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Booking a holiday helps lift the January blues for 73% of Irish adults, new research finds

Booking a holiday helps lift the January blues for 73% of Irish adults, new research finds

5th January 2026 at 10:30 am

New research* for Aer Lingus shows that holiday planning plays an important role for many people at the start of the year, with almost three quarters of Irish adults (73%) saying that booking a holiday early helps lift the January blues or improves their mood.

daa reveals surge in Guinness and Tayto consumption at Dublin Airport

daa reveals surge in Guinness and Tayto consumption at Dublin Airport

31st December 2025 at 11:37 am

Passengers at Dublin Airport devoured an Irish breakfast every 50 seconds on average during 2025, according to new end-of-year figures released today by airport operator daa.

After Christmas, the Next Gift is to travel with Tap Air Portugal

After Christmas, the Next Gift is to travel with Tap Air Portugal

30th December 2025 at 4:47 pm

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the end of the year with a mega campaign for all of the airline's destinations, offering special fares for those who want to start 2026 by discovering new destinations or revisiting their favourites.   

Aer Lingus launches new routes to Turin and Geneva

Aer Lingus launches new routes to Turin and Geneva

22nd December 2025 at 10:24 am

Aer Lingus has launched two new winter routes, offering customers flying from Dublin and Cork even more opportunities to enjoy a seasonal escape to some of Europe’s most enchanting destinations.

Avalon Waterways Welcomes Irish Agents Onboard as part of Fam Trip Programme

Avalon Waterways Welcomes Irish Agents Onboard as part of Fam Trip Programme

22nd December 2025 at 10:14 am

Avalon Waterways has successfully hosted Irish travel agents onboard as part of its ongoing commitment to trade engagement, giving partners the opportunity to experience the river cruise product first-hand.

Start 2026 with a trip to Malta!

Start 2026 with a trip to Malta!

19th December 2025 at 5:58 pm

Start 2026 in luxury by escaping the cold, grey skies of Ireland with a visit to magical Malta. There is no better place to help you recover from the hectic Christmas period and cure those January blues than this Mediterranean paradise.

Orient Express Unveils Its 2027 Sailing Itineraries – From the Mediterranean to Northern Europe

Orient Express Unveils Its 2027 Sailing Itineraries – From the Mediterranean to Northern Europe

19th December 2025 at 5:46 pm

Faithful to a heritage shaped by innovation and the French art of living, Orient Express continues its vision of exceptional travel and expands its horizons once more. After an initial season of sailing planned through the Mediterranean and the Caribbean in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht

MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR AGENTS IN 2026

MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR AGENTS IN 2026

19th December 2025 at 5:43 pm

American Holidays today launches its PEAKS 2026 campaign, designed to make booking easier, more rewarding and more enjoyable for Irish travel agents.

Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport

Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport

19th December 2025 at 4:54 pm

Paws-port at the ready: Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport. 

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19th December 2025 at 9:54 am

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