place an order…
ÉIST: eitiltí & éaníní, Eoghan Corry ar Adhmhaidin
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Trish O’Leary is back – Sabre confirms appointment as Ireland account manager
Sabre Corporation has public announced the appointment of Trish O’Leary as Sales & Account Manager…
Riviera Travel to conduct online training sessions for Irish agents on Feb 13 & 27
Ralph Uhlemann of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel will conduct two online training sessions for Irish…
Cliffs of Moher trail – southern section to Hag’s Head will not reopen in 2025
The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Trail, a key attraction in Co Clare, is expected to…
AIDA becomes third cruise line to cancel all calls to Santorini after price hike
Felix Eichhorn President of AIDA cruises AIDA Cruises will cancel all visits to Santorini during…
Google Maps reveals the most-reviewed tourist destinations in Ireland
Eoghan Phipps CEO of Google Ireland and Eoghan Corry To celebrate 20 years of operation,…
Transcend Cruises lays keel for first cruise ship in Orsova, Romania.
Transcend Cruises celebrated a construction milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for its first ship on…
Adventures by Disney announces new Rhône river cruise for 2026
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line Adventures by Disney announced a new river cruise…
Tourism Ireland brings 11 enterprises to Lunch & Learn events in Bordeaux & Toulouse
Elaine O’Halloran, Castlemartyr Resort; Aine McLoughlin, Aran Island Ferries; Julita Jeziak-Zuluaga, AC Group; Christine Blanc,…
Wyndham adds 25 new properties across Germany, Austria & Netherlands
Geoff Ballotti CEO of Wyndham Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has expanded its European portfolio with…
SS United States commences move from Philadelphia to Okaloosa, Florida
Jennifer Adams Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department has commenced moving…
Aer Lingus reveals new business class menu & refreshed amenity kit
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced enhancements to its…
Eclective – New name for Ireland’s largest hospitality group (and YES, they made it up)
Dave Mongan and Tristan Jacob of Eclective Ireland’s largest hospitality group, Press Up has been…
Boeing 44, Airbus 25, SURPRISE turnaround in aircraft delivery for January
In January 2025, Boeing delivered 44 aircraft to its customers compered with 25 for Airbus.…
Irish Heritage Trust offers membership option for €1 per week
Anne O’Donoghue, CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust The Irish Heritage Trust is offering a…
TODAY speed limit reduces from 80kph to 60kph on 81,300km of rural roads
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner Starting today, the speed limit on 81,300km of rural and local…