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PRESS RELEASE November 14, 2025Contact: Michael QuinlinIrishmassachusetts@comcast.net (Milton, MA) — The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its 2026 Winter Issue of Travel & Culture, a free tourism magazine highlighting cultural activities in New England and Ireland. The 48 page magazine, with a shelf-life through early March, 2026, is distributed at visitor centers and cultural venues…
Since 2023, General Manager Phil Eng of the Massachusett Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)has been overseeing a major upgrade to greater Boston’s subway system and commuter rail and getting accolades from public officials and riders themselves. Recently, Phil was also named Interim Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, reminding us of Ben Franklin’s timeless adage, ‘If you want something…
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…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) hosts large events that create economic impact for Boston and Massachusetts, while also enhancing the civic life of the communities it serves. It operates the flagship Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibit Center in South Boston Seaport, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Back Bay, MassMutual Center…
Managing Director & General Manager Stephen Johnston has been a mainstay of Boston’s hotel industry for more than two decades, including 12 years overseeing Boston Harbor Hotel, one of Boston’s most prestigious and renowned properties. Pyramid Global Hospitality, which owns BHH, has created a new position for Stephen in Phoenix, AZ, where he’ll become Task…
General Manager John Murtha is a lifelong veteran of the hospitality industry, including the past 18 years at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House, the longest continuously operating hotel in North America dating back to 1855. He is taking on a new assignment, as Task Force General Manager for Omni Hotels & Resorts. We caught up…
America250 Executive Vice President Jennifer Condon and Commissioner Joe Crowley pictured at Hillsborough Castle ahead of their two-day visit to Northern Ireland. (November 3, 2025) – Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have welcomed a landmark visit by the America250 Commission this week to formally…
Tourism Ireland Press Release – (October 28, 2025) — County Tipperary has been recognized in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list, which highlights the top 25 destinations to visit around the globe in the year ahead. The globally renowned travel authority has praised Tipperary for its dramatic landscapes, thriving culinary scene and iconic heritage…
Lowell Vice Mayor Paul Ratha Yem delivered a special citation of congratulations on behalf of Lowell Mayor Dan Rourke.
(October 23, 20250 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) has opened its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston. The exhibit features more than 100 artworks and documentary materials from the BPL’s renowned Special Collections, and explores America’s evolving struggles for freedom, civil rights, and belonging. The…
Boston 26, a non-profit organization responsible for FIFA World Cup 26 tournament preparations and celebrations in the Boston region, has welcomed Massachusetts Convention Center Authority CEO Marcel Vernon, Sr. to the FIFA World Cup™ Boston 26 Honorary Board. “Marcel’s leadership and decades of experience in Boston’s convention and tourism landscape aligns perfectly with our mission to create…
(October 9, 2025) – Boston Irish Tourism Association announced today that the Harry McDonough Sailing Center at Castle Island in South Boston is being added to Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail this year in tribute to the Sailing Center’s beloved founder. The non-profit sailing center, which provides inner-city youth with a safe, fun and accessible environment,…
Government officials, collegiate hockey representatives and tourism officials gathered at the Massachusetts State House in Boston today to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournaments in Belfast, Northern Ireland and to announce upcoming schedules for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Launched in 2015, the Friendship Four is the first and only…
Aer Lingus has announced its largest ever transatlantic summer schedule for 2026, part of an ongoing plan to expand its transatlantic network in response to demand and market opportunities. In summer 2026, Aer Lingus is introducing a third daily flight from Dublin to both Boston Logan and New York JFK. These additional flights will have a late…
The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of public landmarks that celebrate the contributions of Irish and Irish-Americans in New England. The statue was unveiled on August 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six…
“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…
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitor’s (GMV CVB) Bureau, one of the 16 designated tourism districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, recently announced a new name for the organization and new branding in June, 2025. The Greater Merrimack Valley CVB is henceforth known as ‘Revolutionary Valley.’ GMV CVB was first formed in 1992 in…
The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady was unveiled on August 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and 17 division championships in his 20 years here. Brady attended the unveiling ceremony with his parents, Tom Brady, Sr. and Galynn, sisters…
America 250’s newly launched Our American Story, is coming to Boston this fall to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S. Navy at Charlestown Navy Yard on October 13, followed by the 252nd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 2025. Described as a groundbreaking oral and visual storytelling project, Our…
Boston 26, a non-profit organization responsible for FIFA World Cup 26 tournament preparations and celebrations in the Boston region, has enlisted Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan to join its Honorary Board of notable business leaders, to provide strategic guidance and vision as the region gears up to welcome legions of soccer fans for…
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…
June 4, 2025 – The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its 2025 summer/fall issue of Travel & Culture magazine, a free publication highlighting New England’s Irish and cultural communities, as well as travel tips for visiting the island of Ireland. Travel & Culture offers an array of New England concerts, music festivals, literary events, holiday…
The majestic Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) along the city’s waterfront has embarked on a dynamic new chapter in its storied legacy, with a series of bold renovations and an expansive vision for the future. Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel is reaffirming its place as one of the city’s most iconic and forward-looking destinations, with…
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