Reminder: ITAA’s Irish Travel Trade Shows on Tuesday and Wednesday in Cork and Dublin
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows – run by the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) – are taking place this week - Tuesday 1st April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and on Wednesday 2nd April in The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Offering the opportunity for all licensed and bonded travel agents and tour...
Coming Up This Week: ITTN’s Travel Industry Event Guide
As the year moves into April, the Irish travel trade is being treated to numerous incredible events around the country this week! These events allow agents to brush up on their knowledge of the various products and holidays that are available to their customers,...
Celebrity Cruises Awards Share of £50,000 to Top 100 UK & Ireland Agents
Last week, the Celebrity Cruises sales team surprised 100 of its top-selling travel partners across the UK and Ireland as part of the premium cruise line’s Celebrity Moments campaign, awarding each agent with £500 in Celebrity Rewards.
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Celebrity...
Irish Ferries Partners with Irish Autism Charity AsIAm; Offering Discounts for Members
Irish Ferries has partnered with Irish Autism Charity, AsIAm, to offer discounted travel for AsIAm members on all routes.
Announcing the news ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Irish Ferries has confirmed that AsIAm members will now receive:
15% off travel on routes...
Ryanair Kick-Starts ‘Prime’ Subscriber Project with First Offer
Ryanair has launched the first of its monthly Ryanair Prime seat sales, offering members €60 off the cost of return flights for the May bank holiday weekend.
This offer will allow “Prime” members to save almost the full cost of their €79 Prime subscription in...
Marella Cruises Moves into New Build Territory, with 2 Ships Ordered from Fincantieri
Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the design and construction of two new cruise ships for the Marella Cruises brand.
This agreement represents a major step for Marella Cruises, which is venturing into newbuilding for the first time and has chosen Fincantieri as its strategic partner for...
MSC Cruises Unveils Largest Onboard Retail Offering to Date, with MSC World America
MSC Cruises has unveiled details of its most expansive retail offering to date, onboard its new flagship, MSC World America.
MSC said its onboard retail experiences will be brought to another level with a huge and varied retail offering aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World America,...
Kerry Airport Unveils New Arrivals Hall, Baggage Claim Area as Overall Refurbishment Nears Conclusion
Kerry Airport has unveiled its new arrivals hall, which forms part of its overall modern refurbishment project.
Airport bosses have shared images of the new arrivals hall along with the new passport control, baggage claim, meet and greet waiting area and bathroom areas.
Kerry Airport bosses...
Intrepid Travel Launches Emergency Appeal Following Myanmar Earthquake
Responsible travel group, Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal through its not-for-profit The Intrepid Foundation, following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck Myanmar last week.
The earthquake has caused widespread damage across the country and parts of Thailand, and all funds raised will...
Royal Caribbean Appoints Troy Smith GM of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean has appointed Troy Smith as General Manager of its upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island resort, in the Bahamas, which is due to open this year.
The longtime Royal Caribbean employee, who currently serves as Director of Island Operations at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's...
Shannon Airport Unveils Summer 2025 Schedule: 2 New Routes; 190,000 Seats
Shannon Airport has unveiled its summer 2025 schedule, featuring two new services and a substantial increase of 190,000 seats, 11% ahead of 2024 services.
This summer the airport will operate 36 services to 11 countries, including a brand-new twice weekly service to the Portuguese island...
Corporate Travel Management Company TravelPerk Marks 10th Anniversary with ‘Bold’ Rebrand
Barcelona-based corporate travel management company TravelPerk has marked its 10th anniversary with a rebrand, designed to reflect its ambitious expansion and growth plans.
According to the company, the rebrand, which introduces a vibrant new colour palette with a standout ‘Perk Green’, moves away from the...
Inbound Visitor Numbers and Tourist Spend Both Down by Over 30% in February, CSO Figures Show
Last month saw a continuation in the slow start to the year for inbound tourism.
Latest monthly Central Statistics Office (CSO) data show that 304,300 foreign visitors took a trip to Ireland in February; down 30% on the same month in 2024.
Furthermore, visitor spend –...
Marella Cruises Extends Onboard Entertainment Contract for Discovery 1 & 2 Ships
Marella Cruises, TUI UK & Ireland’s ocean cruise line, has extended its current contract with RWS Global to supply the end-to-end entertainment onboard Marella Discovery and Marella Discovery 2 for three years, through to the end of October 2028.
The current contract with RWS Global was extended...
Stena Line Looks to Reward Growing Levels of Repeat Foot Passenger Numbers
Recent insights from Stena Line show that more than 20% of all its passengers on the Irish Sea in 2024 travelled as foot passengers, with over half of them (59%) opting to travel with the operator regularly – more than twice a year.
To encourage...
Tourism Authority of Thailand Issues Travel Updates in Aftermath of Bangkok Earthquake
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has updated on events following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar/Burma this morning, also affecting Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
According to Worapa Angkhisirisap, Director of TAT UK & Ireland, all airports in Bangkok remain operational, with no disruptions to...
Discover the Reimagined Domes Aulūs Elounda
Modern enhancements, enticing offers, and everything you need to close the deal!
This March, all eyes are on Domes Aulūs Elounda
Perched on a striking hillside with fantastic sea views overlooking Spinalonga Island and the Gulf of Elounda, this premium all-inclusive, adults-only hideaway is the...
London Elegance: Montcalm Mayfair, Autograph Collection Opens its Doors Following Thoughtful 2-Year Renovation
Montcalm Mayfair, Autograph Collection has opened its doors following a thoughtful two-year renovation, introducing the new concept of Sensitive Luxury to London’s hotel landscape.
This landmark refurbishment has been led by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica. The restoration preserves the building's historical integrity while...
Dublin Airport Launches Summer 2025 Schedule: More than 2,600 Flights Per Week to Over 190 Destinations
Dublin Airport has unveiled details of its Summer 2025 schedule, offering passengers more choice than ever before for their summer holiday - with more than 190 destinations around the world via over 2,600 flights per week, available.
The newly announced Summer Schedule will see 1,400...
Emerald Airlines’ Aer Lingus Regional Service Rated Most Punctual Airline Operating in UK
Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services and the largest operator out of Belfast City Airport, has been officially recognised as the UK’s number 1 on-time airline for 2024.
Based on data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Aviation Trends...
