Kempinski Hotels Appoints Hoda Tahoun Chief Talent Officer
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Hoda Tahoun as its new Chief Talent Officer.
In her role, Ms Tahoun will oversee the company’s global talent strategy, reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing and retaining top-tier talent. This strategic move supports the Group’s journey to thoughtfully grow...
Ryanair Booking Partnership with Expedia Group Goes Live
Ryanair has announced that its sales and booking partnership with Expedia Group has now officially gone live.
The move follows the initial announcement of the Approved OTA partnership last July.
This partnership enables Expedia Group customers who book Ryanair flights to have their correct contact and...
CamperDays Increases Global Expansion with Switzerland Launch & UK Partnership with EasiCampers
Europe’s leading camper tour operator, CamperDays, has increased its global expansion with a series of additions to its territory and partner offerings – including a launch into Switzerland and partnership with UK provider EasiCampers - as well as booking options in new currencies for...
Green Energy Giant Neste Begins Production of SAF at Rotterdam Refinery
Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam.
The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per annum. As a...
Tourism Ireland Open for Applications for 2nd round of International Programming Ireland Fund 2025
Tourism Ireland has announced that applications are open for the second round of its International Programming Ireland Fund 2025.
The fund is designed to showcase the island of Ireland as a destination to an international audience through high-quality and engaging TV projects.
Launched in 2021,...
NCL to Build New Amenities & Enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has announced plans to build out new amenities and enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the Bahamas.
The upgrades are scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2025 alongside the completion of a new multi-ship...
Etihad Strengthens Green Credentials by Welcoming 6th Airbus A350 Plane to Growing Fleet
Etihad Airways has officially welcomed its sixth Airbus A350 plane to its growing fleet.
The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived this weekend following a successful delivery flight from Toulouse, further strengthening Etihad’s position as one of the airlines with the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the...
Two-Thirds of Irish Consumers Yet to Book 2025 Summer Holiday, Survey Shows
The latest quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey, by Click&Go Holidays, shows as much as two-thirds (66%) of respondents have yet to book their main 2025 summer holiday, with the delay being attributed to concerns over costs.
That said, the vast majority of respondents say they expect...
Enter ITTN’s Exclusive TTC Touring Week Competition Now
ITTN are delighted to be partnering with our friends at The Travel Corporation to bring you an exclusive competition just for travel agents! Throughout the week, we showcased daily videos exploring the incredible range of TTC’s tour brands—from the adventurous spirit of youth brand...
ITTN’s TTC Touring Week: Insight Vacations & Luxury Gold
The final instalment of ITTN’s TTC Tour Brands Week is here and today we are taking a quick look at luxury brands Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. In today’s video, Brian highlights the inclusions on these premium tours as well as some of the...
Travel & Tourism to Add 4.5 Million Jobs and Contribute €2.3bn to EU Economy by 2035, WTTC Claims
Travel and tourism is expected to contribute nearly €2.3 trillion to the EU economy, add 4.5 million jobs and generally outperform broader economic growth by 2035, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The sector will also contribute more than...
MSC Foundation Officially Opens Marine Conservation Centre at Ocean Cay – A Key Milestone in Coral Conservation
The MSC Foundation has celebrated the official opening of its Marine Conservation Centre at Ocean Cay, marking a key milestone in its commitment to coral conservation and marine research in The Bahamas.
The MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Centre will be a base for biologists, scientists,...
Stena Line Declares 2025 ‘The Year of Pet Travel’ as Popularity of Sailing with Pets Surges
Stena Line has declared 2025 the year of pet travel, building on the 78,000 pet crossings recorded in the Irish Sea in 2024, as interest in pet-friendly sailings continues to grow.
With a 28% increase in Google searches on pet travel within the last four...
Newport’s Summer “Cottages” & Gatsby Gala at Discover New England Summit 2025
Discover New England’s representative in Ireland, Tony Lane, hosted Irish trade and media at the Discover New England Summit 2025. This region’s annual international tourism conference aims to connect local tourism representatives from right across the six states of New England with international buyers...
Celebrity Cruises Announces Return of Celebrity Apex to Southampton for Summer 2025
Celebrity Cruises has announced the return of its Celebrity Apex ship to Southampton for its 2025 summer season out of the UK.
The hugely popular ship will run itineraries from the UK to numerous destinations this summer – from northern Europe to Ibiza and the...
WTTC on Global Tourism: Value, Jobs, Tourist Spend at Record Levels Despite Economic Uncertainty
Despite economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, and for the next decade, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to...
Dublin Airport Launches New Noise Information Portal for Local Community
Dublin Airport - through its operator, daa - has launched an innovative new online tool providing interactive information about flights to and from the airport and how they may impact the local community.
The Dublin Airport noise information portal is the latest online tool designed...
Spanish Travel Journalists Have ‘Wilde’ Time Exploring Ireland’s Literary Hotspots
Five Spanish journalists – who have a combined reach of over 300,000 readers, as well as millions of readers online – have been exploring Ireland and its literary hotspots, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI.
The journalists, who write for a...
Holland-America Line Extends Europe 2026 by 6 Weeks to Include Northern Lights Season
Holland-America Line has announced a 6-week extension of its 2026 Europe season and has opened bookings for four cruises available as part of the expansion.
As a direct result, guests have further opportunities to explore the Mediterranean and Norway — including a chance to see the Northern...
Morrocan the Kasbah: Four Fab FAM Trip Days in Marrakech, with Aer Lingus
The Aer Lingus FAM trip to Marrakech took place from Saturday 5th to Tuesday 8th of April, for an amazing trip to the Moroccan city.
Katie Doyle from ITTN joined Dylan Quinn Williams from Cassidy Travel, David O'Hagan from the Holiday Shop, Catherine Cinnamond from Sunway,...
