Click&Go Holidays Boosts Team with John Grehan and Fiona Foster Appointments & Internal Promotions
Click&Go Holidays has announced a new internal structure designed to build upon the travel agency’s focus on customer service.
The restructuring includes two new roles, two new hires, and two internal promotions.
Pamela Hand has been promoted to the role of Contact Centre Manager, a...
Carol Anne O’Neill Opens Worldchoice Conference 2025
Carol Anne O'Neill, Commercial Manager - Worldchoice Ireland, opened the 2024 Worldchoice Conference held in the Fairways Hotel Dundalk.
“What we have learnt is that there are now no consistent sales peaks, booking patterns are constantly changing and this will continue to be the norm....
EasyJet Launches Belfast to Reus Route
EasyJet has launched a new route from Belfast International Airport to Reus, in Spain's Catalonia region, with the new service officially now on sale.
The inaugural flight from Belfast International will depart on April 5 and run as a twice weekly service. Fares start at...
IATA Condemns Spanish Decision to Remove Cabin Baggage Fees for Passengers & Fine Airlines
Airline representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines €179m.
According to IATA, the move undermines freedom of pricing, which is...
New Entrant to Irish Student Travel Market Launches ‘More Affordable’ J1 Visa Product
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has entered the Irish student travel market, with a new affordable J1 visa product.
The new product - called BridgeUSA - is set to launch through CIEE's new Dublin office.
CIEE already has a strong presence in Ireland, since...
Etihad Airways Officially Launches 10 New Routes in 1 Day
Etihad Airways has officially unveiled its biggest route expansion in its history – 10 new routes in one day.
The mega move was teased by the Abu Dhabi carrier last week.
Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s Chief Executive, said: “This expansion reflects our commitment to listening to our valued...
US Thanksgiving Trade Event at Spencer Hotel – Part II
On my bucket list of places to see and explore, the Deep South is definitely near the top. Made up of Tennessee (now with a direct route from Dublin four times a week from 12 April 2025), Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana - this region...
ITTN Awards Sponsor: Spanish Tourism Board Returns as Sponsor of ‘Sustainability & Culture’ Category
We are delighted to welcome back the Spanish Tourism Office as sponsors of the Sustainability & Culture category at the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards, once again.
New Director of the Spanish Tourism Board in Dublin, Laura Pena, remarked "We are thrilled to be sponsoring again...
ITTN Awards Sponsor: Visit Salou Returns as Sponsor of Transport, Accommodation & Insurance Category
ITTN is excited to welcome back Visit Salou as sponsor of the Transport, Accommodation & Insurance category at the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards.
Pere Granados, Mayor of Salou and President of Salou Tourist Board, commented: "I want to congratulate all the tourism entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to...
Over 350,000 Danes Tune in to the Wild Atlantic Way
Images of the Wild Atlantic Way were beamed into the homes of over 350,000 people in Denmark this week, when a special Ireland episode of a popular travel show called Anne-Vibeke Rejser (meaning: ‘Anne-Vibeke Travels’) aired on Danish TV channel DK4.
Filming took place here earlier...
TAP Air Portugal Flags Special Offers from Dublin to Portugal, Brazil and US
TAP Air Portugal has renamed Black Friday, ‘Black FLYday’ in honour of what it is offering passengers looking for cheaper travel between Ireland and the US and South America.
The airline’s campaign offers round-trip flights from Dublin starting at €109 for Portugal, Brazil from €630 and...
WTTC: $65bn Needed, Annually, to Protect Coastal & Marine Tourism from Climate Crisis
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks.To achieve necessary mitigation, WTTC says that coastal and marine tourism will require annual investments of $30bn for direct emissions...
US Thanksgiving Trade Event at Dublin’s Spencer Hotel – Part I
ITTN's Shane Cullen was at the US Thanksgiving Trade Event in Spencer Hotel with a host of US suppliers highlighting what's on offer across the United States for the Irish traveller.
Catching up with Tryphavana Cross, Chairperson of the Visit USA Committee in Ireland,...
Celebrity Cruises Launches Black Friday Promotion
Celebrity Cruises has launched a series of sale offers for its Black Friday promotion this year.
As part of the cruise line’s Black Friday promotion, guests have not one but three ways to save on holiday bookings with incredible deals across a huge selection of cruises,...
IATA Urges Less EU Regulation to Make European Aviation More Competitive and Sustainable
Delegates at this week’s Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference, hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Rome, sent out a call for industry and governments to work together to come up with practical actions to make Europe more competitive and sustainable.
IATA...
Visit Central Florida Releases Learning Toolkit for Agents
Visit Central Florida has launched a new training platform for overseas travel agents to learn more about the region.
As a result, travel advisors can now learn about all there is to see, do and eat in Central Florida’s Polk County from the comfort of...
Emirates Announces Festive Offers for Emirates Skywards Loyalty Programme Members
Emirates has announced a series of bonus offers for members of its Emirates Skywards passenger loyalty programme, to celebrate the upcoming festive season.
Here’s what Emirates is offering through the rewards programme: From high-street fashion, beauty, electronics, to health and wellness – there’s something for...
Aer Lingus Regional Operator – Emerald Airlines – Halves Losses, Doubles Revenues
The operator of Aer Lingus Regional – Emerald Airlines – halved its losses and doubled its revenues last year, latest accounts for the company show.
Emerald – which was established in 2022 and took over the Aer Lingus Regional contract in that year – posted...
MSC Cruises Details ‘Luxury for Everyone’ Options Onboard MSC World America
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America, will offer a world of choice with 19 different cabin types, so that every guest can choose comfortable accommodation to meet their needs.
These range from super luxurious over 150 square metre Owner’s Suites in the MSC Yacht Club and...
ITAA Opens Nomination Window for Suppliers and Members Categories of January Awards
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has opened for nominations for supplier awards and member awards entries for the association’s annual awards in the New Year, which take place in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House on January 23.
The Supplier Awards feature a number of...
