Brightsun Travel Appoints Hasan Mutlu As Commercial Director For Ireland
Brightsun Travel has appointed Hasan Mutlu as its Commercial Director for its Ireland Office, effective from 1st October 2024. In this pivotal role, Hasan will lead all commercial activities in Ireland, fostering strong partnerships within the travel trade and airlines, expanding Brightsun’s customer base,...
ITTN is Hiring – Writer and Content Creator Wanted!
ITTN is looking for a writer and content creator for our B2C operations.The ideal candidate will be able to create excellent content, be comfortable in front of the camera and confident when interviewing people. They must be able to SEO write daily articles and...
Tickets to Orlando’s Hotly-Anticipated ‘Universal Epic Universe’ Now on Sale
Tickets to the hotly anticipated new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort – Universal Epic Universe – officially go on sale today, 22 October.
It was announced last week that the opening date for the park is 22 May 2025, with new lands including The...
Princess Cruises Unveils New Features for Star Princess Ship
Princess Cruises has unveiled new features for Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship set to debut in the autumn of 2025.
A replica of the Sun Princess now sailing in the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Star Princess will offer several unique enhancements, including...
Turkish Airlines says ‘Thank You’ to Participants in Irish Heat of 9th Annual Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup
Turkish Airlines has thanked all the travel agent participants in the recent Ireland heat of the 9th annual Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, the world’s most prominent corporate golf tournament.
The Irish heat took place last month at Powerscourt Golf Club in Dublin – the...
Fáilte Ireland Publishes Guidelines for Cruise Hire Sector’s Transition to Green Practices
Fáilte Ireland has published a comprehensive study to rejuvenate and sustainably develop the cruise-hire sector in Ireland.
The Feasibility Study on the Future Development and Greening of the Cruise Hire Sector aims to support the sector to transition towards more sustainable practices and enhance...
Winter Adventure Just Got Hotter In Ras Al Khaimah
Experience the perfect blend of warmth and adventure this winter as you explore Ras Al Khaimah's stunning desert landscapes, pristine beaches, and thrilling activities.
Whether you're seeking relaxation or excitement, Ras Al Khaimah offers the ultimate winter escape with unbeatable discounts on attractions, activities,...
Philadelphia Builds on Rocky Mania with Inaugural ‘Rocky Fest 2024’
Philadelphia officials have announced “Rocky Fest 2024,” “an action-packed celebration of the iconic Rocky film franchise and the underdog spirit embodied by the City of Philadelphia”.
The schedule of events kicks off with the second annual “Rocky Day” on Tuesday, December 3, and continues...
Travel Tip Tuesday with This Travel Tribe
With summer over and the days getting shorter and colder, travel plans are starting to turn to European Christmas markets. Here's a handy guide of what to remember from US travel advice website This Travel Tribe (www.thistraveltribe.com)
1. Lay out everything you think that...
Irish Ferries and Stena Line Dublin-Holyhead ‘Green Corridor’ Project Gets Funding Boost
The Green Corridor initiative, a collaboration between the ports of Dublin and Holyhead with leading ferry operators, Irish Ferries and Stena Line, and supported by the environmental consultancy Ricardo, Maynooth University and EDF, has received €143,621 in grant funding from the International Green Corridor...
Shannon Airport Expecting 42,000 Passengers Across October Bank Holiday Break
Shannon Airport is expecting more than 42,000 passengers through its doors over the upcoming October Bank Holiday period.
The end of October traditionally marks the start of the airport’s winter schedule, and passengers flying from Shannon can avail of increased capacity on five of the...
Countdown to the 19th Annual Travel Centres’ Conference is On!
Travel Centres' 19th annual conference takes place in just over two weeks’ time at their new venue of Lawlor’s Hotel, also located in Naas, so perfectly accessible off the motorway system to all the consortium’s members located throughout Ireland.
With 40 suppliers in attendance, numbers...
MSC World America to Feature New Bar & Comedy Lounge Concepts
MSC Cruises has announced that its new flagship vessel – MSC World America – will feature a new bar and lounge concept.
MSC World America will sail into Miami next April with brand-new sports bar and new comedy club concepts, plus enhanced bar and lounge options...
WTTC Selects Rome as Host City for 2025 Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has selected Rome as the host city of its 2025 WTTC Global Summit.
The Council announced next year’s destination at the close of the 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia.
Next year’s event will mark the first time...
Government: ‘Number of Weaknesses in Waterford Airport Expansion Plan’
Junior Transport Minister James Lawless has said there are “a number of weaknesses in the development proposal” for Waterford Airport and has called for “a stronger projection of demand” from the airport’s management.
Management is seeking State support for the expansion of Waterford Airport –...
InterContinental, Holiday Inn Owner Sees Revenue Rise; Upbeat on Outlook
IHG Hotels & Resorts – which owns the InterContinental, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands – has reported a 1.5% year-on-year increase in RevPAR (revenue per available room) for the third quarter of the year and said it is on track to meet its...
ITTN at Brand USA Travel Week UK & Europe 2024
Fred Dixon, Brand USA President & CEO highlighted that "this is a record turnout with 216 tour operators, 74 media as well as 350 destinations and supplier partners.". With 2024 hosted in London, he confirmed that next year would see London as host once...
Supplier Spotlight: Royal Caribbean Next Level Rewards Have Arrived
Next level rewards have arrived!
When you now make a booking of £/€2k in value, you will be awarded £/€15 and as the booking value increases, so will your earnings. If you think this is the most generous rewards programme out there, you’d be right. And...
Aer Lingus Announces Dublin to Indianapolis Route for Next Summer
Aer Lingus has announced a new direct route from Dublin to Indianapolis for next summer.
The latest expansion of Aer Lingus’ North American route network follows on from recent announcements of new routes from Dublin to Las Vegas (which commences this Friday) and Nashville (from...
ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2024: Agent Awards Voting Now Open!
Nobody Panic! But the voting IS NOW OPEN for the highly coveted Travel Agent Awards!
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...
