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.

Spanish Tourist Boards & Aer Lingus Event Celebrating Return of Route to Seville in September

The Spanish Tourist Board, along with representatives from Andalucia and Seville, hosted an event in conjunction with Aer Lingus in Little Lemon in Dublin....

Meet Abbie Cook onboard Sky Princess with ITTN & Princess Cruises

ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed recently appointed Abbie Cook (Sales Manager, Ireland | Princess Cruises UK & Europe) onboard Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. While new...

Annual Celebrations, Big Events & Anniversaries in New York City

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organisation (DMO) and CVB for the 5 boroughs of New York City offers up...

Scenic Cruises on the Banks of the River Liffey Hosts the Irish Travel Trade & ITTN

Kay Sion (Head of Sales Continental Europe (w/o DACH) for Scenic and Emerald Cruises) hosted a select group of Irish travel agents - Killiney...

Government Travel Advice for Qatar & UAE plus Emirates & Qatar Airways Issue Statements

The DFA has updated their travel advice for Qatar and UAE (23 June 2025), with both destinations having a security status with the DFA...

Tasting Spain at Taste of Dublin 2025

Spain Brought Warmth & Vibrant Flavour to a Soggy Merrion Square for Taste of Dublin 2025. The Spanish Tourism Office and Saborea España (Tasting...

Avalon Waterways with ASM Ireland Host Lunch in Bang

The Avalon Waterways trade lunch was held in Bang Restaurant in Dublin. Lesley Taylor (MD) and Phil Shipman (Head of Sales) from Globus Family...

IATA: Global Air Passenger Numbers to Exceed 5 Billion People Per Year

Global air passenger numbers will soon exceed 5 billion people per year, according to forecasts recently released at the 81st AGM of the International...

Riviera Travel Launches Agent Offer Running Until July 6

Riviera Travel is running an agent incentive which is valid until July 6 2025. The latest travel agent incentive is exclusively for Ireland-based agents. Carrie...

APT Travelmarvel Launches Europe 2026 River Cruise & Small Group Journey Collection

APT Travelmarvel hosted the launch of their Europe 2026 product while overlooking the lovely River Lee in Cork City. The lunch event, hosted by Michelle...

Former President of the ITAA, Cormac Meehan to Retire in August 2025

Former President of the ITAA, Cormac Meehan has announced that he will retire at the end of August 2025. His retirement will see the...

Discover Dubai with Emirates, Visit Dubai & Kerzner Ultra Luxury Hotel Group Event at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

ITTN's Shane Cullen was joined by Federica Varisco, Sales Executive at Emirates; Tabitha Meadows from Visit Dubai; and Lize Smit of the Kerzner Ultra...

TTC Tour Brands Offering Fam Trip Places

TTC Tour Brands is offering thirty fortunate travel agents a chance to win a coveted place on one of the TTC fam trips scheduled...

American Airlines New Premium Boeing 787-9 Takes Flight

American’s newest Boeing 787-9 with a premium configuration that elevates the customer experience when travelling at 35,000 feet. With the debut of the Flagship...

Wilderness Offers Exceptional Culinary Experiences – Botswana & Rwanda

Discover the details of the exceptional culinary experiences offered at three of Wilderness's new camps, Wilderness Mokete which opened last July, Wilderness Bisate Reserve, which opened last October, and Wilderness Chitabe, which opened this...

Hat-Trick for Leicester at Visit England Awards – Inspiration for a Weekend Away

Three Leicestershire venues were recognised for their ‘excellence in tourism’ at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards, which were held in Brighton on 4th June 2025. ...

Royal Caribbean Names Diana Ross as Godmother of Star of the Seas

The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana...

TV Viewers to Voyagers: Wendy Wu Tours Reports 300% Surge in Enquiries After Hit Series Airs

Race Across the World sends China bookings soaring – now Wendy Wu Tours turns up the heat with its star-powered Race Across Asia Virtual...

Aer Lingus Teams up with Uber to Reward AerClub Members with Avios on Every Journey

Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber...

AVIAREPS Expands Cruise Division & Appoints Global Head of Cruise

AVIAREPS, a leading global international representation, marketing and communications company for aviation, tourism, hospitality, and food & beverage brands, announced the appointment of Tom...

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