United to launch summer season earlier from Dublin to Chicago
American carrier United is to extend its summer service between Dublin Airport and Chicago for…
‘Too big a market to throw in the towel’ says Fáilte Ireland as it launches Brexit fightback
Fáilte Ireland is fighting back as Brexit uncertainty and a struggling sterling hammer the country’s…
Cork Airport welcomes Norwegian’s Max 8 aircraft to ply transatlantic route to Boston Providence
Norwegian’s new more fuel and noise-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8 has landed at Cork Airport in…
Pilots wanted as Norwegian announces it’s to open base at Dublin to support transatlantic routes
Norwegian said it’s to open a pilot base at Dublin Airport later this year to…
Ethiopian Airlines ushers in a new year and a new Ireland boss at airport hotel event
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated two major occasions as it hosted trade and media at the Clayton…
Ryanair to offer taxi and rail transfers as it extends CarTrawler deal
Ryanair is to extend its partnership with Dublin-headquartered CarTrawler for another two years. The airline…
Michael Yohannes to depart Ireland to become Ethiopian’s Country Manager in Britain
Michael Yohannes is leaving his role as Ireland Country Manager to take up the position…
Aer Lingus comes onboard as title sponsors of expanded Irish Travel Industry Awards
Aer Lingus has become the title sponsor of the Irish Travel Industry Awards 2018, which…
Aer Lingus Miami flight leaves 2 hours 30 minutes early to beat IRMA landfall
Airports across Florida will begin closing today, with operations at most ceasing until at least Monday.…
ITAA issues Hurricane Irma advice as it works with operators for Florida or Caribbean-bound holidaymakers
With Hurricane Irma looming, the Irish Travel Agents Association says it is working with operators to…
American tourists outspend the British in Ireland during first half of year
The continuing decline in British visitors to Ireland has been revealed again in the latest…
Irish tourism is down €100m this year and needs a multi-million shot in the arm, says ITIC
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has called on the Government to take the sector seriously…
Cobalt Air to fly year-round twice-weekly from Ireland to Larnaca in Cyprus
Cyprus airline Cobalt Air is to fly year-round from Dublin Airport to Larnaca, it announced…
TWO records for Ryanair in August: 12.7m passengers and 97pc load factor in August
Seats sold up 10pc to 12.7m Load factor up 1pc to 97pc Rolling annual…
Singer Aled Jones, Tourism Ireland’s recording star for autumn campaign
Walking in the Air singer Aled Jones has joined forces with Tourism Ireland to launch…
FREE ferry travel for life for winning name of new Irish Ferries new ship, due to launch 2018
Free travel for life is the prize Vessel will join Jonathan Swift and Ulysses Largest…
Passenger numbers up as Irish Ferries looks forward to new ship on Irish Sea
Irish Ferries carried more passengers and cars in the first half of the year compared to…
Match made in heaven as Shannon Airport partners with Munster Rugby
Shannon Airport is now the Official Airport Partner for Munster Rugby in a new three…
Aer Lingus responds to the low-costs with new transatlantic fare structure BUT your checked bag will cost you €37 extra
Aer Lingus is competing with the threat from Norwegian and WOW on transatlantic routes with…
Tourism Ireland has high hopes for more visitors as Kodaline promote Dublin
Irish indie group Kodaline are the new face of tourism in Dublin after Tourism Ireland…
Times and connections: what you need to know about new Dublin-Hong Kong service on Cathay Pacific
The planned flight times for the new Hong Kong route (all times local): In summer,…
Former Brown Thomas CEO Dalton Philips to succeed Kevin Toland as boss of DAA
Retail sector veteran Dalton Philips has been appointed CEO of DAA to succeed Kevin Toland…
Tourism Minister Shane Ross ‘needs to get off his rear end’ on Brexit talks for Irish airports, claims FF
Tourism and Transport Minister Shane Ross has come under fire from opposition counterpart Robert Troy…
Ireland to suffer €100m Brexit blow this year, tourist body warns as visitor figures fall
January to July 2017: Overall tourist numbers up 3.1pc Britain down 6.2pc North America rises…
Marrakech and Cyprus for sun as Ryanair also pushes Germany for Summer 2018 from Dublin
5 new Dublin routes: Marrakech (2w), Munich (2 daily), Naples (5w), Paphos (2w) and Stuttgart…
Winner snaps up holiday and camera in Topflight and Canon Ireland competition
A picture of a Hindu holy man has won Kilkenny man Rue Ahmed top prize in…
Peek inside MSC game-changer Seaside, and see the float-out of sister ship Seaview
Summer 2018 is already hotting up in the cruise market, with MSC giving trade and…
American Airlines to boost capacity by 18pc on Shannon-Philadelphia route
American Airlines is to expand its Shannon to Philadelphia service in 2018, as the airline continues…
Leo joins Tourism Ireland in Toronto to boost inbound Canadian numbers
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has supported the promotional efforts of Tourism Ireland on his visit to…
Push to boost Ancient East tourism figures from high-end British market
With falling visitor numbers from Britain a concern, Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Stena…
Dublin Airport’s new baby-feeding rooms born out of demand from passengers, says Vincent Harrison
Dublin Airport has opened new dedicated baby-feeding rooms in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, as part…
Ryanair targets next generation of travellers with launch of student programme
With one eye on the next generation of European tourists, Ryanair has launched a new…
Air Berlin insolvent, gets 3 months worth of loans as Ryanair complains to EU
Air Berlin confirmed it has filed for insolvency proceedings after its main shareholder Etihad Airways…
Dublin Airport’s July as big as ENTIRE year of 1986 with 3.2m flying
Europe traffic up 7pc to 1.7m Britain flat at 896,000 passengers, less than 0.05pc change. Transatlantic…
Tourism Ireland pitches Ireland with friendly clash of Canadian rugby players and camogie girls
Canadian players taking part in the Women’s Rugby World Cup met their match on the…
Aer Lingus adds 300,000 seats on transatlantic and European routes for Winter 2017
Long-haul: 350 more transatlantic flights for Winter 2017 13pc increase in transtlantic capacity compared to…
Ross shoots down DAA funding call, denies Michael O’Leary’s gloomy Brexit view
Tourism Minister Shane Ross has insisted that despite concerns over queues at Dublin Airport, there’ll…
Dublin hotel beds squeeze to ease – but not till 2019, says Fáilte Ireland
With too many visitors chasing too few hotel rooms, Fáilte Ireland has published its Analysis…
Beatrix Haun named new director for Ireland at German National Tourist Office
German tourism has a new head of the Irish market, with Beatrix Haun replacing Klaus…
ITAA advises three-hour check-in to combat summer airport delays
The Irish Travel Agents Association is advising passengers to get to the airport earlier as European…