Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils Globe-Straddling 2026 Voyage Itinerary
Luxury and expedition cruise specialist, Seabourn Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026 programme of itineraries covering its Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn ships and exploring the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska & British Columbia, Japan, and Canada & New England between March and December 2026.
The new programme will feature more than...
Etihad Airways Sees 33% Jump in Monthly Passenger Volumes
Etihad Airways carried 1.6 million passengers in September – a 33% year-on-year increase – according to latest monthly traffic figures from the Abu Dhabi airline.
The airline also reported a strong load factor – indicating how full its planes were; a key growth metric for...
WTTC Launches ‘Together in Travel’ Initiative to Support Tourism SMEs
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched ‘Together in Travel’, a unique initiative aimed at providing support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector. The ‘Together in Travel’ platform – launched at the WTTC’s 2024...
Viking Cruises Boosts River Nile Fleet with Delivery of Viking Sobek Ship
Viking Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship – the Viking Sobek – which will service its route along Egypt’s historic Nile River.
The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo. The 82-guest Viking Sobek joins...
Leading Asia Specialist DTH Travel Launches Training Guides for Agents
Leading Asia specialist DMC, DTH Travel, has launched its first-ever suite of destination selling guides for travel agents, filled with specialist local tips and guidance for planning and booking trips to the 12 destinations within DTH Travel’s portfolio, including:
1. Thailand
2. Malaysia
3. Philippines
4. Vietnam
5. Cambodia
6....
Iberia Express, SAS & Finnair Ranked Europe’s Most Punctual Airlines
Iberia Express has been ranked the most punctual airline in Europe.
The latest rankings by aviation analytics firm Cirium show SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Air Europa, Finnair and Norwegian made up to the top 5 European carriers in terms of on-time flights.
Globally, Aeromexico was ranked most...
United Airlines Adds Eight New Destinations as Part of International Route Expansion
United Airlines has announced its largest international route expansion to date, with 8 new destinations added.
Starting next May, United will launch five new non-stop flights from its Newark/New York hub to destinations no other US carrier services.
These include Nuuk in Greenland, Palermo, Bilbao, Madeira...
Delta Air Lines Expecting Bumper Profit Growth in Last 3 Months of Year
Delta Air Lines is expecting one of the most profitable final quarters of the year in its history as demand for its services continues to soar.
The US airline – which flies to and from Ireland as part of its transatlantic services – has reported...
Ireland Promoted as Leading Business Tourism Destination at IMEX America in Las Vegas
‘Meet in Ireland' – that’s the message at IMEX America in Las Vegas this week.
Tourism Ireland – together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland - as part of the ‘Meet in Ireland’ team – is being joined by 35 tourism companies from...
Explora Journeys to Bring Michelin Star Dining Onboard EXPLORA II with ‘Chef Invité Series’
Explora Journeys has announced the launch of its Chef Invité Series.
The event will see multi-Michelin-starred chef, Thierry Marx, sail aboard EXPLORA II during an 11-night Caribbean sailing. Departing from Miami, guests will indulge in an unparalleled culinary experience “between creole culture and sainted shores”.
By invitation...
Inspiring Journeys Launches Brand New Tours for 2025/26 Itinerary
Australian tour operator Inspiring Journeys has launched its 2025/26 programme, including three brand-new tours promising to uncover the “best kept secrets” in Australia.
The brand - which is a sister-company to AAT Kings - offers immersive, premium, and smaller-group travel experiences. With an average group...
Blue Diamond Resorts Launches Dedicated Rewards Programme for UK & Ireland Agents
Blue Diamond Resorts has launched its own dedicated agent rewards programme, allowing travel professionals across the UK and Ireland to effortlessly log bookings, access cash rewards and update their knowledge via one easily accessed online platform.
Blue Diamond Rewards (www.bluediamondrewards.com) is now the one stop...
Etihad More than Doubles Frequency on Abu Dhabi-Jaipur Route Less than 3 Months After Launch
Etihad is boosting its weekly route between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to 10 flights per week from December 15.
The expansion of the route – a more than doubling of frequency – comes less than three months after the initial route was launched.
Arik De, Chief...
Future of Dublin-Donegal Route in Danger Due to Passenger Cap, Emerald Airlines Warns
The Dublin-Donegal air route may end as a consequence of the Dublin Airport passenger cap, the head of Emerald Airlines – which operates the route under its Aer Lingus Regional stewardship – has warned.
Emerald founder and executive chairman Conor McCarthy, this week, described the...
Supplier Spotlight: Top 3 Viewpoints Not To Be Missed Along Salou’s Costa Dorada
The municipality of Salou has one of the most privileged areas of the Costa Dorada, both for its beaches and coves, as well as for the natural and wild environment that surrounds them.
Along these coves, following the coastal path for almost 10km, we can...
Royal Caribbean Unveils Plans for Next Private Cruise Destination – Perfect Day Mexico
Royal Caribbean has unveiled plans for the next location in its Perfect Day Collection of private cruises destinations – Perfect Day Mexico.
The new destination will be on Mexico’s popular Caribbean coat in Mahahual and will open in 2027.
“Perfect Day at CocoCay has been a...
WATCH BACK: Scenic Eclipse Webinar
ITTN's Carrie Day was delighted to be joined by Kay Sion (Head of Sales Ireland & Continental Europe) from Scenic & Emerald for the latest installment in the Scenic & Emerald webinar series this morning. Kay's inspiring presentation focused on their stunning luxury ships - Scenic Eclipse 1...
Episode 24: ITTN Talks To… Ben Greene, Director of Arrow Tours
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Ben Greene, Director at Arrow Tours, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate successes...
Emerald Airlines Boss Urges Taoiseach to Intervene in Dublin Passenger Cap Row; Likens Issue to ‘Ireland’s Brexit’
The boss of Emerald Airlines – which operates the Aer Lingus Regional service – has branded the Dublin Airport passenger cap controversy as “Ireland’s own version of Brexit” and has urged Taoiseach Simon Harris to take immediate action.
Conor McCarthy, Emerald Airlines’ founder and executive...
German National Tourist Office Marks 35th Anniversary of Fall of the Berlin Wall with Travel Media in Dublin
ITTN’S Sharon Jordan was a guest of the German National Tourist Office for its annual press event in the Blind Pig Speakeasy earlier this week.
This year was an extra special one, though, as the German people celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the...
