MSC Reveals Attractions and Experiences Onboard ‘MSC World America’
MSC Cruises has revealed the attractions and experiences that will await guests in The Harbour, a brand-new revolutionary outdoor space on MSC World America, specially designed for kids and families to gather, play and relax together.
MSC World America is set to launch in April 2025 and...
Tenerife Planning to Begin Developing All-Island Rail Network in 2027
Tenerife is set to finally develop an island-wide public railway network, making it easier to travel around the popular Canaries hot spot for locals and holidaymakers, alike.
The local government of the largest of the Canary Islands is due to begin work on the project...
Brazilian Planemaker Embraer Pledges ‘Autonomous Take-Off’ Technology Within 3 Years
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has announced innovative ‘autonomous takeoff’ technology for its E2 jet.
The company made the formal announcement at the prestigious Farnborough International Air Show, in the UK, this week.
Embraer said the new technology will be usable during 2028 and will “optimise the rate...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Launches Booking Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents
Playa Hotels & Resorts has launched its latest booking incentive, offering all UK and Irish agents the chance to WIN a place on its December FAM trip to the Dominican Republic.
Agents will enjoy a seven-night stay on the island, sampling the brand’s world class hospitality at...
Government Bids to Bring The Open to Portmarnock
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has welcomed the Government’s decision to explore a bid to host The Open golf championship and the AIG Women’s Open, both at the historic Portmarnock Golf Club in north Co Dublin.
This year's Open was won, last weekend, by US golfer...
Ireland-India Links Celebrated at Exhibition Opening at EPIC Museum
ITTN was on hand to attend the official launch of Looking East: Ireland + India – a new multimedia exhibition at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - chronicling and celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and India.
As well as enjoying a reception...
Advantage Management Group Appoints Jade Calver Key Account Manager for UK & Ireland
Advantage Management Group (AMG) – the London-based destination management group - has appointed Jade Calver Key Account Manager for the UK & Ireland.
Ms Calver’s remit will be to support True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada, and she will be tasked with increasing revenue...
Swan Hellenic Launches ‘Explore Further’ Flight Credit Offer
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has launched an “Explore Further” offer of big flight credits on balcony stateroom bookings for its 2025 voyages to select destinations, including the wild Arctic, Mediterranean and South America.
According to Swan Hellenic: "The details of this special deal are typically straightforward, lightening...
Ryanair Signs Booking Partnership with Nordic OTA Braganza
Ryanair has signed a booking and sales partnership agreement with online travel agent (OTA) Braganza.
It is the Irish airline group’s latest OTA partnership, following similar deals with the likes of Lastminute.com, Expedia, eSky, On the Beach, Etraveli Group and Kiwi.
Braganza is the parent company...
British Airways Upgrades Corporate Travel ‘Executive Club’ Members for Limited Time
British Airways is – for a limited time – upgrading Executive Club Members from Blue to Bronze Tier Status, following a return trip in our Club World or World Traveller Plus cabin using a corporate fare.
This only applies for travel made to the...
TIPTO Welcomes Back Nick Hughes as Chairman
Tour operator support group TIPTO – which operates across the UK and Northern Ireland – has welcomed back Nick Hughes as chairman.
Mr Hughes will take over from current Chair Richard Forde at the beginning of September, and he will steer the trade association into...
First Sod Turned at Site of New Maldron Hotel at Croke Park
The GAA and leading design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe have cut the first sod marking the commencement of construction on the new €40m Maldron Hotel at Croke Park.
The modern 200-bedroom hotel will accommodate a business centre with five meeting rooms, a...
Celebrate the Paris Olympics with Ama Waterways
Join AmaWaterways in celebrating the Summer Games in Paris with incredible prizes up for grabs when you book any 2024, 2025, or 2026 France sailing during the Summer Games (26 July - 8 Sep 2024).
Every booking will be entered into a random draw to...
Gresham Hotel Owner RIU Hotels & Resorts Widens Sustainability Strategy
Spanish hospitality group RIU Hotels & Resorts - which owns the Gresham Hotel in Dublin - has taken another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy. These two documents will guide hotel operations...
Titanic Belfast Launches ‘After Hours’ Tourist Experiences
TITANIC Belfast is giving guests the opportunity to visit After Hours with the launch of two unique experiences on Thursday and Friday evenings throughout August.
The world-leading visitor attraction has partnered with local drinks experience, The Spirit Circle to introduce Titanic by the Glass which takes guests...
World’s Most Powerful Passports 2024 – Ireland in Joint 3rd Position
In a major shake-up of the quarterly rankings of the world’s most powerful passports, an unprecedented six countries share the top spot for the most sought-after travel documents in 2024.
Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain can now access an impressive 194...
Oceania Cruises Launches Sales & Marketing Solution for Travel Agent Partners
Oceania Cruises has launched Oceania Insider Connect, a technology-based trade solution designed to boost the sales and marketing efforts of its travel advisor partners.
“As we gear up for further growth with the addition of our eighth ship, Allura, launching next summer, this tool will support...
Time to Enter ITTN & Brand USA’s Photographer of the Year Competition
We love the photo entries coming in for ITTN’s Photographer of the Year Competition with Brand USA, and the good news is you can still enter for July's round.
Now is your chance to get involved. Remember you can enter every month. You can check out our May...
Aer Lingus Pilots Unanimously Vote in Favour of Pay Deal
Aer Lingus pilots have unanimously voted in favour of the new pay and working conditions deal, which has been on the table since last week.
The vote result showed 85% of IALPA members backed the pay deal. It also showed a huge voter turnout, with...
Shannon Airport Pushes ‘Alternative to Dublin Airport’ Idea to Government
Shannon Airport has welcomed the new Government funding support for the airport and has used the announcement to press home to Government the benefits of using Shannon as an alternative to Dublin Airport.
New Junior Transport Minister James Lawless visited Shannon Airport, today, on the...
