Some progress in hotels’ recovery

Crowe Horwath launched their annual Irish Hotel Survey today. Some favourable news, but a long way yet to go. CLICK HERE for our related Ezine. Share this:... Read More

Aer Lingus revenues rise but warm weather hits bookings

Aer Lingus has reported 5 per cent revenue growth to €657.9 million in the first half of 2013, following particularly strong long haul performance that saw passenger numbers grow 15.4 per cent. Read the full article from the Sunday Business Post. Share this:... Read More

Industry Postcard – July 2013

Here’s our latest Industry Postcard, including positive tourism news on the latest CSO figures. CLICK HERE to view. Share this:... Read More

Ryanair offers to sell its stake in Aer Lingus

Ryanair has offered to unconditionally sell its stake in Aer Lingus to any other European airline that makes a bid for the carrier. It said it would sell its 29pc shareholding in the event of an offer that is acceptable to the majority of Aer Lingus’s shareholders. Read the full article in the Irish Independent. […]... Read More

Google to open Dublin digital innovation centre

Google is building a new digital innovation centre in Dublin that will bring up to 15,000 extra overseas business visitors to the city each year. Read the full article from the Irish Times. Share this:... Read More

Ryanair ‘can’t be trusted’ to sell Aer Lingus stake

Ryanair shouldn’t be allowed to oversee the sale of its near 30pc stake in Aer Lingus because it might otherwise sell it to allies who might later be persuaded to accept a fresh takeover offer for its smaller rival, Aer Lingus has argued. Read the full article from the Irish Independent. Share this:... Read More

Irish & British governments to pilot single travel visa

The Irish and British governments plan to pilot a single visa for travel to the two countries this year in a bid to boost tourism to both countries. According to a report on how the Republic and UK can benefit from greater economic co-operation, the two governments are develping a common travel area visa to […]... Read More

The Irish are still great travellers

Despite the economic difficulties and the tightening of consumer spending, we Irish still love to travel, both domestically and abroad. CLICK HERE for our related Ezine. Share this:... Read More

Top Hotelier decides to “check-out”

John Toner is General Manager of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, and a Director of Hastings Hotels. He is one of Ireland’s most distinguished and experienced hoteliers, and he plans to shortly move to a well earned retirement. He shared some thoughts with ITIC about the past, the present and the future. Click on […]... Read More

2013 looking good – positive news on visitor arrivals

Just short of 2.5 million overseas trips were made to Ireland over the period January to May, about 150,000 more than last year, and that is most welcome. CLICK HERE for our related Ezine. Share this:... Read More