Irish Travel Technology Firm Datalex Sees Revenues Soar on Back of Client Wins
Irish travel retail technology company Datalex has reported a bumper financial performance for the first half of the year.
The airline-focused B2B company said revenues for the first six months of 2023 amounted to $12.9m; 24% ahead of the corresponding period last year.
Datalex said: "This...
Shannon Airport Says ‘Bonjour’ as New Aer Lingus Service to Paris Takes Off
Shannon Airport has welcomed the return of Aer Lingus’ service to Paris, with the new route to Charles de Gaulle Airport officially taking off today.
The new year-round service, timed to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, saw plenty of Ireland fans board the Airbus...
Top Global Inbound Travel Buyers Discover Ireland
A total of 21 top global inbound buyers are on a fact-finding visit of Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
They’re also attending a B2B workshop at Kilronan Castle – where they’ll meet, and do business with, around 54...
Walt Disney Company to Mark 100th Birthday with $60bn Cruise and Theme Park Investment Plan
The Walt Disney Company – which officially marks its 100th anniversary next month – is, reportedly, set to invest up to $60bn in improving and upgrading its theme parks and cruises division.
The investment is set to take place over the next 10 years and...
ITIC: Inbound and Domestic Tourism Sector Has €15bn Potential
Ireland’s inbound tourism industry has the potential to be worth €15bn to the national economy, a new report has claimed.
A detailed new assessment of domestic tourism’s economic and environmental potential was published this week by the sector’s main representative group and lobbying voice the...
Dalata Hotel Group Expands in Mainland Europe with Clayton Amsterdam Deal
Dalata Hotel Group has announced the next step in its expansion in mainland Europe via an agreement to acquire the leasehold interest in the Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American, in the Netherlands.
Outside of Ireland, where Dalata is the largest hotel owner through its twin...
Tourism Ireland Courts Luxury Travel Influencers in US
A total of 13 tourism businesses from Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland this week at the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) North America.
ILTM North America is an invitation-only event for the global luxury travel industry – attracting more than 470 influential travel agents...
Intrepid Travel Adds Carbon Labels to 500 Itineraries to Better Measure Travellers’ Carbon Footprints
Adventure holiday specialist Intrepid Travel is adding carbon labels to more than 500 itineraries, including its top 100 trips, with plans to continue measuring and disclosing the emissions of every trip.
These labels, which appear on the individual tour pages on the company’s website, will...
Daa Slams Ryanair ‘False Claims’ About Dublin Airport Charges and Infrastructure Plans
Dublin Airport operator Daa has reacted furiously to what it calls "false claims" by Ryanair about its pricing and policy, particularly the claim that airport charges are set to rise by 45% next year.
Ryanair has pulled 17 routes from its upcoming winter flight...
Ryanair Scraps 17 Routes from Dublin Airport Winter Schedule; Blames Daa Charges and Policy
Ryanair has scrapped 17 routes from its Dublin Airport itinerary; essentially slashing its winter 2023/’24 flight schedule at its home base, blaming airport charges and management decisions imposed by airport operator Daa.
Ryanair directly blamed “DAA’s rising passenger charges of 45%, ongoing CAPEX mismanagement and...
Swan Hellenic Launches 2024/’25 Antarctica Season
Swan Hellenic – the Cyprus-based expedition cruise company – will start its 2024/’25 Antarctica season of sailings on November 13, across its SH Diana and SH Vega ships.
Swan Hellenic chief executive, Andrea Zito, said: “We’re very proud of the depth and breadth of choice...
Dubai Set for Boom in Hotel Room Stock
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to see a boost to its hospitality accommodation stock, with around 9,200 new hotel rooms due to come on stream by the end of this year.
The development will bring to 154,000 the number of rooms on offer...
Cathay Pacific Passes 10 Million Passenger Milestone for Year as Demand Continues
Cathay Pacific carried almost 1.8 million passengers across its route network in August, meaning the Hong Kong airline passed the milestone of 10 million passengers in the first 8 months of this year.
Last month’s figure represented a 603% increase on the same month last...
TUI Cruise Division to Operate Full Fleet of 16 Ships in Winter 2023/’24 Season
Holiday giant TUI has said its cruises division will operate a full fleet of 16 ships this winter 2023/’24 season.
The group made the announcement as part of its latest trading update, published earlier this week, in which it reaffirmed its expectation of a strong...
Discover Limerick Pass Relaunches with Family-Friendly Price Rates
Limerick City & County Council, in collaboration with tourism partners and Fáilte Ireland, has introduced a new range of rates - including a family bundle, to Limerick’s official Sightseeing Pass.
The Discover Limerick Pass covers everything from culture and heritage sites, to outdoor adventure and taste experiences.
A new autumn family bundle has been introduced where 2...
Tokyo Haneda Tops List of World’s Best Airports As European Hubs Disappoint
Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport has been ranked the world’s best airport in a new global survey, which shows European hubs to be lacking their international peers.
Atlanta International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Mexico City International Airport and Dallas Fort-Worth rounded out the top five....
Finnair to Appoint 17 Year-Old CEO for UN’s International Day of the Girl
Finnair chief executive Topi Manner is to temporarily step aside and be succeeded by 17 year-old Siru Nuutinen next month.
The 1-day-long move takes place on October 9 and forms part of Finnair’s participation in global youth development agency Plan International’s #GirlsTakeover campaign.
The campaign sees...
Royal Caribbean’s ‘Utopia of the Seas’ Passes First Float Milestone
Royal Caribbean has announced a major milestone for its new Utopia of the Seas ship, with it floating for the first time.
The cruise giant said the game-changing Oasis Class ship successfully floated for the first time at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire,...
InteleTravel Cruise Sales Surge on Back of CLIA Cruise Week Support
Homeworking giant InteleTravel’s campaign to support CLIA Cruise Week has led to a surge in bookings this month.
Cruise sales in the first two weeks of September accounted for 13% of all InteleTravel’s bookings, compared with 6.5% in the same period last year.
InteleTravel’s campaign included...
Brittany Ferries to Sail Cork-Roscoff Year-Round as Part of Expanded Ireland-France Service in 2024
Brittany Ferries has unveiled an expanded service between Ireland and France, for 2024, which will see the operator offer Irish passengers its widest ever choice of routes and departure times between the two countries.
The new 2024 offering will see Brittany Ferries sail year-round from...
