Ryanair Sees 10% Jump in Monthly Passenger Figures to 15 Million People
Ryanair carried 15 million passengers across its extensive route network during March, representing a 10% year-on-year increase. In all, Ryanair operated more than 84,000 flights last month.
Load factor – an important growth metric for airlines, showing how full planes actually are – sat...
Public Consultation Sought on Burren & Cliffs of Moher Shuttle Bus Service
A new hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus service linking towns, villages and visitor attractions throughout North and West Clare is the subject of public consultation and engagement sessions taking place in Miltown Malbay and Kilfenora next week.
The free and bookable ‘Burren and Cliffs Explorer’ is...
REMINDER: ITTN Webinars Presents Eurowings, DUS Airport & Visit Düsseldorf On Monday April 7
In our latest instalment of ITTN Webinars, Carrie will be joined by Eurowing’s account manager Rezwin Rasheed, Katja Heuer from Düsseldorf Airport and Christian Schueller from Visit Düsseldorf on Monday 7 April @ 9.30am. Make sure you register today and join us live, as we have some incredible prizes up for grabs - only...
AmaWaterways Launches Stateroom Upgrade Programme
AmaWaterways has launched a Stateroom Upgrade Programme for the UK & Ireland and mainland European markets, offering travellers the opportunity to elevate their river cruise experience by upgrading to a higher category stateroom.
This innovative programme allows guests to enjoy enhanced space and breathtaking...
Clayton & Maldron Owner Dalata Hotel Group Confirms Details of Potentially Last AGM
Dalata Hotel Group - the owner of the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains - has posted notice of its annual general shareholders’ meeting.
This year’s AGM will be held at the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin on April 30 at 11:30am.
This could be...
London Considering Introducing Tourist Tax on Overnight Visitors
London could be the next major city to impose a tourist tax on overnight visitors, with the city's mayor saying he is in favour of such a move.
If imposed, the English capital would follow in the footsteps of the likes of Cologne, Amsterdam, Naples,...
Fáilte Ireland Opens Applications for 3-Year Strategic Tourism Festival Investment Scheme
Fáilte Ireland has opened applications for its 3-year multi-annual Strategic Tourism Festival Investment Scheme, running from 2026 to 2028.
The aim of the scheme is to support, develop, and deliver a diverse and compelling portfolio of cultural and heritage festivals and events to maximise...
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Wins Gold at IASI Awards
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa’s Accommodation Manager Izabela Rusinek and her team have once again been recognised with the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Accommodation Services Standards by the Irish Accommodation Services Institute (IASI).
This esteemed accolade, awarded for the second year in a...
Air Travel Demand Continues to Rise; IATA Urges Better Passenger Rights
Air travel demand continued to grow in February – according to monthly data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – with global passenger numbers up by 2.6% year-on-year and load factor at more than 80%.
Demand for domestic flights fell by nearly 2%, but...
Trigon Hotels to Continue Charity Partnership with Horizons
Cork hotel group Trigon Hotels has announced it will continue its ongoing charity partnership with Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, for the year ahead.
The hotel group has been supporting the Cork-based charity since 2021, building a robust relationship working on both a sensory garden project...
Marriott International to Double ‘Four Points Flex by Sheraton’ European Portfolio
Marriott International has announced plans to double the portfolio of its affordable midscale brand, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, across Europe by the end of 2026.
With plans to reach over 50 open properties in the region within the next two years, Four Points...
Airlines Urge EU to Relax Green Fuel Targets Amid Cost Burden
Major European airlines – including Ryanair, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa – have urged the EU to ease sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) regulations and mandates, suggesting the current high costs of greener fuels are a hindrance to growth and make current targets unachievable.
Currently, European airlines...
Qantas to Change Iconic Tail-Fin Logo from Kangaroo to Wombat!
Australian flag carrier Qantas is understood to be planning a sensational change to its livery, with its iconic Kangaroo tail-fin logo being replaced by an image of a Wombat!
The eye-opening move will apparently only be on the airline’s domestic Australian routes, with the famed...
CLIA to Host Worldwide River Cruising Interactive Webinar on Thursday
CLIA UK & Ireland is hosting a special interactive webinar this coming Thursday (April 3) covering all things worldwide river cruising.
The event will aim to act as a one-stop shop for everything agents need to know about this sub-sector.
The webinar will be held at...
Belfast City Airport Ranked UK’s Most Punctual Airport for 2nd Consecutive Year
Belfast City Airport has been confirmed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for the second year in a row, according to the latest data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
The airport continues to lead the way with an exceptional on-time arrivals and departures performance,...
ITAA’s Irish Travel Trade Shows Kick Off in Cork; Dublin to Follow Tomorrow
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows - organised by the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) - have officially kicked off – with them taking place today Tuesday 1st April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and tomorrow Wednesday 2nd April in The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
For all...
Ryanair Calls for End to Dublin Airport Passenger Cap After Poor Tourism Figures
Ryanair has reiterated its calls for the Government to scrap the 32 million passenger a year cap at Dublin Airport, on the back of last week’s CSO figures showing inbound tourism continued to fall in February.
The CSO numbers showed 30%+ drops in visitor numbers...
Fiji Airways Joins OneWorld Alliance as Newest Member
Fiji Airways has become a member of the oneworld alliance, opening up a full suite of benefits for passengers.
Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline:
· Access to a network of nearly 700 airport lounges...
Grand Metropolitan Hotels Acquires Luxury Hotel Collection Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts
Grand Metropolitan Hotels has acquired the iconic luxury hotel collection brand Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts.
In the strategic move, Grand Metropolitan Hotels gains the full Brand and IP rights, and all management contracts associated with the 100 year old luxury brand with future expansion...
Supplier Spotlight: Sail Into Deeper Savings with Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages sailings are truly unforgettable getaways that give your Sailors stories worth writing home about — whether the stories are big, like celebrating 40 years of marriage together on sundrenched Caribbean shores, or small stories, like discovering a new favourite dessert on the...
