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Irish Travel Tech Giant Datalex Goes Live with Air Macau Deal

Irish travel technology company Datalex has announced its offer management solution with partner airline Air Macau has officially gone live. Datalex announced last December that Air Macau had signed a 5-year partnership with the Irish airline e-commerce solutions provider to leverage its offer management solution...

Travel Tip Tuesday with Playa Hotels and Resorts

Travel Tip Tuesday with Nicola Francis, Market Manager, UK, Ireland and Spain, for Playa Hotels & Resorts. With multiple flight routes from Ireland to Mexico, the stunning Mexican coast has plenty to offer Irish travellers looking for a sun soaked, active and cultural holiday. As...

Tourism Ireland Targets Luxury Holidaymakers in London

Four tourism businesses from Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in London this week for Connections Luxury UK & Ireland – a 3-day event which connects luxury hotels and travel businesses with over 100 global high-end travel buyers. Connections Luxury UK & Ireland involves a series...

Saudi Arabia ‘Committed’ to Sustainable Tourism Model as Visitor Numbers Surge

Saudi Arabia is committed to a sustainable product as it rapidly grows as an international tourist destination, its tourism minister said at the recent G20 meeting in Brazil. Latest UN Tourism figures show Saudi Arabia’s recent surge in tourism – the country seeing a 73%...

Emirates Adds 4th Daily Dubai-Johannesburg Flight

Emirates has extended its operations to South Africa, with the addition of a 4th daily flight on its popular Dubai to Johannesburg route. The fourth flight will begin on March 1. Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “South Africa has long been a...

Dermot O’Leary to Showcase Ireland in New ITV Travel Show

A new five-part series – showcasing Ireland as a tourist attraction and fronted by TV and radio presenter Dermot O'Leary - will begin airing on ITV1 today. The series, called Dermot’s Taste of Ireland, is supported by Tourism Ireland and is expected to be seen by...

Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils 2026 Solar Eclipse Schedules

Luxury expedition cruise company Seabourn Cruise Line has unveiled two new Solar Eclipse cruises, exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in late summer 2026. On August 12, 2026, as the moon passes between Earth and the sun to create a total solar eclipse, both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn will be...

Etihad and Abu Dhabi Airports Adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways are taking a significant step towards creating a more supportive travel experience with the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Zayed International Airport and onboard Etihad Airways flights. This initiative underscores both organisations’ commitment to supporting all...

Magic Vacations’ Big 10 Travel Event Smashes Last Year’s Record Attendance

The BIG 10 Travel Event, organised by Magic Vacations, has enjoyed its most successful event to date with over 1,000 guests pouring through the doors last Saturday, at Actons Hotel, Kinsale, Co Cork. Cruises proved extremely popular on the day with a stellar line up...

Culloden Estate & Spa Appoints STORIES Parfums as 1st Ever Fragrance Partner

Belfast’s Culloden Estate & Spa has appointed STORIES Parfums as its first-ever fragrance partner, with the 5-star hotel’s spa now stocking a range of products from the niche luxury perfume house.   Founded by Northern Irish businesswoman Tonya Kidd-Beggs, STORIES Parfums specialises in handcrafting exquisite Eau de...

James Lawless Hails ‘Positive and Productive’ Passenger Cap Meeting with Aer Lingus

Junior Transport Minister James Lawless has described as “positive and productive” a meeting with Aer Lingus management over the issue of the 32 million per year passenger limit at Dublin Airport. The meeting, held last week with Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton and the...

MSC Promotes ‘MSC Yacht Club’ Guest Experience in New Campaign

MSC Cruises has launched a new marketing campaign extolling the virtues of its MSC Yacht Club “ship within a ship” service, based on feedback from guests. The cruise line’s exclusive “ship-within-a-ship” concept offers guests the ultimate comfort, privacy and personalised service on holiday with keycard-only...

UK Comedian Babatunde Aléshé Covers Ireland for New Channel 4 Travel Show

Tourism Ireland has partnered with Channel 4 to create a new mini-series starring British comedian, writer, actor and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé on his latest adventure – this time around Ireland. Babatunde Aléshé is no stranger to wild adventures but has never fully explored Ireland before...

Ireland ‘On Par’ with Best at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Tourism Ireland attended the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this past week – promoting Ireland's world-class golf to the many golf enthusiasts attending. Four golf and tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at this important event in the golfing calendar. One of the DP...

Travel Counsellors Says ‘Thanks a Billion’ to its Community

Travel Counsellors, the fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs, says ‘thanks a billion’ to its global community as it surpasses £1 billion in sales for the first time. This record achievement cements the company’s ongoing growth amid the rising demand for personalised, expert-led travel experiences,...

Redcastle Hotel & Spa Named Best Luxury Hotel & Golf Resort in Co Donegal at LUXLife Awards

The Redcastle Hotel and Spa, on the Inishowen Peninsula, has been named Best Luxury Hotel & Golf Resort in Co Donegal, for 2024, at the LUXLife Awards, which honour the best in the hospitality industry. Located on the shores of Lough Foyle, Co Donegal, the...

ITTN’s Weekly Competition – You Have To Be In It To Win It!

It's another week so that means we have another competiton, brought to you by ITTN. This week, we have another great prize up for grabs! Keep reading to find out... ITTN's Weekly Competition – which is exclusive to agents – gives you the chance to win prizes...

Go Türkiye & Aer Lingus FAM Pt.2 – Onto Dalyan and Göcek!

ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq was incredibly lucky to be invited on a 4-day FAM trip to Dalaman, Muğla, Turkey, supported by Aer Lingus and Go Türkiye. Our guide extraordinaire Öznur Doksözhave, from Go Türkiye, planned a tradition-steeped day visit to one of the most historic cities...

ITTN at the Caribtours Agent Training Dinner at Dublin’s Ivy

ITTN’s Julia Labedz attended an Agent Training Dinner hosted by Caribtours, a leading luxury travel tour operator which aimed to educate travel agents on the latest trends, exclusive offers, and premium experiences that are on offer for clients seeking sun, sea, and luxury across...

Topflight Travel Group Included in Ireland’s Best Managed Companies List

Topflight Travel Group has once again been honoured as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies at the 16th annual awards ceremony, held at the RDS in Dublin this week. The prestigious awards, organised by Deloitte with lead sponsor AIB, celebrate excellence in Irish-owned and...

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