LAST CALL – Travelmarvel Moments of the Year
Five out of our six winners have been chosen – could the final one be you?
This is really the last call for entries to the Travelmarvel Moments of the Year campaign, where we call on agents to send in snaps from near or far...
Dublin Among Busiest Routes as London Stansted Enjoys Busiest October on Record
Dublin remains one of the busiest routes to and from London’s Stansted Airport, as the airline recorded its busiest ever October.
The most popular countries during the month were Spain, Italy and Türkiye, while Istanbul, Dublin and Edinburgh were the busiest individual destinations.
High demand for...
The Rise of Solo Travel: TUI Musement Reveals the Top-Rated Destinations for Independent Travellers
Travelling alone has become increasingly common, reflecting broader shifts in how people live, work and enjoy their free time.
According to Eurostat, over the past decade the number of single-person households in Europe has risen by almost 17 %, while the total number of...
TUI Care Foundation Launches ‘Destination Zero Waste’ Project in Mexico
The thriving tourism industry in Mexico brings many positive benefits for the local community all over the country. However, it’s also a major consumer of single-use waste, especially glass and plastic and a sector with food waste problems. Cancun has one of the highest...
Ireland Eyeing China Visitor Boom as Leading Chinese Travel Professionals Undertake Familiarisation Mission
A total of 13 leading Chinese travel professionals are visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and G2 Travel.
The aim of the visit is to showcase our unique tourism offering – including our spectacular scenery and world-class visitor attractions – to inspire...
Heathrow Management says ‘Time for Growth’ on Back of Busiest October Ever
Management at London’s Heathrow Airport said the hub is fully ready for growth following another record month of on-time flight performance and passenger numbers.
A surge in UK traveller demand for cities such as Brussels, Lyon, Marseilles and Vienna drove Heathrow’s monthly passengers to a...
ITTN Awards 2025 Sponsor Spotlight: Sunway Sponsors Best Sun Travel Agency
ITTN is delighted to have Sunway as a sponsor of the Best Sun Travel Agency of the Year Award at the 2025 ITTN Awards, taking place on November 28th. Sunway is proud to once again be part of a night that celebrates the people and partnerships...
Sustainable Tourism on the Agenda as Spanish Tourism Office Brings ‘Spain Talks…’ Event to Dublin
The Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin successfully presented the first edition of Spain Talks in Ireland yesterday at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel.
The Spain Talks international forum is part of a series of initiatives aimed at positioning Spain as a global leader in sustainability, facilitating the...
Amadeus River Cruises Reveals New Sustainability-Focused Ship: ‘AMADEUS Mira’
Amadeus River Cruises has announced that its newest river cruise ship, AMADEUS Mira, will launch in 2027 and will join its sister ship, AMADEUS Aurea, which is scheduled to enter service in 2026.
Sustainability is a key focus. The ship will feature an updated hybrid-electric...
Caoimhe Archibald & Tourism Ireland Promote Northern Ireland Tourism in Boston
The North's Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in Boston, promoting Northern Ireland at a Tourism Ireland business breakfast event.
The United States is the second most important overseas tourism market for Northern Ireland – for revenue, visitor numbers and bed nights. And, in terms...
Minister O’Brien Publishes Ambitious Plan to Increase Climate Resilience in Transport
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, has published the Transport Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II).
This strategic document is designed to help Ireland’s transport system build long-term resilience, and better respond to climate-related impact that is already happening or projected to happen in the future. This includes...
Princess Cruises Reveals Largest & Most Diverse Caribbean Programme of Sailings for 2027-28
Princess Cruises has revealed its largest and most diverse Caribbean programme, with 31 ports sailing from five homeports for the newly announced 2027-28 season.
New for the cruise line, Princess will introduce port calls to Celebration Key as part of its expanded Caribbean deployment beginning November 1, 2026, with the...
Virgin Atlantic Unveils New Passenger Reward Club: ‘High Five’
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled High Five, a new Flying Club reward that recognises members for coming back to the airline over time, regardless of tier status or spend.
Launching in January 2026, High Five rewards members for flying with Virgin Atlantic across any five distinct...
Holland America Line Creates New Tulip to Celebrate Dutch Heritage
Holland America Line has created a new and exclusive tulip, celebrating the cruise line's Dutch heritage and maritime legacy.
The tulip will make its official debut in April 2026, symbolising Holland America's revitalisation of its cherished traditions and the company's enduring connection to the Netherlands, where...
Etihad Posts Record Set of Financial Results for First 9 Months of 2025
Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results in history and sustaining growth across all core business areas.
The performance highlights the airline’s growth, rising customer satisfaction, and continued efficiency improvements.
Profit after tax reached AED 1.7 billion ($463m/€399m) for the...
ZEUS International Hotels & Resorts Unveils Strategic Rebranding
Greece-focused hotel group ZEUS International Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic rebranding – including a new corporate identify and a new layered architecture for its portfolio of properties.
These see three new categories introduced: ZEUS Flagship, ZEUS Eleva and ZEUS Essence which will cater...
Ryanair Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Stance on Disruptive Passengers
Ryanair has reaffirmed its zero tolerance stance on disruptive passengers by welcoming the decision by the Dublin District Court to convict an unruly passenger who disrupted flight FR7122 from Dublin to Tenerife on 24 September 2022 by physically assaulting another passenger onboard.
This disruptive...
Tourism Ireland Pushes High Class Offering at TTG Day of Luxury Event in London
Tourism Ireland, together with six tourism companies from Ireland, attended TTG Day of Luxury in London this week, to showcase our superb luxury tourism offering to specialist luxury travel buyers.
The event, which included a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking, was an excellent...
Griffin Group Becomes First Irish Hotel Group to Have Emission Reduction Targets SBTi Approved
Griffin Group Hotels, one of Ireland’s leading hospitality groups, has announced a landmark achievement in sustainability, becoming the first hotel group in Ireland to have its greenhouse gas reduction targets officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The company has removed 44% of...
ITTN Awards 2025 Sponsor Spotlight: Viva Cruises Joins as Sponsor for New ‘Best River Cruise Travel Agency’ Award
ITTN is delighted to have Viva Cruises join as a sponsor for our brand new for 2025 Best River Cruise Travel Agency Award. The ITTN Awards are taking place on 28th November 2025.
Michelle Daniels, Country Manager, UK & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand of...
