Hoteliers Query Latest CSO Inbound Tourism Data
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has questioned the accuracy of latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) inbound travel figures, saying the data does not match what is being reported by its members.
As a result, the IHF has been meeting with CSO to gain more clarity...
Hostelworld Eyeing Acquisition Targets as Part of Growth Strategy
Hostelworld – the Irish-founded online accommodation booking service – is planning to expand its travel product range and grow through acquisition as it looks to boost shareholder value.
The company outlined its medium-term growth strategy at an investors day event in London, today.
Hostelworld’s medium-term strategy...
Why Brand USA’s Toolkit is a Travel Agent’s Best Friend
After the incredible success of the Great USA Road Trip event in Dublin, in partnership with United Airlines, Brand USA is keeping the excitement alive! For Irish travel agents looking to continue the momentum, there’s a treasure trove of resources available to make promoting...
Celebrity Cruises Offering Agents Chance to Attend ‘Seminar at Sea’ Onboard Celebrity Apex
For six weeks only, between 29th April and 3rd June, premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises is offering travel agents the chance to win one of 10 money-can’t buy places on a Seminar at Sea aboard the award-winning Celebrity Apex for them and a colleague – with two winners announced...
ITTN Interview: Julie Coker, President & CEO, New York City Tourism & Conventions
ITTN Executive Editor, Fionn Davenport interviews Julie Coker, President and CEO of New York City Tourism and Conventions and discusses stepping into the big shoes left behind by Fred Dixon, how she plans to grow the market, and how they are tracking to out...
Travel Delays Persist Despite Spain & Portugal Power Recoveries; IAA Issues Advice to Irish Holidaymakers
Spain and Portugal are recovering from the massive power outage which hit both countries yesterday, but travel delays have continued for a second day.
While Portugal has declared an all clear status, Spain is still in an official state of emergency.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)...
Glacier Trekking to Swimming with Sea Turtles: Top Cruise Trends for 2025
New booking trends from Shore Excursions Group reveal that travellers in 2025 are chasing more adventure, culture and once-in-a-lifetime experiences than ever before. From glacier trekking in Alaska to swimming with sea turtles in Barbados, these five destinations and excursions are topping travel wish lists —...
Belfast International Airport and Visit Belfast Unveil Joint Strategic Tourism Partnership
Belfast International Airport and the city region’s destination marketing and management organisation, Visit Belfast, have embarked on a new strategic tourism partnership designed to boost tourism, support investment and enhance the visitor experience.
Northern Ireland’s busiest airport, and the second largest gateway on the island...
KLM Begins Work on First Gas-Free Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at Schiphol Airport
KLM has begun construction of its first gas-free hangar at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
The new build will house aircraft maintenance for both KLM and sister airline Transavia.
Sylca Vellinga, KLM VP Real Estate & Facility Contracting, said: "“The start of the construction of the KLM E&M...
Aer Lingus Soars 10 Places to 4th in Most Trusted Irish Company Index
Aer Lingus has been ranked 4th in the Ireland Reputation Index 2025 study of the 100 largest, most familiar and most important organisations in the country.
This represents Aer Lingus’ highest ever ranking in the annual study, moving up a whopping 10 places from 14th in 2024.
Based...
Marriott International to Buy citizenM Hotel Brand for $355m
Marriott International has reached agreement to buy “lifestyle” hotel brand citizenM for $355m.
The citizenM global portfolio currently consists of 36 open hotels, comprising 8,544 rooms, across more than 20 cities spanning the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including gateway cities like New York, London, Paris, and Rome. The brand's current pipeline...
Air France Signs Long Haul Inflight Entertainment Deal with CANAL+
Air France has teamed up with French media giant CANAL+ to show its programmes across its long-haul route offerings.
From May 1, Air France will be offering access to a selection of CANAL+ programmes on all of its long-haul flights.
In total, around 100 CANAL+ programmes...
Fáilte Ireland Announces Extension of Dublin Coastal trail to 5 New Locations
Fáilte Ireland - in partnership with Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council, and Iarnród Éireann - has announced the extension of the Dublin Coastal Trail.
The trail, which originally launched in 2022 with 11 villages, will now extend its reach...
ITTN Samples Art and Gastronomy in Istanbul with GoTürkiye
ITTN’s Julia Labedz is currently on a press trip to Istanbul with GoTürkiye, aimed at highlighting Istanbul’s gastronomy and art. Joining the trip are Siún Lennon (Business Post Ireland), Samantha Huff (Huff Media), Jessica Phillips (The Independent), and Gerry Duffy (The Scottish Sun). They...
Supplier Spotlight: Help Your Customers Hop Islands in Style with NCL
If your customers are looking to cruise paradise at their own tempo, they should look no further than Norwegian Cruise Line’s Caribbean itineraries.
From floating the day away in crystal-clear waters to picking up the pace on the only race tracks at sea, help...
LAST CHANCE: Win a Stay at The Lodge At Ashford Castle! Competition Ends Today
Recently, ITTN partnered with our friends at The Travel Corporation to bring you an exclusive competition just for travel agents! over the course of the week, we showcased daily videos exploring the incredible range of TTC’s tour brands—from the adventurous spirit of youth brand...
Celebrity Cruises Upgrades the Couples Getaway with ‘Date Night, All Day Long’ Concept on Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has given the couples getaway an upgrade onboard Celebrity Xcel.
The cruise line’s newest elevated holiday experience will give date night an upgrade by offering more variety than ever before to make couples getaways even more unforgettable. From Celebrity’s first ever brunch offering at...
Spain & Portugal Blackout: Travel Disruption Likely to Extend into Tomorrow
The travel disruption caused by today's mass power blackout across vast parts of the Iberian peninsula is likely to continue for many more hours and well into tomorrow, with passengers being urged to check with their airlines for updates if flying in to or...
Travel Centres Members Sweep the Board at TTG Top Travel Agencies in Ireland Awards
Travel Centres has announced that three of the five finalists - including the ultimate winner - of this year’s TTG Top Travel Agencies in Ireland are member agents.
JWT Galway and Magic Vacations in Kinsale were placed with Marble City Travel from Kilkenny announced this...
Government Delegation in Tokyo & Osaka to Increase Ireland’s Visibility in Japan
Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan has travelled to Tokyo to lead a high-level delegation aimed at strengthening Ireland’s cultural and sporting connections with Japan.
Building on the recent Government Decision on Ireland-Japan 2025 (April 2025), the delegation will seek to...
