All Travel News

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has welcomed the publication of Fáilte Ireland’s three-year corporate strategy (2026-2029) aimed at delivering 7% annual domestic tourism revenue growth in line with the Government’s national policy targets. The new strategy sets out a clear framework with achievable targets to drive sustainable domestic tourism growth, strengthen competitiveness and increase employment while delivering greater regional and seasonal balance. It is a clear rec

Fáilte Ireland has published its Corporate Strategy 2026–2029, setting out a clear programme to support strong tourism performance for Ireland through sustainable growth, greater regional and seasonal balance, and a more competitive and resilient tourism sector. Delivering the ambition set out in A New Era for Irish Tourism, the Government's national tourism policy, the strategy outlines how Fáilte Ireland will work with industry, government and communities to unlock the full

The Doyle Collection has appointed Katie Farrell as Chief Commercial Officer, marking a new chapter for the Irish luxury hotel group as it continues to strengthen its global commercial and marketing strategy. The Doyle Collection owns hotels in Ireland, the UK and the US. In Ireland, it owns Dublin hotels The Croke Park and the iconic Westbury Hotel. In Cork, it owns the River Lee Hotel and in Washington DC it owns The Dupont Circle Hotel. In London, the group owns The Maryle

The Metropole Hotel, one of Cork's most iconic landmarks, invites guests to rediscover the timeless tradition of afternoon tea with the launch of a new menu inspired by the flavours, producers and the summer season in Cork. The carefully curated afternoon tea is served daily from 1.00pm to 4.00pm in the hotel's newly restored lobby on MacCurtain Street. Created by Executive Head Chef Eoghan O'Flynn and his team, the menu celebrates the finest ingredients from across the regio

More than 527,000 passengers are expected to arrive and depart through Dublin Airport over the four-day August Bank Holiday weekend, making it one of the busiest weekends of the summer. Passenger numbers are expected to exceed 134,000 on Friday, with 129,000 travelling on Saturday. Sunday will be the busiest day of the weekend, with 136,000 passengers forecast to pass through the airport, before a further 128,000 passengers travel on Bank Holiday Monday. The August Bank Holid

Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council have officially marked the opening of the enhanced Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point at Bray Head, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, following an investment of €2.1 million by Fáilte Ireland. Delivered in partnership with Kerry County Council, the project has transformed the visitor experience at one of the Wild Atlantic Way’s key coastal locations. The project included the restoration and conservation of the historic Bray Head Signal Tower a

The Government has officially turned the sod on a transformative tourism redevelopment project at Westport Estate in Co. Mayo. ​ Fáilte Ireland funding of up to €36m forms part of an overall €65.5m investment, with the remaining match funding to be provided by the Hughes Family, the owners of Portwest. This represents one of the largest single investments in the tourism sector, delivering a world class visitor attraction that will drive significant tourism impact across the n

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy August Bank Holiday, with more than 65,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period. This represents an increase of 7% on the passenger numbers for the same period last year. The strong Bank Holiday forecast reflects Shannon Airport's continued growth in 2026. The airport welcomed 1.17 million passengers during the first six months of the year, a 12% increase on the same period in 2025. Growth has been supported

Tides of Time, a newly restored visitor centre in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, has been officially opened. The project was awarded over €352,000 in funding through Fáilte Ireland's Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the EU Just Transition Fund. Carrick-on-Suir Development Association invested a further €88,000 in the development bringing the total investment to over €440,000. The new vis

A 12-person media and travel trade delegation from China visited Ireland this week, as guests of China Eastern Airlines, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The group arrived on the inaugural flight of the new Shanghai to Dublin service, operated by China Eastern Airlines. The group arrived on the inaugural flight of the new Shanghai to Dublin service, operated by China Eastern Airlines. The travel trade’s itinerary included Causey Farm, Birr Castle Demesne, the Burren and Cl

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke officially launched the Ireland Home of Halloween 2026 programme at the Hill of Uisneach, Co. Westmeath, last week. Now in its second year, Ireland Home of Halloween is a collaborative all-island programme led by Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland that celebrates the island's role as the birthplace of Halloween through festivals and visitor experiences inspired by Samhain traditions. The Ire

Leading Irish rental provider, Europcar, has launched a new fast-track care rental service at Dublin Airport. Available as an optional upgrade, the new Europcar Express service enables priority in-terminal pick-up allowing customers to simply collect their keys and get on the road without delay. Europcar Express capitalises on the latest digital innovation to carry out the essential identity and driving license checks online when a vehicle booking is made ahead of travel. Com

The board of Irish Ferries owner, shipping conglomerate Irish Continental Group (ICG) has tentatively accepted and recommended to shareholders a €1.2bn management-led buyout proposal which would see the business leave the stock market and enter private ownership. The management buyout team consists of long time ICG chief executive, Eamonn Rothwell; along with leading shareholders David Ledwidge, Andrew Sheen and Declan Freeman. ICG owns a number of shipping terminal and freig

The Government has said it will formally remove the current 32 million person passenger limit “as soon as possible”, following President Connolly signing legislation allowing for the move into law. Transport Minister, Darragh O'Brien, said: “I am delighted that the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act 2026 has passed into law. This Act recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport as our primary international gateway, and delivers on the Programme for Government co

The Government has appointed four new members to the board of Daa - the company which operates Dublin and Cork airports. Microsoft executive and Enterprise Ireland board member, Lisa Dillon; Irish Water and National Transport Authority executive Fred Barry; CIÉ board member Niamh O'Regan; and head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Laura Burke are the new appointees; with Acuity AI CEO and founder and former Microsoft executive, Ger Perdisatt being reappointed. Minister

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has been selected to feature in the internationally broadcast World's Greatest! television series, with a dedicated episode airing on Bloomberg Television this Saturday (18 July) and again on 25 July. Chosen through an independent selection process, EPIC joins a line-up of organisations recognised for excellence across industries, making it one of the few Irish cultural attractions to be profiled by the long-running international series. Filme

Aer Lingus is to cut four US routes in a major cost cutting plan. The airline has said its Dublin-Las Vegas, Dublin-Denver, Dublin-Seattle, and Dublin-Minneapolis routes will be discontinued later this year. The move could also see as many as 500 jobs under threat across Aer Lingus’ head office, cabin crew and pilot departments. The airline is looking to stabilise its operating margins in order to attract ongoing investment. In all, Aer Lingus will be reducing its annual flig

Three more speakers have been added to the stellar line-up for the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) conference on October 1st in the Convention Centre Dublin. BBC’s award-winning broadcaster Caitríona Perry will give the view from inside the cauldron of US politics, Des McCann will outline how Dalata Hotel Group plans to grow its business, and Misa Labarile from the EU Commission will talk about the impending European Sustainable Tourism strategy. They join a packe

The Irish division of popular holiday park business Center Parcs put in a stellar performance in its latest financial year, company accounts show. Center Parcs Ireland – which operates the Center Parcs holiday village in Co Longford – increased pre-tax profits by 57%, to €17.4m, in the 12 months to the end of April. Operating profits jumped 4% to €34.5m and the resort generated revenues of over €2m per week. Overall revenues, for the year, rose by nearly 4.5% to €105.5m, acco

Dublin City Council has announced ‘Bright Nights, Big City – Culture, Music and the Future of the Night-Time Economy.’ This new one-day conference, which is being organised by AIM Ireland in partnership with the Council’s Night-Time Economy Office, will take place on 22 September at the National Concert Hall. It brings together Irish and international leaders from culture, music, hospitality, tourism, government and city development to explore how cities can build vibrant, s