Celebrity Cruises to Use Guest Input in Celebrity Xcel Design with ‘Xcel Dream Makers’ Programme
Celebrity Cruises has launched a new programme called Xcel Dream Makers – a first-of-its-kind offer which will include passengers in the decision making process across culinary, entertainment and interior design on its upcoming Celebrity Xcel ship.
Celebrity is inviting holidaymakers worldwide to create their dream...
Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale Wins Visit Cork 2024 Green Award
The Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, has been unveiled as the winner of the Visit Cork 2024 Green Award.
The awards programme was established in 2020 to encourage and reward businesses in the tourism sector across Co Cork that demonstrate a commitment to operating sustainably....
IHF Mayo Branch Names Ciara Faherty ‘Employee of the Year’
Ciara Faherty, from Castlecourt Hotel’s Sales & Marketing team has been announced as the 2024/2025 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Mayo Branch ‘Employee of the Year’.
The announcement was made at an awards lunch in the Breaffy House Hotel, where guests gathered to celebrate and recognise...
EasyJet Outlook Positive After Good First Quarter and Despite Potentially Weaker Second Quarter
EasyJet has reported a decline in losses, higher revenues and increased passenger volumes for the first quarter of its new financial year.
The UK low-cost airline’s first quarter – covering the three months to the end of December – show a group headline pre-tax loss...
Bedsonline Reveals New Travel Agent Rewards Programme
You’ve been asking, we’ve been listening, and so now we’re thrilled to announce more details about the new travel agent rewards programme exclusively for our registered partners: Bedsonline Rewards!
You’ll be able to start earning points and unique benefits with every booking with an initiative that...
PATA UK & Ireland Announces 5 New Committee Members
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has announced five new committee members.
Nominated by the existing board and committee, PATA has welcomed:
Jonathan Goldsmith, Head of Product Sales at cazenove+loyd
John Parker, Product Manager at Premier Holidays
Gavin Dixon, Product Manager at Freedom Destinations
Fiona Scott-Evans,...
IHF Donegal Branch Names Tatjana Erinc ‘Employee of the Year’
Tatjana Erinc, Accommodation Supervisor at Harvey’s Point has been announced as the 2024/2025 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Donegal Branch ‘Employee of the Year’.
The announcement was made at an awards lunch at Mulroy Woods Hotel, where guests gathered to celebrate and recognise nominees from hotels...
Inteletravel Hosts Business Update in Dublin
'We're used to having to prove our worth' says James Ferrara Group CEO of Inteletravel at a supplier-studded breakfast briefing held yesterday in Dublin's College Green Hotel where Ireland Manager Ann Marie Durkin introduced the global Inteletravel team.
Following breakfast Tricia Hughes, UK and Ireland...
Get Free Tickets for Holiday World Show Dublin this Weekend
The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin takes place this weekend from 24th to 26th January 2025 at the RDS Simmonscourt. ITTN has an exclusive code to give you free tickets to visit Holiday World Show this weekend.
To claim your free ticket, click this link and...
International Tourism Fully Recovered from Covid; Set to Grow Strongly in 2025
International tourism completed its full recovery from the Covid pandemic last year, with 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, latest estimates from UN Tourism show.
Its latest World Tourism Barometer indicates a 99% recovery from pre-Covid travel levels and an 11% increase on 2023...
Riyadh Air Forced to Delay Launch Due to Boeing Delivery Delays
Riyadh Air has been forced to delay its official start of flight operations due to ongoing delays to Boeing aircraft deliveries.
Saudi Arabia’s new airline had been due to start flying early this year. However, a hold-up in plane deliveries has forced it to delay...
Riviera Travel Announces First Winner of Peaks Incentive
Riviera Travels' Peaks Incentive has kicked off, allowing agents to win a €30 Lifestyle Voucher for every Riviera Travel holiday booking made between 1 Jan and 28 Feb 2025; €60 per booking for any Themed River Cruises during the same period; and a weekly prize draw...
Visit California Issues Travel Updates Around LA Wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires that have deeply impacted the people and communities of Los Angeles, Visit California has shared an update and a statement from Visit California President & CEO, Caroline Beteta.
“Over the past weeks, Californians have showcased their extraordinary resilience and unity,...
Donegal Becomes First Irish Airport to Land Level 4 Transformation in Airport Carbon Accreditation
Donegal Airport has become the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 Transformation in Airport Carbon Accreditation.
This achievement marks a very significant milestone in the airport’s sustainability journey, and has been awarded in recognition of its continuing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and...
Cunard’s 1st Ship in 14 Years – Queen Anne – Debuts in New York
Cunard's highly anticipated new ship, Queen Anne has marked her North American debut as she arrived in New York on her maiden call from Southampton.
Cunard's first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests.
For the first time in...
Tourism Ireland Showcases at CMT Holiday Expo in Stuttgart
Tourism Ireland in Germany has kicked off its 2025 programme of promotions at the CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart this week.
Tourism Ireland is joined at CMT by 10 tourism businesses from Ireland.
CMT is one of the biggest travel fairs in Germany, attracting around...
IATA to Host First Aviation Data and Cybersecurity Conference in Dublin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.
Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation”, the event will gather experts to discuss...
Air Canada Appoints The PC Agency to Drive its Communications Across EMEA and India
Air Canada has appointed international luxury travel consultancy The PC Agency to support its PR and communications across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and India.
This follows the recent news that the PC Agency has gone global, building its footprint around the world,...
UN Tourism Strengthens Sustainable Tourism Links with Austria
UN Tourism has strengthened its collaboration with Austria to advance sustainable tourism in the country.
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili held high-level meetings, reaffirming Austria’s important role in advancing sustainable tourism, including through having six of its villages as members of UN Tourism's Best Tourism...
Shannon Airport Group Raises €100,000 for Annual Charity Partners
The Shannon Airport Group has announced that its staff charity committee has successfully raised €100,000 through various fundraising initiatives during 2024; bringing the total sum raised for charities to €500,000 since the programme commenced 10 years ago.
This year’s fund recipients are The Alzheimer’s Society...
