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December 2022

Over a fifth of all tourist beds are now contracted to the State for refugees and others, report says

More than one in five tourist beds in Ireland is now contracted by the State, an Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) report has revealed.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. File Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia plans to build one of the biggest airports in the world

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build one of the largest airports in the world, which will be called King Salman International Airport.

Europe is the fastest recovering tourism region in the world – UNWTO

As 2022 enters its final month, there are clear winners emerging in the race to bring tourism economies back to their pre-pandemic levels-and Europe is topping that list, according to the latest data from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

November 2022

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary. PA

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary ‘concerned’ at possible Dublin Airport staff shortages at Christmas

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said he is “very concerned” that Dublin Airport may not have enough security staff for the Christmas period.

Carnival Valor in 2016. File Photo: Deposit

Cruise ship passenger survives 15 hours at sea after falling overboard

A cruise ship passenger managed to survive 15 hours at sea after falling overboard over the Thanksgiving weekend in the US.

Stena Vision will sail from Rosslare to Cherbourg in 2023

New ‘cruise-ferry’ to sail from Ireland to France, with Nordic Spa and 42 pet-friendly cabins

Stena Line is to introduce a second “cruise-ferry” on its Rosslare to Cherbourg service next summer – boosting sea links for Irish holidaymakers to France.

Ceasar's Palace, Las Vegas. Photo: Deposit

‘Resort fees’ set to be outlawed in the US by President Joe Biden

Hidden charges that can push up hotel rates in the US dramatically could finally be outlawed by an initiative from Joe Biden.

A new report shows that as many as 30.1 million seats could be available out of Dublin next summer. Photo: Damien Storan/PA

More electronic gates on the way for Dublin Airport to speed up checks on arrivals

Dublin Airport could be in line for more so-called eGates that enable passengers to clear immigration electronically. And the automated service could also be rolled out to seaports.

Average 70-bed hotel in Ireland has seen energy costs jump €380,000

The economic outlook for Irish hotels has become “significantly less certain”, with energy costs now accounting for 10-12pc of annual revenue on average.

New ‘No’ travel list names 10 destinations to avoid due to overtourism

Travel publication Fodor’s has published a “No” list featuring 10 destinations tourists should avoid in 2023.

Passengers at Dublin and Cork airports will still be required to limit the amount of liquids they can bring on board flights. File photo: PA

Restrictions on liquids at airport security are still in place despite plans to overhaul scanners says daa

Passengers at Dublin and Cork airports will still be required to limit the amount of liquids they can bring on board flights despite plans to overhaul the x-ray scanning system that would eliminate the need for such restrictions.

Ryanair adds new flights from Shannon Airport to Porto and Naples

Ryanair has announced two new routes from Shannon Airport for its 2023 summer schedule - to Porto in Portugal and Naples in Italy.

Where will you travel next? Photo: Deposit

25 Black Friday travel deals for 2022 – Pól Ó Conghaile’s pick of the best flights, discounts and holiday codes

By now, Black Friday isn’t just a day.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA

Booking.com seeks damages from Ryanair in US over screen-scraping lawsuit

Online travel giant Booking.com is seeking damages from Ryanair for what it claims is “tortious” legal actions against it.

Boost: Belfast International Airport managing director Graham Keddie, Fly Atlantic CEO Andrew Pyne and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Stephen Ross at Belfast International Airport

‘It’s a game changer’: New transatlantic airline to launch in Belfast with over 30 destinations

A major new transatlantic airline is set to launch in Belfast offering flights to more than 30 destinations, it has been announced.

John and Francis Brennan are 'At your Service' for new RTE series.

At Your Service: John and Francis Brennan seek hospitality businesses in need of a makeover

John and Francis Brennan’s long-running At Your Service is set to return, and the Kenmare hoteliers are looking for four businesses to take part.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has listed a room in his San Francisco home on the platform. Photo: Airbnb

Airbnb's CEO just listed a room at his home. It's already booked up.

Airbnb promises "unique stays and experiences" for guests. Now one of those experiences can include bunking with the company's co-founder and CEO.

US airline launches €577 all-you-can-fly pass, but there are catches...

Weeks after teasing an all-you-can-fly deal in an email to customers, US budget carrier Frontier Airlines has put its GoWild! Pass up for sale on its website.

New ‘cruise-ferry' will sail directly from Ireland to Spain twice a week – bikes, foot passengers and dogs welcome

Brittany Ferries has officially launched its 214.5m-long “cruise-ferry” Salamanca at Rosslare Europort.

Lonely Planet reveals its top 30 destinations to visit in 2023 - Ireland does not make the list

Lonely Planet has unveiled its pick of the best cities, countries and regions to travel to in 2023.

Outside the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Photo: Andres Poveda / Fáilte Ireland

Irish beer and distillery tours named best in the world in travel ‘Oscars’

Ireland is home to the world’s leading beer and distillery tours, after the winners of awards dubbed the tourism 'Oscars' were announced this weekend.

Belfast Christmas Market 2022: Dates, opening times and the bars

The Belfast Christmas Market is set to bring some festive magic and a big economic boost to the city centre this month.

Tourists on a city break. Photo: Deposit

Revealed: 10 most accessible cities for travellers with disabilities

Amsterdam, Paris and London have been named among the most accessible cities in the world for disabled travellers in a new survey.

New masterplan to help the Glendalough visitor experience will lead to big boost for tourism industry

THE elected members of Wicklow County Council received a presentation on the Glendalough Visitor Experience and Management Masterplan, which goes out for public consultation on Friday.

Dublin Airport announces new flights to Tel Aviv in Israel

El Al Israel Airlines will launch direct flights from Dublin to Tel Aviv from March 26, 2023, Dublin Airport has announced.

First Look: Brennan brothers’ new hotel and 15th-century castle make Blue Book for 2023

A 15th-century castle in Co Kilkenny, John and Francis Brennan's new townhouse hotel in Kenmare and a centuries-old inn with links to CS Lewis are among the Blue Book’s new boltholes for 2023.

File Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Airbnb announces plans to address hidden fees and ‘checkout requests’

From December, Airbnb is to begin offering users the option to show the total price of a listing up front – including service and cleaning fees, but not taxes.

Dublin Airport announces new flights to Bergen in Norway

Norwegian airline Widerøe will fly between Dublin Airport and the Norwegian city of Bergen from April, 2023, the airport has announced.

Some Ryanair and Aer Lingus flights are already fully-booked for the Christmas period. Photo: Brian Lawless

Ryanair says consumers are trading down not sitting out cost of living squeeze

Ryanair says profits, passengers numbers and average fares all exceeded pre-Covid levels in the in the first half of its financial year.

Flights to destinations like Alicante could cost families almost 250pc less if they wait until January to travel. Photo: Tono Balaguer

Cost of Christmas breaks soar but big savings for those who delay

Christmas breaks have soared in price with many domestic and international destinations already fully booked as Irish travellers are willing to spend heavily on festive holidays.

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