WATCH: ‘It is the inputs that will decide how effective any AI function will be’ Eoghan Phipps of Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gS6yemHtuE
‘Chase the rockstar’ tour Tourism is thriving and likely to grow in 2024 – Expedia
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia predicts that Tour Tourism will continue to thrive…
Plaza Premium opens lounge at Denver, 3rd in USA
Plaza Premium Denver lounge Plaza Premium has opened a new lounge at Denver International airport,…
Bewley’s hosts first wedding couple 20 years after first date in the same restaurant
Dublin couple, Sarah Brittain and Luke Carton have become the first couple to get married…
Korean Air plans to introduce premium economy class
Walter Cho CEO of Korean Air Korean Air plans to introduce a premium economy class…
New setback for Bamboo Airways as bank account frozen
Nguyen Manh Quan of Bamboo Airways Bamboo Airways’ bank accounts have been frozen due to…
Work begins on €3m separated cycle track in Wexford
Tom Byrne, Aoife Fleming, Eamonn Hore, Vincent Gallagher, Tom Enright, Alan O’Shea, John Hegarty Hugh…
Handover: Celebrity Ascent leaves shipyard ahead of December launch
Laurent Castaing of Chantiers de l’Atlantique Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of Celebrity Ascent, their…
AirBnB to highlight ‘near perfect’ rated homes as it upgrades customer experience
Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Arbnb Airbnb now has a 10pc share of the…
Booking.com customers targetted by elaborate in-app scam
Glenn Fogel CEO of Booking.com Booking.com has been facing complaints about in-app fraud and scams.…
Ireland’s 75 companies report a strong WTM 2023 in Excel
Eoghan Corry and Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland at event in the Irish embassy…
Allure of the Seas to return to Barcelona in 2025
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean The 2025 season will see the Allure of the Seas…
Ryanair signals pushback against England’s ‘hidden airline fees’ campaign
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has criticised English Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to…
Kenmare House open for luxury group stays at €1,000 a night for 14 guests
Kenmare House, located in Killarney, Ireland and owned by Con Horgan formerly of Abbey travel,…
WATCH: Stephan Roemer launches DTH formerly Diethelm Travel at WTM 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKuj9IYMSE Diethelm Travel, a Bangkok based DMC company with a 66-year legacy, has rebranded as…
Azamara cruises names new CEO
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara cruises Dondra Ritzenthaler is the new Chief Executive Officer of…
Dublin one of just 9 European airports ahead of pre-pandemic passenger numbers
Gary McLean and Kenny Jacobs Dublin is just one of nine large airports in Europe…
Dublin Airport ATC shut down twice on Tuesday morning due to staffing issues
Dublin Airport experienced disruptions on Monday and Tuesday mornings due to a shortage of available…
Air Zimbabwe plans to resume flights to London Gatwick
Edmund Makona CEO of Air Zimbabwe Air Zimbabwe plans to resume flights from Harare to…
Only 6pc of travellers used generative AI tools like ChatGPT to plan their trips in 2023.
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Research by Expedia shows that only 6pc of travellers…
The 25 ‘Go List’ destinations for 2024 according to Fodor’s
Jeremy Tarr Editorial director at Fodor’s Travel advice platform Fodor’s have listed their Go list…
The ‘no list’, Fodor’s don’t-go destinations for 2024
Jeremy Tarr Editorial director at Fodor’s Fodor’s have listed their No list for 2024, places…
Italian tax probe targets Airbnb’s Ireland unit
Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Arbnb Airbnb is facing a potential tax bill worth…
Ahmet Dede wins top award at Food and Wine 2023 gala
Ahmet Dede Dede at the Customs House won Restaurant of the Year: and Ahmet Dede…
JetBlue wins best economy class from The Points Guy travel platform
Caitriona Toner will represent JetBlue in Ireland when it launches daily flights next year Travel…
Yucatán tops Travel Lemmings list of top 50 destinations 2024
Mate Hake of Travel Lemming Travel Lemming release its list of top 50 destinations for…
Agritourism expected to treble in the next ten years
Cathy Greteman of Star Destinations president of Agricultural Tour Operators International The global Agritourism market…
’42pc book holiday homes with amenities they cannot afford or want to try out before they buy’ – Expedia
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia has released its list of outdoor amenities travellers…
Costa Rica named 2024 Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure.
Jacqui Gifford editor of Travel + Leisure Costa Rica has been named the 2024 Destination…
BA to offer Diwali & Thanksgiving themed menus on India & US flights
Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways British Airways is celebrating Diwali by offering Rasmalai in…
Olympic-level high divers among ents offerings aboard Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas during sea trials Full-scale shows across four different stages will be…
Another step in journey out of Chapter 11 for SAS with €1bn AF/KLM injection
Benjamin Smith of Air France and Anko Can der Werff of SAS SAS Scandinavian Airlines…
AviLease progresses bid to take over Pembroke Aircraft Leasing
Kieran Corr CEO of Pembroke Aircraft Leasing Riyadh based Aircraft lessor AviLease is in advanced…
Leitrim to launch tourism plan at November workshop in Carrick
Sinead McDermott of Leitrim Tourism Leitrim’s newly developed Tourism Framework for the county will be…
Wicklow Council grants permission for tourism hub at Jack White’s on Brittas bay
Emer O’Gorman CEO of Wicklow County Council Wicklow County Council has granted conditional approval for…
Emirates Dublin team names its 5 winter picks from 140 connecting destinations
Eoghan Corry of Travel Extra tries out the bar on the Emirates A380 Emirates Dublin…
Ryanair tightens emissions target by 10 grams per passenger kilometre
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has reset its environmental target, 10 grams of Co2…
WATCH: The difference between Google Analytics and GA4, Eoghan Phipps of Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHv1wTuN9yg
WATCH: Consumers travel expectations are evolving very fast, Eoghan Phipps of Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8xV028PuJA
Shannon airport completes multi-agency emergency drill
Multi agency emergency response drills at Shannon A multi-agency emergency training exercise called “Exercise Charlie”…