IATA Strengthens Middle East Presence with Expanded Abu Dhabi Office and Training Centre
Global airline industry representative organisation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of an expanded office in Abu Dhabi featuring a new training centre.
His Excellency (H.E.) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the...
United Airlines Signs SAF Supply Deal for Chicago and LA Hubs with Energy Giant Phillips 66
United Airlines has signed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply deal with US energy giant Phillips 66.
Under the deal, Phillips will supply SAF to United Airlines’ hub at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Los Angeles’ LAX Airport.
Initially, the agreement will see the supply of...
Emma-Mai Roche Named IHF South-East Branch Employee of the Year
Emma-Mai Roche, Equine Concierge at Cashel Palace Hotel, Tipperary has been announced as the 2024/25 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) South East Branch ‘Employee of the Year’ at a special awards ceremony in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny.
Over 155 guests attended the annual ‘Christmas Gathering...
Expedia TAAP Updates Travel Trade at Annual Christmas Lunch at Dublin’s Bang Restaurant
It was lovely to attend the annual Expedia TAAP Lunch at Dublin's Bang restaurant this afternoon.
Expedia TAAP helps travel agents to grow their business, earn commissions and deliver exceptional customer service with a ready-built, end-to-end booking platform. It offers traveller packages at 350,000+ properties...
Resilient Valencia Starts Welcoming Back Visitors Following October’s Devastating Floods
The city of Valencia, after devastating rains in October, has shown extraordinary resilience and is once again welcoming visitors with the same enthusiasm and hospitality for which this great city is known.
The Valencia region bore the brunt of the recent catastrophic and deadly floods...
Emirates Christmas Lunch at Dublin’s Amuri Restaurant
Amuri Restaurant - one of Dublin's hottest places to go - was the location for the Emirates Christmas Lunch in Dublin today.
With almost 50 guests in attendance from the trade, Anita Thomas - Emirates' Country Manager for Ireland - welcomed the group and spoke...
India Looking to Become Major Cruise Destination by 2029
India is looking to establish itself as a major cruise destination by the end of this decade.
The country’s government has launched a plan – Cruise Bharat Mission – aimed at attracting around 1 million sea cruise tourist visitors by 2029.
The plan would see India...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils New ‘Brand Positioning’ with Logo, Tag Line and Promotional Campaign
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a new “brand positioning” featuring a new tag line, logo and multi-market promotional campaign.
The revitalised brand – with a new logo and a new tagline of ‘Unrivaled at Sea’ will make its debut across marketing...
Aer Lingus and Ryanair Ranked Among Most Punctual Airlines for Festive Travel
Aer Lingus and Ryanair have both made a list of the Top 10 global airlines to travel with - in terms of festive punctuality - this December.
The study, by eSIM travel company Airalo, analysed flight punctuality, delays and cancellation rates - mainly in and...
Tourism Ireland Included in Invite-Only International Luxury Travel Market Expo in Cannes
Tourism Ireland has led a delegation of 24 tourism businesses from Ireland to Cannes, in the south of France, this week, for the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) business expo.
ILTM is an invitation-only event for the global luxury travel industry – attracting more...
Star Alliance Hosts Annual Christmas Lunch at Shelbourne Hotel
Star Alliance hosted its annual Christmas Lunch in Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel yesterday afternoon.
This lunch is always a great affair every year, being one of the first opportunities to celebrate Christmas with the trade.
The afternoon was hosted by Martina Coogan (United Airlines) and...
Katie Doyle Joins ITTN Team as Content and SEO Manager
ITTN welcomes Katie Doyle to the team.
She joins ITTN's editorial team as Content and SEO Manager and will be working across the group's B2B and B2C brands - ITTN.ie/TNT; Travel Times, and Travel2Ireland.
Katie is an experienced social media manager, writer and marketer, having worked...
Casa Cook Expands into Italy with Boutique Hotel Nestled in the Dolomites
Luxury boutique hotel chain Casa Cook – well known for its Greek retreats – has announced its first foray into Italy.
Casa Cook Madonna is set to open next June and will also be the brand’s first mountain retreat. The adults-only property will be located in the...
Qatar Airways Signs Up Comedian Kevin Hart to Front New Inflight Safety Video
Qatar Airways has signed up US comedian and Hollywood comedy actor Kevin Hart to front its new inflight safety video.
Mr Hart is the second big-name Global Brand Ambassador Qatar Airways has announced this week, following Novak Djokovic, who has come onboard as wellness advisor.
From...
Oceania Cruises Completes Installation of Starlink Internet Services Across Entire Fleet
Oceania Cruises – the culinary-focused line owned by NCL – has announced that it has completed the installation of Starlink Internet services across its entire fleet of ships.
As part of Oceania Cruises' Your World Included brand promise of always included amenities, travellers receive two complimentary logins...
Emirates Extends Australian Open Sponsorship for Further 5 Years
Emirates has extended its tournament sponsorship of the Australian Open – the first of the four Grand Slam events on the annual tennis calendar, taking place every January in Melbourne – for a further five years.
The newly-announced sponsorship deal will bring Emirates’ partnership –...
Maldives Named ‘World’s Leading Green Destination’
The Maldives was named the World's Leading Green Destination at the recent prestigious World Travel Awards 2024.
The Indian Ocean-based archipelago country came out on top of a shortlist of nominations which included Chile - the winner for the last two consecutive years - Colombia,...
Spotlight on Ireland’s Luxury Tourism Offering in London
Eight tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in London at a recent B2B event, to showcase our superb luxury tourism offering to influential British luxury travel buyers.
The event, which included a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions, was an excellent opportunity...
Best of the Best on Show at CLIA Winter Dinner in Dublin’s Green Hen Restaurant
Adele Fitzpatrick-Foster of CLIA along with cruise line partners Aaron Fletcher, Business Development Manager of NCL, Suzanne Rowe, Head of Sales Ireland for MSC and Explora Journeys, Amanda Middler, Regional Sales Manager for Silversea, Katrina Latimer, Business Development Manager of AMA Waterways, Phil Shipman, Sales Director...
Adventure Awaits At Every Cape: South Africa FAM Trip with South Africa Tourism Board UK & Norse Atlantic Airways
ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq landed on Sunday December 1 in Cape Town with Norse Atlantic Airways, commencing her 4-day FAM trip in South Africa - courtesy of South Africa Tourism Board UK, Escape to the Cape and Norse Atlantic Airways.
Departing from London Gatwick, the prospect...
