Luxury Childcare Association Launched to Elevate Child-Minding Facilities in Top Hotels
Worldwide Kids, the world’s leading provider of family and childcare services to the luxury hospitality sector, has launched the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA) – an industry-leading hotel membership platform and accreditation programme dedicated to elevating childcare standards within the luxury hospitality sector.
The LCA is the...
IATA Launches 10-Year Roadmap to Improve & Modernise Global Baggage Handling Operations
Aviation representative group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations.
Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveller satisfaction.
“Baggage is important for...
Tourism Ireland on the Luxury Tourism Promotional Trail in Germany
Tourism Ireland, together with 11 tourism operators from Ireland, is taking part in a luxury roadshow with Loop, a luxury platform, in Germany this month.
The workshops took place in Frankfurt and Munich last week and continue in Hamburg and Cologne this week.
The ‘Loop...
Refurbished Airside Bar & Restaurant CRAFT Opens at Cork Airport
CRAFT – the newly refurbished airside bar and restaurant has been officially opened at Cork Airport, with the opening conducted by daa CEO, Kenny Jacobs in the company of KSG CEO, Michael Gleeson and Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy.
Celebrating Cork’s unique food...
ITAA Urges Holidaymakers to Check Passport Validity Ahead of Summer Travels
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has issued an urgent reminder to holidaymakers to check their passports are in date and renew, if necessary, ahead of this summer's busy holiday season.
"Summer is fast approaching and with it the relaxing dreams of a holiday in...
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal Launch Frequent Flyer Partnership Programme
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have signed a new frequent flyer partnership programme, which comes into effect immediately.
The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier.
Etihad Guest members...
TUI Sees ‘Challenging’ Year Ahead, but will Still Grow Profits and Revenues
Holiday giant TUI has said it expects 2025 to be a “challenging” year, but has stressed that it still expects to be successful and will grow profits and revenue.
TUI said it generated revenue of €3.71bn for the second quarter of this year, which was...
Türkiye Boosts UNESCO World Heritage Status, with Ankara Added to Waiting List
The capital of the Republic of Türkiye, Ankara, has been officially added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, recognising the city’s unique modern architectural heritage and planned urban development.
This milestone increases the total number of Turkish properties on the UNESCO Tentative...
Etihad Sees Monthly Passenger Growth of 21%; On Track to Exceed 21 Million Passengers for 2025
Etihad Airways showed continued strong growth last month, with its latest monthly operational data showing 1.7 million passengers carried during April; growth of 21% year-on-year.
Passenger load factor also improved, year-on-year, with this April showing an 89% load factor compared to an 84% load factor...
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Unveils Debut River Cruise Itineraries for Europe
Expedition cruise collaboration National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled its debut European river cruise itineraries mere weeks after formally announcing its introduction to the market.
The brand announced its expansion into the European river cruise market earlier this month: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Teams up with Transcend...
Ryanair Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Policy on Unruly Passenger Behaviour
Ryanair has welcomed the decision of the Krakow district court to convict a passenger who disrupted flight FR4204 from Glasgow to Kraków in June of last year – thus, reaffirming the airline’s zero tolerance policy on unruly passenger behaviour.
This passenger’s inexcusable behaviour forced this...
GSTC & EasyJet Holidays Introduce Tailored Online Hospitality Course Focused on Sustainability
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has introduced a tailored, co-branded online training course focused on sustainable hospitality, as part of its ongoing partnership with package holiday provider, EasyJet Holidays.
This self-paced course is exclusively available to EasyJet Holidays’ hotel partners, providing a valuable...
ITAA Competition Winners Announced at TTR Portugal Roadshow
On a week where Portugal took centre stage, there was so much for attendees at the recent TTR Portugal Roadshow to enjoy, as recently reported here on ITTN.
Traditional Portuguese food cooked by chefs flown to Ireland specially from Porto. Delicious Portuguese wine from...
Stansted Airport Posts Record April Passenger Numbers; Dublin Top Choice Short Haul Destination
London’s Stansted Airport welcomed a record 2.5 million passengers through its doors during April, with Dublin once again being the top choice short haul destination from the airport.
The most popular destinations in April were Dublin, Istanbul and Edinburgh with the top countries visited once...
Princess Cruises Adds 3rd Voyage to 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Itinerary
Princess Cruises has added a third voyage to its highly anticipated 2026 Total Solar Eclipse itinerary series: a 14-night Mediterranean & Adriatic with Total Solar Eclipse cruise onboard the Enchanted Princess.
Departing roundtrip from Rome on August 4, 2026, this journey will blend the magic of a rare...
SeaDream Yacht Club Rated Best Dining Experience at Sea by Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has rated the best dining experiences at sea with SeaDream Yacht Club coming out top of the list.
Forbes Travel Guide has been setting the global standard in luxury hospitality for more than six decades.
Its annual Star Awards -...
United Airlines Unveils ‘United Elevated’ Enhanced Premium Travel & Business Class Offerings
United Airlines has unveiled its United Elevated interior for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft that raises the standard of international premium travel among US carriers and will include two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United's fleet, an...
Tourism NI Expecting Even Bigger Boost with Return of The Open to Royal Portrush
This year’s staging of The Open Championship – one of the four ‘majors’ in the golfing calendar – at Royal Portrush is expected to generate more than £110m for the economy in Northern Ireland.
That was the amount generated the last time The Open was...
TUI Care Foundation Launches Ambitious Programme to Tackle Plastic Pollution Problem in Menorca
TUI Care Foundation - the environmental and philanthropic arm of the holiday and tourism giant - has launched a new programme called Destination Zero Waste Menorca, aimed at tackling waste plastic pollution on the Balearic island.
Like many coastal areas, the island of Menorca is...
British Business Events Buyers Cast an Eye Over Ireland as a Potential MICE Tourism Destination
Seven business events buyers from Britain have been exploring Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
Their programme was designed in partnership with Wallace Travel Group.
The aim of the visit was to showcase Ireland to the influential British buyers, to inspire them...
