EasyJet and Airbus Partner for New SAF Model Trial
EasyJet and Airbus are trialling a new model to help business travellers address their carbon footprint and stimulate global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.
SAF is expected to be a critical lever in decarbonising the aviation sector, offering an estimated 80% reduction in carbon lifecycle...
Supplier Spotlight: Discover the Ocean State of Mind With Explora Journeys
This is a story that starts in 1940s Sorrento with a Neapolitan ferry captain, Gianluigi Aponte, who, together with the Swiss sweetheart he met when she was a passenger on one of his crossings, went on to create MSC, a global shipping operation and...
WTM London 2024 with ITTN
ITTN’s Shane Cullen and Carrie Day were on the red eye from Dublin Airport to London City Airport with British Airways for WTM London 2024.
The event is held at Excel London and runs from Tuesday to Thursday of this week. We bumped into...
Montenegro Launches New Inbound Tourism Promotional Campaign at WTM London
The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) has launched a new campaign to showcase the country, at WTM London.
The campaign features an omni channel marketing approach aiming to reposition Montenegro as an exceptional destination offering breathtaking nature, refined luxury, a rich cultural heritage...
Fáilte Ireland Launches 5-Year Tourism Development Plan for Cork
Fáilte Ireland has launched a 5-year plan to help drive and sustain tourism in Cork City, Harbour and East Cork.
The development agency officially launched the plan this week at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Co Cork.
The Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination and Experience Development...
Quark Expeditions Marks 10th Anniversary of ‘Shackleton Club’ with Reimagined Guest Loyalty Programme
Polar cruise specialist Quark Expeditions has marked the 10th anniversary of its Shackleton Club guest reward programme, with a reimagined loyalty programme, which promises to rewards guests “more than ever before, both on ship and off”.
The newly enhanced Shackleton Club, which launched this week, alongside...
KLM Double Daily Service from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Takes Off
The first of a new double daily service from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam has taken off with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.The additional service, which departs each day at 6:30am, year-round, gives passengers travelling to The Netherlands and beyond more choice and convenience.
Welcoming the...
Dublin Airport to Officially Exceed 32 Million Passenger Limit Next Month
Dublin Airport is set to formally exceed its 32 million passenger mark in December, its operator Daa has said.
The news comes a day after the High Court ordered a pause on the Irish Aviation Authority’s directive to reduce seat capacity at Dublin during next...
G Adventures Announces Return of ‘Change Makers’ Reward Programme for UK & Ireland Agents
Community and sustainable travel specialist G Adventures has announced the return of its celebrated travel agent reward programme, Change Makers, offering 15 travel agents from the UK and Ireland the chance to earn spots at its next GX Summit, which will be taking place...
Stena Line Names its First ‘Ferry Pawmother’ for Irish Sea Fleet
With over 87,500 pets crossing the Irish Sea with Stena Line this year, the Swedish owned ferry company has crowned its first Ferry Pawmother.
Throughout 2023, nearly 100,000 pets set sail with Stena Line but already in 2024, more than 87,500 pets, and their loyal...
Global Incentive Summit to Generate Potential €6.3 Million for Kerry Region
Global Incentive Summit (GIS), the annual event for top incentive professionals gets underway in Killarney today and runs until Thursday.
NorthStar Meetings Group, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, is hosting the summit, which will bring together 180 North American incentive travel...
Tourism Ireland Brings Strong Promotional Presence to WTM London 2024
Tourism Ireland has set its sights on 2025 and beyond with a strong presence at WTM London 2024 - world’s largest travel fair, which is happening this week.
A total of 3,000 meetings over three days will be aimed at delivering overseas tourism business worth...
Blue Insurance To Launch New Online Portal for Travel Agents
On 1st December, Blue Insurance will be launching a brand-new online portal, designed to revolutionise the way you manage travel insurance bookings.
The company has made significant enhancements to improve the user experience, making the portal more intuitive and user-friendly.
Travel agents will now...
SeaWorld San Diego to Mark 2025 with ‘Jewels of the Sea’ Attraction and Revamped ‘Journey to Atlantis’ Ride
SeaWorld San Diego has announced it will open its new Jewels of the Sea attraction next Spring, while next year will also see it relaunch its iconic Journey to Atlantis rollercoaster with fresh upgrades.
Journey to Atlantis is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Celebrity Cruises
Whether you’re planning your maiden voyage or have already sailed the seven seas, you can always get more out of your cruise with some smart advance planning. Here are some cruise tips and tricks for everybody from first-time cruisers to experts, from Celebrity Cruises...
High Court Suspends Summer Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport
The proposed summer 2025 passenger cap at Dublin Airport has been temporarily blocked and lifted by the High Court.
The aviation regulator – the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) – last month restricted the number of airline seats at Dublin Airport next summer to 25.2 million...
WTM London 2024 to Generate £200m for Local Economy
World Travel Market London (WTM London) – which kicks off tomorrow - is set to generate around £200m to London’s economy over the course of this week, according to new research.
The 44th edition of WTM London kicks off tomorrow, at London's ExCel Arena, and...
Lufthansa Unveils State-of-the-Art ‘Lufthansa Allegris First Class’ Cabin Offering
Lufthansa has unveiled its new Lufthansa Allegris First Class offering, the flagship of the new cabin on long-haul routes, which will take off on a scheduled flight for the first time this weekend.
The first destinations will be Bangalore on November 9 and Mumbai a...
MSC Cruises Lands Top Sustainability Title in Sweep of Awards
MSC Cruises has been ranked as a top cruise line across multiple categories in this year’s Recommend Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.
Selected by the publication’s audience of travel advisors, the awards underscore the cruise line’s outstanding product across a range of offerings. MSC Cruises won gold...
Daa Unveils Planned New Look for Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1
Airport operator daa has confirmed that it has formally put the contract to overhaul and refurbish Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 out to tender.
It has also unveiled what the 52 year-old terminal will look like once the overhaul work has been completed.
Daa posted the news...
