Lufthansa Group Airlines Appoints Julia Hillenbrand VP of Sales for EMEA Region
Lufthansa Group Airlines has appointed Julia Hillenbrand Vice President Sales EMEA region.
Ms Hillenbrand will assume responsibility for all commercial and sales activities across the Lufthansa Group airline brands across all European countries outside its home markets (Germany, Austria, Belgium), the Middle East region...
The Apprentice – What Tour Operators Can Learn: An Expert Guide
BBC’s The Apprentice returned to television screens this week, diving straight into the deep end with the renowned tour challenge as the debut task for the two teams of budding Alan Sugar proteges.
For travel industry professionals, this week's episode of The Apprentice was a must-watch, with...
Ireland Attracted 6.6 Million Visitors in 2024, CSO Figures Show
Nearly 6.6 million inbound international tourists visited Ireland during 2024 - 5% up on 2023 levels - latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.
Those visitors spent a combined €6bn here; 11% more than the amount of spend in 2023.
North American tourists were...
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Launches 4th Manta Retreat
Following huge success in recent years, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has now launched its fourth Manta Retreat.
This year's Manta Retreat takes place in March from the 17th-20th March 2025 during Maamunagau manta season, where young manta rays are found in the resort's lagoon just a few minutes...
First Look: Lujo Announces the Opening of its Exquisitely Designed Sunset Villas in Bodrum
Reopening for the summer in April 2025, LUJO - Bodrum, Türkiye introduces seven brand new villa types, setting the tone for contemporary and innovative design, raising the bar on their signature pre-emptive service.
Embodying the essence of upscale resort experiences and immersive luxury getaways, Lujo goes beyond the...
Redefining the Concept of Luxury on the Amalfi Coast: Furore Grand Hotel to Reopen its Doors in April
Furore Grand Hotel is set to reopen its doors this April 15th inviting guests to experience a contemporary approach to the ‘dolce vita’ the Amalfi Coast is famous for. Nestled adjacent to the iconic Furore fjord, between Positano and Amalfi, the property seamlessly blends Mediterranean...
Laos Looking to Become Sustainable Tourism Leader in South-East Asia
Laos is looking to become a leader in sustainable tourism in south-east Asia, by introducing a number of new initiatives aimed at attracting an ever-more conscience-driven long-haul traveller.
The Asian country’s Government has begun researching sustainable tourism practices and business models for sustainable tourism development.
Part...
Holiday Show Returns to Limerick Next Weekend; February 8-9
The Holiday Show returns to Limerick at The Limerick Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick City, on Saturday and Sunday next, 8th and 9th February.
Opening hours are 10am to 5pm each day and admission is FREE, and fast track entry is available if you register at this link.
Only...
Industry Legend Allie Sheehan Leaving ITTN for Pastures New
Many of you may have heard that Allie Sheehan is leaving ITTN for pastures new.
Sadly...it's true!
Like many of us in the industry the lure of travel is just simply in our blood. And so, with heavy hearts, but with great excitement for her,...
British Airways Announces Changes to Executive Club Passenger Loyalty Programme
British Airways has announced a number of changes to its loyalty programme, the new version of which will go live at the beginning of April.
As of April 1, the British Airways Executive Club will become simply The British Airways Club and will feature a...
Air Passenger Volumes Surge 10.4% in 2024; 4% Higher than Pre-Covid Levels
Total global air passenger volumes surged by 10.4% in 2024 as a whole, and were almost 4% ahead of pre-Covid 2019 levels.
Latest monthly figures from aviation representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) also show that December saw a strong finish to the...
Ryanair Adds Extra Shannon-La Rochelle Flights for Munster Champions Cup Clash
Ryanair has added extra flights from Shannon to La Rochelle ahead of the highly anticipated European Rugby Champions Cup match between Munster and La Rochelle taking place in the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday, 5 April.
Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan said: “Ryanair has good...
Bus Éireann to Operate Sunday Schedule Across All Services on St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday
Bus Éireann has announced all of its services will operate a Sunday schedule on the St. Brigid’s Day Public Holiday, Monday 3 February.
This includes Bus Éireann’s inter-regional Expressway service which connects Dublin and Ballina, Cavan, Donegal, Dundalk, Letterkenny, Monaghan, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford, as...
Willie Walsh: IATA Committed to Making Air Travel Safer Following Washington DC Tragedy
Willie Walsh - the head of global aviation industry representative and lobby group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) - has paid tribute to the passengers who lost their lives in the Washington DC air tragedy, earlier this week, and said the organisation "will...
Icelandair Announces Direct Flights to Miami
Icelandair has announced a new direct route between Reykjavik and Miami; with three flights a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – from October 25 to the end of March 2026.
Miami is now added as a second gateway and the airlines’ 19th destination in...
Seabourn Cruises to Debut Seabourn Quest Ship in Alaska
Luxury cruising and expedition cruise line Seabourn Cruises has announced that its Seabourn Quest ship is set for its maiden voyage to Alaska this year.
From May to September, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled access...
Fly Dublin to Eastern Canada Direct with Air Transat
Did you know that Air Transat has been flying to Eastern Canada for over 37 years?
Travellers can fly non-stop to Toronto this summer with up to 7 flights a week from Dublin Airport. Plus, thanks to Air Transat’s partnership with Porter Airlines, passengers from...
Dublin’s Morrison Hotel Put up for Sale with €90m Asking Price
Dublin’s Morrison Hotel is up for sale, on the market for an asking price of €90m.
The boutique hotel originally opened during the Celtic Tiger boom, in 1999, and changed hands in 2023 when it became part of Hilton’s Curio Collection and was upgraded to...
Dublin Airport Expecting 171,000 Passenger Arrivals to Ireland Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Dublin Airport is expecting around 171,000 passengers to arrive into Ireland, via its two terminals, over the coming Bank Holiday weekend period.
The visitor forecast covers the period from tomorrow (Friday) until Bank Holiday Monday.
The increasingly popular annual St Brigid’s Day weekend festival and Saturday’s...
Supplier Spotlight: Experience the Extraordinary with Wendy Wu Tours
An award-winning tour operator with over 25 years’ experience sending groups all over the world, Wendy Wu Tours has built a reputation for expertise, passion and exceptional value, and is delighted to be providing the Irish travel market with sensational fully inclusive tours including...
