Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Appoints Jason Whelan Managing Director
Travel insurance specialist Cover-More Blue Insurance Services (formerly Blue Insurance) has appointed Jason Whelan as Managing Director.
Headquartered in Dublin, Cover-More Blue is a leading supplier of travel and specialist insurance products with operations in Ireland and the UK.
Blue Insurance was established in 2003 to...
TPG Welcomes Disneyland Paris Representative Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours as Latest Member
Travel Partners Group (TPG) – which is celebrating 10 years in existence this year – has announced Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours, representing Disneyland Paris, as the latest member to join the group.
Disneyland Paris is handled by Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours in Ireland...
Fáilte Ireland Invests €1m in 5 Venues Under Gala Dinner Investment Scheme
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland have announced a €1m investment through the Platforms for Growth Gala Dinner Venues Investment Scheme.
The investment has been allocated to five projects to facilitate the development of gala dinner venues of scale in four of Ireland’s business...
European Heatwave Prompts Surge in Irish Staycation Numbers
This summer has seen a huge revival in staycation popularity in Ireland, according to new consumer spending figures.
The research by online bank and payments company Revolut showed a monthly 5% increase in consumer spend over the platform this July – with that spend being...
Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils ‘Seabourn Quest’ Itineraries for 2025/26 Australia & New Zealand Trips
Seabourn Cruise Line – Carnival’s ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel line - has announced a new programme of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest as the ship explores Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026.
Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in...
Istanbul Ranked Most Connected Airport in World for 2024
Istanbul has been ranked the most connected airport in the world for 2024.
The Turkish hub serves 309 destinations, driven mostly by Turkish Airlines, which serves more countries than any other airline.
Frankfurt Airport was ranked second most connected hub, with 296 destinations served in the...
A Third of Irish Holidaymakers Buy Cheapest Travel Insurance, Research Shows
A third of Irish holidaymakers buy the cheapest travel insurance they can find, without focusing on the coverage they fully need, according to new research from travel insurance specialist, Multitrip.com.
The research also shows that only 31% check that the cancellation limit amount would cover...
Tourism Ireland Hosts Inaugural ‘Taste of Ireland’ Event in Glasgow
The island of Ireland was promoted to more than 35 top Scottish tour operators and travel agents in Glasgow this week – at Tourism Ireland’s new ‘A Taste of Ireland' Networking Event.
Six tourism companies from the island of Ireland took part in the B2B...
Turkish Tourism Board Launches Industry Learning Platform for Agents and Tour Operators
The Turkish Tourism Board (TGA) has launched a new industry learning platform called All in Türkiye, aimed at educating travel agents, tour operators and other tourism employees about the history, culture and tourism attractions across the country.
Courses dive into the most popular cities and regions of...
Travel Department Appoints Trade Sales Account Manager for NI
Travel Department has appointed Lucy Park as Trade Sales Account Manager for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Ms Park joins Travel Department from The Travel Chapter where she was head of Business Development.
Reporting into Stephen Mills, she will be tasked with increasing the footprint of...
Emirates Renews Sponsorship of Benfica for 5 More Seasons
Emirates has renewed its sponsorship of iconic Portuguese football club Benfica for another five seasons, up until 2029.
Emirates is one of the top corporate sponsors in sport, and football in particular and has been collaborating with the Lisbon-based club since 2014.
This renewal marks a...
ITTN’s Weekly Competition – Time to Win
It's that time of the week again, time to win with ITTN. You know the drill, the competition –exclusive to agents – gives you the chance to win prizes such as gift vouchers, spa days, nights out, and other fun experiences!
Congratulations to Bernie O'Callaghan from...
Travel Partners Group (TPG) Sails Into Galway
TPG – Travel Partners Group, will host their now firmly established Galway event onboard the Corrib Princess on Thursday 12th September.
This popular mini-cruise along the Corrib River and Lake has been traditionally blessed with beautiful weather and TPG members have arranged for a beautiful...
JWT Cruises Announces First Cruise Show in Salthill
JWT Cruises has announced their first Cruise Show which will take place at the Salthill Hotel, Galway on Sunday 15 September from 12 – 4pm. JWT opened their cruise office in Galway in December 2023 and is headed up by cruise specialist Caroline O’Toole....
Reminder to Enter ITTN’s Photographer of the Year Competition
We've had some stunning photos entered into the ITTN Photographer of the Year Competition with Brand USA, the judges are going to find it very difficult to choose. This is your reminder to get involved for August.
Remember you can enter every month. You...
Princess Cruises Unveils New Unlimited Features
Princess Cruises has launched a new Premier Package to make an all-inclusive Princess Holiday Easy. This new package will include unlimited drinks, unlimited speciality dining and unlimited internet. Available for €90 per person per day, the enhanced Princess Premier package offers unparalleled value with...
Etihad Reports July Traffic Figures
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has released its preliminary traffic figures for July 2024. The airline welcomed 1.7 million passengers, achieving a robust average load factor of 89% for the month.
Etihad Airways' CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, said: "Our passenger numbers in...
National Travel Agent Day is Back for 2024
Save the Date: This year’s National Travel Agent Day will take place on 6 September 2024. Intrepid launched the first National Travel Agent Day during the pandemic in 2020 to celebrate the valuable role agents play in the UK and Ireland travel industry
The...
Ryanair Calls on Irish Government to Scrap Airport Traffic Cap
Ryanair has called on the Irish Government to scrap the 32m Dublin Airport traffic cap, which is now damaging growth in Irish tourism, and increasing the cost of air travel. Over the past 2 weeks, the airlines at Dublin Airport have been warned they...
Discover Travel Is Recruiting For A Travel Consultant in Midleton
East Cork Travel / Discover Travel is seeking a part-time or full-time experienced travel consultant to join their team in Midleton, Co Cork.
This is an office-based position in their busy retail section, specialising in luxury holidays, long haul travel and cruises.
The ideal candidate will...
