Marriott Expansion to up Sustainability Ante in Cork Hospitality Sector
Cork’s newest hotels – part of the Marriott group’s expansion – will bring green and sustainability credentials to the fore amongst the city’s growing hospitality sector.
Marriott Bonvoy reaffirmed, this week, that it will open its dual brands Moxy and Residence Inn in Cork city...
Saudi Arabia Launches Tourism Charm Offensive in US, UK and Mainland Europe
Saudi Arabia is looking to attract visitors from the UK, the US, Germany, Italy and France as it grows its tourism offering.The country is launching a new international campaign called This Land is Calling in each of the above destinations. While Saudi Arabia has...
Taoiseach Urges Responsible Pricing by Dublin Hotels for Oasis Croker Concerts Next Year
Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged Dublin hoteliers to price their accommodation responsibly and to not artificially inflate prices for next year’s much-anticipated Oasis reunion concerts at Croke Park.
It was confirmed, earlier this week, that the Manchester band will be playing Croker on August 16...
Michael O’Leary Calls on Airports to Impose 2 Drink Limit for Passengers Before Boarding Flights
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has called for airports to impose a two drink per person limit in their terminals, ahead of flight time, in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour onboard planes.
Mr O’Leary said, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph newspaper, that alcohol...
Miami to Host IATA’s 2nd Annual World Sustainability Symposium Next Month
Airline representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Miami as the host city for its second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS), due to take place next month.
The event, to be hosted by American Airlines, will be held on 23 and 25 September.
The...
Royal Caribbean Lodges Order for 4th Icon Class Ship; with Options for 5th and 6th Vessels
Royal Caribbean has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027.
The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.
“Building on the incredible momentum and...
Ryanair Adds Four New Routes from London for Winter 2024
Ryanair has added four new routes for the winter 2024 season – linking its London Stansted hub to Dubrovnik in Croatia, Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Linz in Austria and Reggio in Italy.
However, Ryanair used its UK expansion announcement to urge the new British Government to...
Episode 22: ITTN Talks To… Maria Brannigan, Owner of O’Callaghan Travel
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Maria Brannigan, Owner and Manager of O'Callaghan Travel, Dundalk!
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...
Travel Tech Firm Datalex Sees Revenue Growth; Details Debt Repayment Plans
Irish travel technology company Datalex has reported increased revenues for the first half of the year.
The Dublin-based company - a global leader in airline e-commerce solutions - has also announced plans for a capital raise to cover debt repayments and working capital needs.
The company...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Emerges from Bankruptcy with New Owners
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has hailed “a new era” in its history by successfully emerging from bankruptcy in the US with new owners and strengthened capital structure and a more financially robust model.
The airline’s is now owned by a consortium consisting of Air France-KLM, aviation...
2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic Scores Record Viewership Figures
Last weekend’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic, held at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, has set new viewership records and delivered a significant economic impact, highlighting Ireland's growing reputation as a prime destination for international sporting events.
The highly anticipated game, which saw Georgia Tech defeat Florida...
Ryanair Cuts 20% of its Traffic at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Ryanair has confirmed it is cutting 20% of its traffic at Berlin Brandenburg airport due to what the airline calls the airport’s “sky-high access costs”, “which the German Government and airport management have failed to reduce.”
These cuts will see Ryanair’s based aircraft at Berlin...
Aer Lingus Update (Pt 3): XLR Plane Deliveries to Start This Year
Aer Lingus is finally in line to get two new Airbus A321-XLR planes this year, which will significantly boost its long haul fleet.
The XLR jets – which stand for extra long range – can fly distances between Ireland and North America at a lower...
Dual Hotel Brand Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott to Open in Cork
Dual hotel brand Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, have announced they will open their new properties in Cork City this September.
Situated in the heart of Cork City, the Moxy and Residence Inn...
Royal Caribbean Launches New Loyalty and Rewards Programme for UK & Ireland Agents
Royal Caribbean has launched a new loyalty and rewards programme for travel agents in the UK and Ireland.
Called Upper Deck, the revolutionised loyalty programme launches on September 3.Available on the brand’s online travel agent learning and rewards platform, Club Royal, Upper Deck “propels the ease...
Etihad Unveils Discount Fares for UK & Ireland Passengers
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.
Guests flying from the UK and Ireland can take advantage of discounted fares on select routes from 26...
Aer Lingus Update (Pt 2): Dublin-Heathrow Flight Capacity to be Reduced
Aer Lingus is set to reduce flight capacity on its Dublin to Heathrow route later this year due to slow demand, particularly due to lower business travel numbers.
Aer Lingus will now reduce its Dublin-Heathrow schedule by around two flights per day, starting this winter.
The...
Japan Airlines Opens Lounge at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium
Japan Airlines has opened a new lounge at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.
The new Japan Airlines Lounge – which is accessible through purchased hospitality tickets – is part of the multi-year marketing partnership between the airline and the football club, which was announced in June.
The Japan...
Aer Lingus Update (Pt 1): First Avios-Only Flights from Dublin to Tenerife Launched
Aer Lingus has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which all seats will be exclusively available as reward seats.
The first Avios-Only flight will be from Dublin to Tenerife (EI764) on 19th April 2025, with a return flight (EI763) on 26th April 2025.
To celebrate...
Holland America Line Offering Samples of Grand World Voyage Itineraries
Holland America Line is inviting cruisers to sample one of its most prolific cruise categories by booking a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees.
Seven segments...
