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FBD Hotels & Resorts Reopens The Manor House at Killashee Following Total Refurbishment

FBD Hotels & Resorts has reopened The Manor House at Killashee, Co Kildare, following a total refurbishment – marking a significant chapter in the story of Killashee and the original house, which dates back to 1861. Commenting on the completion of The Manor House, Ger...

Explora Journeys Unveils 5% Commission Offer for Travel Partners

Explora Journeys has announced a 5% bonus commission offer to all travel partners for new bookings on EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II. This limited time offer celebrates the launch of EXPLORA II and applies to all new reservations made between 23rd September and 18th November 2024, for departures between 5th October and 30th December 2024,...

Green Getaways: Top Eco-Tourism Experiences in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands, known for their stunning landscapes, are becoming a leading destination for eco-tourism. Each of the eight islands offers unique sustainable experiences, perfect for nature-loving travellers.Tenerife: Explore the ancient laurel forests of Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with guided hikes that...

Ryanair to Take Legal Action Over Limiting of Dublin Airport Flights

Ryanair is seeking an injunction in the High Court and the European Courts to stop the aviation regulator cutting flights at Dublin Airport next summer. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), yesterday evening, confirmed its intention to limit airline seat capacity out of Dublin Airport to...

Daa: Dublin Airport Summer ’25 Seat Cap to Cost Irish Economy €500m-€700m

The Irish Aviation Authority’s decision to impose a set cap on Dublin Airport flights – of 25.2 million seats – for next summer will damage the Irish economy to the tune of €500m to €700m, the airport’s operator daa has claimed. Daa said it is...

WATCH BACK: Scenic & Emerald Mekong River Cruises Webinar

ITTN Webinars were delighted to welcome Kay Sion (Head of Sales Ireland & Continental Europe) from Scenic & Emerald back for the next webinar in the series this morning. Kay gave another fantastic and inspirational presentation on all aspects of cruising Cambodia and Vietnam’s...

Finnair Hosts Travel Media at Ambassador’s Residence in Dublin

ITTN was delighted to attend a breakfast round-table event hosted by Finnair, this morning. The informal gathering was jointly hosted by Leena Gardemeister - Finland's Ambassador to Ireland; Anssi Partanen, Finnair's Market Director for Europe; Catherine Grennell-Whyte, from ATTS Travel Representation Solutions; and Katherine Cochrane,...

CLIA and Ambassador Cruise Line Confirm Onboard Event for Trade

CLIA and Ambassador Cruise Line have arranged their first ever onboard event for the trade. CLIA member travel agents have the opportunity to join a special one-night departure, sailing on Ambition from Newcastle to Tilbury, on November 22. Delegates confirmed on the sailing can attend...

Shannon Airport Tops Travel Category and Ranks 4th Overall in CXi Customer Experience Report

Shannon Airport has claimed the top spot in the travel category and ranked 4th overall in Ireland's Customer Experience Insights (CXi) Report 2024. The national report, widely regarded as a benchmark for customer satisfaction, evaluated 175 organisations, of which 150 were ranked across 11 categories. Michael...

JWT Cruises is Hiring in Dublin & Galway

JWT Cruises is hiring for two positions! See details of the role and how to apply below...SENIOR CRUISE TRAVEL CONSULTANT - DUBLIN & GALWAY OFFICEWe are looking for an experienced cruise travel consultant, passionate about cruise travel and with plenty of energy. This is...

Solmar Villas Launches New Holidays for 2025 on ‘Mamma Mia’ Isle of Skopelos

A new collection of villas on the Greek island of Skopelos is now available to book through Solmar Villas. Known as the Emerald Isle and familiar as the filming location for the ABBA based blockbuster hit, Mamma Mia, Skopelos retains an authentic Greek charm...

Lufthansa Group Appoints Patrick Borg Hedley General Manager Sales for UK, Ireland & Iceland

Lufthansa Group has appointed Patrick Borg Hedley as its new General Manager Sales for the UK, Ireland and Iceland. Based in London, Mr Borg Hedley will be responsible for the commercial and sales activities for all Lufthansa Group carriers - Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels...

Travel Tip Tuesday with Finansplassen

With so many iconic countries to visit in Europe, many tourists extend their traveling across multiple destinations to experience as much as possible in one trip. Some choose to wait until the autumn to organise their trips to enjoy fewer crowds, lower prices, and...

Sustainability a Priority Amongst Gen Z and Millennial Tourists

Key research conducted by MMGY, an authority on European traveller intelligence, unveils a shifting landscape in travel preferences according to its latest Portrait of European Travellers report. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has surged in popularity according to the new report, and sustainability remains...

Supplier Spotlight: Winter Wonderland in Malta: Exploring the Island’s Seasonal Charms

While many think of Malta as a summer destination, this Mediterranean gem transforms into a serene winter retreat that offers a unique blend of cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and cozy atmospheres. With mild temperatures averaging around 15°C the winter months from December to February...

ITTN’s Travel Industry Event Guide

Travel Industry Events Coming Up This Week Sponsored by Travel Marvel This week, all events are taking place either in Dublin, or online. ITTN Webinars continues this week with a series of webinars focused on all aspects of Scenic & Emerald river & ocean cruises...

Sani/Ikos Group Pioneers New Ground at UN Climate Week NYC

Luxury Mediterranean resort group Sani/Ikos was the only hospitality group invited to present its work around the transition to sustainability during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Interviews section of this year’s Climate Week NYC event, which ran until September 29 at the UN in...

UK Golf Journalists Savour Jewels of NI Golf

Millions of golf fans across Britain are set to read all about our world-class golf, following a recent visit by leading British journalists to Northern Ireland. The journalists, who write for media outlets such as The Independent, The Herald and Golf News Magazine, were here as guests of...

Win a FAM Trip with Scenic & Emerald by Joining ITTN Webinar Series Continuing Tuesday

Win a place on a Scenic/Emerald river cruise FAM in 2025, simply by registering and joining their exclusive ITTN webinar series, with the next webinar taking place Tuesday morning at 9.30am! Register for the Scenic/ Emerald Mekong River Cruise webinar here: https://bit.ly/4dYofbI You need to register for...

Nominations for the Travel Agent Awards Close This Friday!

With voting in the Supplier categories now complete, it's time to focus on the highly anticipated Travel Agent awards. If you are an independent travel agent on the island of Ireland, this is your moment to shine! We invite you to nominate your travel...

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