Julia Labedz

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Julia has several years of experience as a writer and editor, working with independent clients as well as larger organizations. Prior to working for ITTN she was a marketing executive. She has both a BA and MFA in English with Creative Writing, with an extensive professional and creative portfolio. In her free time, Julia works on her novel.

Ryanair Traffic Grows 6% Despite Fares Rising by 4%

Ryanair has reported a profit after tax of €115 million (pre-exceptional) for Q3 FY26, as strong demand continued to support traffic and fare growth....

Diamond Princess Introduces New Specialty Dining Experiences

Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues - Makoto Ocean and Princess' signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill,...

Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights from Istanbul to Slovenia

Pegasus Airlines is launching direct flights between Istanbul and Ljubljana on 26 January 2026, adding Slovenia as the airline’s 55th country in its growing...

ITTN attends Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2025

ITTN’s Julia Labedz and Katie Doyle were in attendance at the Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2025, which took place on...

Supplier Spotlight: Barcelona, The Place to Recharge with Mediterranean Energy

When winter arrives, it’s time to recharge with Mediterranean energy. To swap cloudy days for sunny ones, the cold for outdoor plans, and your...

Carnival Conquest Launches Adults-Only Cruises Featuring Barbados

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new series of adults-only special sailings aboard the Carnival Conquest, positioning Barbados as a key port of call...

FITUR 2026 Closes with a Strong Boost to Global Tourism, Reaffirming Its International Leadership

The International Tourism Trade Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, has closed its doors with a positive outcome, reaffirming its strong convening power by slightly surpassing 255,000 visitors...

First Topflight for Schools Exclusive Ski Flight Takes Off from Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport was buzzing with excitement on Saturday morning as more than 160 transition year students swapped their schoolbags for skis and checked in...

Michael Young-Richards joins Crystal in the newly created role of Key Account Manager UK & Eire

Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced the appointment of Michael Young-Richards in the newly-created role of Key Account Manager UK &...

Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 30,000 visitors – Travel Professionals Received a Significant Number of Bookings

Holiday World Show Dublin, celebrated it’s 35th anniversary this weekend at the RDS Simmonscourt, brought together over 30,000 visitors for expert travel advice, show-only deals...

Travel Counsellors reveal Irish top travel trends for 2026

Cruises are booming, ‘coolcations’ are gaining momentum, and Irish families are increasingly travelling earlier in the summer, according to new booking trends released today...

ITTN at the Holiday World Show Dublin 2026 – Plenty of Excitement for the Year Ahead!

The ITTN team attended the 35th edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place from 23-25 January 2026 at the RDS Simmonscourt. The...

South Africa Tourism Reaffirms Ties with Ireland by Hosting Travel Media Lunch in Dublin

ITTN’s Julia Labedz attended a media lunch hosted by South African Tourism at SOLE Seafood & Grill in Dublin today, aimed at promoting tourism...

Visit Malta in Winter – Mild Weather, Living History and Seasonal Festivities

Malta between January and March is where winter slows down but the islands keep their Mediterranean spark. Mild weather, powerful history, interactive museums and lively...

ITTN Attends Celebrity Cruises’ 2026 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards at London’s Park Hyatt

ITTN’s Katie Doyle joined key travel trade in London’s Park Hyatt Hotel yesterday with Celebrity Cruises for their 2026 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards for...

NCL – Inspire your customers to take a truly epic cruise around Europe!

There couldn’t be a better time for your customers to start planning an unforgettable family cruise in Europe on board Norwegian Epic® with NCL®....

MSC Cruises Unveils Expanded 2026 Fly and Cruise Packages in Collaboration with Aer Lingus

MSC Cruises UK & Ireland is pleased to unveil its expanded Fly and Cruise packages for 2026, developed in partnership with Aer Lingus. For...

Heathrow Greenlights Work on Third Runway Planning Application as Critical 2026 Milestones Approach

Today, Heathrow confirmed it has approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a significant step forward...

Holiday World Show Returning to Dublin for Its 35th Year with Over 1,000 Travel Experts from 50 Countries

The Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt from 23rd to 25th January 2026, is the only show where you can meet over 1,000...

Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025

More than 36 million passengers (36.43m) travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025, the airport’s busiest ever year. This represented a +5.1% increase on 2024,...

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