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Tourism Ireland brought a flavour of Ireland to Glasgow this week, hosting a special 'Taste of Ireland' networking event for 33 leading Scottish tour operators and travel agents. Seven tourism businesses from the island of Ireland took part in the event, which involved presentations and networking opportunities designed to showcase the very best of our tourism offering. The event provided a valuable platform for Tourism Ireland and its partners to remind the travel agents and

With summer entering its final weeks, Visit Waterford has launched a new series of ‘One Day Adventures’, a collection of seven ready-made itineraries designed to help families and visitors get the very most out of the county before the season winds down. From street art and whiskey tastings in Waterford City to cliff walks, Sea swimming, Greenway cycling and monastic history along the coast, the itineraries showcase the breadth of experiences on offer across Waterford, all ma

Tourism Ireland is in Las Vegas this week for Virtuoso Travel Week, an exclusive luxury travel conference for members of Virtuoso, a global network of travel agencies specialising in luxury travel. Now in its 38th year, the week-long event brings together thousands of Virtuoso travel advisors with travel and tourism providers from over 100 countries. It involves one-to-one pre-scheduled appointments – providing a valuable opportunity for Tourism Ireland to meet, and do busin

Belfast International Airport has been rated ‘Very Good’ in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Airport Accessibility Report 2025/26, placing Northern Ireland’s largest airport among the top-performing airports in the UK for the quality of assistance provided to disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility.

Aer Lingus is accelerating the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, as customers embrace the introduction of the free, innovative technology to stream, work and game onboard at 35,000 feet.

Park Hotel Kenmare has announced the opening of Landscape - a 900m₂ spa and wellness destination that marks one of the most significant developments in the hotel’s 129-year history. Landscape is built on a simple belief: that our relationships to the land, to water, to nature, to ourselves, and to one another, are what determine how well we live. The outer landscape of is understood here not as a backdrop, but as a powerful, active ingredient. “We wanted to create something

Tourism chiefs want the Government to commit to a €50m investment package, for the industry, in the October Budget. Ahead of the Budget 2027 announcement, due on October 6, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) - the representative body for the inbound and domestic tourism industry - has called for investment to further diversify Ireland's tourism offering. That, it said, should cover boosting AI readiness, growing business tourism attractiveness and pushing a culin

Following its recent refurbishment, and five-star accreditation The Great Southern Killarney, part of Scally Hotel Collection, has unveiled a range of new offers for guests, via a new programme of ‘Untamed Adventures’. From outdoor pursuits, such as falconry and foraging, to poetry reading, yoga classes and luxury boat tours on world famous waters, this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, offers guests countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authen

Dublin Airport has recorded its busiest month in its history, with more than 3.8 million passengers travelling through its two terminals in July. That figure was up 2.3% on the same month last year as the busy summer travel season continued. A total of 3,839,635 passengers travelled during the month, marking the 16th consecutive month of passenger growth. July was also the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. Through the first seven months of 2026, just under 22 million

Radisson Blu Hotel Cork has appointed Robin Van Ieperen as General Manager, signalling a significant new phase for the hotel as it continues its strategic repositioning and investment programme. Mr Van Ieperen joins the property with over a decade of international hospitality experience across leading global brands, bringing a strong track record in operational transformation, food and beverage innovation, and large-scale conference and events delivery. Originally from the Ne

Ashford Castle has appointed one of its longest-serving team members as Head Sommelier, marking a significant milestone in Nicholas Heneghan's 28-year career at the five-star luxury hotel. Mayo native Nicholas joined Ashford Castle in 1998 and spent his first six years in food and beverage service as Chef de Rang, while also working across room and lounge service. He transitioned to the castle's renowned sommelier team 22 years ago, steadily progressing through the ranks. For

Ireland’s luxury hotels are great at selling rooms, but for many four- and five-star independents, particularly those with strong dining, spa, golf, wellness or destination experiences, commercial focus often stops at the bedroom door. And that’s a problem. In the Irish hotel market, margins are under pressure, and room-led growth has natural limits. Fáilte Ireland’s March 2026 Quarterly Economic Update shows hotel room occupancy was effectively flat in 2025, rising only marg

The appointment marks a major milestone in the delivery of one of the most significant civic and cultural projects undertaken in Dublin in recent decades. The project will anchor the transformation of Parnell Square into a vibrant cultural quarter centred around a new City Library, creating a unique destination that brings together literature, art, heritage and community while supporting the regeneration of Dublin's north inner city. Phase 1 will deliver a state-of-the-art Ci

Radisson Blu Athlone has announced a new partnership with Athlone Town AFC, as the riverfront hotel becomes the club's official hotel partner. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting local sport, strengthening community ties and championing the continued growth of women's football in the region. As the official hotel partner of one of Ireland's most ambitious football clubs, Radisson Blu Athlone is delighted to act as a home away from home for the club's

Marriott-owned hotel chain citizenM has partnered with Dublin Fringe Festival to launch an exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moment, giving members the chance to bid on a one of a kind cultural weekend in Dublin, combining a stay at citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's with VIP access to Ireland's largest multidisciplinary arts festival. Launching on 14 August, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to bid on a curated two night experience taking place from 18–20 September, including a stay a

Four tourism companies from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Palm Springs in California this week, for the annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West). GTM West is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent opportunity for the participating tourism businesses from Ireland to meet, do business with and present to top-producing travel advisors from the United States

Leitrim County Council has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at strengthening the county’s relationship with its global diaspora and creating new opportunities for tourism, enterprise and cultural exchange. Rooted in Leitrim, Growing Global Connections: Leitrim’s Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 was launched this week at Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace, an authentic 19th century Irish cottage built in honour of Irish emigrant and philanthropist Margaret Haughery. The str

In celebration of Anantara Hotels & Resorts' 25th anniversary, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has unveiled an exclusive new experience in partnership with the iconic Irish brand, Waterford. The new Waterford — A Master Cutter Experience is a bespoke half-day journey that introduces the rich heritage and world-renowned artisanship of the storied glassmaker in unique Anantara The Marker style. Designed for discerning travellers seeking authentic connections with destination a

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has appointed Stuart Hookins as Estates Director for the UK & Ireland. Mr Hookins joins Whitbread following the decision of Simon Hobbs to retire after nearly 20 years with the business. He takes over responsibility for one of the UK’s largest hospitality property portfolios, comprising more than 845 Premier Inn hotels and over 86,000 trading bedrooms across the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes at an important time for Whitbread as it works to

Belfast City Airport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating, the highest accolade available, for the ninth consecutive year. The Airport Accessibility Performance Report, which is published annually by the Civil Aviation Authority, assesses the performance of UK airports in providing assistance services to disabled and less mobile passengers. This includes waiting times for arriving and departing passengers, the quality of the service provided, and the effectiveness