Shane Cullen

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Shane Cullen - Travel Extra's 2024 Travel Journalist of the Year - Digital Media, managing director of a production studio which has produced award winning tv travel series & finalist in TravMedia Awards in the UK. He has worked in the travel industry & as a travel journalist for over a decade. He is passionate about travel, film, photography & technology.

Shelbourne Hotel Hosts 10th Annual Star Alliance Christmas Lunch

ITTN's Shane Cullen, along with members of the trade and representatives from the Star Alliance airlines, attended the Star Alliance Christmas Lunch. Martina Coogan welcomed...

Brand USA Launches “America the Beautiful Game” Trip Planning Hub to Inspire 2026 World Cup Fans

With the world’s largest single-sport event set to return to the United States for the first time in over three decades, Brand USA today announced the launch...

CLIA Christmas Dinner in Dublin

The CLIA Christmas Dinner in Dublin was very well attended despite the Orange weather warning. Rough skies hampered the CLIA Team’s efforts to traverse...

Irish Travel Agents Visit Las Vegas with Las Vegas CVA & Aer Lingus

A select group of travel agents recently embarked on an unforgettable fam trip to Las Vegas, courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority and Aer...

Riviera Travel Appoints Matt Luscombe as New CEO

Riviera Travel today announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Matt Luscombe as Chief Executive Officer, from 1 January 2026, succeeding Phil Hullah,...

Royal Caribbean Hosts Ireland Trade Dinner in Powerscourt Hotel, Wicklow

ITTN’s Shane Cullen, along with members of the Irish travel trade, attended the Royal Caribbean Ireland trade dinner in the plush Powerscourt Hotel Resort...

Riviera Radiance Naming Ceremony in Budapest with Irish Travel Trade & Media Onboard

Riviera Travel officially named MS Riviera Radiance on Thursday, 26th November 2025, on the Banks of the Danube in beautiful Budapest. Carrie Day (Country...

What a Perfect Day! Onboard MS Riviera Radiance with Carrie from Riviera Travel

ITTN’s Shane Cullen and the Irish travel trade were fortunate to be some of the first on board MS Riviera Radiance for the naming...

An EPIC Experience at Santa in the Sky at the Epic Museum in Dublin

While selection boxes have adorned supermarket shelves since September, the festive season is finally in full swing. To mark the occasion, I brought the...

Dublin Airport Tour for the ITAA Travel Trade Members & Media

A contingent from the travel trade and ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced a rare excursion behind the scenes at Dublin Airport. Edel Redmond, Head of...

Meet Boston Hosts Intimate Dinner for Senior Trade & Media in Hawksmoor in Dublin

Tony Lane (Woodstock Communications) and the team from Meet Boston hosted a dinner in Hawksmoor on College Green on Wednesday, 12th November. The intimate...

Andrea Stafford of Ama Waterways Delivers Update to Irish Travel Trade

Andrea Stafford updates the Irish travel trade on AMA Waterways' activities at the World Choice Conference 2025. She shares, “River cruising is really having a...

Aer Lingus Unveils New Express Bag Drop Kiosks for Convenient 2-minute Drop-Off Across Irish Airports

Aer Lingus has launched Express Bag Drop kiosks, designed to give customers who check in online a quicker, more seamless journey through the airport. In...

News from Newport, Rhode Island as we Approach Thanksgiving Across the Atlantic

News from Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Fresh from their visit to Brand USA Travel Week, Discover Newport from across the pond. Twinned with Kinsale...

Chance to win Prizes & Earn Fam Trip Eligibility with Training for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Jamie Chadwick, UK Senior Manager for Yas Island, shares ways to be in with a chance to win prizes and boost eligibility for fam...

2025 Worldchoice Award Winners, Cruise Shining Star & Travel Industry Recognition Award Announced

ITTN's Shane Cullen attended the Worldchoice Conference in Johnstown Estate, Enfield. Worldchoice travel agencies from across the country attended this year's event with travel...

Jennifer Callister & Valerie Murphy from Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises at 2025 Worldchoice Conference

ITTN's Shane Cullen attended the 2025 Worldchoice Conference with headline sponsors, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Valerie Murphy - Celebrity Cruises Valerie shared the typical Celebrity...

Register for the Visit USA Committee Thanksgiving Trade Event Now

Register for the Visit USA Committee Annual Thanksgiving Trade Event Now! Join the Visit USA Committee Ireland for their Thanksgiving Trade Night on Thursday,...

Celebrity Loves Agents – Celebrity Cruises Marks New Milestone with Trade Engagement at 10,000+

Celebrity Cruises has marked a major milestone in its trade engagement journey, with its ‘Celebrity Loves Agents’ Facebook hub surpassing 10,000 members, cementing its...

2025 Worldchoice Conference – Carol Anne O’Neill Addresses the Delegates

ITTN’s Shane Cullen has been at the 2025 Worldchoice Conference, with this year’s event taking place at the beautiful Johnstown Estate, Enfield. This year’s...

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