DAA board appoints Nick Cole as Deputy CEO in escalation of move to unseat Kenny Jacobs
The board of DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has appointed Nick Cole as…
Ireland ranked third in TTW top 50 destinations
New York based Travel and Tour World has named Ireland in third place in its…
Australia experiences widespread flight disruptions
Multiple airlines operating in Australia including Qantas Jetstar and Virgin Australia have recorded 34 cancellations…
‘Massive rat’ on KLM flight 767 forces cancellations
A large rat appeared in the cabin of a KLM flight 767 from Amsterdam to…
Royal Caribbean plans return of Legend of the Seas to Florida for winter 2027-28
Royal Caribbean newbuild Legend of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale for the 2027-28…
Australia’s Caledonian Sky sold by APT to Greek operator Kalamata
Caledonian Sky , formerly Renaissance Six, has been sold to Greek operator Kalamata Shipping. Kalamata acquired…
PortMiami sets new daily passenger record
PortMiami has reported that November 30 was the busiest day in its history withten cruise…
Riviera Travel launches new Grand Tour itinerary
Riviera Travel is expanding the Grand Tour collection with the 15-day itinerary A Taste of…
Manchester faces delays as taxiway closed by surface failure
Flights at Manchester Airport have experienced delays due to rain and a taxiway issue that…
UNIMED completes acquisition of Elssi Maritime
Unimed, a supplier of medicine and equipment for merchant ships, has completed the acquisition of…
HERE are the 59 airports across 23 countries (including Dublin) now operating Point Merge Air Traffic System
Point Merge Air Traffic System is now operating at 59 airports across 23 countries on…
Minor Hotels 2026 trends survey shows more to authentic travel and surge in wellness
Minor Hotels’ latest trend report forecasts a profound shift in 2026 travel towards authentic. wellness-centric…
Bob Frazier to retire from aviation after 50 years
Frazier Aviation has revealed that Bob Frazier is retiring after 50 years of service at…
RYacht reveals details of Sefu newbuild
R Yacht has revealed details of its newbuild to be named the Sefu for delivery…
Luxe Lifestyle group hosts Christmas party in county Louth
The Luxe Lifestyle Group held their Christmas party at Kilsarqan House in county Louth on…
Lost Returns introduces asset tagging and embraces AI for lost and found services
Lost Returns has introduced asset tagging for proactive matching and embraced AI for detailed item…
ASL Airlines pilots plan second strike on Tuesday
ASL Pilots who are members of IALPA have announced a second 16-hour strike on December…
Drone safety campaign launched as IAA confirms there are 24,000 drone pilots in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that there are now 24,000 trained drone pilots in…
Sad news: John Glynn who built up Doyle Group and Citywest Hotel
John Glynn has died at age 74 surrounded by his family. Mr Glynn is a…
KEY Takeaways from IATA global media day in Geneva
When Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, addressed journalists at the…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: The outlook for global aviation with Marie Owens Thomsen
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, told delegates at the…
Meet Stefan Bejinaru new head chef in Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel has appointed Stefan Bejinaru as head chef. The Chef returned from Italy to…
Boeing opens new Dublin Office
Boeing has opened new hub at Dublin Airport Central, serving a country that ranks second…
Advance bookings for Spanish hotels up by 26pc in first months of 2026
Spanish hoteliers ruled out a slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals during the first months of…
JUST BACK FROM: MS Riviera Radiance (naming ceremony)
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCrDd MS Riviera Radiance has been gliding along the Danube since April as guests settle…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: Slowdown in progress to net zero discussed by Marie Owens Thomsen
Aviation’s progress towards net zero by 2050 is being delayed by insufficient sustainable aviation fuel…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: “leave that bag onboard during evacuation’ – Willie Walsh
Global aviation is maintaining focus on safety through incident investigations under ICAO Annex 13 obligations,…
The 7,000 aircraft backlog: Supply chain discussion with Stuart Fox at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation supply chain disruptions result in delayed aircraft deliveries and parts shortages, leading to over…
Jamming and spoofing on the increase: Safety update from Nick Careen at at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Jamming and spoofing are on the increase in international aviation, a gathering of internaiontal journalists…
‘A reverse Robin Hood’ Regulatory Affairs update from Marie Owens & Thomas Reynart at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation operates within a framework of regulations and fiscal policies that influence connectivity and competitiveness.…
Online revolution and its impact on aviation payments, update from Thierry Stucker at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Airlines process nearly €920bn in payment value annually, with 80pc linked to passenger revenue, ancillary…
How Trump saved air cargo in 2025: IATA Global Media Day update with Brendan Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, told delegates at the Global Media Day cargo…
IATA Global Media Day 2025 Digital identity with Gabriel Marquie, Louise Cairney and Nick Careen
Digital identity enables seamless airport processing through biometric recognition and smartphone integration, allowing passengers to…
Windshear causes go-arounds at Dublin airport
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JUST BACK FROM: Ashford Castle in county Mayo
A statement entrance. The mood is set by the approach. Grandiose gates, a sweep, a…
JUST BACK FROM: Powersourt Hotel in Enniskerry, county Wicklow
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCGAq One of the most stunning entrance roads to any hotel on the planet is…
STATE OF PLAY: Waterford’s plans to transform the north bank
Along the ancient quay of Waterford in south eastern Ireland, a new construction project is…
Petition launched to reopen Galway Airport
A petition has been launched on Change.org to reopen Galway Airport. The airport site spans…
JUST BACK FROM: Granville Hotel in Waterford
Location, location, location. The Granville hotel in Waterford sits on the historic quay, a copuye…
Kilkenny 67-room hotel turned down by Coimisiún Pleanála
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for 67-bedroom hotel. The decision cited an overbearing impact…