Awesome Things to Do in Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago's North Shore is the home of Northwestern University, and they are delighted to be taking part in this year's Aer Lingus College Football Classic in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on 27th August!
The North Shore is a great place to base yourself for a Chicago city...
Danish Authorities Rush to Control Tourism at Melting Iceberg as Award-Winning Irish Documentary on Greenland Airs
As tourists flock to Greenland to take in its stunning icebergs and natural beauty, authorities are considering ways to control crowds in order to protect the fragile environment, already threatened by global warming.
Blocks of ice are breaking off from the Ilulissat glacier, drifting slowly...
Irish Ferries Owner Sails Back Into Profit as Restrictions Scrapped
Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) sailed back into profit in the first half of this year, on the back of the removal of international Covid travel restrictions.
The ferries and freight company has reported a pre-tax profit of €15.4m for the six months...
The Rise of ‘Pump Tourism’
Switzerland's proximity to France has always been a draw for residents and tourists alike but now there is a more practical reason for enticing the Swiss to France this summer.
The soaring cost of petrol is seeing more residents from Geneva and surrounding areas drive...
Ryanair and Jet2.com Ranked Most Reliable Airlines
Ryanair and its smaller budget rival Jet2.com have been judged the most reliable airlines flying out of passenger chaos-stricken UK airports this summer.
London’s under-resourced and under-staffed Heathrow and Gatwick airports have imposed caps on daily departing passenger numbers this summer in a bid to...
The Parisian Cat Hotel that is Paw-sitively Packed
Parisians have picked up travel again in their droves if the booking numbers at one Paris cat hotel are anything to go by.
At the Arbre a Chats (Cats' Tree) hotel, prospective guests need to reserve weeks ahead, as all its 24 "contemporary and comfortable"...
Thriving Tourism Industry Powering Greece’s Economic Recovery
It would be a huge understatement to say that Greece is used to economic peaks and troughs.
But it is also fast getting to be a dab hand at recovery.
Decade of Misery
The country economically flatlined after the global financial crisis in the late noughties...
New York Marriott Marquis Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
New York Marriott Marquis has completed an extensive renovation, which includes newly designed guestrooms, restaurants, public spaces, and events spaces.
The hotel opened in 1985 amid the rejuvenation of popular tourist attraction Times Square, making it a favourite among Irish travellers to the Big Apple.
...
Dublin Airport’s North Runway Opens On Time and On Budget
The recently constructed North Runway at Dublin Airport commenced operations today with the 12.00 departure of Ryanair flight FR1964 to Eindhoven.
The €320m North Runway (designated 10L/28R) and associated facilities were delivered on schedule and on budget by daa at no cost to the State....
Killiney Travel and Donabate Travel Crowned Winners of Air Canada/Worldchoice Canada Day Competition
Congratulations to Killiney Travel and Donabate Travel who were winners in the Air Canada/Worldchoice Canada Day competition.
Killiney Travel treated passers by to a display of Canada with Air Canada promotions in its window with great creativity and Donabate Travel launched a 5-day Canada...
Japan Hints at Further Easing of Travel Restrictions as it Scraps Negative Covid Test Requirement
Japan has announced that – as of September 7 - international visitors will no longer need to show a negative Covid-19 PCR test ahead of entering the country, so long as they are fully vaccinated with three doses of a vaccine.
Japan’s prime minister Fumio...
Singapore Promotes LQBT Tourism After Gay Marriage Ban was Lifted
The ban on gay marriage was lifted in Singapore on Monday for inhabitants and tourists travelling there.
The decision to end the colonial era ban was long overdue. However, it is still unlikely to end discrimination in areas of the state which are particularly conservative.
The...
Barbados Anticipating More Visitors from Ireland and UK after TUI Expansion
The Caribbean island nation of Barbados expects to hugely benefit from increased numbers of Irish and British holiday visitors on the back of travel giant TUI launching its largest ever winter schedule to the region.
As of this winter, TUI will – out of the...
Inaugural Flight Takes Off on North Runway at Dublin Airport, operated by Ryanair
Here is the link for the ‘live feed’ to watch the inaugural flight tomorrow morning on the new North Runway. Exciting times ahead for us all!
Watch North Runway’s First Flight Online between 11.30 & 12.30 this morning.
Dublin Airport's North Runway opens today, August 24...
ITTN Awards 2022 – When, Where and Who?!
The ITTN Awards 2022 will be held on Friday
25th November in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.
Last year, we had a much smaller affair due to hospitality restrictions. But
this year, we are back with a bang and ready to get the party started again! Guess
who's hosting?
When: Friday 25th...
Ethiopian Airlines Opens a New Route from Addis to Bulawayo
Ethiopian Airlines, has announced it will start flights from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, starting 30 October 2022. Fares from Dublin will be common rated with Harare and loaded into the system for sale.
Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second city and gateway to Matobo National Park as...
Iceland’s PLAY to Start Generating Profits Later This Year
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY continued to be loss-making in the second quarter of the year ahead of a big boost in services for the summer season.
While revenue increased year on year from $9.6 million to $32.5 million, the company also reported a loss of...
PLAY Announces Low-Cost Flights from Dublin to Dulles International Airport
PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost airline, with routes from Dublin to Reykjavík has announced a new route from Dublin to Virginia.
Sales begin today, Tuesday 23 August, for flights to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from Dublin on 26 April 2023 costing €149 one way. Standard...
Inaugural Flight to Depart New Runway at Dublin Airport Today
Dublin Airport’s North Runway, costing €320m is finally set to open this week, 15 years after it first received planning permission.
The project looked to be in jeopardy at times, with residents objecting to potential late-night aircraft noise.
Dublin Airport Authority was unhappy with planning permission...
US to Europe Bookings Surged in First Half of Year
The recovery in visitor numbers from the US to Europe, in the first half of the year, was better than expected with new data showing a near 250% year-on-year jump.
A large scale phasing out of Covid travel restrictions and favourable exchange rates – as...
