Dublin Airport Expecting 460,000 Passengers Across Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
Dublin Airport expects to cater for approximately 460,000 passengers – across its two terminals – over the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with this figure including around 232,000 departing passengers.
Those travelling this weekend will be able to enjoy the new and improved food and...
IATA Underlines Aviation’s Value to United Arab Emirates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in terms of jobs and economic activity in 2023 as:
$92 billion, contributing 18.2% to GDP (total impact including...
ANA Launches Redesigned Customer Friendly International Website
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its newly redesigned international website, enhancing functionality and design.
The revamped Japanese version is scheduled to launch on May 29.
Designed to offer a more convenient and user-friendly experience, the updates focus on seat availability and reservations, to address...
Explore More, Sell Better: Why the USA Discovery Program is a Must
If you’ve ever found yourself hungry to brush up on your knowledge of the USA, whether it’s a state or city you visited or somewhere completely new to you, Brand USA has you covered!
The USA Discovery Program, Brand USA’s official training platform for travel...
Win a Stay at Ashford Castle… Enter Our Exclusive TTC Competition Today!
Just a quick reminder for all our amazing travel agents—our exclusive ITTN x The Travel Corporation competition is in full swing and the entries are flying in!
Last week, we showcased the incredible range of TTC tour brands all week, from the energetic vibes of...
US Travel Agents Scope Out Ireland’s Luxury & LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination Credentials
Six travel agents from the United States, all specialists in luxury travel, are visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI.
The agents are here to find out more about the superb luxury experiences on offer for their LGBTQ+...
The Rory Effect: Surge in Irish Booking Overseas Golf Holidays Since McIlroy’s Masters Triumph
Rory McIlroy's historic and epic Green Jacket victory at the Masters, in Augusta on Sunday, has seemingly had a huge knock-on effect for golf tourism, with demand for overseas golf holidays, amongst Irish consumers, rocketing in the last few days.
According to package holiday specialists, On...
Kennedy Space Center Adds Recreation of Katy Perry Space Flight to Visitor Attractions
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - one of the most popular tourist attractions in Florida - is offering visitors the chance to replicate the historic space journey made by musician Katy Perry earlier this week.
On Monday 14, Katy Perry and five other pioneering women...
NCL Formally Christens Norwegian Aqua at Port Miami Ceremony
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened its newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, in Miami.
The christening ceremony, which is rooted in maritime tradition of blessing a vessel prior to officially commencing its life at sea, took place at the Company’s LEED Gold Certified terminal at Port...
Shannon Airport Group Hails ‘Positive’ Meeting with Cross-Party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group
The head of The Shannon Airport Group has described the first meeting with the newly re-constituted cross-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group as "positive".
Speaking following the inaugural meeting at Shannon Airport on Monday, Mary Considine said: "We were pleased to meet with Oireachtas members who have pledged...
Taste of Kildare to Return, for 4th Year, to Naas Racecourse in August
Taste of Kildare, is set to return on the weekend of August 16 and 17 at Naas Racecourse.
Now in its fourth year, this two-day culinary festival acts as a showcase of the best food, drink, and entertainment the county has to offer, and is...
Sip & Sail: Irish Ferries Launches Complimentary Wine Tasting Event Onboard WB Yeats on Dublin to Cherbourg Route
Irish Ferries has announced a wine-tasting mini cruise – a complimentary wine tasting event on its Dublin to Cherbourg route onboard the WB Yeats ship.
The event will take place on May 15 in partnership with leading local wine retailer, Wine & Beer Supermarket Cherbourg.
Irish Ferries’...
Riviera Travel Hosts Inaugural ‘Riv Awards’ – Honouring Sales Partners & Agents – in London
Riviera Travel has announced 17 winners in its first ever The Riv Awards ceremony to honour the shining lights in the travel trade industry.
Following the announcement of the UK event earlier this year, The Riv Awards 2025 took place at The Lookout in central...
Fairmont Hotels Expands European Presence with Prague Opening
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its European presence, with the new Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel in the heart of the Czech capital.
Located at the gate of prestigious Pařížská Boulevard on the banks of the Vltava River, the hotel has unveiled...
Brittany Ferries Sees 12% Surge in Passengers on Irish Routes to France and Spain
Brittany Ferries saw a 12% jump in passenger numbers on its Irish routes last year, the French ferry operator has said.
The company’s Irish routes link passengers to France and Spain from two Irish ports – Cork and Rosslare.
The company increased its number of sailings...
Shannon Airport Set For Busy Easter; with 123,000 Passengers Expected Over Holiday Period
Shannon Airport is anticipating a busy Easter holiday period, with more than 123,000 passengers expected through its terminal over the period.
The number would make Easter the airport’s busiest holiday period so far this year.
CEO of The Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said: “Our teams across...
Cork Airport Launches 2025 Summer Schedule: 2.75 Million Seats, 50+ Routes, 9 Airlines
Cork Airport has launched its 2025 Summer Schedule, featuring 2.75 million seats on sale on over 50 routes, operated by nine airlines.
The extensive summer schedule was launched by Tom Randles, incoming President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) and managing director of...
Coming Up This Week: ITTN’s Travel Industry Event Guide
As Easter approaches, the travel industry is taking a well-deserved breather, with a lighter calendar of events this week. But there's still something exciting on the horizon for those in Belfast!
April 16 – Turkish Airlines Bowling 2025 – BelfastGet ready for a night of...
Grand Central Hotel, Belfast, Appoints Damien McDonald Deputy General Manager
The Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, one of six hotels in the Hastings Hotels group, has appointed Damien McDonald as Deputy General Manager.
He brings over two decades of hospitality experience to the role, having built an impressive career with Hastings Hotels.
Throughout his 20 years...
Aer Lingus Celebrates Indianapolis Route with Lunch at Dublin’s Ivy Restaurant
ITTN's Katie Doyle spent a wonderful afternoon in the Ivy Restaurant, Dublin, on Friday celebrating Aer Lingus' new route to Indianapolis with the Aer Lingus leadership team, Great Lakes USA and Visit Indiana.
Attendees included Jenny Rafter (Head of Aer Lingus Global Sales), Ivan Beacom,...
