Aer Lingus Announces First Direct Irish Route to Nashville
Aer Lingus has announced Ireland’s first direct flight from Dublin to Nashville.
The new route will commence on April 12, 2025 and will operate four weekly flights on Aer Lingus’ new state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR aircraft, connecting Ireland to one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, renowned...
MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys Restructure Ireland Sales Team After Record Year Here
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have announced a sales team restructure in Ireland as they continue to invest in and grow the Irish market.
The announcement follows a landmark year for MSC Cruises in the country, following the contemporary cruise line’s most successful year of...
JetBlue Named Long Haul Travel Partner of the Year by BTN Europe
US transatlantic airline JetBlue has been named Travel Partner of the Year – Long Haul at this year’s BTN Europe awards.
The judges were impressed by JetBlue's positive network development, innovation strategy, and strong corporate focus.
They highlighted the airline's immense growth since 2023, detailed...
Etihad Reports ‘Exceptional Growth’ of Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme
Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have reported “exceptional growth” of their Abu Dhabi Stopover programme.
The relaunch of the initiative has exceeded expectations, significantly boosting Abu Dhabi's tourism sector, the two parties said in a...
Explora Journeys Offers Passengers Limited Time Complimentary Meal at ‘Anthology’ Signature Restaurant
Explora Journeys has announced a special opportunity for passengers to elevate their journey with a special culinary experience at Anthology, its signature Italian-themed finedining experience onboard its EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II ships.
Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the best available fares, paired...
Strong Demand Being Shown for Ireland’s Golf Tourism Offering
The annual Ireland Golf Convention 2024 got underway this week at Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort, County Wicklow, in Ireland’s Ancient East.
The event, which ran from Tuesday 1st October until Thursday 3rd October, was hosted by Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with the International...
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Wins at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has been ranked third favourite hotel in Ireland in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
It was also ranked sixth in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of...
WATCH BACK: Scenic & Emerald European River Cruise Webinar
ITTN Webinars’ latest installment took place this morning where we kicked off our webinar series with Scenic & Emerald cruises! Today’s webinar was focused on both brands’ European Cruises and the subtle but important differences between the two brands’ offerings.
Kay Sion, Scenic & Emerald’s...
Ryanair Renews Call for Government to Ensure Additional Slots at Dublin Airport
Ryanair has renewed its call on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to issue a Letter of Direction to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)instructing it to issue additional slots at Dublin Airport.
Ryanair said this call – which would safeguard Lapland, Leinster...
Budget 2025: Fáilte Ireland Welcomes Tourism-Specific Funding
Fáilte Ireland has welcomed the tourism specific funding announced in Budget 2025, this week.
CEO of Fáilte Ireland Paul Kelly stated: “The funding secured by Minister Catherine Martin for Fáilte Ireland will enable us to continue our vital work in promoting sustainable development within the...
Stansted Express to Divert to Stratford Due to Liverpool Street Station Christmas Closure
The popular Stansted Express rail link – which is heavily used by Ryanair customers flying from Ireland to London, and which connects Stansted Airport to central London - will be diverted over the Christmas period.
Liverpool Street railway station, which is the busiest rail hub...
Air Passenger Tax Hike will be ‘Disastrous’ for French Economy, IATA Warns
The French Government’s proposed tax increases on air transport would be “disastrous” for France’s economy, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned.
It is widely expected that the French government will significantly increase taxes on air passengers as part of a general package of...
From Brissy to Brittany: The Most In-Demand and Trending Destinations for 2025
Brisbane, Brittany, Franschhoek and Koh Samui top the list of the most heavily trending and in-demand holiday destinations, according to American Express Travel and based on customer card bookings.
The 2025 Trending Destinations list includes:
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA -Located between the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane offers excellent...
Dublin Airport Likely to Exceed Passenger Cap as Monthly Customer Numbers Hit Record Highs
Airport operator daa has reiterated Dublin Airport is on course to breach its 32 million passenger limit this year, after monthly passenger volumes hit fresh highs in September.
Latest daa operational figures show both Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through...
Stena Line Launches New Family Hub Area Onboard Dublin to Holyhead Route
Ferry operator Stena Line has launched a new family hub area onboard its Dublin to Holyhead route.
It features an interactive wall, digital floor projections and a cutting-edge gaming corner.
With a seating capacity for 115, the family hub features a combination of seating arrangements that...
Australia’s New South Wales Region Celebrates Record Year of Visitor Spending
The New South Wales region of Australia (NSW) is celebrating another record-breaking year for its visitor economy, with total visitor expenditure reaching a new high of $52.9bn.
Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data for the year ending June 2024 shows the state also recorded the largest...
Intrepid Travel Invests in Holy City Rickshaw Program in Varanasi
Responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has launched an initiative in the Indian city of Varanasi, empowering women to enter the workforce in the country’s male-dominated rickshaw industry.
The Intrepid Foundation, Intrepid’s non-profit, has invested over £28,000 in the brand-new Holy City Rickshaw Program, which will train...
Emirates Launches Large Scale Solar Energy Project in Dubai
Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.
The signing ceremony took place at the World Green Economy Summit 2024 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al...
Ireland West Airport Announces Groningen Charter Service for Summer 2025
Ireland West Airport, in Knock, has announced a new weekly charter service operating from Groningen in the Netherlands to the West of Ireland, for summer 2025, with leading Dutch tour operator BBI Travel.
The weekly service will be operated by Emerald Airlines every Saturday for...
Princess Adds Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Tequila to Premium Liquors Collection
Princess Cruises has added Pantalones Organic Tequila – which is owned by actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, author and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey – to its popular Love Line Premium Liquors collection.
This is an exclusive line of wine and spirits created and curated...
