Emirates Prepares for Busiest Festive Passenger Season at Dubai International Airport
Emirates is recommending passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport to plan their travel carefully, as the airline is expecting significantly higher customer numbers this Christmas compared to last year.
Last year, more than 75,000 Emirates customers departed Dubai International Airport daily, but in 2024 –...
Terra Travel Wins Advantage Holidays Agent Of The Year 2024 Award
Terra Travel has won the UK wide Award - 'Advantage Holidays Agent of the Year 2024'.
The judging panel based its decision on Terra Travel's 30% increase in sales and bookings compared to last year, the company's exemplary utilisation of regional flights to expand destination...
IATA: SAF Volumes Increasing ‘Disappointingly Slow’
Production levels of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are increasing, but at a “disappointingly” slow pace, according to industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which said more government action is needed to accelerate the airline sector's meaningful transition to green fuel.
IATA Director General,...
Bus Éireann Announces Christmas & New Year Timetables
Bus Éireann has announced details of its Christmas and New Year timetables for services across Ireland.
With anticipated high demand, passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and check the updated timetables on the Bus Éireann website.
Bus Éireann services will operate to normal...
Supplier Spotlight: Celebrity Cruises’ Incentives & Resources During Wave Campaign
Celebrity Cruises is setting travel partners up for success this Wave season, as it launches a collection of incentives and resources to not only support agents better in selling to their clients, but also give them the chance to earn additional rewards.
Celebrating ten...
AWTE Christmas Lunch: Limited Tickets, Big Prizes!
The AWTE are gearing up for their annual Christmas Lunch this Friday, taking place at Urban Brewing in Dublin. The Travel Corporation are returning as key sponsor of the highly anticipated lunch, and there are lots of amazing prizes up for grabs!
Tickets are...
Caribbean Nights & Rainforest Trails – St. Lucia’s Island Adventure
Celene Duffy (Key Account Manager, APG Ireland) & the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority are hosting a fam trip of Irish travel trade to the sandy shores of the Caribbean Island with Virgin Atlantic. ITTN’s Shane Cullen along with Aisling Marie Devoy (American Holidays) Kayleigh...
MSC Cruises Opens Exclusive Wave Sale for UK & Ireland Customers
MSC Cruises has announced the opening of its Wave Sale, with all-inclusive 2025 cruise holidays on offer from as little as £669 / €799 per person.
Guests are invited to book now to get the best rates for departures from March to November 2025 across...
Gray Line Enters Groundbreaking Payment Partnership with TripAdmit
Gray Line – the world’s largest provider of sightseeing tours and activities - has announced a partnership with TripAdmit, a pioneer in digital solutions for the travel industry.
This collaboration will introduce TipDirect, an innovative digital tipping and AI review collection platform, to Gray...
Diverse Destinations, Sustainability & Expanding Seasonality: MICE/Business Travel Trends for 2025
Driven by a blend of innovation, shifting consumer priorities and global challenges, the meetings and events industry continues to evolve at an accelerated pace.
From her global perspective leading the largest worldwide network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialised event service providers, Global...
Dublin Airport Set to Welcome 1.4 Million Passengers Over Christmas Season
Dublin Airport is set to welcome 1.4 million passengers through its two terminals this Christmas season, with management lining up its biggest ever festive entertainment programme.
While the Christmas period will be busy at Dublin Airport, numbers travelling will be more subdued than normal due...
Aer Lingus Update 2: Increased Frequencies from Dublin and Cork for Summer ’25
As well as announcing two new routes out of Cork for next summer – to Bordeaux and Bilbao – Aer Lingus has announced additional flight frequencies for next year at both Cork Airport and Dublin Airport.
Sun seekers flying from Cork Airport will also enjoy...
Aer Lingus Update 1: New Routes from Cork – to Bilbao and Bordeaux
Aer Lingus has announced two new summer 2025 routes from Cork Airport – to Bilbao and Bordeaux.
Starting in late spring, Aer Lingus will operate direct flights to the culturally rich cities of Bilbao and Bordeaux three times a week, with fares from €59.99.
These new...
NYC Tourism + Conventions Unveils List of 20 Unmissable Events in the Big Apple During 2025
New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is spotlighting can’t-miss events across the five boroughs next year for visitors and locals alike to enjoy.
With major sports and culture happenings...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Finansplassen
Europe on a Budget: Six Expert-Approved Ways to Cut Costs
With so many iconic countries to visit in Europe, many tourists extend their travelling across multiple destinations to experience as much as possible in one trip.
However, the cost of travelling can add up very quickly...
Princess Cruises Reports Record ‘Black Friday’ & ‘Cyber Monday’ Booking Period, with 32% Increase
Princess Cruises has reported record-breaking bookings over the 4-day period covering the recent Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales period, fuelled by strong demand for upcoming sailings in 2025 and beyond.
The unprecedented performance saw bookings increase 32% over the same period in 2023.
Cyber Monday,...
Turkish Airlines Sponsors FCM Ireland Christmas Party
Turkish Airlines sponsored this year's annual Christmas party organised by corporate travel experts FCM Ireland.
The event, held in Dublin's Harcourt Bar & Garden, brought together industry professionals for an evening of celebration and holiday spirit.
Turkish Airlines said its sponsorship highlights its commitment to fostering...
Tourism Ireland Opens Application Process for 2025 International Programming Ireland Fund
Tourism Ireland has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 International Programming Ireland Fund. Now in its 5th year, the Fund is designed to showcase the island of Ireland to an international audience through high-quality and engaging TV projects.
Launched in 2021, to...
Emirates Restores Additional Australian Connections for Dublin-Dubai Route
Emirates - known for its double-daily service linking Dublin to Dubai - has reinstated its second Perth service; meaning the Dubai airline giant is now offering additional Australia connections to Dublin and other popular European points like London, Rome and Edinburgh.
Towards the end of...
ITTN Webinar Presents: ‘Explore!’ On Wed 18 Dec at 9.30am
Join ITTN’s Carrie Day and Explore’s Business Development Manager, Lisa Burton for a captivating webinar on everything that Explore! has to offer agents and your customers next week!
Join us on the live webinar on Wednesday 18 December from 9.30-10.15am and be in with a chance...
