Supplier Nominations Now Open For The 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for suppliers and destinations in the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards are now officially open! This prestigious event celebrates excellence within the travel industry, honoring the tour operators, destinations and representation companies that have provided...
Jet2 Issues Warning Over Five-Day Strikes in Alicante
Jet2 has issued a warning to customers flying to and from Alicante over the next five days due to scheduled strikes.
The airline announced that strikes will occur from 08:30 to 09:30 and from 18:00 to 19:00 local time, starting from today until 4 August....
Fáilte Ireland Announces Funding Call to Enhance Visitor Attractions Along Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and the Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA, have announced a new funding call from Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland, to enhance interpretation at existing operating visitor attractions and experiences along the north of the Wild...
Carnival’s Holland America Line Opens Europe 2026 Season for Booking
Holland America Line has opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days. The carefully crafted itineraries grant travellers a wide array of options and new ports to choose from when booking their...
South Africa Welcomes New UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Two South African sites, each comprising multiple locations, have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in New Delhi, India, from July 21-31, 2024.
This recognition affirms that these locations in South Africa hold "cultural...
Global Air Passenger Demand Up 9% in June, IATA Figures Show
Global air passenger demand jumped by over 9%, year-on-year, in June, according to latestindustry figures.
The latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that international flight demand was up by 12.3%; with domestic flight demand ahead by 4.3% on the same month...
Ireland West Airport Calls for Upgrade of Rail and Road Infrastructure
Ireland West Airport Knock has called for the upgrade of “critically important” rail and road infrastructure.
The call comes after the publication of the Government’s new All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which this week set out an ambitious near-€40bn plan to overhaul the entire island’s rail...
Ireland’s First Whiskey-Themed Hotel to Open in Co Antrim Next Year
Leading hotelier, Adrian McLaughlin and Whiskey Master Distiller, Darryl McNally have partnered with businessman Carl Harrison to create Ireland’s first whiskey hotel.
The consortium has recently purchased the historic Londonderry Arms in Carnlough, Co Antrim – which was once owned by Winston Churchill.
The new owners...
Reintroduction of 100ml Liquids Rule by European Commission
Passengers flying from all European airports will once again be limited to carrying containers holding no more than 100ml of liquid or gel in their hand-luggage from next month.
The temporary restriction, being reintroduced by the European Commission on 1 September, even applies to airports...
JetBlue Signs SAF Supply Agreement at New York JFK
US airline JetBlue has announced a new commercial agreement with World Fuel Services to bring the first regular supply of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), provided by Valero, to New York’s JFK International Airport by as early as the fourth quarter of this year.
Under...
Links to Dublin, Shannon and Belfast Airports Part of Government’s €40bn Rail Overhaul Plan
Rail links to Dublin, Shannon and Belfast airports feature in the Government’s near €40bn island of Ireland rail infrastructure overhaul plan – which aims to modernise and expand the rail system on the island of Ireland by 2050.
Recommendations within the All-Island Strategic Rail Review...
Travel Tech Firm TTS Launches New Features for WebAgent Travel Agent Toolkit Platform
Travel tech firm Travel Technology & Solutions (TTS) has launched two new features on its TTS WebAgent platform: Send Quotes and Send Itineraries.
These additions empower travel agents to enhance their service offerings and streamline their workflow, providing a superior experience for their clients....
Riviera Travel Seeking Irish Business Development Manager
Our friends at Riviera Travel are bolstering their commitment to the Irish travel trade by recruiting for an Ireland-based Business Development Manager.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join an award-winning team to support Irish travel agents and drive sales.
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll...
United Airlines Becomes First Airline to Produce SAF for Use at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
United Airlines has become the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport and Governor JB Pritzker joined the airline's leadership at the airport to highlight the role that Illinois' SAF tax credits played in bringing sustainable aviation...
Oceania Cruises Produces New Training Videos for Travel Trade Partners
Oceania Cruises has produced a selection of new training videos to further educate its travel trade partners.
Each informative video is hosted by Oceania Cruises’ sales team, and includes supporting downloadable assets, designed to educate and increase brand awareness amongst the trade community.
All videos are...
JetBlue Posts Strong Second Quarter Earnings and Revenues; Eyes Sustained Profitability
US airline JetBlue has posted a strong set of second quarter financial results – beating initial targets.
The carrier – which commenced services between Dublin and New York and Boston earlier this year – generated net profits of $25m for the quarter and operating revenue...
Global Air Cargo Demand Surges 14% as Post-Covid Recovery Solidifies
Global demand for air cargo services jumped by over 14%, year-on-year, in June, latest monthly figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
Total half-year demand increased by 13.4%, year-on-year; compared to 4.3% last year.
"Air cargo demand surged in June. Strong growth across all...
Dublin Airport Expecting Half a Million Passengers Over August Bank Holiday Weekend
Dublin Airport is expecting a bumper August Bank Holiday weekend, with it set to welcome around 472,000 passengers through its two terminals over the period.
Over the four days between Friday and Monday, around 234,000 passengers are set to depart the airport with close to...
Norwegian Cruise Specialist Hurtigruten Joins TIPTO Supplier Line-Up
Cruise specialist Hurtigruten has joined tour operator support group TIPTO’s supplier line-up.
The Norwegian cruise company is the UK and Northern Ireland-wide tour operator group’s first brand-new supplier as it starts its 26th year in operation.
James Howlett, Head of Sales UK, Hurtigruten, said: “We are...
Bunratty Gets Top Billing Down Under
More than 300,000 television viewers across Australia will be introduced to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this autumn.
An independent TV production team last week visited the popular Co Clare visitor attraction where they filmed throughout the world-famous medieval castle and 26-acre folk park.
Bunratty will feature...
