ITIC Announces Annual Conference 2025 – in Kilkenny – Now Open for Bookings
The annual conference of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) – always the flagship event of the tourism calendar – is now open for bookings.
The conference this year entitled “Resilience in an Uncertain World” takes place on October 1st in the 5-star Lyrath Estate...
From the Wild Atlantic to Gran Canaria: Aer Lingus Helps Sea Turtle Find Her Way Home
Aer Lingus welcomed a very special guest aboard flight EI782 today - a young green sea turtle named Solstice.
After being discovered washed up on the west coast of Ireland, Solstice is now embarking on a journey to Gran Canaria, where a dedicated wildlife...
International Visitor Spend in the UAE to Reach Record Levels This Year, WTTC Claims
International visitor spend in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to reach a record AED228.5bn this year, 37% above the previous peak of 2019, according to latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Inbound tourism will contribute around 13% of the...
AMA Waterways & Sunway Holidays Launch Agent Booking Incentive to WIN Christmas Market River Cruise
Book an AMA Waterways cruise with Sunway Holidays and you will be entered into a draw to win a place on an exclusive Sunway/AMA Waterways FAM trip this Winter on a Christmas market short stay cruise.
Each time you book you will be in with a...
Brand USA Concludes 10th UK & Ireland Destination Immersion ‘MegaFAM’ Programme
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with Aer Lingus, American Airlines, and British Airways, has concluded its 10th UK & Ireland Destination Immersion Programme with a finale event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As one of Brand USA’s signature trade engagement...
InteleTravel Appoints Alex Brown Training Manager for UK & Ireland
InteleTravel has announced a further enhancement of its training agenda with the appointment of Alex Brown to the newly created role of training manager for the UK and Ireland.
Mr Brown will drive and implement the training strategy for advisors, reporting into UK and Ireland...
IHF Pushes Career Development, Inclusivity, Leadership & Staff Retention Messages at People Day Conference
Some 300 hotel delegates, including general managers, owners and HR professionals, from across Ireland gathered today at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for the fourth annual Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) People Day Conference.
Focusing on career development, people-empowerment, staff retention, leadership, inclusivity and more, the...
Tourism Minister Peter Burke Launches Inbound Business Tourism Strategy at IMEX Frankfurt
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke joined Tourism Ireland in Germany yesterday to promote the island of Ireland for business and leisure travel.
Minister Burke launched a new Business Events 2030 strategy internationally at IMEX Frankfurt, one of the leading global exhibitions for...
Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Codeshare Partnership
Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed their longstanding partnership which includes a reciprocal codesharing agreement on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline, as well as co-operation on frequent flyer programmes and cargo handling services.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in...
TUI Care Foundation Partners with Sicily Environment Fund to Protect Mediterranean Biodiversity
Not only is Sicily a popular tourist destination, but it is also a significant biodiversity hotspot in the Mediterranean Basin.
However, like many other coastal areas, this island is facing a severe environmental crisis due to extensive plastic pollution and marine litter, particularly abandoned, lost,...
Tourism Ireland Partners with Ireland West Airport to Promote Inbound Traffic from Italy
Tourism Ireland partnered with Ireland West Airport Knock this week, to promote direct flights and ease of access from Milan-Bergamo to Knock for key Italian travel professionals and journalists.
A total of 14 Irish tourism companies – from hotels and distilleries to outdoor activities and...
Talbot Hotel Cork Putting Focus on Sustainability in Refurbishment Project
The Talbot Hotel Cork has confirmed a number of sustainability initiatives being put in place.
New refurbishment works, at the Ballincollig property, include the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and the implementation of the 2GoCups initiative.
The hotel has also said it is “actively planning”...
Trigon Hotels Outlines Core Values with Olympian Effort
Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork's Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel - has launched its Core Values, which aim to improve the overall experience for team members and customers.
Five time Olympian and World Champion, Robert Heffernan was the guest of honour at...
Aer Lingus Announces Direct Dublin to Cancún Route, Commencing January
Aer Lingus has launched its first ever direct flight to Cancún, Mexico, commencing from January 2026.
The new route will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural heritage of the Mexican...
Riviera Travel Appoints Carrie Day Country Manager for Ireland
Leading European river cruise specialist Riviera Travel has appointed Carrie Day as Country Manager for Ireland, a strategic move designed to support the company’s ambitious plans for rapid expansion in the Irish market.
Carrie brings over a decade of experience in the travel industry, having...
MSC Cruises Unveils New Era of Speciality Dining Across Entire Fleet
MSC Cruises is bringing greater convenience, value and ease to its speciality restaurant offering worldwide with the launch of the line’s updated speciality restaurant experiences.
The cruise line is introducing updated speciality restaurant menus and packages across its entire fleet, making it easier than ever...
Belfast City Airport Marks 10 Years with KLM with Surge in Bookings
With the introduction of a second daily flight since last October, the number of passengers flying with KLM from Belfast City Airport to mainland Europe have doubled while bookings to long haul destinations have grown by 159% year-on-year.
Bookings to China have seen the biggest...
Club Med 2 FAM Trip: Marseilles to Roses in Fine Style
ITTN'S Sharon Jordan was one of the lucky Irish guests (Michelle Anderson and Lorraine Kenny of Sunway, Gearoid Mannion of Travel Counsellors, Jean Cusack of Icon Travel, and Dean Quigley of Cassidy Travel) onboard Club Med 2 - Club Med's only cruise product -...
Tourism Ireland Tees Up Continental European Golf Tourism at IAGTO European Convention in Gran Canaria
Tourism Ireland’s drive to grow golf visitor numbers from Mainland Europe continued at the IAGTO European Convention in Gran Canaria this week.
A total of 19 golf and tourism operators from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the convention – which was attended by influential golf...
Etihad Hits Record Highs for Profit and Customer Satisfaction in Q1 of 2025
Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building on last year’s momentum with further notable improvements across revenue, operational efficiency, and fleet expansion.
Profit after tax reached AED685 million (€165m), marking a 30% increase...
