Ryanair Slashes Volume of Spain Flights Over Airport Charges Row
Ryanair has significantly reduced its traffic to/from Spain – including closing services in two locations, altogether – in response to a row over airport charges with Spanish airport operator AENA.
As a result, Ryanair flight volumes to and from Spain will be 18% lower this...
Hoteliers Welcome New Government Commitment to Hospitality SMEs and VAT Rate
Hoteliers welcomes the commitment in the proposed programme for Government to bring forward measures to support SMEs within the hospitality sector, including in relation to VAT.
Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) President Michael Magner said: “A decision to reduce the rate of VAT for food service...
FBD Hotels & Resorts Agrees to Buy Grand Hotel Malahide for €55m
FBD Hotels & Resorts has reached agreement to acquire the iconic Grand Hotel in Malaide, in north Co Dublin, for around €55m.
The acquisition – which is subject to competition regulator approval – will boost FBDH&R’s portfolio of hotels to seven.
The portfolio covers Ireland...
Miami Ranked 3rd Most Trending Destination of 2024 on Google
Miami has been named the third most trending destination of 2024 by Google, in its annual Year in Search report.
“Great destination reputations and brands are curated by the level of interest, excitement and awareness generated,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. "To be among the most searched destinations globally -...
Icelandair and Southwest Airlines Strengthen Ties with new Strategic Partnership
Icelandair and Southwest Airlines have signed a strategic partnership agreement, which will allow customers to easily connect between the two airlines’ networks, with sales and travel through Baltimore launching in February.
Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the US and offers flights to...
Daa Chief Rules Out Prospect of 2-Drink Limit for Passengers at Dublin & Cork Airports
Daa chief Kenny Jacobs has ruled out any prospect of passengers being limited to two alcoholic drinks while travelling through Dublin Airport and/or Cork Airport.
Mr Jacobs was speaking at the publication of Daa’s 2024 review earlier this week. Daa is the operator of both...
Riverside Luxury Cruises Launches Early Bookings Promotion; Adds Low-Cost Airlines to Flight Packages
Riverside Luxury Cruises has unveiled two significant updates for the New Year – the launch of its early bookings promotion offering guests up to 15% and its addition of low-cost carriers to its flight packages.
With cruises available from 3-22 nights, Riverside Luxury Cruises is...
Emirates Debuts New Uniform for Premium & VIP Passenger Services Team
Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport.
The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively...
Crystal Cruises Unveils Details of 2027 World Cruise Aboard Crystal Serenity
American cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced details of its 2027 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity.
The 140-night journey spans 83 destinations, inviting travellers to discover the rich cultures of Central and South America, the idyllic islands of French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia, the...
Dublin Airport Emissions Would Rise 8% if Passenger Cap Widened, Report Suggests
Dublin Airport would see an 8% increase in emissions if its passenger cap increased to 36 million people per year.
That is according to an independent assessment, carried out on behalf of airport operator daa, ahead of this week’s rejection of the proposed passenger limit...
Wild Atlantic Way Upgrade & ‘Year of the Invitation’: Draft Programme for Government’s Domestic Tourism Plan
Upgrading and enhancing the Wild Atlantic Way, broadening the regional spread of tourism visits, publishing a new national tourism policy to 2030 and a new programme to tap the worldwide Irish diaspora - the Year of the Invitation - are among the development plans...
Premier Inn Sees Strong Start to New Year, with Bookings Ahead
Budget hotel brand Premier Inn has seen a strong start to the new year, with bookings ahead of 12 months ago.
In a trading update, Dominic Paul – chief executive of Whitbread, the UK hospitality conglomerate which owns Premier Inn – said: "Our Five-Year Plan...
VIVA Cruises Christens Newest Ship VIVA Enjoy in Düsseldorf
German river cruise company VIVA Cruises has officially christened its latest ship, VIVA Enjoy, with the event being held in its home port of Düsseldorf.
VIVA Enjoy is the third new build ship in VIVA Cruises’ fleet and will sail on itineraries along the Danube...
Regional Airports, Passenger Cap, Aviation Policy: Draft Programme for Government on Tourism
The lifting of the 32 million per year passenger limit at Dublin Airport is one of the ambitious aviation priorities of the incoming new Government.
The newly-published Draft Programme for Government sets out ambitious development plans for the tourism industry, aimed at boosting outbound and...
Clare Company The Tourism Space Awarded Prestigious B Corp Certification
The Tourism Space, led by visionary founder and CEO Tina O’Dwyer, has achieved the prestigious B Corp Certification, solidifying its position as a global leader in driving meaningful change within the tourism industry.
This certification recognises businesses meeting the highest standards of social and environmental...
TravelMedia.ie Announces Return of Travel Media Awards
TravelMedia.ie has announced the return of the Travel Media Awards, recognising excellence within Irish travel media.
The awards will take place after Meet the Media 2025, on 10th February at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin.
This year’s Travel Media Awards will celebrate outstanding contributions across...
Brazil to Take Centre Stage at FITUR 2025 in Madrid
FITUR 2025 – Spain’s largest tourism and travel trade fair – is gearing up for its 45th edition, running from January 22 to 26; once again organised by IFEMA Madrid.
The event will highlight the exceptional performance of the tourism industry in 2024 and its...
Holyhead Partially Reopens for Ferry Services with Temporary Delays
Holyhead Port, in Wales, has reopened for ferry and freight sailings, but with temporary delays to services due to only a partial resumption of services at this time.
Both of Holyhead’s two ferry berths were damaged by Storm Darragh in early December, leading to a...
Cork-Based Trigon Hotels Appoints Angela Canny Group Sales & Marketing Director
Trigon Hotels – the Cork-based hotel group - has appointed Angela Canny as Group Sales and Marketing Director. She brings significant expertise in business development and AI to the role, bridging traditional hospitality management with future-facing technology.
Ms Canny has previously worked as EMEA Sales...
Ras Al Khaimah Records Strongest Ever Tourism Year
Ras Al Khaimah – one of the UAE’s seven Emirates – has recorded its best performing year ever, in terms of inbound tourism.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) said the emirate – known for its gulf beaches – welcomed 1.28 million overnight visitors...
