Interview: CMO Dara Brady on why the Travel Trade should Welcome Ryanair’s OTA Deals
Ryanair has been busy building up a series of sales and booking partnerships with online travel agents (OTAs) in recent months - among them On the Beach, Expedia, eSky, Lastminute.com, Kiwi, Braganza, loveholidays, El Corte Inglés, Etraveli and TUI.
It has also partnered with...
Quark Expeditions Launches Sales Tool for Travel Advisors
Polar expedition tour operator Quark Expeditions has launched a new sales tool for travel agents and advisors.
Called Quote and Hold, it is designed to streamline the travel advisor experience, and enables advisors to generate quotes in real-time, secure cabin space 24/7, and manage the...
ITTN Celebrates National Travel Agent Day With Pizza Giveaway!
From all of us at ITTN, Happy National Travel Agent Day to all the amazing travel agents across Ireland and Northern Ireland!
We just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for everything you do and all of your support of...
Irish Beauty Brand VOYA Signs Exclusive Deal with Emirates
Irish luxury organic beauty brand VOYA has entered a new collaboration with Emirates, that will see it develop bespoke Eau de Toilette fragrances for the luxury carrier.
Featuring on 400 flights each day across the network, Emirates will commission hundreds of thousands of 50ml bottles...
Vietnam and Sydney Win Big at Asia/Oceania Edition of World Travel Awards 2024
Vietnam has won big at the latest regional edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA), covering Asia and Oceania.
The country was named Asia’s leading destination, the continent’s leading heritage destination and leading nature destination, at the gala awards in Manila, Philippines, this week.
Vietnam's capital...
Government to Meet with Airlines Over Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
Junior Transport Minister James Lawless has announced that he is set to meet with Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary, next Wednesday, to discuss the current Dublin Airport passenger cap.
Minister Lawless has already met with local residents, airport operator Daa, Cork Airport, Shannon Airport...
Atlantis, The Palm Appoints Paul Baker as President
Paul Baker has been appointed President of Atlantis, The Palm – Dubai’s only marine andentertainment resort destination, which is home to the world’s largest water park, Atlantis Aquaventure.
Directly reporting to Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, Mr Baker – who has worked all over...
Intrepid Kicks off National Travel Agent Day with Exclusive Offers & New Agent Hub
Intrepid Travel, a certified B Corp and leader in responsible travel, is celebrating National Travel Agent Day today (September 6) with enhanced support and discounts for agents.
The UK & Ireland’s first National Travel Agent Day was launched by Intrepid during the pandemic in 2020...
Passenger Taxes Won’t Solve Airline Industry’s Sustainability Challenge, IATA Warns
Aviation tax is not a solution to the airline industry’s sustainability challenge, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has claimed.
In welcoming Sweden’s decision to abolish the country’s aviation tax – which charged passengers anything from around €10 to almost €50, depending on their flight...
Say Hello to Barbados: Unwrap Exclusive Rewards This Summer!
Barbados is thrilled to announce its latest summer marketing campaign, designed to entice travellers to experience the unparalleled beauty of the island. With exclusive offers and incredible incentives, this campaign is set to captivate singles, couples, and groups looking for a memorable getaway, “Say...
AE Expeditions Unveils New Destinations for 2026 – Ireland Included!
AE Expeditions has released its new 2026 Arctic and Beyond season including the company’s first-ever voyages to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Coast, as well as new dedicated solo cabins on every sailing.
The season features 42 departures including new expedition voyages to...
Supplier Spotlight: Fly Direct From Dublin Airport To Canada With Air Transat
Air Transat has revealed mid-September to late October is the quietest time of year to travel to Canada when there is the greatest availability of lower fares. At this time up to 50% less people from the UK & Ireland visit Canada and the...
Sail Away Party & “Sea” the Cabins Onboard Virgin Voyages
ITTN's Shane Cullen is onboard Resilient Lady as part of the UK Virgin Celebration Voyage from Portsmouth for a 5-night cruise. The fam trip is hosted by Matt Lebbern, Sales Manager - Europe & New Markets (Virgin Voyages).
Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages
The first...
RivFest: Coming Next Week
Join us next week for RivFest - a week jam-packed with lots of great content focused solely on Riviera Travel's river cruises and touring products!
Each day, we will be focused on a different aspect of Riviera Travel... You'll get the chance to hear...
Plenty of Winners at TIGS President’s Day at Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club
TIGS (Travel Industry Golf Society) President’s Day took place recently at Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club.
Members played this magnificent course in glorious sunshine and enjoyed a tasty dinner afterwards. Shannon Airport was the most generous of sponsors and Declan and Isabel provided a vast array...
Wild West Wonders: The Ultimate Road Trip Through Colorado, Wyoming, and Beyond with Brand USA
Next up in our Brand USA itineraries spotlight is the wild west adventure of Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, which travels through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. This itinerary is brimming with old west charm, panoramic vistas, towering mountain...
Explora Journeys Names Conservationalist Rosalba Giugni Godmother of EXPLORA II Ship
Explora Journeys - MSC's ultra-luxury cruise brand - has announced Rosalba Giugni will be godmother of its new EXPLORA II ship.
Rosalba Giugni is the founder and president of the Marevivo Foundation, a non-partisan environmental conservation organisation committed to the preservation of marine environments that...
Celebrity Cruises Launches €50 Bonus Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents
Celebrity Cruises has launched a brand-new incentive for travel agents, to celebrate the start of a new autumn campaign from the cruise line.
After a successful summer season of bookings, Celebrity Cruises is rewarding agents based in the UK and Ireland for their hard...
Polish OTA eSky Agrees to Buy Thomas Cook Brand
Poland-based online travel agent eSky has confirmed it has agreed to buy the Thomas Cook travel brand.
The Polish OTA said that the acquisition will “spur significant growth” for the Thomas Cook brand and allow eSky to strengthen its position in Western Europe.
The eSky business...
Bedsonline Announces Gemma Walker As New Irish Key Account Manager
Bedsonline has announced Gemma Walker as a new Key Account Manager for Ireland.
Gemma is bringing over 20 years of industry experience with her, having begun her journey in the travel industry at Thomas Cook followed by 11 years as an Account Manager in an...
