Daa Back in Profit on Back of Post-Covid Recovery in Air Travel
Daa Group has reported a return to annual profit on the back of a strong post-Covid rebound of passenger numbers through the main two Irish airports, Dublin and Cork.
The group – which, as well as operating Dublin and Cork airports, owns daa International and...
Friuli Venezia Giulia Celebrates New Connection with Ireland
Last night, members of the travel industry gathered for an invitation only event at the renowned Italian restaurant Pinocchio in Dublin to celebrate the new direct service to Trieste with Ryanair.
The delegation consisted of representatives from the Friuli Venezia Giulia tourism board and...
Walt Disney World Launches Magical Early Booker Package
Guests in the UK and Ireland dreaming of their next holiday can discover an offer that provides real value as they plan their visit to Walt Disney World Resort in 2024.
When guests book a stay at participating Disney Resort hotels and purchase a Disney...
Atlantic Joint Venture Updates in The Mayson
The Atlantic Joint Venture hosted trade last night in the Mayson Hotel in Dublin to kick off the AJV Roadshow.
The evening consisted of presentations from Blaithin O'Donnell, Air Canada, Aoife Gregg, United Airlines and Helen Fyfe, Lufthansa Group.
There are seven airlines in...
Second Annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference to be Held in Malaga in 2024
The second annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference will be held in Malaga, Spain on February 16 and 17, 2024.
It follows the inaugural conference, earlier this year, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Co-founded by Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett, the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (which...
TAP Air Portugal Launches Promotion for Irish and UK Customers
TAP Air Portugal has launched a new promotion for Irish and UK customers, featuring a range of the airline’s most popular destinations on sale - including the bustling streets of Brazil, the tropics of Venezuela and the breathtaking landscapes of Canada.
Customers can take off...
Northern Ireland Tourist Numbers Have Doubled Since Good Friday Agreement, Figures Show
New figures from Tourism NI show that tourism in the North/Northern Ireland more than doubled over the 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
According to Tourism NI, visits to tourist attractions have surged from 7.5 million in 1998 to 16.5 million...
Royal Caribbean Enhances Ultimate World Cruise Options
Royal Caribbean has announced an enhanced offering around its Ultimate World Cruise, which was announced last year.
The Ultimate World Cruise was launched as a 274-day adventure on Royal’s Serenade of the Seas ship, taking in 7 continents, more than 60 countries, over 150 destinations...
Boeing Delays Could Dent Ryanair Summer Schedules
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has admitted the airline will be forced to reduce flight frequencies on certain routes this summer, due to a delay in the delivery of new Boeing 737 MAX planes because of fresh manufacturing issues recently flagged by the planemaker.
Speaking at...
The Cost of Limiting Flights: Schiphol Cap May See Netherlands Lose €14bn in Tourism and Trade Revenue
The Netherlands risks losing out on nearly €14bn in tourism and trade revenue by stamping a flight volume limit at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, according to research.
Laying bare the cost consequences of such a move, the study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research...
Louis Vuitton Signs Up as Tourist Ambassador for South Korea
French fashion house Louis Vuitton has inked a deal with South Korea's government to help boost the country's tourist visitor numbers.
The agreement - made with the Korea Tourism Organisation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government - will result in Louis Vuitton take part in a...
Tourism Ireland Partners with NBC Golf Channel
Tourism Ireland is teaming up with the NBC Golf Channel to promote Ireland to golfers in the United States – with a new six-episode mini-series set to showcase our superb golf courses, as well as the array of experiences that visitors can discover off the golf...
The New Sunway Escorted Tours Brochure is Out, and it’s Fabulous!
Sunway has just launched its 2023 Escorted Tours brochure and it features 13 tours covering an array of amazing destinations and cities - both near and far, domestic and overseas.
It's packed with wonderful deals, and accompanying photographs.
The Irish travel trade are acquainted with...
In-Bound Visitor Numbers Almost Back to Pre-Covid Levels, Estimates Show
The number of overseas/in-bound visitors to Ireland climbed back to near pre-pandemic levels during the first quarter of this year, preliminary estimates from tourism industry group the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).
The estimates suggest nearly 1.7 million overseas tourists visited Ireland during the first...
Sustainability in Focus as Spanish Travel Agents Explore Ireland
A group of Spanish travel agents is visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and major Spanish tour operator Icárion.
The aim of the trip is to showcase some of the many sustainable tourism experiences available in Ireland to the...
Ryanair Adds New Route From Belfast To Valencia
From 1st May, Ryanair will offer direct flights from Belfast to the Spanish city of Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. The flight operates every Monday and Thursday and takes less than three hours, providing travelers with the opportunity to experience Valencia's exceptional climate, exquisite cuisine,...
European Air Fares Expected to Rise 15% this Summer
European air fares are expected to rise by a further 15%, at least, this summer.
Forbes magazine reported that, globally, this year could see the cost of flying rise by 15%-50%.
Forbes quoted Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary as saying that he expects last year’s 20% rise...
Finnair Celebrates 40 Years of Flying to Japan with Enhanced Connection Links to Ireland and UK
This weekend, Finnair will celebrate 40 years of flying to Japan in a major milestone for the Nordic carrier.
Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only...
CroisiEurope Cruises’ 2024 Cruises Now On Sale
This is your chance to secure the best deals for your clients on some of the most exciting and picturesque journeys. If you book before September 30th, you can take advantage of CroisiEurope Cruises' exclusive offer of 15% off on all coastal and European rivers cruises.
Create or...
Dublin and Belfast Feature in List of Europe’s Best Cities for Walking
Data collected by leading British footwear retailer schuh reveals that Finnish Capital Helsinki is the best European city for walking. But Dublin and Belfast feature very well in the list too. Belfast ranks at number 18, and Dublin is 26th on the list. Dublin overtakes London in this regard, with London...
