International Visitor Numbers and Spending on the Rise, but Bed Nights Down
Latest quarterly inbound tourism data has continued to show a mixed performance.
The third quarter of this year saw a drop in international visitor nights spent in Ireland, but the combined spending of visitors actually increased.
The data, from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), shows...
Blue Diamond Resorts Expands Caribbean Portfolio with Royalton CHIC Barbados
Blue Diamond Resorts has expanded into Barbados, with the introduction of Royalton CHIC Barbados, a posh and vibrant adults-only all-inclusive resort set to open in Spring 2026.
It marks Blue Diamond’s latest growth push in the area, with the company already boasting one of the...
ITTN Awards 2024: Agent Voting Extended to November 7
Great News!...The voting for the highly coveted Travel Agent Awards is extended to 7th November 2024.
If you are an independent travel agent on the island of Ireland, this is your moment to shine… Your customers and suppliers can now vote for you!
As always, the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards...
Discovering the Danube: A Luxurious River Cruise from Budapest Aboard Riviera’s ‘MS Emily Brontë’
ITTN's Sharon Jordan continued on the second part of the Danube River Cruise, Europe's second-longest river. Click here to read part one.
This luxurious river cruise started in Budapest and took in Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk and ended in Linz aboard the MS Emily Brontë with...
MSC Cruises Unveils Onboard Christmas Festivities Line-Up
MSC Cruises has unveiled its line-up of Christmas festivities for the 2024 winter itineraries.
This year, all of MSC Cruises ships, including MSC Preziosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa will transform into floating winter wonderlands at sea, brimming with festive cheer and unique experiences designed to...
US Hubs Dominate New ‘World’s Busiest Airport’ Rankings
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has topped a new list of the world’s busiest airports.
The study – by comparison website Compare the Market Australia – showed Dallas Fort Worth to have catered for nearly 81.8 million passengers last year, operating 945 flights per day...
Visit Cork Puts Out Call for 2024 Green Award Entries
Visit Cork has announced the launch of its Green Award competition for 2024 and is encouraging tourism businesses across Cork to apply.
The Visit Cork Green Award was established in 2020 to encourage and reward businesses in the tourism sector across the county that demonstrate...
Emirates Significantly Expands Presence in Africa
Emirates has further bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Since the inaugural flight into Africa with Cairo as its first destination in 1986, Emirates has progressively grown its presence...
IATA Experiment Paves Way for Full Digital Travel Experience for Air Passengers
The days of manual check-ins, physical passport handling and paper boarding cards could be at an end, with new research showing a fully digital travel experience is close to reality.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry...
Choice Hotels Expands Spanish Portfolio with Faranda Hotels & Resorts Partnership
Choice Hotels EMEA and Faranda Hotels & Resorts have signed a new long-term strategic agreement that will see Choice Hotels expand its Spanish portfolio through the addition of eight properties, comprising more than 700 rooms.
All hotels will join under the Ascend Hotel Collection, with...
JetBlue Accelerates Recovery with Better-than-Expected Quarterly Results
US low fares carrier JetBlue has released better-than-expected third quarter financial results; showing a massive reduction in net losses and an increase in revenue.
The airline said it exceeded its third quarter expectations and is on track to hit its full-year targets.
The transatlantic airline –...
Ryanair Makes Corporate Flights Available Through New Concur Travel Platform
Ryanair has announced that its flights are now available for corporate travellers to book via the newly updated version of the Concur Travel platform, through a direct connection.
This means direct access to Ryanair’s fares and network for business travellers.
Corporate customers who book Ryanair...
Riviera Travel Launches Christmas-Themed Travel Agent Incentive
Riviera Travel is spreading the festive cheer with a new Christmas-themed travel agent incentive.
Every week from November 1 to December 8, the operator will be giving away a €200 M&S voucher, which can be used towards a festive feast. The first week will run...
ITTN’s Quick Dip – Discover Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Orlando, Dallas & Denver at Brand USA Travel Week 2024
ITTN's Shane Cullen was at Brand USA Travel Week UK & Europe at London’s iconic County Hall with the 2024 Brand USA Media Forum and CEO Summit. Bringing you the latest from the destinations across the Atlantic, ITTN's Shane Cullen caught up with destinations...
The Expedition Cruise Network Welcomes Quixote Expeditions As New Member
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is delighted to welcome Quixote Expeditions as a new expedition cruise operator member.
Quixote Expeditions offers a truly unique option for travellers who want to experience Antarctica without the typical cruise ship environment. Catering to just 12 guests, the micro...
ITTN from Brand USA Travel Week Europe & UK: Nearly 17 Million People to Visit the USA
Brand USA - the destination marketing organisation for the US, held Brand USA Travel Week UK & Europe at London’s iconic County Hall.
The event, along with Brand USA Media Forum and CEO Summit, brought together industry leaders to collaborate on innovative strategies to promote...
Air Passengers Willing to Prioritise Convenience & Speed Over Cost, IATA Research Shows
New research has found air passengers are willing to prioritise convenience and speed over cost in their travel experience.
For a smoother travel experience, they are also eager to use biometric identification and complete some travel processes before reaching the airport, the International Air Transport...
Building to Begin on Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel Project
Work is due to commence on Sofitel's planned new hotel at Dublin Airport.
Owners Accor Group and Arora Group will join daa representatives for a ground breaking event at Dublin Airport next Tuesday (November 5).
It will be attended by Sébastien Bazin, group chairman and CEO...
Finnair Redefines Carbon Emission Reduction Targets
Finnair has redefined its climate commitments and set a new science-based target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 % by 2033 from a 2023 baseline.
The target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), equates to a reduction of approximately 13%...
Princess Cruises Launches Revamped OneSource Agent Training Platform
Princess Cruises has announced the relaunch of its agent training platform, OneSource.com, designed to empower agents with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional service to their customers.
The revamped platform boasts an all-new user-friendly experience that provides fresh and engaging material to...
