Etihad Achieves 45.3% Reduction in Carbon Intensity
Etihad Airways has published its annual environment report, detailing the company's commitment and its progress towards its environmental goals.
In 2023, the Abu Dhabi-based airline achieved a 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity compared to its 2019 baseline. This resulted in a carbon intensity of...
Ryanair Posts 11% Jump in Monthly Passenger Numbers to 13 Million
Ryanair carried 13 million passengers in November, latest monthly traffic statistics from the airline show.
In all, Ryanair operated more than 73,750 flights during November. Its 13 million passenger total for the month was up by 11% on the 11.7 million people it carried during...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Responsible Travel
Winter holidays? Mmm, fun. But, if you're planning more than a bit of ski and après ski fun and feel a bit more adventurous, here are some essential travel tips from the folks at Responsible Travel.
Training & preparation
Chloe Knott at Exodus:“Always read the trip...
What a Night! ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2024: Congratulations to All the Winners!
Lights, Camera, Travel! The ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2024 (#ITTNAwards24) have officially concluded! This glamorous evening celebrated the brightest stars of the travel industry with plenty of awards, surprises, and fantastic entertainment. Let’s take a look at all the incredible highlights & winners...
Virgin Media’s Behind the Scenes ‘Inside Aer Lingus’ Documentary to Air Next Week
Virgin Media will air its long-awaited fly on the wall/behind the scenes documentary series 'Inside Aer Lingus' next Monday, December 9.
Covering day to day life within Ireland's favourite airline in a year which featured significant long haul expansion with ground-breaking new North American routes,...
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026/27 West Coast North America Schedule
Princess Cruises has announced its new 2026-27 West Coast North America cruise season itinerary - taking in everything from sun-drenched Mexican beaches and the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii to the rugged beauty of California’s coast.
In all, the season will run across 26 breathtaking destinations....
Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ Named Best Large Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas was named Best Large Cruise Ship at the fourth annual World Cruise Awards, in Madeira recently.
The sister awards to the larger World Travel Awards also announced Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas Best Cruise Ship for Activities.
Royal's Symphony...
First 10 Months of Year Saw 8% Rise in Visitor Numbers, 15% Spending Surge; Figures Show
The first 10 months of the year saw an 8%, year-on-year, jump in the number of tourist visitors entering Ireland, with them spending 15% more than during the same period last year.
That is according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
However, October...
SAF Costs Could Put Airlines Out of Business, if Investment Aid Isn’t Forthcoming, IATA Warns
The costs associated with transitioning to greener Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could put many airlines out of business, if Government funding aid is not included, the chief economist of global aviation representative group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said.
Marie Owens-Thomsen told last...
Ireland Set for New Tourism Minister, as Catherine Martin Becomes Only 2nd Ever to Lose Seat
Ireland is set for a new Tourism Minister and new Transport Minister in the next Dáil, following the Green Party’s disastrous General Election result, which has so far seen only party leader Roderic O’Gorman survive with a seat.
Former party leader and Transport Minister in...
ITTN’s Travel Industry Events Guide – Coming Up This Week
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It's officially Christmas party season and that means lots of great trade lunches coming up this week in Dublin!
Wednesday 4 Dec - Star Alliance Travel Trade Christmas Lunch (Dublin)
Thursday 5 Dec - Emirates Christmas Trade Lunch (Dublin)
Thursday 5 Dec - Expedia...
Ryanair Marks 1st Anniversary Serving Albania by Adding More Routes
Ryanair has celebrated its first anniversary flying to and from Albania – one of Europe’s fastest growing travel hotspots – by announcing a 6-route expansion in the country’s capital, Tirana.
Ryanair began operations in Albania in summer 2023 and expanded them at the start of...
Qatar Airways Names Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic Global Ambassador & Wellness Advisor
Qatar Airways has unveiled tennis legend Novak Djokovic as its latest Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Novak Djokovic to the Qatar Airways family. Novak’s extraordinary career, defined by record-breaking...
Wendy Wu Tours Ramps Up Ireland Focus with Flight Package Offer & BDM Appointment
Wendy Wu Tours has launched fully inclusive flight packages on all specialist tours in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
For the first time, customers and travel agents throughout Ireland can now book fully inclusive touring packages—complete with flights—directly from Ireland in both...
Choice Hotels EMEA Appoints Marielle Vroemen Head of Operations
Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed Marielle Vroemen as Head of Operations.
Choice Hotels EMEA is represented under the Ascend Hotel Collection, Clarion, Quality, Comfort and Sleep Inn brands, in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, the Nordics, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Ms...
Greenland Opens New International Airport, Enhancing Accessibility
Greenland has opened a new international airport, in its capital city of Nuuk, which will instantly enhance the country’s accessibility.
The new Nuuk International Airport will cater for larger aircraft with a new 7,217 foot runway. The new hub opened last week. Already, United Airlines...
ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2024: Tonight’s the Night – Good Luck To All Finalists & Have a Great Night!
We can't believe that the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards, in association with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Voyages, are finally here!
We absolutely cannot wait to welcome you to the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road this evening for a night that promises to be...
Air Canada’s Bláithín O’Donnell Shares Extended Season, Winter Sun & Travel Inspiration with ITTN
Bláithín O'Donnell, Sales Manager Ireland - Air Canada updates ITTN's Shane Cullen on the airline's service offering from Ireland including year-round flights to Toronto as well as seasonal summer services to both Vancouver & Montreal. All three services operate from Dublin Airport.
Extended Vancouver...
Luxury Mount Juliet Hotel & Golf Resort Returns to Profit Ahead of Sale
The luxury Mount Juliet hotel and golf resort, in Co Kilkenny, returned to profit last year, according to newly filed annual accounts.
The 5-star resort houses one of Ireland’s Michelin starred restaurant and a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, which has previously hosted the Irish...
Sunway Holidays Seeking Senior Sales Consultants
Sunway Holidays is on a recruitment drive and seeking senior sales consultants.
Successful candidates will join a multi-award-winning holiday company and gain excellent experience in all aspects of the business. Here are the details…
Seeking SENIOR Sales Consultants
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