Crystal Cruises Announces ‘Treasures of the Tides’ – its Most Expansive World Cruise to Date
Crystal Cruises has unveiled Treasures of the Tides, its most expansive world cruise to date, with bookings opening to the public on May 29.
The 150-night journey, departing in 2028 aboard Crystal Symphony, marks a milestone as the ship leads a world cruise itinerary for the first...
Life’s a Beach: the World’s 50 Best – from Wild Atlantic to Calm Caribbean!
You probably think you have to jet off to far flung paradise destinations somewhere in the Caribbean or Indian Ocean to witness the world's truly best beaches...and, you'd be right!
Well, sort of. While this year's World's 50 Best Beaches list is littered with idyllic...
APT Travelmarvel Unveils 2025 Dedicated Booking Incentive for Irish Agents
APT Travelmarvel has announced its latest booking incentive for Irish travel agents.
Here are the details:
Earn €50 Per Booking for Travelmarvel 2025 Sailings
In the run up to the end of their current sale, Travelmarvel has just released a 2025 dedicated booking incentive.
To tie in with the...
Finnair Goes Live with World’s First ‘Native Order’ Booking
Finnair has announced it has officially gone live with the world’s first ‘Native Order’, as it continues to pioneer the industry with digital innovations and modern retailing capabilities.
Last week, Finnair’s CEO, Turkka Kuusisto, created the first native order in the world, on Finnair.com -...
China Set to Become Global Tourism Powerhouse as Post-Covid Recovery Gains Traction
China’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute record levels to the country’s economy this year with the Asian powerhouse marking a huge tourism comeback and rapidly becoming one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
That is according to the World Travel & Tourism...
Introducing Helios Grand Hotel: Universal Orlando’s Most Spectacular Hotel
The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, is Universal Orlando Resort's newest luxury accommodation, offering guests an immersive and convenient stay within the heart of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Situated at the end of Celestial Park, the hotel provides a dedicated...
Expressway Announces Improved Timetable for New Route 32 Service – Better Linking Donegal & Monaghan to Dublin Airport
Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, has announced an improved timetable for its Route 32 service, which will come into effect on May 25. The updated schedule has been designed to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 32 customers.
Passengers will see...
An Epic Trip – First Look at Universal’s Brand New Park, EPIC Universe
ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq had the immense privilege to be part of a FAM Trip with Aer Lingus & Universal Studios to Universal Orlando, Florida including a sneak peak at the new Universal Epic Universe experience!
Joining her on the trip are Grant Daley from NBC...
Crystal Cruises Fam Trip with ITTN & Irish Travel Trade – Ultra Luxury – Ultra Inclusive from Barcelona
The Crystal Cruises fam trip is hosted by Danny Giles, Sales Manager - Crystal Cruises - North UK, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Ireland with ITTN's Shane Cullen and members of the Irish travel trade onboard.
Over 35 agents from the UK, Scotland and Ireland are...
Tourism Ireland-Produced ‘Titanic: Our Secret Histories’ Documentary to Air on Channel 4
A new documentary exploring the forgotten stories of the passengers and crew of the Titanic will air on Channel 4 this Saturday (May 17).
The documentary, titled Titanic: Our Secret Histories, is co-produced by Tourism Ireland.
Titanic: Our Secret Histories – produced by Belfast company Afro-Mic Productions –...
Explora Journeys Teases EXPLORA IV Ship as Part of Summer 2027 Schedule Launch
Explora Journeys - the luxury arm of MSC Cruises - has unveiled its highly anticipated summer 2027 journeys, spotlighting a trifecta of exciting firsts.
Under the banner ‘An Ocean of New’, the season will introduce distinctive journeys visiting maiden ports in the Mediterranean, welcome the...
Japanese Energy Giant Eneos Turning to LNG & SAF with New 3-Year Investment Plan
Japanese oil and gas giant, Eneos is set to invest more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a new 3-year business plan which will see it spend around $11bn on renewable fuel production.
"We plan to reinforce and...
ITIC to Bring Annual Conference to Kilkenny in October
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has announced Kilkenny as the host location of its annual conference for 2025.
The move follows successful editions of the conference in Dublin and Athlone over the past couple of years.
This year's event - arguably the key conference date...
Tourism Ireland & Tourism NI Launch Next Stage of Causeway Coastal Route Review
Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland have today announced the next stage of public engagement as part of a review of the Causeway Coastal Route between Derry and Belfast.
Supported through the Government of Ireland’s Shared Island Fund, an audit, which was launched last year,...
Dublin Airport Launches Upgraded ‘Game Changer’ App for Summer Holidaymakers
Dublin Airport has launched a new app, which it promises will be a game changer for passengers getting through the airport smoothly this summer.
Users of the new app, an essential summer travelling companion for passengers using Dublin Airport, get access to special discounts and...
Cork Airport Celebrates Start of TUI-Operated Corfu Route
Cork Airport has celebrated the formal launch of its new TUI-operated route to Corfu, with summer flights to the Greek island starting last Friday.
The new service, which will operate weekly as part of Cork Airport’s 2025 Summer Schedule, will provide the opportunity to connect...
Loganair Hits 300,000th Passenger Milestone on Heathrow Routes
Loganair has celebrated reaching the 300,000 passengers milestone on its routes through London’s Heathrow Airport.
Services to City of Derry Airport, Dundee, Kirkwall, and Sumburgh began two years ago.
Loganair surprised its 300,000th customer, Leigh Flynn, 46, from Dundee, with complimentary return tickets to mark the...
British Golf Journalists Tour Ireland Ahead of Big Summer for Golf Tourism
Around 4.6 million British golf fans – and potential holidaymakers for Ireland – are set to read all about the country's superb golf courses, following a visit by leading golf journalists from Britain. The journalists were here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte...
Barbados Tourism Flags Return of ‘Connect Barbados’ B2B Event After 5-Year Hiatus
Barbados Tourism has announced the return of Connect Barbados – the Caribbean island nation’s foremost tourism business to business event – following a 5-year hiatus.
The premier travel conference will be held at Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort, Sam Lord’s Castle.
Over four exclusive days, Connect Barbados...
Cork’s Iconic Metropole Hotel Appoints Louise McNamara General Manager
The Metropole Hotel in Cork has appointed Louise McNamara as its new General Manager, who brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality to the role.
Louise McNamara has been named as the latest appointee to the hotel, which is located in the Victorian Quarter...
