Three Quarters of Irish Holidaymakers Admit to Working on Holiday, Survey Shows
Almost three quarters of Irish holidaymakers who have the ability to work remotely - meaning they can perform their job from anywhere with internet access - admit to working while on holiday, according to a new survey by specialist travel insurance provider Multitrip.com.
The survey...
Dalata Hotel Group to Add 12,000 Bedrooms in Bid to Become Largest 4-Star Operator in Ireland and Regional UK
Dalata Hotel Group has stated its intention to become the largest hotel operator in the 4-Star segment in all major cities across Ireland and regional UK by 2030 – and plans to increase its footprint by 12,000 bedrooms to 21,000 bedrooms to make that...
German Travel Agents Fall for Cork and Kerry During South-West FAM Trip
A group of travel agents, representing 14 different travel agencies across Germany, is visiting Ireland this week – exploring some of the many things to see and do in the South West.
They were invited here by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland...
Shandon Travel Celebrates 50 Years In Business
Shandon Travel is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business this week.
Founded in 1974 by Michael Doorley, with one member of staff, Shandon Travel is now celebrating 50 unbroken years of offering top class service to customers nationwide.
Shandon Travel now operates from Grand Parade in...
Daa ‘Committed’ to Meeting Climate Action and Net Zero Targets at Dublin and Cork Airports
The head of daa – the airport operator which runs both Dublin and Cork airports – has said it remains focused on achieving its net zero emissions targets.
Kenny Jacobs – daa chief executive – was speaking after the publication of daa’s first-half financial results,...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Ryanair
As the annual winter exodus gets underway, airports everywhere are set to get extra busy this December.
In the haste and fuss, bottles of whiskey will be abandoned, perfumes will be surrendered and gift-wrapped goodies will be confiscated by security staff.
Every year it’s...
Blue Diamond Resorts Wins Big at 2024 Magellan Awards
Blue Diamond Resorts has won four prestigious Magellan Awards, presented by Travel Weekly.
This year’s accolades—one Gold and three Silver distinctions—highlight the company's commitment to redefining the all-inclusive experience through pioneering hospitality solutions, design excellence, and guest-centric innovations, including its newest adults-only properties that...
Aer Lingus’ AerClub Loyalty Programme Reaches 1 Million Member Milestone in Ireland
Aer Lingus has announced its passenger loyalty programme, AerClub, has reached the 1 million member milestone in Ireland.
To celebrate, AerClub is giving one lucky member the chance to become an Avios millionaire.
Avios is the reward currency of AerClub.
AerClub members will be given the...
Daa: Strong Revenues at Dublin and Cork Airports, but Headwinds Ahead Due to Passenger Cap
Airport operator daa has reported solid financial performances for both Dublin and Cork Airports for the first half of 2024, but has warned of challenges ahead next year due to fewer slots and passengers because of developments surrounding the controversial passenger limit at Dublin...
Fusion Hotel Group Opens 4th GLOW Property in Bangkok – GLOW Bangkok Riverside
Vietnamese hospitality group Fusion Hotel Group has announced the opening of GLOW Bangkok Riverside, a stylish new hotel overlooking the Thai capital’s Chaophraya River from its vantage point in the city’s historical Dusit district.
A modern 5-storey property, GLOW Bangkok Riverside features 126 rooms and...
Alan Vallely Appointed General Manager of Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort
Alan Vallely has been appointed General Manager of the 5-Star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, which forms part of the Neville Hotels Group.
Mr Vallely has more than 18 years experience in the hospitality industry, with a multitude of five-star resort experience both nationally...
Interest in Visiting Ireland Jumps Significantly, Tourism Ireland Research Reveals
Tourism Ireland will share the findings of its latest programme of research this week – about what compels overseas visitors to choose Ireland – at a virtual event which will be attended by hundreds of tourism and travel operators from Ireland and overseas.
Tourism Ireland’s...
Supplier Spotlight: Virgin Voyages Now Offering Agents €25 For Booking Selected 2025 Voyages
With kid-free, superyacht-inspired lady ships featuring signature red hammocks on most balconies (exclusive to our brand!) and a focus on offering nothing less than exceptional service, our unique vision of a holiday at sea has been defying your Sailors’ expectations since we first hit the...
Emirates Opens First European ‘Emirates World’ Retail Store in London, Ahead of Worldwide Expansion
Emirates has opened its first Emirates World travel store in Europe, in London and plans to open 40 globally.
It follows the first opening in the Far East – in Hong Kong – in July.
Located on Cromwell Road in London’s South Kensington, the new Europe...
Coming Up This Week: ITTN’s Travel Industry Event Guide
Sponsored by APT Travel Marvel
This week, ITTN brings you the last in our series of webinars focused on all aspects of Scenic & Emerald Cruises with a deep dive into Emerald’s Yacht Cruises. The ITAA Conference also kicks off this week in Almeria and is sure to...
Corporate Travel to Surpass Pre-Covid Levels this Year, WTTC Predicts
Business travel is expected to surpass pre-Covid levels this year – which would be faster than previously predicted – to reach a record $1.5 trillion.
That is according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The rise of remote working during...
Visit Denver Introduces ‘Mile High Drone Show’ Spectacle to Mile High Holidays Programme of Events
Visit Denver has introduced a nightly holiday performance for all to enjoy for free.
Starting Friday 22 November and continuing for 40 nights through New Year’s Eve, 400 drones will take over Denver's skyline with dynamic holiday displays and performances.
The 15-minute show will extend...
Influential Brussels Biofuels Conference to Include SAF Summit Next Year
Biofuels International magazine has announced the addition of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) summit as an add-on sister event to its 2025 annual Biofuels Conference.
Dates for the conference – which will, once again, be held at the Plaza Hotel in Brussels – have been...
Trip Review – Uniworld Danube Cruise on Board SS Maria Theresa: Budapest-Bratislava-Vienna
Introduction
To my absolute shame, it has taken me over a year to publish this article. I think, if I'm honest, I got the fear about doing justice to the ship, the company, the brand. After more than 10 years working for The Travel Corporation,...
Brand USA Bolsters Senior Leadership Team with Four Appointments
Brand USA, the United States’ national destination marketing organisation, has announced several new additions to its leadership team.
The four senior-level hires all report to President and CEO Fred Dixon and join other long-serving, senior leaders at the organisation including Donald Richardson, Chief Financial Officer;...
