Aer Lingus Posts Quarterly Profit of €92m; but Pilot Dispute Likely to Deliver a €55m Hit
Aer Lingus has posted an operating profit of €92m for the second quarter of this year.
While that figure was up from an operating loss of €82m for the first three months of this year, it was down by €29m when measures on a year-on-year...
Emirates Extends Title Sponsorship of FA Cup for 4 More Seasons
Emirates has signed a new 4-year partnership with the (English) Football Association, which will see its title sponsorship of the FA Cup extended to the 2028/29 season.
The sponsorship began in 2015.The new agreement between The FA and Emirates includes creating exciting opportunities for fans...
Air New Zealand ‘Scraps’ 2030 Carbon Emission Targets
According to media reports, Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emission reduction targets due to difficulties in boosting its fleet of fuel-efficient planes and getting deliveries of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
While it has become the first international airline to apparently drop its...
Travel Tip Tuesday with BedKingdom
Sleep Expert Shares Eight Tips for Overcoming the Effects of Jet Lag.Whether you have had a holiday booked for months or are arranging a trip on short notice, you may be one of many travellers looking forward to going abroad this summer. However, one...
MSC Cruises to Reduce Fleet-Wide Emissions by up to 15% in 2026
MSC Cruises will see its fleet of ships’ emissions reduced by up to 15% in 2026 thanks to the introduction of a new itinerary planning optimisation tool called OptiCruise.
The line has developed a new mathematical model with OPTIMeasy, a research company affiliated to the...
Turkish Airlines Sees 8% Jump in Passenger Numbers to 22.1 Million in Second Quarter
Turkish Airlines has reported a near 8% jump in passenger numbers for the second quarter of this year.
The airline carried 22.1 million passengers between the start of April and the end of June; 7.7% up on the same quarter last year.
Aiming to expand its...
Paul McGinley Fronts Tourism Ireland-Supported Golf Programme
Filming begins this week for a brand-new series of the popular TV show Golf’s Greatest Holes.
This special six-part series will be devoted entirely to the challenging 18 holes of the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, ahead of its staging of the 153rd Open Championship next...
Tourist Taxes: Are They Really Tackling Overtourism or Just Filling Coffers?
Tourist taxes are popping up everywhere these days, touted as a solution to overtourism. But are they really making a difference, or just padding city budgets?
First up, Venice. The city of canals introduced a pilot programme in April, charging day-trippers €5 each. The result?...
Have You Won ITTN’s Weekly Competition Yet?
We've had many agents from different parts of the country win with ITTN. This week it could be you!
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 Jean...
Supplier Spotlight: An In-Depth Look at AmaWaterway’s AmaMagna
AmaMagna: A Game-Changer in Luxury River Cruising
AmaMagna, launched in 2019, stands as a testament to innovation, luxury, and a commitment to redefining the river cruise experience. Owned and operated by AmaWaterways, a company known for its excellence in the river cruising industry, AmaMagna has...
Travel Counsellors Join Silversea’s Silver Ray For A Luxurious 4-Night Sailing
On the 19th July, Silversea’s Regional Sales Manager, Amanda Middler, invited seven Irish Travel Counsellors, including Cathy Burke, and six UK-based Travel Counsellors to join her on their luxurious new ship – Silver Ray. Their stunning 4-night sailing started in Athens and visited Santorini,...
3.7 Million Passengers Through Ireland’s Two Busiest Airports in July
Almost 3.4 million passengers went through the terminal doors of Dublin Airport in July, with demand remaining very high this summer for overseas travel.
Numbers travelling through Dublin Airport in July were 1% higher than the same month last year and 4.5% higher than in...
Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Reveals Marvel Inspired Experiences and Décor
A grand sculpture of Spider-Man and his Spider-Bats will adorn the stern of Disney Destiny, marking the first time a Marvel character has featured on a Disney Cruise Line ship.
The 144,000-gross-ton vessel will showcase Marvel stories and characters throughout, aligning with its “heroes and...
ITAA Conference 2024 Registration Open!
This year, the ITAA Conference will be held in the stunning city of Almería, often referred to as the Jewel of the Mediterranean. Delegates attending the conference will enjoy the luxurious hospitality of the 4-star Barceló Cabo de Gata.
Conference Itinerary
16th October
Golf enthusiasts and delegates...
Research by Rustic Pathways Reveals Must-Have Road Trip Songs
New research has revealed the best songs to accompany summer travellers this year. The study, conducted by travel company Rustic Pathways, revealed the top hits using the tool Spotify Playlist Miner, where the top 100 most common songs in playlists titled ‘road trip’ were...
Ryanair Hits 20 Million Monthly Passenger Milestone for First Time
Ryanair carried 20.2 million passengers across its route network in July, according to latest monthly operational figures from the airline.
July marked the first month Ryanair carried more than 20 million passengers in a single month.
The figure also marked an 8% increase on the corresponding...
Virgin Atlantic to End Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Flights, Adds More to Antigua and Barbados
Virgin Atlantic is dropping flights to the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos early next year.
Instead, it will operate additional flights to Antigua, Barbados, and Cape Town in South Africa.
Flights from London Heathrow to the Bahamas will cease on 23 February, and services to Turks...
US to Ban Airlines from Charging Parents to Sit Next to Their Children
The United States is planning to ban airlines from charging parents a fee to sit next to their children.
Under the proposal from the US Department of Transportation, airlines will be required to seat children aged 13 or younger next to their parent or accompanying...
Exciting Developments in Ottawa: New Accessible Cargo Bike and Upcoming Hotel Openings
Escape Tours Celebrates 10 Years with Accessible Cargo Bike
On their 10th anniversary, the top-rated Ottawa Bike Tours & Rentals company, Escape Tours, is extremely excited to offer an Accessible Cargo Bike that makes riding accessible to many individuals. Whether you're a parent looking to...
CLIA UK & Ireland Hosts Dublin Event Ahead of Cruise Week in September
ITTN’s Shane Cullen and Sharon Jordan joined media representatives at a CLIA UK & Ireland lunch hosted by managing director, Andy Harmer. The focus was CLIA Cruise Week which will take place from September 16th to 22nd. This year’s theme is #DiscoverMore.
Andy Harmer Hosts...
