Dublin set for 27,000 Visitors and €115m Boost from Aer Lingus College Football Classic Later this Month
This month sees host city Dublin welcome back the Aer Lingus College Football Classic for the first US college football game of the 2024 season, with the highly anticipated match between Georgia Tech and Florida State University taking place on 24th August in the...
Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Further Pearl Cove Beach Club Details Ahead of ‘Celebration Key’ Opening
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled further details ahead of next year’s opening of its Celebration Key purpose built resort on Grand Bahama in the Caribbean.
The update focuses on Pearl Cove Beach Club – the new resort’s exclusive retreat that will offer a premium experience...
Cork Airport Proudly Partners with Cork On A Fork Festival
A feast awaits as Cork Airport announces its partnership with Cork On A Fork Festival. The five-day food festival, which runs from August 14 to August 18 celebrates the diverse, unique, and authentic offering in Cork City – the food capital of Ireland.
With a...
Sleeps Till Christmas, Shhhh, Escape to InterContinental Maldives with their Festive Offer
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort announces its festive programme this December. Promising a magical break on the island of Maamunagau, the line-up includes the return of seascape artist, Nina Brooke and the renowned children’s entertainers, Sharky & George. This year’s festivities will be centered on the notion of ‘elements’...
MSC Cruises Looking to ‘Beat the Chasers’ with ‘MSC Virtuosa’ Entertainment Line-Up
MSC Cruises has announced professional barrister and quizzer Shaun Wallace – chiefly known for his role as one of the ‘Chasers’ on Virgin Media’s/ITV’s ‘The Chase’ and ‘Beat the Chasers’; as well as earlier appearances on ‘Mastermind’ and ‘The Weakest Link’ – as part of...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Appoints Silvia Catena Commercial Director for UK & Ireland
Playa Hotels & Resorts has appointed Silvia Catena to the role of Commercial Director with responsibility for the markets of UK & Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy.
Commencing her role with immediate effect, Ms Catena’s remit will include driving sales performance for Playa’s individual...
Grenada’s True Blue Bay Boutique Resort Launches Exclusive UK & Ireland Agent Rates
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada has launched exclusive trade rates for UK & Irish agents in order for them to familiarise themselves with its product.
Launching to help agents better sell the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort product, these exclusive rates encourage individual...
Loganair Appoints Natalie Bush Chief Operating Officer
Loganair has appointed Natalie Bush Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Accountable Manager.
Ms Bush, who is currently the UK Director and Accountable Manager for TUI Airways, will join Loganair as part of its Executive Committee in December, and will report to the CEO, Luke Farajallah.
She...
Royal Caribbean set to Debut $100m ‘Allure of the Seas’ Transformation
Royal Caribbean is set to debut its “newly amplified” Allure of the Seas ship in Europe in April 2025, which has benefited from a $100m refurbishment.
“From the new Icon and Utopia of the Seas to more than $100m transformation of Allure of the Seas, we’ve upped the ante threefold on...
Episode 19: ITTN Talks To… Joanna Gomez of Travel Focus
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Joanna Gomez, Corporate Travel Manager with long-haul specialist operator Travel Focus!
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate...
Aer Lingus Unveils New Winter Routes to Marrakesh, Malta & Seville
Aer Lingus has unveiled three new destinations: Marrakesh, Malta, and Seville for Winter 2024/2025.
Additionally, Aer Lingus is significantly expanding its winter capacity on European routes.
These developments come in response to global trends showing a growing desire for autumn and winter sun getaways....
Ireland Ranked One of World’s Safest Countries for LGBTQ+ Visitors
Ireland has ranked as one of the safest countries for LGBTQ+ people to either live in or visit.
Research by international insurance giant William Russell puts Ireland 5th safest destination for LGBTQ+ people – ahead of the likes of Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Portugal and...
Holiday Inn, InterContinental Owner Sees Strong Bookings and Revenue Growth
Global hotel giant IHG Hotels & Resorts has reported a strong performance for the first half of the year, with profits soaring and long-term growth prospects looking positive.
The group – which owns the InterContinental, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotel brands amongst others –...
Intrepid Travel Appoints Former White House Policy Advisor
Responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has appointed Payton Iheme to the newly-created role of Chief Impact Officer.
Ms Iheme – who will be based in Washington DC is a former White House senior policy advisor and a tech leader.
She will lead Intrepid’s global sustainability and...
Emirates Rolls Out Refurbished Boeing 777 Ahead of Schedule
Emirates has rolled out its first refurbished Boeing 777 - with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look – ahead of schedule, with the plane taking off on its maiden voyage from Geneva later today.
The aircraft took a total of 37 days for...
Aer Lingus: Business Class Back Performing Well
Aer Lingus has said its business class bookings have recovered and are back “performing well” again.
The airline posted the update as part of its second quarter financial results - which were posted as part of parent group IAG's results late last week.
"Whilst increased competition...
ITIC Unveils Full Roster of Speakers for 2024 Conference Next Month
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has unveiled its full roster of speakers for its upcoming 2024 conference.
This year’s ITIC Conference will be held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, on Dame Street, on September 25, and is jointly sponsored by Tourism Ireland, Fáilte...
Lights, Camera, Vacation! Iconic Filming Locations From NYC To Hollywood with Brand USA
As with all Brand USA itineraries, their suggested 'At The Movies' itinerary is brimming with lots of great recommendations, so that you, the travel agent, look like an expert on all US destinations – even ones you haven’t visited yet! This recommended 12-day itinerary...
Let’s go Toronto with Virgin Atlantic
Introduce your clients to the best of Toronto, a city that seamlessly blends business and leisure. Virgin Atlantic's flights from Ireland via London provide a gateway to everything Toronto offers, ensuring your clients arrive in style to explore this vibrant city. Whether they're seeking...
Have You Nominated Your Favourite Suppliers For The 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards Yet?
Last week, we were thrilled to announce that the nominations for suppliers and destinations in the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards, in association with Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Voyages, are now officially open!
From 1 - 15 August, we invite all Irish and Northern...
