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UK Home Office hosts ETA enforcement webinar—critical update for Irish travel trade
VisitBritain’s event list shows a Home Office ETA enforcement webinar on 10 March, signalling that the UK’s electronic travel permit will soon move from pilot to full implementation. Although Irish and British citizens remain exempt, many foreign nationals based in Ireland will need an ETA for short UK trips. Travel managers should attend or stream the session to update compliance processes and avoid last-minute trip disruptions.
Barbados Tourism brings ‘Bajan Road Show’ to Dublin, courting Irish outbound market
On 10 March, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. hosted its Bajan Road Show in Dublin, pitching the Caribbean island to Irish travel agents and corporates. Highlights included a forthcoming digital visa-waiver system and Aer Lingus capacity increases on the Dublin–Bridgetown route. The event underscores Ireland’s growing importance as a long-haul source market and promises smoother mobility for incentive and leisure travellers.
Brazil grants visa-free entry to Irish citizens, opening South American market
Brazil’s Inter-Ministerial Ordinance 18/2026, published on 9 March 2026, waives short-stay visas for Irish passport holders, allowing 90-day visits for tourism or business and a possible 90-day extension. The change removes fees and lead-times, making last-minute travel easier for Irish companies operating in Brazil and boosting tourism potential.
Dublin Airport hit as 212 European flights cancelled on 9 March
Weather and ATC knock-ons caused 212 cancellations and nearly 1,700 delays across Europe on 9 March 2026. Dublin Airport recorded 18 cancelled departures and average delays of 46 minutes, prompting Aer Lingus and Ryanair to waive change fees and reminding employers of EU 261 obligations.
UAE carriers issue rolling timetable as Gulf airspace gradually re-opens
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia released a unified schedule update on 9 March 2026, restoring about 60 per cent of flights after the Gulf air-space closure. Dublin services remain suspended until at least 11 March, with flexible rebooking and refund options in place, and travellers are urged to allow extra transit time while detours and curfews persist.