Emer Roche

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Emer has over 10 years experience working for Irish magazines, supplements, websites and creative agencies. She’s written features for U Magazine, Image Magazine and theheyday.ie, across a range of subjects such as women’s interest, travel, culture, news and interviews. She also has a portfolio of commercial writing for creative agencies, such as RTE.ie and Originate Creative. Emer is a Dublin native with part of her heart in Ardmore, County Waterford. She lives in Dublin 7 with her husband, two kids, dog and cat.

ITTN Awards 2022: The Sponsors

ITTN is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Travel Trade awards will be in association with Virgin Atlantic, who has come on board as...

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Announce Strategic Partnership

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have commenced a new strategic partnership today, covering 49 markets across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The partnership...

A Moon Costing $5bn is Landing in Dubai

Dubai might be introducing a $5 billion moon-shaped destination resort designed by Moon World Resorts Inc., a Canadian architectural company.  The 735ft high building is due...

Doha to Host Naming Ceremony of MSC World Europa

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ITTN Photographer of the Year

Entries are open for September photographs for POTY. We are enjoying seeing many gorgeous photos as they come in. This month is the start...

Finnair to Trim Fleet as Part of New Strategy

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Ryanair Launches ‘Rescue Fares’ as Blue Air Suspends Flights

Ryanair has offered low-cost fares to accommodate customers affected by Blue Air’s suspension of operations. Romanian air carrier Blue Air said it had suspended all...

Warner Bros. Announces a Wizarding World Festival Coming in 2023

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Ryanair Seeks New Customer Panel Members

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Google to Phase Out ‘Book on Google’ For Flights

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San Francisco Experiments With Climate Tourism

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Ryanair to Close Athens Base for Winter

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Disney Cruise Line Eases Covid Testing Requirements

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Growth in Global Dental Tourism Market to Reach €6.71bn

As more countries include dental plans in their regular insurance coverage, the consequent rise in insurance premiums drives patients to look elsewhere for treatment...

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