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Airports are a mess in the UK
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This past weekend, 159 flights were cancelled just at Gatwick Airport with EasyJet accounting for half of the flights cancelled with 80 trips off the tote boards on Sunday.…
World’s top countries with the best working conditions
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Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is a major factor that must be considered when looking at moving to a new…
Wego and Tourism Ireland join hands for travel campaign
Wego is working with leading tourism boards across the world to boost tourism recovery and help travellers select the best destinations for their next holiday
HolidayPirates joins hands with Tourism Ireland
Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, HolidayPirates, the travel deals platform, has announced a new partnership with Tourism Ireland to run to 24 April 2022
Ireland drops all Covid-19 related travel restrictions
Ireland has dropped all Covid-19 entry restrictions on arrivals, regardless of vaccination status
Qatar Airways to increase frequency from Dublin to 10 weekly flights
Qatar Airways will increase frequency from Dublin Airport to ten flights per week to accommodate rising demand for international travel, from March of this year.
Ireland scraps most Covid rules on 29 January
Ireland will scrap most of its Covid-19 restrictions starting from 29 January following a drop in the number of new cases, the government announced
Ireland scraps off mandatory Covid test for vaccinated travellers
The Department of Health in Ireland has confirmed that fully vaccinated passengers arriving into Ireland since midnight no longer require a negative PCR or antigen test
Ireland tourism sector loses €17m a day due to Covid
Ireland’s tourism sector has suffered about €400 million financial loss in December and has experienced a “staggeringly difficult 21 months” losing about €17 million per day
Ireland resumes short-stay visa applications for India
The resumption of short stay entry visa processing for Ireland has been announced and has come into effect from 13 September 2021
Ireland opens to vaccinated Brits from today
Ireland has become the first country in Europe that fully-vaccinated British travellers can visit without the need for any Covid-19 tests into or out of the country
10 international destinations in Brits’ wish list
Booking.com shares the top destinations and properties on Brits’ minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again.
Qatar Airways flights to Venice, Dublin, Milan and Rome
Qatar Airways has announced that the airline will be resuming its flights to Venice, Italy starting from 15 July 2020.
Fairmont Carton House to open in Ireland
Accor is bringing the Fairmont brand to Ireland with the signing of the historic Carton House. In partnership with the owner, Belmullet Hospitality Group, a US-based investor in luxury…
10 most expensive European cities to spend New Year’s Eve 2020
Where’s the best place to ring in the New Year? TicketLens is releasing a study that reveals the Most Expensive European Capital Cities To Visit on New Year’s Eve.
Anantara hits the hat-trick Marker in Europe
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is all set to open its third European property. Expecting to make its Irish debut within the next few months, the rebranded The Marker Hotel in Dublin…
Colouring book pop-up is coming to Manchester Airport
If you’re travelling through Manchester Airport this half-term, specialist Italy tour company Roma Experience are providing passengers with free adult colouring books for their flight.…
10 last-minute inexpensive city break destinations
Summer is here and everyone is bound somewhere for a holiday, especially in August bank holiday.
10 destinations that are in everyone’s bucket list
Everyone has a place where they would like to go before they “kick the bucket”. Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the 'Top 50 Bucket List Destinations 2019'.
Etihad unveils Dreamliner on Dublin route, increases frequency
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased frequency on its Dublin to Abu Dhabi route during the busy summer season. The carrier will fly to Abu…
Best destinations for multi-gen family travel
Pettitts Travel created the 3G Family Travel Index to find the best destinations for all generations, from young children to grandparents looking to recapture their youth.
TUI sets sail into the river cruise industry
Starting summer 2020, the world’s leading tour operator will be expanding into the river cruise industry following the purchase of three passenger ships.
Aer Lingus rescues WOW Air passengers
Aer Lingus is offering impacted WOW Air passengers special rescue fares for those flying from 29 March to 11 April.
The best things to do in Ireland this St Patrick’s Day weekend
With St Patrick’s day just peeking its nose around the corner of the calendar -- 17 March to be exact -- could there be a better time to look at what the Emerald Isle has to offer…
Travelling from UAE to Ireland made easy
Travellers heading to Ireland from the UAE will have their lives made that little bit easier with the opening of VFS Global’s new Visa Application Centre in Dubai, UAE in partnership with…
SAS signs with Datalex for “the right customer at the right time, via the right channel”
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) sign a long term agreement with Irish tech firm Datalex, in order to help the carrier put its digital transformation strategy into action with NDC.
Aer Lingus unveils transatlantic twins for summer 2019
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has unveiled two new connections this week with the announcement of a pair of transatlantic routes to Montréal and Minneapolis-St. Paul, set to fly in August next…
Aer Lingus partners with CityJet for London to Dublin route
Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…
British holidaymakers take almost 2 million cruises in 2017
The British cruise market saw another year of growth in 2017 with a record
high of 1,971,000 cruise passengers setting sail on an ocean cruise,
representing an increase of 4.3%, against…
Celebrity Reflection debuts in Greenock as part of exclusive 2019 itinerary
Celebrity Cruises will be making its Scottish debut next year as Barrhead Travel revealed they are bringing the Miami based company’s five-star ship Celebrity Reflection up to Greenock as a…
Air Canada – connections like Montreal to Dublin “absolutely critical” for Irish tourism
Canada, better known for its Gallic influence than its Gaelic one, saw a new international connection this weekend with the launch of the seasonal Air Canada service between Montreal and…
Cunard sends the refitted Queen Victoria on maiden call to Ireland
Following the €39 million (£34 million) refurbishment of its luxury liner Queen Victoria last year, luxury cruise company Cunard have announced the Vista-class cruise liner will be heading…
Cathay Pacific brings Ireland to Hong Kong with new Euro routes for Summer 2018
Cathay Pacific is all set to bring its brand of super efficiency and high spec in-flight service to the skyways of Ireland this summer, when it begins its pioneering non-stop routes linking…
Amadeus wins contract for Flight Centre’s distribution business in EMEA and Asia
Two industry heavyweights come together today as Amadeus and Flight Centre announce their strategic partnership to drive progress for compliance with IATAs' NDC (New Distribution Capability)…
Genuine traveller insights keep hotels in The Know
The Know translates the mystery shopper format into a smart, innovative and exclusive mystery guest service. It’s an invitation-only online club where seasoned travellers with discriminating…
Wild Atlantic Way now part of a galaxy far, far away
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Skellig Michael in Ireland became a key filming location for the renowed sci-fi movie franchise 'Star Wars'.
Irish Ferries teams up with tourist boards to promote Ireland’s Ancient East
Irish Ferries is partnering with Tourism Ireland and others to promote its Pembroke to Rosslare ferry service as the gateway to ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.
The campaign targets…
Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
KLM adds additional frequency on Dublin route
From 10 July, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate an additional frequency on the Dublin to Amsterdam route, further increasing the capital’s connectivity with Amsterdam, and the world.…
Face-to-Face: Paul Broughton & Sinead Reilly
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Travel Daily chatted with Paul Broughton, Travelport's managing director UK & Ireland, and Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport…
All Blacks offer tourist tips to Lions fans in NZ
With less than 80 days to go until the first match of the British & Irish Lions rugby series in New Zealand, three All Blacks players have created a video offering tourist tips to…
AWTE to launch first chapter outside the UK
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) will launch its Irish Chapter next Tuesday (11 April) at the Morrison Hotel in Dublin.
The event will mark the association’s first…
Ryanair launches nine Italian routes
Ryanair has launched its first Naples winter schedule (2017), with two permanent aircraft (an investment of $200m) and 9 new routes to Bologna, Brussels, Budapest, Dublin, Krakow, Malta,…
SWISS plans new Cork-Zurich route
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch a new seasonal service between Cork and Zurich in summer.
The airline will operate a weekly service from Cork from June onwards and a…
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Flybe’s luck of the Irish
Flybe has added four extra return flights on two of its most popular Dublin routes specifically those to and from Exeter and Southampton over the St Patrick’s Day weekend on 16th March, 17th…
Tourism Ireland and Etihad launch SuperSeller trade initiative
Tourism Ireland CEO, Niall Gibbons, and Peter Baumgartner, CEO of Etihad Airways, have launched the Etihad Airways and Tourism Ireland trade incentive during the Abu Dhabi roadshow event at…
Ryanair plans route expansion, recruitment drive
Ryanair has announced that it is to launch a major recruitment drive as it plans to take delivery of 50 new aircraft in the next 12 months.
The LCC announced that it will be hiring…
Cosmos Tours launches first ever Irish tour from UK
Touring specialist Cosmos Tours & Cruises has broadened its product range for UK customers with the launch of its first ever tour to Ireland.
Meeting the current demand for…
Tourism Ireland and Emirates launch UAE sales mission
Tourism Ireland, CEO, Niall Gibbons made a special visit to Dubai this week to open the Emirates Airline and Tourism Ireland Sales Mission at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai. The mission is…
Finnair adds flights to UK & Ireland
Finnair has revealed plans to add more flights to the capital cities of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Helsinki-based airline will raise the frequency of its new Edinburgh service…
Aer Lingus receives 4-star rating
Aer Lingus has received a 4-Star rating by Skytrax, making it the first Irish airline to receive this rating.
It joins a select group of only 40 airlines worldwide that also boast a…
NCL launches Euro pricing for Ireland
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Euro pricing for the Republic of Ireland.
The move to Euro pricing is another step forward in Norwegian’s “Growing Europe” strategy.
It is…
The Doyle Collection marks 50th anniversary
Irish family-owned hotel group The Doyle Collection has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a revamped brand identity.
The Doyle Collection comprises eight hotels in five cities…
Aer Lingus debuts new mobile app
Aer Lingus has launched its new mobile app available for Android and Apple iOS users.
Currently, almost 50 percent of Aer Lingus guests check in online before they reach the airport, over…
Aer Lingus launches express luggage check-in service
Aer Lingus has launched its new Express Bag Drop service at Dublin Airport.
The Express Bag Drop service, which is available year-round, enables travellers to self-tag and check-in their…
CMV partners with Irish firm to offer cruises from Dublin
JMG Travel, the Irish travel company, and Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) have joined forces to offer a number of no-fly cruises from Dublin next summer.
All the cruises in 2017…
Aer Lingus gears up for new US routes
Aer Lingus is celebrating its 80th year of flying with the launch of three new routes to the US in 2016.
The airline launched its Los Angeles service on 4th May, and will commence flights…
Tourism Ireland hosts Indian agents
Tourism Ireland hosted several Indian travel agents at its recent trade fair, Meitheal 2016.
The workshop brought together 310 overseas buyers and 455 Irish tourism businesses for two…
Staycity revamps booking website
Staycity, the Dublin-based aparthotel operator, has revamped its website giving it a more modern image that it says better reflects the urban-look design principles behind its newest…
On The Go pitches Iceland-Greenland tour
On The Go Tours has launched a one of a kind tour which will combine the green lands of Iceland and the icefields of Greenland in one trip.
The Best of Iceland and Greenland tour will…
Voyages to Antiquity to offer 30 new ports of call
Thirty new ports of call including Reykjavik (Iceland) and Cork (Ireland), along with dedicated no-fly cruising from the UK will all feature in the new 2017 cruise-tour programme from…
CLIA to stage agent roadshow in Ireland
Supported by more than a dozen cruise companies, CLIA has confirmed it will stage a series of travel agent roadshows in Cork, Galway and Dublin in June.
CLIA agent members, and…
Dublin Airport expands tech capabilities
Dublin Airport has teamed with global travel search engine Skyscanner to provide a suite of data technology services.
Skyscanner will provide Dublin Airport with a big dataset,…
New GM for Dublin’s Belmond Grand Hibernian
Belmond has announced the appointment of JP Kavanagh as general manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian, Dublin, Ireland.
A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Kavanagh began his hospitality…
Tourism Ireland targets India
Tourism Ireland's CEO made his first visit to India this month, as the tourism board ramps up its promotional efforts in the country.
Niall Gibbons travelled to India to meet the…
Avios appoints new head of Market for Ireland
Avios has appointed Eileen McGuinness head of Market for Ireland. The new role has been created to support and accelerate the growth in Avios’ customer base in Ireland, which is now a key…
Finnair to boost capacity on Dublin route
Finnair has announced that due to passenger demand it is adding an additional 1800 seats between Dublin and Helsinki, in Finland, in summer 2016.
The route, which launched in April 2015…
Ireland celebrates rise in inbound tourism
Ireland welcomed almost 1 million additional visitors in the first 11 months of 2015 – 14% more than a year earlier – according to figures released by Tourism Ireland.
Welcoming the…
Air Canada confirms Vancouver-Dublin route
Air Canada has announced a further, strategic expansion of its Vancouver hub with the addition of non-stop flights to Dublin, Ireland next summer.
The seasonal route follows the…
Aer Lingus relaunches loyalty programme
Aer Lingus has announced a re-launch of its loyalty programme in partnership with Avios. The programme will launch in Spring 2016 and will be named AerClub.
AerClub will become the first…
Ashford Castle wins European Hospitality Award
Newly restored Ashford Castle in Ireland has been awarded Opening of the Year (Renovation or Conversion) at the 2015 European Hospitality Awards.
The award programme celebrates the…
Dublin suffering ‘severe’ hotel room shortage
A market insight report undertaken by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group says Dublin has an urgent need for 3,000 additional hotel rooms to satisfy current demand.
Failure to address…
Norwegian to launch new Ireland-US services
Norwegian Air has announced plans to launch direct, low-cost flights from Boston and New York to Cork, Ireland – the only transatlantic flights to operate to Cork Airport – as well as onward…
Guinness Storehouse named Europe’s leading tourist destination
Dublin’s famous Guinness Storehouse has been named ‘Europe’s leading tourist attraction’ at this year’s World Travel Awards.
The attraction beat rival nominees the Acropolis,…
Ireland reports 11.7% increase in tourism arrivals
Ireland welcomed a record number of international visitors in the first half of 2015, according to new figures released by the country’s Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Almost 3.9…
SWISS launches Dublin-Geneva route
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has launched its latest route linking Dublin and Geneva.
The airline will operate the route four times weekly using A320 aircraft with capacity…
New £150m Center Parcs development planned for Ireland
Family short break specialist Center Parcs has revealed plans to develop a new holiday village in Ireland at a cost of almost £150 million.
The 375-acre site located at Newcastle…
Finnair launches Dublin-Helsinki route
Finnair has launched its inaugural service linking Dublin and Helsinki.
Finnair will operate six flights per week between the two capital cities, using a 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft…
Luxair Luxembourg appoints GSA for Ireland
Luxair Luxembourge Airlines has appointed APG as its GSA in Ireland.
Luxair is the flag carrier airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and currently flies from Dublin to Luxembourg. The…
Ryanair adds to its Boeing order list
Ryanair has placed an order with Boeing for three Next-Generation 737-800s, taking its total order book to 174 aircraft.
The order, previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders &…
UK cities among European hotel sector’s top performers – HVS
Europe’s hotels witnessed their fifth consecutive year of value growth last year, with properties in the UK and Southern Europe seeing some of the biggest gains.
According to the 2015…
VIDEO: Drunk semi-naked Ryanair passenger forces emergency landing
A drunk passenger on board a Ryanair flight from Riga in Latvia to Dublin forced an emergency landing.
The plane made the landing in Denmark after the intoxicated passenger removed…
Aer Lingus shows further support for IAG takeover
Aer Lingus’ chairman has said there is ‘compelling strategic rationale’ behind International Airlines Group (IAG) taking over the Irish carrier.
Colm Barrington’s comments came after…
Aer Lingus battles continue
Both Ryanair and International Airlines Group (IAG) have made announcements regarding Aer Lingus in the last day as activity around its ownership continues.
The Competition Appeal…
20 properties join Historic Hotels
Twenty hotels from countries including Wales and Ireland have recently joined Historic Hotels of Europe.
The group now has 500 members from across the continent, which also include…
Hurtigruten appoints UK&I director
Hurtigruten has named Cecilia Abert as country director UK & Ireland.
Abert will commence the role later this month overseeing sales, marketing and brand for the cruise line in…
IAG willing to legally commit to Aer Lingus connections
Willie Walsh has proposed legally-binding commitments to secure Aer Lingus’ Irish flight connections as his International Airlines Group (IAG) continues its bid to buy the carrier.
The…
Ryanair posts Q3 profit
Ryanair has posted a net profit of EUR49 million for the third quarter in its financial year, compared to a EUR35m loss in the same period in the previous year.
Traffic in the third…
River cruise push planned by CLIA UK&I
CLIA UK & Ireland has unveiled plans for a social media campaign to increase awareness of river cruises.
CLIA UK & Ireland River Cruise Weekend will take place from 26-30…
IAG edges closer to Aer Lingus takeover
International Airlines Group (IAG) has edged closer to taking over Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier said it would recommend the latest financial terms to its board.
On Monday both…
Jurys Inn sold to Lone Star Funds
Jurys Inn has been sold to an affiliate of US-based Lone Star Funds for £680 million.
Current owners Oman Investment Fund (OIF), Mount Kellett Capital Management, Ulster Bank,…
Aer Lingus considers third IAG offer
Updated Monday 26th January, 08.50 GMT
Aer Lingus is considering a third, revised takeover bid by International Airlines Group (IAG).
The carrier confirmed this morning it is…
RCL Cruises unveils new reservation system
RCL Cruises has announced the launch of its new ESPRESSO reservation system for UK and Irish travel agents.
The platform is said to ‘transform’ how travel agents book and sell cruises…
1m extra passengers on ferries
British ferry companies carried an additional one million passengers on services in 2014, surpassing 39 million.
New statistics from Discover Ferries show a 2.6% increase on passenger…
CityJet restructure ‘ahead of schedule’
CityJet’s restructure is said to be ahead of schedule after now independent airline completed a refinancing programme.
The Dublin- based carrier has agreed the sale and leaseback of…
Aer Lingus reaches 2014 target as IAG ‘prepares new bid’
Aer Lingus has confirmed an increase in operating profit for 2014, as it continues to be a takeover target by International Airlines Group (IAG).
Operating target for 2014 is ahead of…
Mueller to switch Aer Lingus for Malaysia Airlines
The current chief executive of Aer Lingus has been announced as the new CEO of Malaysia Airlines.
Christoph R. Mueller’s appointment is part of the Malaysian carrier’s restructure,…
Boeing order confirmed by Ryanair
Ryanair has finalised an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200s.
The deal is valued at US$11 billion at list prices and is conformation of a commitment made in September that also includes…
Ryanair ‘screenscraper’ cases to be heard in Ireland
Legal ‘screenscraper’ cases taken by Ryanair will now be heard in Irish courts under a new ruling from the Irish Supreme Court.
The carrier has raised several cases in Europe to stop…
Norwegian Air CEO pleads for DOT approval
Norwegian Air’s CEO Bjorn Kjos has visited Washington DC in a bid to get approval for a foreign carrier permit in the US.
The airline started operating flights to and from several US…
Aer Lingus calls EGM on pension plan
Aer Lingus has announced it will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) next month to address a plan for its pension scheme.
The airline wants shareholder approval to put in a…
MSC takes to the screen for agents
MSC Cruises has announced a series of cinema events to further its engagement with the travel trade.
The first of seven will take place on 24 November and run in various locations…
New ship digital fact file launches
A new online fact file of various cruise ships has been launched by CLIA UK & Ireland.
More than 260 ocean cruise ships are featured in ‘Meet the Fleet’ which lists the speciality…
Belmond train comes to Ireland
Belmond has announced a new train service in Ireland due to launch next summer.
The company has acquired 10 carriages from the Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail that will be converted into…
Aer Lingus posts strongest year since recession
Aer Lingus has reported its strongest year since the financial crisis, with its third quarter operating profit up 19%.
The Irish carrier’s Q3 operating profit came in at EUR112.9…
Ryanair’s profits increase 32%
Ryanair has seen its profits rise 32% to EUR795 million for the first half of the year.
The Irish carrier grew its passenger numbers by 4% to 51.3m in the six months with the average…
Amadeus aims to grow non-specialist cruise sales
Amadeus has become a member of CLIA UK & Ireland in a bid to boost cruise sales among non-specialist agents.
The technology firm is looking to boost its cruise sales and revenues…
Trailfinders secures exclusive Peregrine deal
Peregrine is to be sold exclusively through Trailfinders in the UK & Ireland under a new three-year agreement.
Intrepid Group-owned Peregrine will only be available through…
CLIA launches digital brochure rack
CLIA UK & Ireland has launched a new digital brochure rack with information from more than 60 cruise lines.
More than 90 brochures are featured on the online resource which…
Ryanair signs Amadeus GDS deal
Ryanair has signed a distribution agreement with Amadeus for its fares and ancillaries.
Travel agents using Amadeus' systems will now be able to see the airline's offering with no…
UK falls short on airport WiFi connectivity
UK airports are behind European counterparts when it comes to offering WiFi services, with only two airports offering a completely free service.
Data gathering by Skyscanner has found…
TUI consults agents on changes to hours
TUI UK & Ireland has announced it is in consultation with agents over shift patterns and whether its stores should open 30 minutes later into the day.
A consultation with 300 of…
Premier Inn signs Travelport distribution deal
Budget hotel chain Premier Inn has signed a distribution deal with Travelport to reach travel agents.
More than 55,000 rooms in the chain’s 670 hotels have now been added to…
Ryanair unveils business product
Ryanair has launched its Ryanair Business Plus product.
The new option means that from GBP59.99 passengers can have flexibility on ticket changes, 20kg checked-in baggage allowance…
Ryanair steps up move to buy Cyprus Airways
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has flown over to Cyprus for negotiations to buy loss-making Cyprus Airways.
Talks are underway with the Cypriot government about the takeover, weeks after…
The latest industry appointments
Flo Wallace has been named travel trade and PR manager at VisitWiltshire. Wallace started in the role on Monday and in this newly-created role is now the main contact for travel trade at…
TUI shops to follow up online and call bookings
TUI UK & Ireland has launched a new multi-million pound system that will enable its stores to follow up online and call centre bookings.
The new ‘Connect’ system is the first in a…
Hapag-Lloyd partners The Cruise Line for UK&I sales
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has appointed The Cruise Line to manage its sales and marketing in the UK.
The Cruise Line has set up a dedicated free phone number for the German-based cruise…
Lusitania exhibition planned for Queen Victoria
Memorabilia from the sunken Lusitania will be on display onboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria ship next year as part of a commemoration cruise.
The exhibition will be on a departure…
Trans-atlantic and franchise ventures pay off for Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus managed to reduce its first half loss with its transatlantic and franchise ventures despite a EUR10 million impact from strike action.
The Irish carrier has posted an…
Ryanair raises profit forecast
Ryanair’s customer and technology initiatives appear to be paying off after the low-cost carrier announced a soar in profits, although the period was also helped along by the Easter…
Ryanair ordered to repay millions in ‘illegal’ state aid
The European Commission has ordered Ryanair to repay millions of pounds in illegal state aid it received for operating from three French airports.
The Commission said the support from…
CLIA UK & Ireland signs up European Waterways
European Waterways has become an executive partner of CLIA UK & Ireland.
The hotel barging company aims to strengthen its trade relationships under the CLIA membership and to…
Ryanair targets families with discounts
Ryanair has unveiled a new family product offering discounts and an ‘improved service’ on its flights for family groups.
Named Ryanair Family Extra, the new option means adults can…
Radisson Blu to trial online check-in
Carlson Rezidor Group plans to roll out online check-in and check-out at Radisson Blu hotels later this year, Travel Daily has learned.
Eric de Neef, executive vice president and…
WestJet operates first transatlantic flight
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet has operated its first scheduled transatlantic flight from Toronto to Dublin.
The new service operates with a stop in St John’s Newfoundland and with…
Aer Lingus blames strike threat on profit downgrade
Aer Lingus has blamed a potential workers strikes for a slump in its profit forecast and forward bookings.
The Irish carrier has said it expects its 2014 operating profit to be 10-20%…
Germanwings links Knock and Cologne
Germanwings has launched a new route between Knock, in northwest Ireland, and Cologne, in Rhine-Westphalia.
This new service offers a new weekly, direct connection between two…
CityJet signs Travelport deal
CityJet has signed an agreement with Travelport to distribute its fares on Galileo and Worldspan.
The deal will enable travel agents to see the airline’s fares and ancillaries through…
CLIA launches events and promotion system
CLIA UK & Ireland has unveiled a new events and promotions system for both travel agents and cruise lines to share information.
The cruise association has been working with…
Ryanair plans more GDS partnerships
Ryanair has announced it is in talks with other GDS providers to expand its distribution.
The carrier’s chief executive Michael O’Leary revealed the discussions as part of the…
CityJet aims for profitability under new owners
CityJet is aiming for profitability next year after being sold to German company Intro Aviation.
The Swords-based airline has detached from Air France-KLM and will continue to be run…
Flight Centre acquires Irish agency
Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired Dublin-based travel management company Travelplan Corporate Limited.
Flight Centre has purchased the company from Abbey Travel Group for an…
Threatened strikes dent Aer Lingus profits
Threatened industrial action and the late timing of Easter contributed to Aer Lingus posting deeper losses in the first quarter of this year.
The Irish airline posted an operating…
CityJet announces new Cambridge routes
CityJet has announced two new routes from Cambridge International Airport.
The airline will offer flights from the airport to Dublin and Amsterdam on 12 May, both operated by a Fokker…
Flybe confirms new London City routes
Flybe has announced several new routes from London City as part of a new five-year deal with the airport.
The carrier has announced five routes from the London airport this morning…
Britain and Ireland sign tourism MoU
VisitBritain and Tourism Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost inbound tourism numbers.
The MoU was signed by Tourism Ireland’s CEO Niall Gibbons and…
Moffett to leave MSC Cruises
MSC UK & Ireland has announced sales director Stephen Moffett has decided to leave after eight years at the cruise line.
Moffett will leave MSC in May having helped boost sales for…
MSC Cruises unveils 2015/16 brochures
MSC Cruises has unveiled its brochures for summer 2015 and winter 2015/16, the earliest it has done so for more than a year ahead.
The launch is also the cruise line’s first…
More Brits crossing to Ireland
More British tourists are hopping over to Ireland for a holiday, Tourism Ireland has revealed.
UK visitors make up the largest share of tourists to the island and have seen a 14%…
River cruising passengers on the rise
UK holidaymakers are taking 22% more river cruise holidays in Europe, according to new CLIA figures.
Around 110,000 British people took a river cruise in 2013 with Europe now…
Ryanair returns to GDS
Ryanair has announced a return to GDS for the first time in a decade.
The low-cost carrier, which has previously been vocal about not wanting to work with travel agents, has signed an…
CLIA adds to training resources
CLIA UK & Ireland will add to its trade resources to help travel agents increase sales of cruises.
The association will unveil a revamped ‘Oceans of Opportunity’ course on 14…
Hawke takes on new MSC role
Giles Hawke has been announced as executive director for the UK, Ireland and Australia at MSC Cruises.
In his new role, Hawke will be responsible for all operations in the three…
Etihad boosts Dublin service
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi - Dublin service from 10 flights per week, to double daily from 15 July 2014. The frequency boost of 40% will provide 8,988 seats each week.…
Azamara completes UK & Ireland team
Azamara Club Cruises has announced new sales and marketing appointments in the UK and Ireland.
As well as the brand’s first managing director Richard Twynam and commercial director…
USA megafam details announced
Brand USA, British Airways and American Airlines have announced the destinations and route for the 2014 megafam this May.
There will be seven itineraries covering 21 states in the…
Ryanair “in talks with GDS”
Ryanair has confirmed to technology website Tnooz it is in talks with Travelport, Amadeus and Sabre to distribute its fares through travel agencies.
The carrier has been previously…
Ireland Specialist program launched for GCC
Tourism Ireland has launched its first ‘Ireland Specialists’ eLearning platform in the GCC. The program assists travel agents and tour operators in the GCC in promoting Ireland. The UAE…
Celebrity Cruises makes UK marketing appointment
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Toby Shaw into a newly-created role of director of marketing and PR for the UK & Ireland as the RCL Cruises brands continue to split.
Shaw will…
UK airport service returns back to normal
UK airports have returned to a normal service after an air traffic software glitch caused widespread disruptions on Saturday.
Thousands of passengers were affected by cancellations…
Aer Lingus Regional boosts Shannon services
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, has announced a series of new flights from Shannon into Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
Launching in April 2014, the airline will…
Lowcostholidays named Ireland’s best OTA
Lowcostholidays.ie has been named as the ‘Best Online Travel Agent’ by the Irish travel media at a gala event in Dublin.
The awards, which were held at the Shelbourne Hotel, organised…
Ryanair boosts UK-Dublin capacity
Ryanair has announced increased flight frequencies from six UK airports commencing in April 2014.
The low-cost carrier will add two daily services to each of its routes from…
CLIA UK update
"I recently spent a week's holiday on an amazing cruise ship in the Mediterranean. The ship delivered on every aspect of comfort, service, dining and entertainment - and served as a…
IATA calls for ‘greater value’ in aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a combined approach to delivering ‘greater value’ to customers despite facing criticism over the way it created its NDC…
Ryanair reduces fees and restrictions
Ryanair has announced plans to reduce some of its fees and restrictions following criticism from passengers.
The low-cost airline will reduce its fee to reprint boarding passes from…
Flybe adds seven new routes
Flybe has announced its winter schedule for 2013/14 with nine new routes.
Four new ski routes from Cardiff have been announced, connecting to Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble and Lyons.…
Irish air tax scrap prompts further calls to UK
The news that the Republic of Ireland is to scrap its air travel taxes has prompted further calls for the UK to do the same.
Earlier this week it was announced the country will scrap…
O’Leary to take on customer comments
Ryanair customers have been given the chance to tell the airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary how its customer service should improve.
A new form has been set up on the low-cost carrier’s…
TripAdvisor plans Dublin hub
TripAdvisor has announced plans for a web engineering hub in Dublin, its first outside the US.
The company is to open an office in the area known as Silicon Docks with recruitment now…
Ryanair prepares new digital strategy
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has outlined the airline’s digital marketing strategy for the rest of the year, after reaching two passenger milestones.
At the carrier’s AGM this week,…
Ryanair falling short of profit target
Ryanair blamed competition and the weak European economy on news that it is falling short of reaching its full profit forecast this year.
Shares in the low-cost carrier fell 15% on…
Ryanair ordered to cut Aer Lingus stake
Ryanair has been told it must reduce its stake in Aer Lingus by the UK Competition Commission (UKCC).
The low-cost carrier has been ordered to reduce its stake in the Irish carrier…
Investigation call for Ryanair into Dispatches claims
An opposition party to the Irish government has called for an investigation into the claims made against Ryanair by a recent Channel 4 documentary.
The Fianna Fail party has issued…
Ryanair sues Channel 4
Irish budget airline Ryanair officially brought legal proceedings against Channel 4 for its Dispatches programme, ‘Ryanair: Secrets of the Cockpit’ on Sunday through Johnsons Solicitors.…
UK ferry numbers on the rise
More British people are travelling by ferry to continental Europe, new figures have found.
Around 5.7 million Brits travelled on ferry routes from the UK in the three months up to the…
Ryanair accused of giving bonuses for charging excess baggage fees
An expose by a British newspaper has claimed that Irish low cost carrier Ryanair gives cash incentives to staff who identify overweight or oversized baggage and charge passengers up to…
Ryanair sacks documentary pilot
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has reportedly sacked, and started legal proceedings against, a long serving pilot with “immediate effect” for having appeared in a channel four documentary…
Ryanair apologises for refusing to refund dead passenger
Irish budget airlinr Ryanair has apologised for refusing to refund the ticket of Beryl Parsons who died four months before she was due to fly with the carrier.
Parson’s family were…
Ryanair stewardess punched on flight
A Ryanair stewardess was punched in the face when a group of unruly holidaymakers were asked to leave a plane.
The stewardess was said to be “badly shaken but uninjured” in the…
Ryanair practices called into question
An episode of Channel 4’s Dispatches programme has claimed that Ryanair’s fuel policy is dangerous and that black box recordings had been erased after serious incidents.
The airline…
“Cut tourism VAT to help UK like Ireland” says campaign
More UK tour operators have backed a campaign to cut the VAT on tourism after Ireland saw a ‘remarkable’ tourism turnaround once it reduced its own tax.
The Cut Tourism VAT campaign…
Ryanair’s profits drop 21%
Ryanair has seen its profits fall 21% to EUR78 million (US$103m, GBP67m) for the first quarter of this year citing higher fuel costs and Easter's movement for the decline.
The…
National Express airport transfers rise 17%
British coach operator National Express has recorded a 17% year-to-date increase in airport transfers after over three million people have used the company to catch their flight.
The…
Travelodge CEO to leave after 10 years
Grant Hearn, the CEO of Travelodge, is to step down after 10 years with the company.
Having previously worked as the managing director of Hilton UK & Ireland, Hearn joined…
Ryanair offers free infant flights to celebrate Royal Baby
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair is to waive its infant fee today (23 July) to celebrate the arrival of the royal baby.
The promotion means parents will save GBP30 per flight and is…
Ryanair offers to sell Aer Lingus stake
Ryanair has offered to sell its 29% stake in Aer Lingus to overcome takeover concerns from competition authorities.
The UK Competition Commission (CC) has raised a concern that…
Ryanair cancels Faro flights
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has cancelled its flights to Faro after a disagreement over airport expansion with the Portuguese tourism authority.
The carrier had accused the…
Ryanair to start selling ad space on jets
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has revealed it is to start selling advertising space on the side of its aircraft.
According to reports the carrier has said it will allow advertisers…
Ryanair finalises Boeing order
Ryanair placed Boeing’s largest order from a European airline today for 175 Boeing 737-800s.
The low-cost carrier confirmed an order announced in March at the Paris Air Show valued at…
American launches Dublin-New York
American Airlines has commenced daily flights between Dublin and New York JFK Airport.
The new service is in addition to American’s Chicago route from the Irish city, which then both…
Chic campaign kicks off
Chic Outlet Shopping has unveiled a new ‘Globalista’ campaign featuring model and actress Milla Jovovich.
As part of the campaign Value Retail is offering net rate packages to the…
Ryanair pilots protest against ‘draconian bosses’
A group of pilots at Irish low cost carrier Ryanair are performing a protest against the “draconian” management style of the company’s bosses, the Independent has reported.
The…
Ryanair continues Stansted, Dublin talks
Ryanair said it could “restart growth” at Stansted Airport and Dublin Airport this September if its talks with new owners are successful.
Any new routes or frequencies from the…
CityJet pilots call for strike
France- based pilots at CityJet have called for a two-day strike later this week.
The pilots’ union could take industrial action on this Friday and Saturday (17 and 18 May) after Air…
European airports attract Indian airlines
European airports are looking at attracting Indian airlines to fly to their destinations.
Airports like Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Gatwick and Munich are attracting Indian airlines…
Tourism Ireland’s UAE sales mission kicks off
Tourism Ireland launched its UAE sales mission to boost visitor numbers, as part of its continued focus on the GCC. The mission provides Irish companies a chance to meet with more than 60…
Ryanair orders 175 Boeing aircraft
Ryanair has ordered 175 aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth US$15.6 billion (GBP10.3bn).
The low-cost carrier has ordered 737NGs which will boost its fleet from 300 to 400 with some…
Cardiff-Dublin flights boosted
Aer Lingus Regional is to increase its frequencies between Cardiff and Dublin this summer following high demand on the route.
The carrier, operated by Aer Arann, will increase to 17…
Marriott moves into economy sector
Marriott International has announced its move into the economy hotel sector with new brand MOXY HOTELS.
MOXY will debut in Milan next year with a “contemporary stylish design,…
CLIA UK announces chief
It has been revealed that Andy Harmer is to head the newly formed CLIA UK – the British arm of the new global cruise organisation.
Harmer is currently director of the Association of…
Tourism Ireland rolls out ‘Global Greening’
In light of the celebration for St Patrick Day, major tourism landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro– are set to go green for the first time. …
Ryanair blocked from Aer Lingus takeover
Ryanair has been blocked from taking over Aer Lingus for the third time.
The low-cost carrier said it believed the European Commission’s move was a “political decision” in light of IAG’s…
QHotels secures refinance deal
The QHotels Group has secured a three-year refinancing deal, putting its holding company into administration.
The deal with the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) will see QHotels…
Hotel briefs 04Jan13
Hotel news from Europe.
Dublin’s The Morrison to become DoubleTree
Dublin hotel The Morrison is to become a DoubleTree by Hilton property after being acquired by the hotel group.…
IAG to buy Ryanair slots
IAG has agreed to buy some of Aer Lingus’ slots at Heathrow from Ryanair as the latter looks to take over the Irish carrier.
The company, parent to British Airways, has signed a non-binding…
Carnival cancels European sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled five European cruises, all due to sail between September and November 2013.
The cancelled voyages were due to take place on the 2,124-passenger Carnival…
