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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom (May 13, 2026) – Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today it hopes to set a Guinness World Record this spring by building the world’s largest soccer ball. The one-of-a-kind, 45 foot tall soccer ball will be placed at Piers Park II in East Boston this June and be visible from…
“Going Above and Beyond” is the credo at Boston’s Logan International Airport, says Massport CEO Rich Davey, who adds that this continual quest for excellence applies across all of Massport’s properties. With a revenue of over $1.25 billion, Massport’s mission is to connect Massachusetts and New England to the world and further the Commonwealth’s economic, transportation…
Today, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2024 cruise season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston, which runs through November. Read full press release. Building upon the success of last year, Massport expects to welcome 169 vessels from 25 cruise lines, an increase of 15% over 2023. The Norwegian…
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated the upgrade and expansion of Terminal E, the airport’s international terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, and also marked the airport’s 100-year anniversary with a new exhibit. Read press release. The improvements were made in part thanks to a $62 million grant by the FAA as a part of the new Airport…
Massport recently joined local elected officials, and friends and family of Tom Butler to officially unveil the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park in South Boston. The park is named to honor the South Boston resident, who was beloved for his many decades of community service and charitable deeds. As Director of External Relations for Massport,…
Travelers at Boston’s Logan International Airport have a new reason to linger in the airport between flights. Passing through the new Walkway between International Terminal E and JetBlue Terminal C, passengers can stop to view a fascinating new permanent exhibit entitled Four Centuries of Innovation. Unveiled last summer by Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn and…
Passengers passing through Logan International Airport can have a pleasant aesthetic experience while waiting for their baggage or for connecting flights, thanks to Massport’s successful Public Art Program. Public art and educational displays enhance the customer experience while also supporting local artists and institutions, according to Massport officials. They also give travelers a strong sense…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer has arrived, and it’s now time for ‘The Beautiful Game’ to commence, along with all the pageantry and excitement that comes with the world’s largest sporting spectacle! Hundreds of thousands of football fans are journeying to New England from around the world to watch the…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Boston Logan International Airport has been on quite the journey this past century. What started out in 1923 as a small field with two runways is today a world-class transportation hub with 120+ nonstop destinations. Logan is New England’s gateway to the rest of the world, and to many international…
(April 14, 2026) — Flynn Cruiseport Boston opens its 2026 cruise season today, with a full schedule that includes 23 cruise brands and nine homeport vessels from April through November at the facility in South Boston’s Seaport District. Kicking off the 2026 season today is Norwegian Breakaway, the largest homeport ship in the cruiseport’s history…
Let’s face it, we need spring to arrive in New England sooner than later. We need greenery in our lives, no more snow, no more ice, no more tundra. Thankfully we’ll have our wish, now that our favorite rite of spring, St. Patrick’s Day season has arrived, a sure harbinger of warmer days ahead. In…
This summer, Massachusetts and all of New England is chanting “Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé” as tens of thousands of travelers from around the globe journey here for FIFA World Cup Soccer matchesat Gillette Stadium (or Boston Stadium)in Foxborough. And no one is more prepared to greet them than Massport CEO Rich Davey and his dedicated…
The South Boston Citizens’ Association has named State Senator Nick Collins of South Boston as General Chairman of this year’s 250th Evacuation Day Commemorations taking place in March, 2026. The announcement was made on January 6 by Association President Thomas E. McGrath, who stated, “The executive board and I look forward to working with Senator…
We love Christmas and all its trimmings, from twinkling lights and tree ornaments, sweet aromas of cakes and spices from the kitchen to the swells of conversation and laughter as family and friends gather. Whether you are a lifelong resident or an intrepid traveler passing through, you’ll agree that Christmas in New England and in…
From a bird’s-eye view, flying in or out of Boston Logan International Airport is a thrilling experience. Travelers are captivated by Boston’s stately skyline and distinctive neighborhoods stretching across the New England horizon. This maritime city is encircled by 34 harbor islands, offering glimpses of sailboats, ferries, and barges on the water, the historic Boston…
Boston’s Edward L. Logan International Airport was named for General Edward L. Logan (1875-1939), a first generation Irish-American military leader, civic leader and municipal judge with family roots in Ballygar, Galway and South Boston. Edward was the oldest of nine children of Lawrence and Catherine (O’Connor), according to the late Michael Cummings of Milton, an expert on…
MASSPORT CEO Rich Davey and Assistant Director of Customer Service Brenda Corniel At Boston Logan International Airport, everything begins with the credo, “Going Above and Beyond.” Whether its new construction projects, new dining and concession options for travelers, or using technology to make it easier to get to and through Logan Airport, “Going Above and…
The MBTA’s Ferry Service in Boston Harbor is a terrific way to experience the beauty and hidden treasures of historic Boston Harbor, while also visiting downtown Boston, neighborhoods such as Charlestown, East Boston and South Boston, and surrounding cities and towns including Lynn, Winthrop, Quincy, Hingham and Hull. For daily commuters, taking the ferry is…
Start your travel off right by getting to Boston Logan International Airport with a plan! Massport has put together this handy Travel Playbook to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Getting to the Airport For a comfortable and convenient ride to Logan, leave your car at home and take the Logan Express bus, the MBTA…
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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) connects New England to the world, and promotes the regional economy through the operation of three airports: Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. In addition, Massport operates the Raymond L. Flynn Port of Boston’s cargo and cruise facilities; and property management/real estate development in Boston. For…
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) officials, elected officials from South Boston and tourism, environmental and transportation advocates gathered in Boston’s Seaport District on Friday, November 22 to celebrate the success of the 2024 Cruising season at the Raymond L. Flynn Cruiseport and to learn about new plans for upgrading the facility. Former U.S. Ambassador and Boston Mayor…
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