IHF Shannon Branch Names Italo Tucci ‘Employee of the Year’
Italo Tucci, Accounts Assistant at Great National South Court Hotel has been announced as the 2024/2025 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Shannon Branch ‘Employee of the Year’.
The announcement was made at an awards ceremony at the Great National South Court Hotel, where guests gathered to...
Amadeus Appoints Carol Borg Chief Financial Officer
Travel technology giant Amadeus has named Carol Borg as its new Chief Financial Officer.
The Australian native will take over the role on May 5, and will be based in Madrid.
Ms Borg brings to Amadeus a wealth of international experience as a Group CFO, with...
Oceania Cruises Launches Updated Menu for Allure Ship Launch in July
Culinary-focused luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced a “reimagining” of it’s The Grand Dining Rooms menus which will debut on its newest 1,200-guest ship, Allura, which is due to launch in July.
The new menus introduce more than 270 brand-new recipes across all three...
Ryanair Calls for Widening of Regional Airport Passenger Cap to 3 Million
Ryanair has urged the new Government to widen the existing traffic cap on regional airports to 3 million passengers per year to allow them to grow.
The airline made the call on the back of announcing increased services at Shannon Airport for this year’s summer...
Lufthansa Unveils First Wave of Passenger Benefits from ITA Airways Investment
From the use of frequent flyer programmes, moving of flight operations at airport terminals, lounge access, code sharing, and co-ordinated European flight schedule – Lufthansa Group has moved quickly to outline the initial wave of passenger benefits from its recently completed 41% stake investment...
Emirates & Accor Increase Benefits of Loyalty Programme Partnership
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, and ALL - Accor’s award-winning loyalty programme and booking platform, have taken their partnership to new heights, offering members additional benefits and opportunities to maximise their rewards through seamless conversions. Through this enhanced collaboration, Emirates...
ANA Holdings Lands World First 3-in-a-Row Environmental Ranking
For the third consecutive year, Japanese airline group ANA Holdings has received an ‘A List’ ranking for its environmental transparency and climate change leadership by CDP, a global environmental non-profit organisation.
This distinction makes ANA the only airline group worldwide to receive this recognition.
"This...
Ryanair Unveils New Shannon to Madeira Route as Part of Expanded 2025 Summer Schedule
Ryanair has unveiled its Summer 2025 schedule from Shannon Airport.
The schedule covers 26 routes – including 1 new route to Madeira – and increased frequencies on 8 other popular routes including Alicante, Edinburgh, Faro, Kaunas, Krakow, Malaga, Porto and Reus.
The new schedule will see...
Crystal Cruises Unveils Itineraries for First Half of 2027 World Cruise
Crystal Cruises has followed up the recent launch of its 2027 World Cruise, by unveiling the complete first half of its 2027 itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
These voyages span six continents and more than 170 destinations, offering guests unparalleled access to iconic landmarks, stunning landscapes...
Il San Pietro di Positano: Celebrating 55 Years of Timeless Elegance and Hospitality
Legendary Positano hotel, Il San Pietro di Positano opens its doors on the 1st of April 1 2025 an extraordinary season, celebrating 55 years of timeless elegance and hospitality.
Renowned worldwide for its breathtaking location, impeccable service, and authentic Italian luxury, the hotel unveils the Il San Pietro Boutique to...
Lisa Burton From Adventure Company – EXPLORE Chats to ITTN’s Shane Cullen
Want to bungee jump, zip line or climb Kilimanjaro, Explore! does all that, however, the adventure tours are not all tailored towards thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. In fact, many are focused on authentic local experiences and with a very extensive list of destinations, Explore! offers...
American Holidays Launches British Columbia FAM Trip Offer to Trade
American Holidays is teaming up with Air Canada and Destination BC offering the trade the chance to win a place on an exclusive fam to British Columbia.
Experience the great outdoors, stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. From Rainforests to Rockies, National Parks, rugged coastlines, rich...
Widerøe Increases Frequency on Dublin – Bergen Route to 4 Direct Flights
The Norwegian Fjords are becoming increasingly Popular
Widerøe's direct flight between Dublin and Bergen has proven very successful. With increasing demand in both directions, Widerøe is happy to add more frequency to the route. From April, the airline will offer four weekly flights direct from...
ITTN Joins Atlantic Canada at Dublin’s Hugo’s Restaurant
ITTN's Sharon Jordan and Katie Doyle were delighted to join the Atlantic Canada press event last night in Hugo's restaurant on Merrion Row.
The dining experience brought together Ireland's top travel journalists alongside destination representatives, being the inaugural media event hosted by Atlantic Canada and...
Carnival Makes Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ List for 2025
Cruise giant Carnival Corporation has earned a spot on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, recognising the company as one of the most highly regarded corporations in the world.
Carnival owns Princess Cruises, Cunard, Seabourn, P&O Cruises, Costa Cruises, Aida Cruises, Carnival...
IATA Publishes Model for Reporting SAF Usage Emission Reduction
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines.
SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils...
Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Dip, Due to Cap; Cork Grows
Passenger numbers through Dublin Airport dipped by 1%, year-on-year, in January due to the impact of the 32 million passenger cap at the hub.
Latest monthly traffic figures from airport operator daa – the first of the year – show a 7% year-on-year increase in...
Belfast Hotel Market to Grow Further with Addition of DoubleTree by Hilton Brand Later this Year
Belfast’s ever-growing hotel selection is continuing with the DoubleTree by Hilton brand now set to debut in the city centre.
The Hilton group has announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Loughview Leisure Group to bring the brand to Belfast, at a location...
500,000 Belgians to Tune In to Wild Atlantic Way
Images of the Wild Atlantic Way will be beamed into the homes of over 500,000 people in Belgium, when a special Ireland episode of a popular culinary travel show called Sergio Over De Grens – meaning: ‘Sergio Across Borders’ – airs today on the TV station...
Get Ready for the Biggest and Best TSN Roadshow Yet
Travel agents, mark your calendars - because the Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) has just announced the dates for their 2025 roadshow, and this year, it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before!
More Roadshows, More Suppliers, More Fun! TSN is pulling...
