Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Orlando Florida Welcomes 2 To The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
On Saturday 31 May 2025, Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host the 2025 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® induction ceremony where veteran NASA astronauts Bernard Harris and Peggy Whitson will receive one of the highest honours in their industry.
Included with general admission, guests can watch up-close as...
IATA Enhances its CO2 Connect Emissions Calculator
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology which includes specific accounting rules and practices...
Summer France Launches Dedicated Golf Website for Premier Golfing Destinations
Summer France has launched a dedicated golf website, Summer France Golf, to highlight its selection of golf-friendly destinations. Whether an avid golfer or planning a trip for family and friends, these regions offer something for everyone. While golf enthusiasts enjoy world-class courses, non-golfers can...
Uniworld Host Business Update In Dublin
Chris Townson, UK and Europe MD, and Brian Hynes, Sales Manager Ireland, held a business update in Dublin's Lennons Yards yesterday, where the intimate group were brought through the developments of Uniworld over the years.
Some of the exciting developments included news ships in the...
Travel Department hosts lunch at Monty’s of Kathmandu
ITTN's Katie Doyle attended The Travel Department's beautiful lunch hosted at Monty's of Kathmandu on Eustace Street on Thursday, celebrating the year that's passed and the year to come with a selection of journalists.
There are so many exciting developments for not only the Irish...
Avalon Waterways. Small Details. Big Difference.
Are you ready to offer your clients an experience where every moment feels like a masterpiece? With Avalon Waterways, river cruising is elevated – and for Irish travel agents, Avalon represents an opportunity to deliver seamless luxury, unforgettable exploration, and unparalleled value to your discerning...
Money Matters: Don’t Miss AWTE’s Expert-Led Financial Planning Session
Women are experts at making money go further, but are we making it work for us? Whether you have a little disposable income or a lot, financial planning is for everyone. In this interactive Zoom session, the AWTE will be joined by Triona from...
Designed with Rafa Nadal & Celebrating Mediterranean Living – Meliá Hotels & ITTN
In the first of the mini-series covering Meliá Hotels' extensive offering, ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Barbara Preininger, Sales Manager for Leisure Hotels in Catalonia for Meliá Hotels International. Barbara shares the ethos of the Meliá hotels located on the Costa Brava - Zel Costa...
Heading to Asia? Experience the Nordic Sensation of Flying with Finnair
Finnair, Finland's flag carrier that recently celebrated its centenary, is celebrating yet another milestone: ten years of direct flights between Dublin and its home hub, Helsinki.
Established in 1923, the iconic Nordic airline connects travellers to over 80 destinations around the world and has been...
Azamara to Give Away VIP Trip to Barcelona for ‘Sisters Meet’ Event
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – is offering UK and Ireland travel agents the exclusive opportunity to win a VIP trip to Barcelona to witness the landmark ‘sisters meet’ event, as a thank you for...
Brass Tacks Media Announces David Venables As Managing Director
Brass Tacks Media has announced the appointment of David Venables as Managing Director. Bringing a wealth of experience in public relations and destination marketing, Venables will lead the agency in delivering innovative PR, social media, and content marketing strategies across the travel, lifestyle, and...
Irish Ambassador to UK Martin Fraser Hosts St Patrick’s Week Tourism Event in House of Lords
Tourism Ireland co-sponsored a special reception in the House of Lords in London – as part of an extensive programme of St Patrick’s Day 2025 promotional activity in Great Britain and elsewhere around the world.
The event, celebrating British-Irish relations, was attended by members...
Into Kildare Shines Light on Sustainable Tourism in the Thoroughbred County
Into Kildare, the tourism body for County Kildare in association with Kildare County Council, hosted its members event on Tuesday, at the historic Kilkea Castle in Athy.
The event brought together a strong representation of tourism, hospitality, and attraction providers from across Kildare, fostering connections,...
Oceania Cruises Announces 2027 World Cruise Options
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its 2027 Around the World Cruise.
The highly anticipated voyage will span 180 days, visiting more than 100 ports across 46 countries and six continents aboard one of the line's newest ships, Vista. Bookings for this once-in-a-lifetime voyage are available...
Luxury Travel Sector Value to Rocket from $890bn to $2.2 Trillion by 2035; Private Islands, Culinary Expeditions and Adventure Trips in Vogue
The wide-reaching luxury travel industry was worth almost $891 billion in 2023; but is set to see its value rocket to over $2.1 trillion by 2035 – just 10 years from now.
That is according to new research by global insights agency, Allied Market Research,...
Italian Tourism Board Celebrates Launch of 102nd Arena di Verona Opera Festival at Dublin’s Royal Academy of Music
The Italian Tourism Board hosted a magical evening last night in the Royal Academy of Music on Westland Row, announcing and celebrating the launch of the 102nd Arena di Verona Opera Festival for 2025.
The evening began in the downstairs room of the Vernon...
Explora Journeys Launches Ocean Wellness Retreats Onboard EXPLORA I & II
Explora Journeys has announced its Ocean Wellness Retreats onboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II.
Designed to restore balance, elevate vitality and inspire self-discovery, these new one- and two-night retreats blend the healing power of the ocean with expert-led practices in movement, mindfulness and holistic rejuvenation.
Julanda...
Louise’s First Cruise – An Unforgettable Riviera Experience from Budapest to Vienna
ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq had the incredible opportunity to sail the Danube from Budapest to Vienna on Riviera's MS William Wordsworth ship, alongside a lively crew of Irish travel trade members - Annette Hynes from Fahy Travel, Michelle Phelan from Barter's Travelnet, Caroline O'Toole from...
CLIA RiverView Conference 2025: That’s a Wrap!
And, that’s a wrap on the CLIA RiverView Conference and post familiarisation trips 2025.
I want to thank CLIA for the inclusion and all the cruise liners that hosted me, including: AMA Waterways for the pre-conference VIP night; Scenic and TUI for hosting me on...
Rebecca Kelly Joins VOX Group as Business Development Director for Ireland
Rebecca Kelly has joined VOX Group as Business Development Director for Ireland.
Starting this month, Rebecca will be working with inbound and outbound tour operators, DMCs, museums and attractions in the Irish market.
Ms Kelly said: "Working on this side of the business is a new...
