NCL Reveals Prince Tribute as Part of New Entertainment Offerings for Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings set todebut aboard the company’s next-generation vessel, Norwegian Aqua, next April.
The brand-new and immersive Prince tribute show, “Revolution: A Celebration of...
What Happens Here, Only Happens Here – Aer Lingus Direct from Dublin to Las Vegas with Ivan & Tryphavana
Ivan Beacom (Aer Lingus) & Tryphavana Cross (Las Vegas Conventions & Vistors Authority) chat to ITTN about the New Direct Dublin Service
Aer Lingus and Las Vegas Conventions & Visitors Authority are raising awareness about the eagerly awaited direct service from Dublin Airport to Las...
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Japan Cruise Itinerary
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, "offering the most immersive and authentic experiences for the culturally curious traveller who wants to plan ahead".
The 2,670-guest Diamond Princess, built in Japan and designed for this destination, returns to offer a longer season, from...
Emirates Becomes Title Sponsor of Asia Rugby
Emirates has signed up as the title sponsor of Asia Rugby, the sport’s governing body in the region.
The move illustrates Emirates’ continued commitment to grow the sport of rugby and expand its reach into new, untapped markets.
The new multi-year partnership allows the airline to...
Global Travel Market Expected to Grow by up to 10% Through 2026
The global travel market is expected to grow by up to 10% per year this year and next, according to new research.
The analysis by global travel market research group Phocuswright forecasts a 6%-10% growth in global travel this year and next.
The company’s latest annual...
Travel Tech Firm Datalex Enhances NDC Link with Aer Lingus
Travel retail technology company Datalex has announced the enhancement of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) to Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus has recently extended its New Distribution Capability to trade partners. Theenhanced partnerships will ensure that more passengers booking Aer Lingus flights will have access to...
Dublin Airport Community Fund Hits €2.5m Milestone
Dublin Airport’s Community Fund has hit the milestone of €2.5m in funding to clubs and community groups in north Dublin.
That total will soon increase further with the Community Fund back open for another round of funding, which will see a further purse of up...
SeaWorld Orlando Introduces World-First ‘Arctic Flying Theatre’
SeaWorld Orlando has unveiled plans for its latest groundbreaking attraction planned to open in Spring 2025: the World’s first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theatre.
This new experience invites families to soar over icy landscapes, dive beneath frozen waters and come face-to-face with some of the planet’s...
Loganair to Expand ‘Same Plane’ Route Schedule to Belfast
Loganair is to expand its successful ‘same plane’ routes to Belfast from next summer.
The airline – which is the largest regional carrier in the UK – has a strong Irish route presence linking UK destinations with Dublin, City of Derry, Belfast and Donegal.
Regarding Belfast,...
Tour America Named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies
Tour America has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, the leading business awards programme led by Deloitte.
Tour America - which demonstrated superior business performance for the 15th time this year, was recognised at an awards ceremony in the RDS yesterday.
This year,...
Tourism Ireland Holds September Board Meeting in Killarney
Randles Hotel Killarney was the venue for the September board meeting of Tourism Ireland, which took place yesterday.
The board members took the opportunity to meet with representatives of the local tourism industry, to discuss overseas tourism to Ireland this year and the extensive...
Tourism Ireland Appoints Maxine Hands Head of Global Media & Digital
Tourism Ireland has appointed Maxine Hands Head of Global Media & Digital.
Maxine has taken up the contract post this week and will be based in Tourism Ireland’s office in Dublin.
She will be responsible for leading the organisation’s global media and digital team, as...
2024 ITTN Awards: Have You Voted Yet?
Voting is now open in the supplier categories for the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards. Now it’s over to you to decide which suppliers, representation companies, tourist boards, and destinations deserve to be recognised for their excellence. The voting will remain open until Friday 27...
Etihad Announces 3 Additional Weekly Flights Between Dublin and Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is adding three additional flights per week between Dublin and Abu Dhabi from 01 July 2025.
The new flights will come in to being from July 1, 2025.
Etihad said: “This increase will give your customers more frequency, flexibility, and connectivity to our growing...
Supplier Spotlight: Build Your Perfect Camino On Follow The Camino’s New Website
Did you know that more than 446,000 people walked the Camino to Santiago de Compostela in 2023? The word is out on the magic of the Camino de Santiago, and so far, to 31 August, 353,000+ pilgrims have embarked on an adventure.
But with...
Riviera Travel Launches 2026 at Dublin’s Conrad Hotel
The Riviera Travel team arrived in Dublin yesterday to launch 2026 at the beautiful Conrad Hotel in Dublin. Vicky Billing, Head of Trade & Partnerships UK & Ireland, and Steven Taylor, International Sales Manager, were joined by Riviera Travels’ PR Manager, Catherine Johnson, and...
JetBlue to Open First Ever Airport Lounges in New York-JFK and Boston-Logan
US airline JetBlue – which flies direct from Dublin to New York and Boston – has announced plans for its first-ever passenger airport lounges.
The airline is set to open its first passenger lounge in New York-JFK Terminal 5 in late 2025 and follow it...
Daa: An Bord Pleanála Night Flight Proposals a ‘Backward Step’
The operator of Dublin Airport has slammed proposals to change current night-time flight policy as “a backward step” that would “significantly impact aviation and passenger numbers”.
Earlier this week, the State planning authority issued a draft proposal to lift the restrictions on night flights and...
Tourism Ireland and Partners Attend Prestigious Paris Travel Fair
Fifteen tourism companies from Ireland are joining Tourism Ireland at IFTM Top Resa in Paris this week.
IFTM (International French Travel Market) is the largest travel trade exhibition in France, typically attracting around 30,000 visitors – including influential tour operators and travel agents, as well...
Aer Lingus Announces Booking Partnership with Expedia Group
Aer Lingus has agreed a new distribution capability (NDC) with travel technology giant Expedia Group.
The partnership will allow Expedia customers to get the full range of fares when booking Aer Lingus flights on the tech firm’s booking platform.
It will also simplify the booking process...
