Turkish Airlines Becomes First European Carrier to Fly to Cambodia
Turkish Airlines has become the first European airline to fly to Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.
Turkish has announced it will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh on December 10,, establishing the first regular service between Europe and Cambodia.
The service – marking the seventh flag...
Tourism Ireland Reacts to ‘Softer’ Start to Year for Inbound Visitors
Tourism Ireland has blamed rising travel costs and constrained air access for what it has deemed “a softer start this year versus last year” in inbound visitor numbers.
Latest CSO figures show that 339,000 overseas visitors came to Ireland in January 2025, generating an estimated...
IAG ‘On Track’ to Meet SAF Usage Requirements
Airline group IAG – which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Vueling, Iberia and LEVEL – has said it is “on track” to meet new EU sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage requirements for this year.
The EU mandate is for every airline to have SAF comprising...
Global Air Passenger Volumes Surge, with Load Factor at Record High
Global air passenger demand continues to surge, with latest figures showing a 10% year-on-year increase in passenger volumes in January, and a record load factor of 82.1%.
The monthly International Air Transport Association (IATA) figures show a 12.4% year-on-year rise in international flight demand and...
Travel Partners Group (TPG) Announces Dates for 2025 Roadshow – Don’t Miss Out!
Building on the tremendous success of their 2024 events, The Travel Partners Group is excited to announce the dates and venues for their highly anticipated 2025 Agent Appreciation Events:
• Waterford – Thursday, April 24th – Emiliano’s, 21 High St, Waterford• Cork – Thursday, June...
TTR Spring Roadshow Concludes in Waterford with Great Turnout
The TTR Spring Roadshow concluded last night in the historic Granville Hotel, Waterford, with a strong turnout from the Waterford agents as well as agents from surrounding counties! The evening kicked off with a delicious buffet dinner and drinks at 6pm, followed by 10-minute...
Hyatt Hotels Unveils Newest Brand, Hyatt Select
Hyatt Hotels has unveiled its newest brand – Hyatt Select – which the company describes as “a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travellers while delivering an efficient, cost-effective model for owners”.
The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Two Members to its Senior Leadership Team
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed two new members to its senior leadership team.
Phil Gardner has been named Commercial and Product Director.
He takes over from Clare Ward, who retires from the role at the end of April.
Mr Gardner has previously held senior leadership roles...
Royal Caribbean Launches Short Cruise Selection Across 11 Ships
Royal Caribbean has launched a series of short 2-night to 5-night cruises - across 11 ships - in the Caribbean starting in April 2026.
Headlining the line-up are four show-stopping Oasis Class adventures with Utopia, Wonder, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas across Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Year-Round Adventures
Utopia of...
Irish Ferries Updates Holyhead/Dublin Sailing Schedule up to June 30
Irish Ferries has updated its Holyhead/Dublin sailing schedule up to June 30.
The update follows the recent resumption of operations on the route following the temporary closure of the Welsh port over the festive and New Year period due to significant storm damage.
The new timetables...
Aer Lingus Seeing Underlying Momentum After Strong Fourth Quarter
Aer Lingus has posted a full-year operating profit of €205m for 2024 – the result being hampered by last summer’s pilots dispute and resulting loss of trade, but also helped by a strong end of the year in the fourth quarter.
The profit figure was...
Aer Lingus & British Airways Owner IAG Reports Profit Surge
Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has reported a strong financial performance for 2024; posting a 9% growth in group revenue and a near 27% increase in profit.
The airline group - which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL - said operating...
Michael O’Leary Urges Government to Expedite Pledge to End Dublin Passenger Cap
Ryanair has called on the new Government to make haste on its election promise of ending the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
The call was made as the British Government indicated its support for a second runway to meet demand at London’s Gatwick Airport.
Ryanair...
Etihad and Air Europa Announce Strategic Partnership Plans
Etihad and Spanish carrier Air Europa have announced they are working towards a strategic partnership, which will enhance commercial and operational ties.
The move is targeted at providing travellers with more choice, higher quality services and increased value.
Etihad is increasing its flights to twice daily...
Cork International Hotel Launches Spring Menu Showcasing Sustainable Local Food Producers
The Cork International Hotel has launched a new Spring menu with a special emphasis on reducing food waste.
A number of dishes have been created to contribute to the hotel’s Zero Food Waste targets and these are identified by a special symbol on the menu. One...
The TTR Roadshow Is In Full Swing This Week
The TTR Spring Roadshow is well under way, this week, with stops in Belfast on Tuesday evening and Athlone on Wednesday evening, which both saw terrific turnouts. The roadshow will finish the week off in Waterford this evening and ITTN will be there to...
Irish Companies Promote their Wares at Tourism Ireland’s 2025 Nordic Trade Workshop in Copenhagen
Ireland was promoted to 40 top tour operators and travel agents from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland – at Tourism Ireland’s 2025 Nordic trade workshop, which took place this week in Copenhagen.
Twenty-five tourism companies from Ireland took part in the workshop, meeting and doing...
Cook Islands Establishes Destination Advisory Group to Promote Sustainable Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has taken a bold step towards a sustainable and inclusive future with the establishment of the Destination Stewardship Advisory Group (DSAG).
Led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, this initiative will drive the nation’s transition to a Destination Stewardship model, ensuring...
Visit Estonia Event Goes Off with a Bang
Catherine Grennell-Whyte & Martin Hannigan, Samir Sayad (ATTS) hosted a travel event in conjunction with Agnia Nast (Visit Estonia) in Bang Restaurant in Dublin. Guests at the event included Kairi Künka (Estonian Ambassador to Ireland) along with travel trade and media. Honestly, Estonia looks...
Tourism Authority of Thailand Launches Louis Vuitton City Guide Bangkok 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with luxury lifestyle brand Louis Vuitton to launch the Louis Vuitton City Guide Bangkok 2025.
The travel guide offers an exclusive and stylish perspective on Bangkok’s finest experiences. As part of the internationally renowned Louis Vuitton...
