Passengers Experiencing Flight and Booking Delays Despite Global IT Outage Fix Underway
Passengers are being advised to continue to arrive early at their designated airport and to expect flight delays, despite a fix being deployed to correct a global IT tech outage which crashed the online systems of many big industries – from aviation to telecommunications,...
Coffee in Cobh – ITTN Interviews Stuart & Peter Onboard Azamara Onward
ITTN's Shane Cullen boarded Azamara Onward while she docked in the idyllic seaside town of Cobh nestled on Cork's rugged coastline. The rare Irish sun shone while onboard, offering an idyllic backdrop to showcase this ultra-luxury ship in the next ITTN Coffee Break episode....
World Paella Day Cup: Irish Chef, John Kenwright Makes Valencia Final
Visit Valencia has announced full details of this year’s World Paella Day Cup – including the finalists...and Ireland has made it to the big day!
The World Paella Day Cup, an event that takes place annually in Valencia on 20 September, brings together different chefs...
British Airways Releases Short Video to Show ‘BA Better World’s Sustainable Strategy Achievements
British Airways has released a short video – as part of its BA Better World sustainability messaging brand – highlighting some of the changes the airline is making across its business to help create a more sustainable future.
Some of the highlights include filtered water...
WTTC Announces Strong Line-Up for 24th Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a strong line-up of speakers for its 24th annual Global Summit – which, this year, will be held in Perth, Australia, from October 8-10.
The event will bring together government representatives from around the world, offering...
EasyJet to Launch Flights from City of Derry Airport
EasyJet has announced it will begin routes to and from City of Derry Airport from this winter.
The UK airline already flies from both Belfast airports and will broaden its North of Ireland presence to include City of Derry Airport from November 4 with flights...
Fermanagh Stakes Claim for Wild Atlantic Way Inclusion
There are calls for Fermanagh to be included in an extension to the Wild Atlantic Way.
The potential move is being viewed as a chance to significantly boost tourism in Co Fermanagh and is part of a wider campaign to include many of Northern Ireland’s...
Last Two Places Remaining For AWTE’s Hot Box & Dip On Sunday
The AWTE Ireland’s Summer Wellness Series continues this Sunday (21 July) at The Hox Box Sauna just outside Navan, Co. Meath, where members, and non-members, will get together to rejuvenate and recharge. The Summer Wellness Series is focused on well-being, personal development, and holistic...
Croatia Ranked as Having Cleanest Coastal Swimming Waters in Europe
Croatia has the cleanest swimming and bathing coastal waters, according to a new report by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency.
The study covered the 27 EU member states – and nearly 22,100 bathing sites, in total - and Croatia came first –...
McKeever Hotel Group Acquires The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine
McKeever Hotels – the Co Antrim-based hotel group – has expanded by acquiring The Lodge Hotel, a family-owned property in Coleraine.
The acquisition comes as the two surviving co-owners of The Lodge – Ivor Boyd and Norma Wilkinson – retire after 30 years’ ownership.
The Lodge...
Belfast International Airport Sees 8% Jump in Passenger Numbers
Belfast International Airport saw 1.8 million passengers pass through its doors during the second quarter of the year, according to latest figures from parent group VINCI Airports.
The figure marked an 8.3% jump on the corresponding three-month period last year and was a 4% increase...
Choice Hotels Appoints Cedric Bartolini Head of Commercial for EMEA Region
Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed Cedric Bartolini as Head of Commercial.
He will direct and lead sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution efforts for Choice Hotels EMEA and his appointment complements the companies’ growth plans.
Commenting on his appointment David Beers, CEO of Choice Hotels EMEA...
InteleTravel Ireland Appoints First Ambassador
InteleTravel has appointed advisor Dee Shahzad as its first Ambassador in Ireland. Dee has over 20 years of experience in the travel industry and in her new role, she will mentor other advisors, support training initiatives and co-present at InteleTravel events. InteleTravel advised that...
Latest Maldron Hotel in UK in Top 10% of Climate-Friendly Buildings
The Dalata Hotel Group has further enhanced its green credentials with its newest UK hotel.
The group – which owns the Clayton and Maldron hotel brands – has continued its UK expansion with the opening of the Maldron Hotel Brighton; the Irish hotelier’s first property...
Access Bookings Updates Eco Grading Policy to Enhance Eco-Conscious Travel Awareness
International travel management company to the media industry Access Bookings, has announced updates to its Eco Grading policy, this week, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness on behalf of its clients.
Since 2017 the company, which has offices in the UK, LA...
Éamon Ryan, Roddy Doyle and Little Museum of Dublin Set to Mark DART 40th Birthday Next Week
Transport Minister Éamon Ryan will join in the celebrations to mark 40 years of the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) next Tuesday (July 23).
The event – at Grand Canal Dock DART station – will feature a specially commissioned short film, written by Roddy Doyle,...
CLIA Warns Cruise Itineraries May Be Forced to Change Because of Anti-Tourism Demonstrations
Cruise industry representative body CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has warned international cruise itineraries may have to be changed in the face of ongoing anti-tourism demonstrations around mainland Europe.
This summer has seen a surge in local demonstrations against tourists in response to overtourism concerns...
Belfast City Airport Launches ‘BelFAST’ Marketing Campaign Highlighting Convenience
Belfast City Airport has launched a marketing campaign highlighting its convenience and accessibility.
The campaign - catchily titled BelFAST - covers print, outdoor, digital and broadcast media, and highlights the airport’s proximity to Belfast city centre, and the consistently speedy and reliable experience passengers enjoy...
Qatar Airways to Unveil New Business Class Offering ‘QSuite Next Gen’ Later this Month
Qatar Airways will unveil its latest Business Class offering, QSuite Next Gen, later this month.
The product will introduce improvements and advances in passenger comfort and dining experiences for those travelling in business class.
Qatar Airways will formally reveal the QSuite Next Gen offering at the...
Royal Caribbean and Meghan Trainor Officially Name ‘Utopia of the Seas’ in Florida
Royal Caribbean International has officially named its new Utopia of the Seas ship, in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; ahead of it setting off on its maiden cruise tomorrow.
Utopia’s godmother, Grammy-winning US singer Meghan Trainor led the blowout launch party, ahead of the ship embarking...
