Ryanair Urges Funding Cap Increase for Irish Regional Airports
Ryanair has urged Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to immediately raise what it calls the artificial funding cap for Ireland’s regional airports from 1 million to 2 million passengers per year, ensuring their eligibility for exchequer funding under the Deptartment of Transport’s Regional Airports Programme....
Carnival Cruise Line Orders 3 More Ships to Meet Rising Customer Demand
Carnival Corporation – the world’s largest cruise operator – has ordered three additional ships for use on its Carnival Cruise Line to keep up with customer demand.
Consumer demand for cruise holidays have reached historic levels, globally.
The new ships will also feature advanced energy efficiency,...
American Airlines Posts Highest Ever Quarterly Revenue Total
American Airlines has reported revenues of $14.3bn for the second quarter of the year – marking its highest ever quarterly revenue total.
The US airline also reduced its total debt by around $680m, during the quarter, and is on track to reduce debt, from peak...
Finnair Celebrates a Decade of Signature Drink – Blueberry Juice
Finnair is celebrating a decade of its signature drink - blueberry juice - this month, as it continues to celebrate Nordic culture, heritage and cuisine.
The infamous tipple was first poured onboard in 2014, and since then, nearly 10 million litres of blueberry juice have...
Clayton Hotels Gearing Up for Aer Lingus College Football Classic Starring Role
Clayton Hotels is gearing up for its central role in this year’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
As official hotel partner of the event, Clayton Hotels will host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets when they touchdown in Dublin next month.
The 2023 Gasparilla Bowl Champions are...
Heartfelt Farewell to Rubén López Pulido, Head of Spanish Tourism Office Ireland
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Rubén López Pulido during his final days in his role as Managing Director of the Spanish Tourism Office here in Ireland. Passionate about the tourism industry, sustainability in travel, his time here in Ireland and the people he has met,...
Episode 18: ITTN Talks To… Criona Buggie, Laois-based Travel Counsellor
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Travel Counsellor and cruise-expert, Criona Buggie!
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 discuss challenges their...
Flight Compensation Expert Warns Affected Passengers of Scammers After Last Week’s IT Outage
Flight compensation experts are warning airline customers to beware of scams in the aftermath of last weekend’s global IT outage which resulted in air travel chaos around the world.
According to flight compensation firm Skycop, scammers are impersonating flight operators and preying on travellers who...
ITTN Interviews Kerrie Tripp – Director with Discover New England
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Kerrie Tripp, Director of Product & Sales, Discover New England about her mission to inspire travel to the beautiful states of New England which are Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
April 19th...
US Hotel Group Viceroy to Open New Hotel in the Algarve
US hospitality group Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has announced a new hotel for Portugal’s Algarve region.
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve will officially open on October 1.
It is located just north of Loulé and only 30 minutes drive from Faro Airport and the coast.
President, Development at...
KLM and ZeroAvia Planning Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Demonstration Flight
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has partnered with Anglo-American hydrogen-electric aircraft developer, ZeroAvia to run a demonstration flight using liquid hydrogen.
The flight will use ZeroAvia’s ‘ZA2000’ zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprop.
As a first major target milestone, the companies aim to conduct an initial...
CLIA UK & Ireland Reveals More Details About ‘Destination Showcase’ Gibraltar in September
Cruise industry representative organisation Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed further details of its upcoming Destination Showcase in September, which this year will take place at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, as it hosts an intimate and immersive...
Ibis and Sofitel Owner Accor Ups RevPAR Target on Back of Strong First Half Performance
French hospitality group Accor – which owns the Ibis, Sofitel and Mercure hotel brands – has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of this year.
Group revenue rose 11%, year-on-year, to almost €2.7bn; while pre-tax earnings jumped 13% to €504m.
RevPAR (revenue per...
Center Parcs Longford Forest Celebrates 5th Anniversary; Anticipating 1 Millionth Guest
Center Parcs Longford Forest is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
With a 99% occupancy rate, the village has welcomed over 930,000 guests since opening its doors and is expecting to welcome its millionth later this year.
To mark the occasion, a LEGO replica of the Subtropical Swimming...
KLM to ‘Critically Assess’ Opportunities Following Heavy Losses
Dutch airline KLM has posted an operating loss of €31m for the first half of the year, blaming high operational costs for the disappointing financial performance.
Revenues were up, year-on-year, but costs were a huge lag on results. KLM said that "without measures, this will...
Quays Bar Gets Facelift Ahead of Galway Races
The Quays Bar Galway has unveiled a vibrant new mural on its exterior, ahead of this year’s Galway Races next week.
The iconic race festival runs from next Monday, July 29 to the following Sunday, August 4.
Owner Louis Fitzgerald has partnered with the talented husband-and-wife team,...
Warner Bros. World Yas Island Extends Partnership with Etihad
Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – the largest indoor theme park in the region - has extended its partnership with Etihad Airways.
As part of the deal, the first-ever Warner Bros. World-branded aircraft was unveiled to the public today, at a spectacular launch...
Qatar Airways Expands Boeing 777 Order
Qatar Airways has expanded its latest plane order from Boeing for its 777X jets.
The airline has ordered an additional 20 Boeing 777-9 planes, at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow.
On the first day of Farnborough Airshow 2024, Qatar Airways showcased Qsuite Next Gen, the latest...
PATA’s Agent Roadshow Returns to Ireland
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland is bound for Ireland again to connect with travel agents in Dublin on September 18.
“After last year's success, we’re really excited to be coming back to Ireland to offer agents the chance to learn about...
Icon Travel is Hiring – Full Time Travel Consultant
Icon Travel is seeking a full-time Travel Consultant to join their team in Waterford.
Working in an ‘appointment-only‘ environment this role will suit someone with a passion for travel that has a minimum of three years experience.
The ideal candidate will be self – driven, motivated and enthusiastic.
Excellent communication and...
