Hurtigruten’s new rewards scheme signs up 325 travel agents in a fortnight
Hurtigruten’s James Howlett at a TIPTO event in Carlisle Hurtigruten’s new rewards scheme for travel…
CSO says Ireland’s inbound tourism down 1pc in September (but they spent 14pc more for shorter stays)
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office In September 2024, Ireland hosted approximately 578,100…
Avolon revenue up 24pc in advance of Castlelake acquisition
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon reported a Q3 2024 net income of $120m, a…
The need for speed – IATA says it has proven seamless digital travel can work
Nick Careen of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demonstrated the feasibility of…
Operations resume at Valencia airport after storm Dana floods
Maurici Lucena Betriu CEO of Aena Operations resumed yesterday at Valencia airport after flooding caused…
AerCap reports 99pc aircraft utilisation rate
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Holdings reported a net income of $375m ($1.95 per share)…
’30 minute or less’ – IATA passenger survey shows speed passengers want to get though airport
Muhammad Slbakri of IATA The IATA’s 2024 Global Passenger Survey reveals that travellers prioritise convenience…
‘How painful’ – Iberia takes delivery of Aer Lingus-bound A321XLR to use on Madrid–Boston
Marco Sansavini CEO and president of Iberia How painful. How unadventurous. Iberia has taken delivery…
London raises APD for long haul flights to £12
Rachel Reeves England’s chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in air passenger duty (APD) commencing…
Election coming: Minister Martin announces FIVE appointments to Fáilte Ireland board
Catherine Martin minister for tourism Minister Catherine Martin has announced five new appointments to Fáilte…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary – I have had no contact with Eamon Ryan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7ajVFCpYs
Riyadh Air orders sixty A321-200neo
Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air Riyadh Air has ordered sixty A321-200neo aircraft from Airbus…
FÉACH Droch-fhola in Doire, an chéad Dracula
Sleacht Abhartaigh, Uaigh Abhartaigh in aice le Gleann Uilleann i nDoire, ionsparáid do Dracula (droch-fhola).…
‘No more new cruise ship orders until 2028 at least’ – Royal CEO Jason Liberty
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed all of its cruise ship…
Visit Central Florida launches training platform
Dana Young CEO fo Visit Central Florida Visit Central Florida has launched the Visit Central…
Bookings open for Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas New Year’s eve party
Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas will host a five-night “Party Like a Royal” New…
Rebuild means Boots store in Dublin Airport’s T1 will close tomorrow (store in T2 remains open)
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport The Boots store in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 is…
Pegasus moves Dublin service from Ankara to Istanbul’s second airport
Güliz Öztürk CEO of Pegasus Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s largest low-cost carrier, will begin flights from…
Waterford Airport officials tell Minister James Lawless runway extension is ‘incredible value for money’
Brian Comer Waterford Airport’s proposed €27m investment for an extended runway is described as “incredible…
Ireland’s NSAI launches Europe’s first verified GPS/GNSS Data Stream service
Geraldine Larkin CEO of the National Standards Authority of Ireland The National Standards Authority of…
€25m grant supports new hourly rail service between Dublin and Belfast
Jim Meade CEO of Irish Rail A new hourly rail service between Dublin and Belfast…
Ryanair exempts Concur Travel customers from completing customer verification process
Paul Dear of SAP Concur Ryanair has launched a direct connection with Concur Travel, allowing…
Visit Brazil Travel Association to finish European tour with roadshow in Dublin
Glauco Fuzinatto president of VBRATA The VBRATA (Visit Brazil Travel Association) will hold its final…
AirBnB awards grants to Mountrothe House, Gate House & Castlegarde historic homes
Derek Nolan of AirBNB Airbnb has announced the winners of its 2024 Capacity Awards, granting…
WATCH: Valencia airport engulfed in flood as storm Dana arrives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egRacLL3n9I
Royal Caribbean Group reports strong close-in booking trend and 111pc load factor in Q3 earnings call
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group reported a strong third quarter in 2024,…
MEET Aidan Donohue new GM of upcoming Radisson RED Galway
Aidan Donohue GM of Radisson Red Galway Aidan Donohue has been appointed General Manager of…
LATAM places order for ten Boeing B787-9
Enrique Cueto CEO of LATAM LATAM Airlines Group has placed an order for ten Boeing…
AirNav Ireland & Airservices Australia sign MOU to share expertise in air navigation service
AirNav Ireland and Airservices Australia are to share expertise in air navigation services, and have…
Finnair to reduce carbon emissions by 34.5pc by 2033
Turkka Kuusisto CEO of Finnair Finnair has established a science-based target to reduce its carbon…
WATCH: Halloween in Derry, the festival begins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LvM3MYAgw4
WATCH: Tourism Ireland at IFTM 2024 in Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksZtJhN3yEA
IATA move to integrate digital currencies into financial settlement systems starts with China
Muhammad Slbakri of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced plans to integrate…
GALLERY: Home of Halloween campaign hits the streets of London
Five ghostly Celtic figures have appeared in various locations across central London as part of…
IATA Bangkok forum predicts Thailand aviation can grow 4pc per year
Xie Xingquan of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Thailand can strengthen its…
‘Creating impractical expectations & favouring direct bookings’ – ECTAA criticises new EU rules on mobility
Frank Oostdam President of ECTAA The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) semi-annial…
HERE are the principle Halloween festivals and events from around Ireland
Home of Halloween – How Ireland claimed ownership of the festival & the places that…
100k attend Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Mark Murphy Director of Guinness Jazz Festival The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival attracted 100,000 attendees,…
SunExpress to become Cork Airport’s ninth carrier with Izmir flights
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport SunExpress will become Cork Airport’s ninth carrier with…
TourismNI Dublin event showcases the north as business destination
Conor Murphy Minister for Tourism TourismNI hosted a showcase event in Dublin aimed at promoting…