Travel in city Dublin

The global post-lockdown travel boom has continued year after year with no slowdown in sight, but even by these standards Thailand’s capital is ultra-popular. Bangkok has never been hotter, and last year made travel industry headlines when a Mastercard report named it the most visited city in the world for 2023. This is a distinction a few places claim, and the numbers often conflict, but there’s no doubt that Bangkok is near the top of all cities on earth in popularity, is getting more U.S. travelers than ever, and is both a destination in its own right, the gateway to the rest of Thailand, and a major gateway to the entire Pacific Rim. When I visited the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel before the pandemic, I loved it. But when I returned at the end of 2023, it was even better.

With a diaspora in the millions, Ireland’s national holiday has become an international phenomenon. 

Independent visitors to Ireland have historically counted on renting a car to get around the country.

In this series, Lonely Planet's team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. A question about where to find authentic and traditional pubs in Dublin that locals love has prompted Dublin-based Digital Editor, Sasha Brady, to weigh in.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, March 7. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Dublin’s tourism chief thinks AI can replace generic top 10 lists and travel guides – at least that’s one of the potential outcomes of his group’s new project with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.

JetBlue's Mint business class is already one of the best products in the sky, and it's getting even better with a full revamp of the soft product.

Next time you plan a trip to Dublin, consider bypassing third-party booking sites and going straight to the source. It could enhance your stay and make your travel budget stretch further.

The application process for the 2024 Programme is now underway at aerlingus.com and will remain open until 19th March 2024.

The chief executive of Ryanair has said he is “very disappointed” with additional delays to deliveries of Boeing 737 Max jets. 

A holiday is always a good day to market travel deals. But what about a holiday that comes not ‘but once a year’ like Christmas, but just once every four years?

Your summer holiday might be more expensive this year if you are planning on flying with some European companies.

Don’t expect Ryanair and eDreams Odigeo to kiss and make up anytime soon.

The Salomon brand and functionality have always been synonymous. Ever since its inception in the French Alps during the late ’40s, the design collective’s mission has remained the same—to make gear that transforms the wearer’s life experiences. Today, it’s come a long way from the ski-boot origins and expanded its offering to include an everyday “Sportstyle” collection with pieces fit for city-dwellers who enjoy the exhilaration of the athletic outdoors.

Millions of people around the world, Irish or not, celebrate St Patrick's Day on March 17. Major cities from Chicago to Buenos Aires and Sydney to Vancouver, especially those with large Irish communities, host vibrant festivities open to everyone. 

Taylor Swift is the most popular and influential person on the planet right now, having conquered almost all aspects of life.

Most tourism board CEOs come from the hotel or tourism industry. But Tourism Ireland’s new chief executive, Alice Mansergh, came from Google’s marketing side. 

The first of Airbus’ new line of jets won’t arrive as soon as expected. The setback was revealed today by CEO Guillaume Faury as the company published its annual results.

It is the second consecutive record-breaking month for the airport, which also had its busiest December yet.

Air passengers are facing severe disruption on Tuesday as the Northeast is hit by a strong winter storm.

JetBlue’s week of savings is nearly over, but the airline is bringing back its anniversary airfare sale for one more day.