Popular Belgian TV & Radio Show Shines Spotlight on Cork for Over 200,000 Viewers
Over 200,000 Belgians are set to discover the charm of Cork city and county – on screen and on the airwaves – in an episode of a popular cultural programme called Les Belges du Bout du Monde (which roughly translates as ‘The Belgians at the end...
Multitrip.com Urges People to Research Travel Insurance, as Survey Shows Irish Buy Cheapest Policies
A quarter of Irish people buy the cheapest travel insurance they can find, according to figures released by Multitrip.com.
The travel insurance provider has released figures which were drawn from a survey of 1,000 holidaymakers carried out on its behalf by Opinium.
The survey also...
Aer Lingus Owner IAG Joins Lufthansa and Air France-KLM in Race for TAP Air Portugal Stake
Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has confirmed it is interested in taking a stake in TAP Air Portugal, which is set to be partially privatised by the Portuguese Government.
IAG – which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL – said it...
Riviera Travel Announces Black Friday Deals for UK & Ireland Agents
European river cruise expert Riviera Travel has announced its range of exclusive Black Friday deals for UK and Ireland travel agents.
According to Riviera, the announcement offers agents the chance to offer clients unbeatable deals on 2027 itineraries - from river cruise upgrades to 10%...
VIVA Cruises Partners with Sunway to Bring its Premium River Cruise Packages to Irish Travel Trade
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises has announced a new partnership with Sunway, bringing VIVA Cruises’ premium river cruise experiences to the Irish travel trade.
This collaboration enables all Irish travel agents to sell VIVA Cruises’ fully packaged products, including flights, cruises and optional...
Spring Hotels Announces Return of Festive Room Rates for Agents
With a continued commitment to strengthening relationships within the travel trade and ensuring industry partners have first-hand insight into the brand’s guest experience, Spring Hotels, Tenerife’s premier hotel group, has announced the return of a special festive room rate exclusively for travel agents.
Under the...
TUI Strengthens Africa Presence with Hotel Openings in Four Countries
Africa is increasingly in the spotlight as one of the world’s emerging destinations for holidaymakers. With its diverse cultures, natural wonders, and growing appeal among international travellers, the continent is becoming a focus for global tourism. Reflecting this trend, TUI Group continues its strategic...
InteleTravel Holds Successful Supplier Network Event in Cork
InteleTravel has heralded "a fantastic turnout" at its supplier networking event held in the International Hotel in Cork, this week.
More than 100 agents attended the event, along with 12 suppliers including Riviera Travel, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Kellair Campotel, Expedia Taap, Princess Cruises, RateHawk,...
Lufthansa Confirms Interest in TAP Air Portugal Bid
The Lufthansa Group has formally expressed an interest in participating as a bidder in the privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal.
A letter to this effect was submitted to Parpública, the Portuguese state holding company, within the specified timeframe. In addition to initially acquiring...
Etihad Strengthens Ties with Vietnam Airlines with New Codeshare Agreement
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Vietnam with the launch of a new codeshare partnership.
The agreement enhances Etihad's recently launched service between Abu Dhabi and Hanoi.
Etihad guests can now access key domestic Vietnamese destinations as well...
Expedition Kissimmee FAM Wraps with Luxe Vacation Home Showcase & Holiday Magic
ITTN’s Julia Labedz is continuing the Expedition Kissimmee FAM trip, joined by Jo White of Experience Kissimmee, Charlotte Flach of Selling Travel, and 10 international media representatives. Today’s itinerary placed the spotlight on high-end hospitality, with exclusive access to luxury vacation homes, resort experiences,...
Dublin Airport Tour for the ITAA Travel Trade Members & Media
A contingent from the travel trade and ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced a rare excursion behind the scenes at Dublin Airport. Edel Redmond, Head of B2B and Partner Marketing | Dublin Airport, led the tour of c. 30 travel professionals, beginning in the newly expanded...
Supplier Spotlight: Travel Counsellors’ Commitment to First-Hand Destination Knowledge
At Travel Counsellors, first-hand experience sits at the heart of how we support our community of travel professionals. To empower our Travel Counsellors with the knowledge and confidence they need to sell, we offer a wide range of exclusive fam trip opportunities in partnership with...
Expedition Kissimmee FAM – Marketplace Day Connects Global Trade with Local Partners
ITTN’s Julia Labedz is taking part in the Expedition Kissimmee FAM trip this week, joining Jo White of Experience Kissimmee, Charlotte Flach of Selling Travel, and 10 other international media representatives for a multi-day programme highlighting the very best of Central Florida. Today’s focus...
ITTN Awards 2025 Sponsor Spotlight: Stena Line Joins as Lead Sponsor
ITTN is delighted to welcome Stena Line as a Lead Sponsor of the 2025 Irish Travel Trade Awards, taking place on 28th November 2025.
Ian Baillie, Sales & Partnership Manager, UK & Ireland told us: "Stena Line is delighted to be a sponsor for the...
NCL Reveals Huge Expansion of Onboard Entertainment for ‘Norwegian Luna’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a wide-reaching expansion of onboard entertainment - for both adults and kids - on its Norwegian Luna ship, headlined by a new show focusing on the music of Elton John.
Among the new highlights will be Rocket Man: A...
Tampere Named European Capital of Smart Tourism for 2026
Tampere - Finland's second largest city; the sauna capital of the world, and the home of the world's only Moomin museum - has been chosen as the winner of the European Capital of Smart Tourism Award for 2026, which is given to a city...
IATA and EASA Partner to Make Airline Emissions Data More Transparent
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and the IATA CO2 Connect calculator.
The...
Ryanair to Stop Flying to the Azores at the End of March
Ryanair has announced it will cease flying to and from the Azores from next March, blaming "high airport fees" set by the French airport monopoly ANA" and "Portuguese Government inaction" and saying it will redeploy flights to lower cost airports around Europe.
Europe's largest low-cost...
Hilton Unveils Sweeping Changes & Upgrades to ‘Hilton Honors’ Loyalty Programme
Hilton has announced sweeping changes to its award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty programme, widening benefits and making it easier for guests to achieve elite levels of the programme.
Debuting this January, Hilton will introduce its most elite tier yet - Diamond Reserve – with new elevated benefits, including a...
