Blue Insurance Fiat Fantastico Competition Ramps Up
Blue Insurance has already crowned 3 incredible winners and the momentum is building in its Fiat Fantastico competition! As the competition wraps up for 2024, Blue Insurance is excited to advise that the fourth and fifth winners will be announced in January.
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Emirates Reports Record Annual Demand for Ireland Service
Emirates has announced that by the close of 2024, 450,000 passengers will have travelled between Ireland to Dubai and beyond, marking another year of strong demand on the route.
This demonstrates the continuing high demand for international travel among Irish holidaymakers and business travellers, the...
AE Expeditions to Host 150 UK & Ireland Travel Agents Across Fleet During 2025
Polar expedition cruise company, AE Expeditions – which forms part of the Aurora Expeditions group – is to host 150 UK & Ireland travel agents on board its small ships across 2025.
AE Expeditions has selected three voyages in 2025 where it will host agents,...
Italy Set to Shine in 2025 with Vast Array of Openings and Attractions
The Italian National Tourist Board - or ENIT (Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo) - has announced a raft of new reasons to visit the country during 2025 - from cultural, gastronomical and sporting attractions to new hotel openings.
Italy is set to captivate the...
Tourism Ireland Celebrates 700 Years of Whiskey Distilling in Ireland
Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new campaign celebrating 700 years of whiskey distilling in Ireland and highlighting the craft, local ingredients, landscapes and people that have shaped the Irish whiskey story through the ages.
Whiskey tourism continues to grow in popularity, with over 30 distilleries...
PATA UK & Ireland Raises Nearly £34,000 for Charity Partners at Annual Christmas Lunch
This year’s annual PATA UK & Ireland Christmas Charity Lunch has raised £33,700 for the association’s charity partners.
Each year, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in association with TravelUni, holds its annual Christmas charity lunch event for its members and their...
What is the Aer Lingus Direct Service to Las Vegas Like in Business Class?
ITTN's Shane Cullen is on the LVCVA and Aer Lingus fam trip with the Irish travel trade, hosted by Jenny Rafter (Head of Global Leisure Sales, Aer Lingus) and Tryphavana Cross (Sales, Marketing & PR Senior Director, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority).
The Route -...
Tourism Chiefs Urge Immediate Rescue Action by Incoming Government
Tourism and hospitality chiefs have called for an immediate change in direction by the next Government to address the enormous challenges facing the inbound and domestic industry.
With negotiations on the formation of a new Government underway, industry groups are urging all political parties and...
Aer Lingus Strengthens Caribbean Links with Special Offer for Barbadian Diaspora
Aer Lingus has announced a special offer aimed at the Barbadian diaspora, inviting them to return home and celebrate the vibrant We Gatherin’ Festival.
From 13th December to 23rd December 2024, travellers can enjoy a 25% discount on Business and Economy fares for flights...
Stena Line Suspends Dublin-Holyhead Service; Irish Ferries Closes to New Bookings
Stena Line has cancelled all ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead until Friday 20th December.
The company is currently in the process of contacting all affected customers. The move - announced at the weekend - comes as it looks likely the severe damage caused...
Samsung to Start Providing SAF and Green Fuel for Aviation Sector
South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung is set to enter the green energy market – specifically the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector.
The company has announced it will be establishing a biorefinery, in Malaysia, which will be capable of producing SAF and hydrogenated vegetable oil...
Etihad Formally Starts New Abu Dhabi to Nairobi Service
Etihad Airways officially started its new service from Abu Dhabi to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, yesterday - marking the airline's latest milestone in a remarkable year of network expansion.
Operating through the state-of-the-art Zayed International Airport, the service creates a vital connection between the UAE's capital...
ITAA Awards: Just 3 Days Left to Enter Member Awards
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is reminding agents to submit their entry for its Member Awards; reminding them that if you don’t enter, you can’t win.
Entries for the Member Awards segment of the overall ITAA/Irish Travel Industry Awards close this Wednesday, December 18...
Riviera Travel to Reward Irish Agents with Peaks Incentive
Riviera Travel has announced that its peaks campaign features a trade incentive and special weekly €1,000 draw.
Travel agents will receive a €30 voucher for every booking they make on behalf of the river cruise and escorted touring specialist from January 1 to February 28....
Summer France Adds Brittany’s Unique Semaphore d’Etel to Summer Accommodation Portfolio
Summer France - the French holiday accommodation specialist - has announced the opening of Semaphore d’Etel, a unique accommodation in Brittany, Northern France.
Located on the Etel estuary, this former maritime signal station has been carefully transformed into two modern apartments, offering stunning views and...
MSC Cruises Starts Building ‘MSC World Asia’ Ahead of 2026 Debut
MSC Cruises has begun construction of its third World Class ship, which will be MSC World Asia.
Building work began last month. MSC World Asia is scheduled to debut in 2026 and will follow in the footsteps of MSC World Europa and MSC World America.
In...
Irish and Welsh Governments to Meet with Ferry Companies to Consider Alternatives to Holyhead in Wake of Storm Darragh Damage
Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless had a constructive meeting on Sunday evening with Welsh Government, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, and Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Planning Rebecca Evans on the difficulties with...
Travel Trade Gathers for AWTE’s Spectacular Christmas Lunch
The AWTE held its highly-anticipated Christmas lunch, sponsored by The Travel Corporation, at Urban Brewing in Dublin on Friday afternoon (13 Dec). The sold-out event brought together almost 40 members of the travel trade for an afternoon filled with festive cheer, lively conversations, and celebration.
Brian Hynes, Head...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas – LVCVA & Aer Lingus Irish Fam Trip with ITTN
Tryphavana Cross (LVCVA) and Jenny Rafter (Aer Lingus) are hosting a trade and media trip to Las Vegas to showcase the vibrant city. Travelling with them are Sharon Harney (Cassidy Travel), Mary McKenna (The Travel Suite & Tour America), Peter Cullen (Click & Go), Peter...
TBO Bookabed & Universal Resorts Thank Irish Travel Trade at Christmas Lunch in Dublin Woollen Mills
Beverleigh Hart, Commercial Director UK and Ireland, opened the speeches and thanked the almost 40 guests from across Ireland for joining them in the Woollen Mills in Dublin today to celebrate all things TBO Bookabed and Universal Resorts.
Beverleigh thanked her team for their hard...
