Air New Zealand Publishes First 2030 Emissions Guidance
Air New Zealand has published its first 2030 Emissions Guidance, and says it expects to reduce net “well-to-wake” greenhouse gas emissions from jet fuel by 20% to 25% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.
This new approach replaces the airline’s 2030 Science Based Target which...
Delta Air Lines Updates Widespread Sustainability Improvements
Delta Air Lines has updated on its sustainability and environmental enhancements; with the US giant noting the following achievements and improvements:
Announced deepened partnership with Airbus, shaping the future of global travel through Airbus' UpNext Innovation lab and Delta's Sustainable Skies Lab and announced collaboration on...
Dalata Hotel Group Expands Mainland European Presence with First Property in Spain
The Dalata Hotel Group has announced an expansion of its continental European operations, with its first property in Spain, which will operate under its Clayton Hotel brand.
Dalata is Ireland’s largest hotelier - via its Clayton and Maldron brands - and is also heavily active...
Dubai Economy and Tourism & Emirates Confirm All-Irish Dubai FAM Trip Return
Dubai Economy and Tourism and Emirates have partnered up to bring back their all-Irish Dubai fam trip for the second year running! You can read all about last years' FAM trip here.
This September (8-13th) 8 lucky Irish agents will be heading out to Dubai for an...
Global Air Passenger Demand Continues to Rise; IATA Raises Capacity Fears
Total global air passenger demand has continued to rise, with latest monthly figures from The International Air Transport Association (IATA) detailing a 3.3% year-on-year increase in March.
Both domestic flight demand and international travel demand rose, the latter by almost 5% year-on-year.
The continued, rise, IATA...
Portugal Shines at TTR Roadshow with Authentic Flavours and Inspiring Travel Opportunities
The TTR Portugal Roadshow, in association with Visit Portugal, is bringing a slice of Portuguese culture, cuisine, and charm to Ireland this week, showcasing the country’s diverse travel offerings to a captivated audience of travel professionals.
The roadshow started in Dublin last night in...
Shannon Airport Group Launches €30m Investment Programme on Back of Strong Year
Shannon Airport Group boss Mary Considine has expressed strong confidence in the Group's future, on the back of the publication of its annual report, and has confirmed that an ambitious investment programme of over €30 million is underway across the business.
“We exceeded our 2024...
Emirates to Extend Premium Economy Service to Both Dublin-Dubai Daily Flights from December
Emirates has confirmed that following the introduction of its first Premium Economy service from Dublin in June, that from December both of the airline's daily flights between Dublin and Dubai will feature its upgraded Boeing 777 cabins.
Emirates will also introduce a slew of Boeing...
Celebrity Cruises Brings Celebrity Apex Back to Southampton for Summer Season
Celebrity Cruises has announced it is bringing back its popular Celebrity Apex ship to Southampton for the 2025 summer season.
Celebrity Apex is offering itineraries to stunning destinations in 2025, from Northern Europe to Ibiza and the Canary Islands, including the premium cruise line’s first ever...
Dublin Airport Set to Welcome 450,000 Passengers Over May Bank Holiday Weekend
Dublin Airport is expecting almost 450,000 passengers to pass through its two terminals over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend.
Between Friday and Monday, Dublin Airport is expecting to welcome just over 447,000 passengers, including 229,000 departing and 218,000 incoming passengers.
Departing passengers are advised to...
ITTN Samples Nordic Charm with Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dublin & Visit Norway
ITTN's Katie Doyle joined press and trade yesterday evening for a fantastic event hosted by The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dublin, in collaboration with Visit Norway, discovering the wonders of Norway's Fjords and Northern regions!
In an excellent presentation in the RDS, members of the...
AirHelp Raises Alarm Over Proposed Changes to EU Passenger Compensation Rights
AirHelp - the leading travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions - is raising the alarm over proposed changes to Europe’s Regulation (EC) No. 261.
A new EU proposal stipulates that compensation for flight delays should only be paid after delays of five,...
Government & Tourism Bodies Launch ‘Business Events 2030’ to Boost Inbound MICE Tourism
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke has launched Business Events 2030 – Ireland's new business events strategy – at the Convention Centre Dublin.
The purpose of Business Events 2030 is to promote the development of Ireland's world-class business events sector and realise the full economic...
Expressway Signs Up as Partner to Bealtaine Festival 2025
Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service is delighted to partner with Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival 2025, offering passengers direct and regular services to their favourite events nationwide.
Events range from music and choral performances to visual art, theatre, writing workshops, dance, literature, circus,...
MSC Cruises Revamps Family & Kids Entertainment Offerings for Summer Season
MSC Cruises has announced a huge revamp of its family and kids entertainment offering onboard its ships this summer cruise season.
The cruise line said: "This summer, MSC Cruises is redefining family fun at sea with an enhanced entertainment lineup designed to create unforgettable memories...
Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 20 Years with Major Recognition as Business All-Star Travel Superteam 2025
Travel Counsellors Ireland, which is headquartered in Mahon, Cork, has been honoured with the prestigious Business All-Star Travel Superteam 2025 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF).
A leader in premium leisure and corporate travel, Travel Counsellors Ireland is part of a global network of...
Ryanair Launches 2nd Monthly ‘Prime’ Member Seat Sale
Ryanair has released its second monthly “Prime member” seat sale, giving members €50 off return flights for travel between 2 to 19 June.
This means that any members who signed up for “Prime” before the start of April have now saved €110 in Ryanair’s...
Etihad Signs Promotional Deal with Tourism Authority of Thailand
Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to strengthen the relationship between the Kingdom of Thailand and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, at Arabian Travel Market 2025.
The agreement aims to promote tourism to...
Three Reasons Why Portugal’s Algarve is Fast Becoming a Slow Tourism Haven
Visit Algarve has issued a guide to the quieter life on Portugal's south coast, focusing on the region's lesser-known areas which are leading to the Algarve becoming known as a haven for slow travel enthusiasts, for whom connecting with nature and local culture takes...
EasyJet Enters Long-Term SAF Supply Deal with ATOBA Energy and World Fuel Services
EasyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for EasyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK.
The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy...
