Princess Cruises launches ‘love line’ premium liquors collection
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has launched a new “Love Line Premium Liquors”…
€5m off-road cycle track opens in Naas
Sonya Kavanagh CEO of Kildare County Council The €5m Kilcullen Road Active Travel Scheme has…
Department of Foreign Affairs updates travel advice for four countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for four countries. France (New…
Dublin Airport’s car parks are fully booked for the June Bank Holiday weekend
Dublin Airport’s car parks are fully booked for the June Bank Holiday weekend Passengers are…
ESB describes flight between Poolbeg chimneys by Red Bull skydivers as ‘serious safety incident’
Paddy Hayes CEO of the ESB The ESB has described the flight between the Poolbeg…
Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling, & Volotea to appeal Spain’s ‘absurd’ €150m fine for baggage & seat charges
Alberto Garzón, Spain’s minister of consumer affairs Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling, and Volotea are likely to…
Second A321XLR lost to Aer Lingus over IALPA pilots dispute
Mark Tighe of IALPA Aer Lingus has lost its second opportunity to secure a new…
Turkish say 45 A320neos will be grounded by Pratt & Whitney engine recall
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines expects up to 45 of its A320neo…
Australian luxury operators visit Europe Hotel Killarney and other high end Irish hotels
Agents with Viktoria Albrecht, Tourism Ireland (left); and Luisea Nic Lochlainn, By Appointment DMC (right),…
U2 & Paddy McKillen allow planning permission for Hanover Quay visitor centre to expire
Paddy McKillen Junior The five-year planning permission for U2’s planned visitor centre and exhibition space…
2025 TBEX Europe conference to bring 500 bloggers to Ireland for third time Sept 8-11 2025
Rick Calvert, CEO TBEX, Sarah Nolan, Acting Head of Tourism, Shane Smyth, Tourism Officer, Anne…
Air France/Hop to install 13 extra seats on their Embraer 190s
Olivier Mazzucchelli CEO of Hop Air France plans to install more seats on its fleet…
Canada Border Services threaten to strike next week
Erin O’Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency More than 9,000 workers at the Canada Border…
Knock Ireland West Airport to host annual 5k runway run on September 14th
Joe Gilmore of Knock airport Ireland West Airport and Portwest have partnerred to host the…
Smugglers Cove in Rosscarbery plans Ireland’s biggest outdoor inflatable obstacle course
Geoff Wycherly of Smjugglers Cove Smugglers Cove in Rosscarbery, Cork is expanding with the opening…
Dubliner says he is innocent despite 26 year sentence for MSC Magnifica murder in 2017
Daniel Belling and Xing Li in 2011 Daniel Belling, a German national with Irish citizenship,…
Heathrow reintroduces fast track security service after four years
Thomas Woldbye CEO of Heathrow Heathrow is reintroducing its Fast Track security service for passengers.…
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Bangkok government to invest €300m in Thai Airways by October
Suvadhana Sibunruang CEO of Thai Airways Thailand’s Ministry of Finance plans to invest THB12bn (€300m)…
Global air passenger demand is 11pc ahead of last year
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA Total global air passenger demand in April 2024 increased by…
Safety warning around Ireland’s waterways over June bank holiday weekend
Roger Sweeney, Water Safety Ireland’s Deputy CEO The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland & the…
Italy’s competitions authority rejects eDreams’ injunction against Ryanair
Dana Dunne CEO of Edreams Italy’s competitions authority the Autorita’ Garante della Concorrenza e del…
Riviera Travel launches trade incentive to celebrate 40th anniversary
Vicky Billing of Riviera Riviera Travel has launched a trade incentive to celebrate 40th anniversary.…
Ryanair loses appeal in EU general court against €600m state aid for Finnair
Michael O’Leary Ryanair has lost a legal appeal against a ruling that dismissed its case…
Vintners voice concern over delays in government move to modernise licensing laws
Pat-Crotty CEO of the Vinters Federation The Licensed Vintners Association and Vintners Federation of Ireland…
New Dunluce Lodge unveils ‘The Stookan’ retreat for larger groups
Euan McGlashan of Valor Hospitality Partners Due to open this autumn, Dunluce Lodge has unveiled…
Government reconsiders €12m financial contribution for Waterford runway extension
Michael Walsh CEO of Waterford council Construction of the extension to Waterford Airport’s runway is…
Australian passenger runs naked down aisle of Virgin aircraft
Jayne Hrdlicka CEO of Virgin Australia An Australian man arrested after allegedly running naked down…
Embattled Donald Trump sells his Cessna 750 to Republican Party donor
Inside the Cessna 750, N725DT Former US President Donald Trump has sold his Cessna 750,…
Limerick Strand Hotel completes €200K refurbishment of their Shannon Suite
The Limerick Strand Hotel has completed a €200K refurbishment of their Shannon Suite, inspired by…
WATCH: New comedy by TVAviators, When pilots are bored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87jjG9sCwZ8
Kilkenny’s family friendly Newpark Hotel reveals new animatronic dinosaurs for summer 2024
Mark Flynn GM of the Newpark Hotel Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny new additions for the…
US dancer Mickela Mallozzi films PBS episode in Sligo, Donegal, Derry & Antrim
Mickela Mallozzi’ (Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland and Aisling Kelly Hunter, Sligo Oyster Experience Filming for…
Doyle collection’s Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC receives key from Michelin Guide 2024
Mark Payne GM of the Dupont Circle The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC has…
Bertie Ahern to open Sean Mac Diarmada summer school in Kiltyclogher this weekend
Regina Fahey Director fo the Sean Mac Diarmada summer school Bertie Ahern will open the annual…
Three black men sue after cabin crew member ordered their removal from aircraft over alleged body odour
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines Three black men are suing an airline for racial…
Royal Caribbean Group loyalty scheme co-ordinated across all three brands
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean Group loyalty members can now enjoy the same…
Pig’s Lane Whiskey in Killarney opens offering 230 rare whiskeys
The newly opened Pig’s Lane Whiskey Parlour underground bar has opened in Killarney, hosting 230…
Trim Castle Hotel opens new all-day dining destination
Boann in Trim Castle hotel Antun Simunovic GM of Trim Castle Hotel Trim Castle Hotel…
Aeroméxico suspends México–Quito route after diplomatic spat
Andrés Conesa CEO of Aeromexico Aeroméxico is suspending its México City International-Quito International route from…