Barbados Tourism Unveils Newest Tourism & Culture Ambassador
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has unveiled internationally acclaimed entertainer Andre Parris, widely known as DJ Puffy, as Barbados’ newest Tourism and Culture Ambassador.
In a strategic move to enhance Barbados’ global brand appeal, particularly among younger, international audiences, the BTMI and the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) have jointly...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala with Cape Verde Opening
RIU Hotels & Resorts recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala, which commemorated the opening of its first hotel in Cape Verde on Sal Island in 2005: the Riu Funana.
The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Dr Ulisses Correia e Silva, Prime Minister of...
Etihad Confirms Boeing Order for 28 Wide-Body Planes, Continuing Fleet Expansion
Etihad has confirmed an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft, continuing the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s fleet expansion programme which is aimed at doubling its size by 2030.
The agreement includes a mix of Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft, powered by GE engines and supported by...
Pegasus Airlines Enters Aviation Innovation Partnership with University of California Berkeley
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has entered a strategic partnership with University of California Berkeley to shape the airline experience of the future.
The Pegasus Innovation Lab, established in Silicon Valley to guide the company’s innovation agenda, is entering a new era through its strategic...
German Travel Agents Explore Northern Ireland as Guests of Tourism Ireland & Tourism NI
Ten travel agents working for German tour operator ADAC Reisen are exploring Northern Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI.
Their itinerary brings to life Northern Ireland’s rich culture, spectacular scenery and warm welcome and includes afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle...
USA Losing International Tourist Appeal with Country set to Lose $12.5bn in Visitor Spend This Year, WTTC Claims
The USA is facing a collapse of its inbound tourism market, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has starkly claimed, with the country on track to lose a staggering $12.5bn in international visitor spending this year.
According to the WTTC's latest Economic Impact...
Tourism Ireland Pushes Irish Golf Tourism at B2B Networking Event in Edinburgh
A total of 12 top British golf tour operators attended ‘Golf in Ireland’, a B2B golf workshop and networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Edinburgh this week – where they met, and did business with, 14 golf and tourism companies from Ireland.
The aim...
TravelMedia.ie Announces ‘Meet the Media 2026’ Details: Bigger, Better & a New Venue!
TravelMedia.ie has announced the return of one of its flagship events, Meet the Media, for 2026.
Next year, the company is bringing Meet the Media to an even larger venue, the iconic RDS Concert Hall in Ballsbridge on Monday, 9th February 2026. There will...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Candlewood Suites Aparthotel Brand to Europe; with Germany Debut
IHG Hotels & Resorts – which owns the likes of InterContinental, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza – is set to launch its midscale long stay brand Candlewood Suites in Europe with its first hotel opening in Germany.
The launch is in partnership with NOVUM...
Australian Travel Show ‘The Great Outdoors’ Turns its Cameras on Ireland
Filming for an episode of a popular Australian travel TV show called The Great Outdoors is taking place this week at various locations in Ireland, with production supported by Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI.
Set to air this summer on the Seven Network, a major...
TSN Kicks Off Final Leg of 2025 Roadshow in Cork
The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN ) kicked off the final leg of its 2025 roadshow this week with a trip to the Rebel County.
They kicked off proceedings with a quick thirst quencher in the sun out on Lapps Quay (it’d be rude not to)...
Shannon Airport Group Hits Key Milestone in Ireland’s First Conservation Grazing Project on Airport-Owned Land
In a landmark move ahead of National Biodiversity Week, The Shannon Airport Group has successfully completed the initial phase of its Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project, marking the first use of conservation grazing cattle on airport-owned land in Ireland.
Located at Thady’s Hill, this 10-acre site...
Association of Turkish Travel Agencies – TÜRSAB – Joins WTTC as Newest Association Partner
The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) has been named as the newest Association Partner of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Based in Istanbul, TÜRSAB is one of the world’s most established and expansive professional tourism organisations, representing nearly 16,000 member travel...
WTTC Launches Global SAF & Renewable Fuel Framework
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) - in collaboration with global consultancy ICF - has today launched a new framework urging the entire Travel & Tourism sector to unite in tackling one of its toughest challenges: scaling up the production and use of...
Ryanair Adds 800 Stansted Flights for Europa League Final
Ryanair has added 800 extra seats out of London Stansted for next week’s Europa League Final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, in Bilbao’s iconic Estadio de San Mamés.
The match will be held on Wednesday May 21.
The extra flights are between Stansted and Vitoria...
Holland-America Line Officially Opens Epic 2027 Grand Voyages for Booking
Following a successful pre-sale period, Holland-America Line has officially opened bookings for its two 2027 Grand Voyages.
Both the 2027 Grand World Voyage and the 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, departing in January 2027, will provide guests access to rare ports of call and the opportunity to...
Blue Diamond Resorts Rolls Out Royalton Antigua Booking Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents
Blue Diamond Resorts is offering agents across the UK and Ireland the chance to earn double rewards on every single booking they log for the Royalton Antigua, an Autograph Collection, All-Inclusive Resort, and the Royalton CHIC Antigua.
This incentive is live from today with...
Magnificently Mouthwatering – ITTN Dining on Crystal Cruises including Umi Uma by Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
ITTN's Shane Cullen is onboard Crystal Cruises with Danny Giles (Sales Manager - North UK, Scotland, NI & Ireland) and members of the Irish travel trade onboard. Over 35 agents from Ireland & the UK are onboard Crystal Serenity. The group enjoyed a 3-night...
Oceania Cruises Launches 2025 & 2026 Christmas Cruise Schedule
Oceania Cruises has announced details of its Christmas 2025 and Christmas 2026 cruise schedule, taking in more than 40 voyages and featuring the debut of its newest ship Oceania Allura.
The range of voyages spans from 7-day trips to those lasting 197 days.
"Our festive holiday...
From Luxurious Showers & Personalised Check-In to Unlimited Caviar: Emirates Elevates First Class Air Travel Concept
Emirates has announced further enhancements to its First Class offering, significantly elevating the concept of luxury air travel in the process.
Enhancing the on-ground experience for First Class customers, the First Class Check In area in Terminal 3, Dubai International is also being refurbished to...
