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.

ITAA Annual Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

The 14th annual Irish Travel Industry Awards and Gala Banquet were held in the iconic Round Room at The Mansion House on Thursday, January...

Archaeology, Adventure & Activities in Cancún – Aer Lingus & Hilton Fam Trip

ITTN's Shane Cullen spent 5 nights in Cancún as part of a fam trip hosted by Jenny Rafter & Keren Shepherd from Aer Lingus...

Onboard Dublin to Cancún Direct Service – ITTN Reports from the Aer Lingus & Hilton Fam Trip

Shane Cullen experienced business class from Dublin to Cancún on the Aer Lingus & Hilton fam trip with the Irish travel trade, hosted by...

Aer Lingus & Hilton Fam Trip – Ocean Views & Taco-Making: The Hilton Cancún

ITTN's Shane Cullen is in Cancún with members of the Irish travel trade and media courtesy of Aer Lingus and Hilton. The Hilton Cancun...

Aer Lingus FAM Trip at the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive in Cancún, Mexico

ITTN's Shane Cullen is in the luxurious setting of Hilton Tulum, set along the stunning coastline of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. As a guest of...

Aer Lingus & Hilton Fam Trip to Cancún – Mexico with ITTN

ITTN’s Shane Cullen is departing for Cancún, Mexico, on the new direct service with Aer Lingus today, Thursday, 8th January. The fam is hosted...

ITTN Interviews Uniworld’s Chris Townson – Find Out Why 500 Agents Will Be Onboard in 2026

To celebrate 50 years of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Chris Townson (MD of UK & Ireland) shares their plan to invite 500 agents onboard...

Riviera Travel: Lower Deposits, 10% Off Bookings & Agent Incentive Prizes + Brand New Coffee Break with Carrie Day

As travellers look ahead to 2026, Riviera Travel is responding directly to what holidaymakers now say matters most: authentic experiences, deeper cultural connection and exploring the...

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...

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