Episode 23: ITTN Talks To… Holiday Expert Mike Shinnor
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Mike Shinnors, Holiday Expert with Best4Travel.
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate successes and discuss challenges their...
Cork Airport On Track for 3 Million Passengers This Year
Cork Airport is on track to exceed its next growth milestone – 3 million passengers travelling internationally – before the end of this year, according to operator Daa.
Recent CSO statistics show Cork Airport is the fastest growing of the three state airports in the...
Barbados Tourism Minister, Ian Gooding-Edghill Elected Chair of Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has been elected chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO).
He was elected, earlier this week, at the CTO’s annual general meeting in the Cayman Islands.
Mr Gooding-Edghill said: “It is a great honour for Barbados to...
Dalata Hotel Group Boosts Board and Appoints New Deputy CEO
Dalata Hotel Group - Ireland's largest hotelier through its ownership of the Clayton and Maldron brands - has named Shane Casserly deputy chief executive with immediate effect.
Mr Casserly has, until now, been Dalata’s corporate development director.
The group has also announced that Des McCann –...
CLIA Unveils Budapest as 2025 RiverView Conference Host City
CLIA has announced its 2025 RiverView conference will be held in Budapest, from March 8-10. The event, the 13th to be held, will include conference sessions, multiple ship visits, a networking trade fair, breakout training sessions and overnight onboard stays.A total of six river...
TAP Air Portugal Begins Latest South American Connection to Florianópolis
TAP Air Portugal has officially added the Brazilian city of Florianópolis to its list of South American destinations from Europe.
The airline – which links many Irish passengers to South America via Lisbon – has formally begun its new Lisbon-Florianóplois route, which will now operate...
Shannon Airport Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Shannon Airport Group, which owns and operates Shannon Airport and a significant property portfolio at its Shannon Campus, has celebrated its 10th anniversary.
A decade on, Shannon Airport is on track to handle over 2 million passengers for the first time since 2009, while...
Loganair Partners with Swedish Hybrid-Electric Planemaker Heart Aerospace to Decarbonise Regional Air Travel
Loganair has entered into an exclusive partnership with Swedish hybrid-electric plane manufacturer Heart Aerospace, dedicated to decarbonising regional air travel.
The collaboration will focus on establishing use cases for Heart Aerospace’s hybrid electric aircraft within Loganair’s extensive Scottish and UK network.
Heart Aerospace is developing the...
Dalata Hotel Group Hails Progress on Sustainability Strategy
Dalata Hotel Group – the owner and operator of the Clayton and Maldron hotel brands – has continued to progress its sustainability strategy.
The group said it achieved 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions per room sold in the first half of...
RivFest: Register For Riviera Travel Webinar With ITTN Next Week
Join ITTN & Riviera Travel for a live webinar, next Tuesday morning, where you will learn all about what makes Riviera unique and why your customers should book their next river cruise onboard a beautiful Riviera Travel vessel! This is your opportunity to ask...
Icelandair Announces End of Summer Sale on Dublin-Reykjavik Route
Icelandair has announced its end of summer sale – including the chance for passengers to witness the Northern Lights.
The sale runs from now until September 13 and covers return flights from Dublin to Reykjavik, with prices beginning at €159 return in economy class.
Icelandair’s luxury...
Visit Portugal Dazzles at Dublin’s Camden Court Hotel
ITTN's Louise Ducrocq was delighted to attend Visit Portugal's annual Dublin event last night at the Camden Court Hotel.
This event, aimed at promoting Portugal's brightest destinations, was led by Portugal United, an informal group of Portuguese tourism entities.
Nuno França, incoming Director for INTOTRAVEL DMC...
AAT Kings Announces UK & Ireland Agent Incentives along with 2025/’26 Tour Itineraries
AAT Kings, the leading Australia and New Zealand guided tour operator, has launched its new 2025/2026 season itineraries, featuring an array of new experiences and limited time deals - and new incentives for UK and Ireland agents to go with them.
Agents can register for...
Airlines Reducing Operations at Dublin Airport Due to Passenger Cap, Daa Confirms
Numerous international airlines have started to reduce their operations at Dublin Airport, due to the 32 million annual passenger cap – and the uncertainty over its future – the airport’s operator, Daa has confirmed.
Daa has called for faster planning processes and more joined-up infrastructure...
Ambassador Cruise Line Joins CLIA
Ambassador Cruise Line has been confirmed as a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
The partnership will enhance Ambassador's brand awareness across the industry, bringing it into CLIA’s wider community of cruise lines, travel agents and executive partners.
The UK-based operator joins CLIA with...
Swiss Winter Get-Together at Dublin’s New Ruby Molly Hotel
Switzerland Tourism and TravelMedia hosted a delightful evening, holding an exclusive media event to celebrate their Winter Launch at the stunning new Ruby Molly Hotel in Dublin last night.
The special evening showcased the latest Swiss travel experiences and winter offerings, with presentations by...
Dalata Hotel Group: ‘Considerable Financial Firepower’ for Further UK and Mainland Europe Expansion
The owner of the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains has said it has “considerable financial firepower” to expand further in the UK and mainland Europe.
Dalata Hotel Group – which is Ireland’s largest hotelier – has market leading positions, through both of its brands, in...
An Afternoon Discovering Austria at the Iveagh Garden Hotel
ITTN's Allie Sheehan and Niall O'Neill attended a Discover Austria Lunch yesterday in the Iveagh Garden Hotel, hosted by Austria National Tourist Organisation (ANTO) and Advantage Austria.
Austria is a very popular ski destination for the Irish market and is becoming increasingly popular for the...
TTR Announces Details of Autumn Roadshows
Travel Trade Representation (TTR) has announced details of its upcoming travel industry Autumn Roadshow, which visits Dublin, Cork and Limerick later this month.
TTR Travel Industry Road Show 2024
Dublin: Tuesday 24 September – The Gresham Hotel
Limerick: Wednesday 25 September – The Savoy Hotel
Cork: Thursday 26 September...
Turkish Airlines Agrees Booking Deals with Host of Travel Aggregators
Turkish Airlines has announced a strategic partnership that will give travel agencies even greater access to the carrier’s extensive global network and services through TKCONNECT, its new distribution capability platform (NDC).
The airline, which flies to more countries than any other, is partnering with...
