Copenhagen to Reward Sustainable-Savvy Tourists with Free Admission to Certain Attractions
Copenhagen is set to reward sustainability-savvy visitors with a number of perks, including free entry to some of the Danish capital’s top attractions, in return for travelling in a climate-responsible manner.
The policy will begin next week, on July 15, and will reward those visitors...
Barcelona to Increase Tourist Tax to €4 Per Night in October
Barcelona is set to increase its existing tourist tax on overnight staying visitors in October.
It marks the second increase this year and will mean an extra 75c per night charge and see visitors paying €4 per night on top of accommodation fees and a...
Supplier Spotlight: Exploring Family Fun in Malta and Gozo
The Maltese Islands located in the heart of the Mediterranean, are a perfect destination for a family holiday. The islands offer a blend of relaxation and adventure suitable for all ages. Here are some highlights that make Malta ideal for families;
Malta National Aquarium
One of...
Royal Caribbean Names Meghan Trainor Godmother of ‘Utopia of the Seas’
Royal Caribbean International has named Grammy-winning US singer Meghan Trainor as godmother of its new Utopia of the Seas ship.
Utopia of the Seas will have its official naming ceremony across a 3-night celebration starting on July 15. The ship will officially launch on its...
Barbados’ Foodie Destination Status Copperfastened with Sweep of Nominations at World Culinary Awards
Barbados has been nominated in several categories of the prestigious World Culinary Awards, solidifying the island’s status as the premier culinary destination in the Caribbean.
Now in its fifth year, the World Culinary Awards is a global initiative which recognises and rewards excellence in the culinary...
Choice Hotels’ Rewards Programme ‘Choice Privileges’ Partners with IAG Loyalty and Avios
Choice Hotels International’s award-winning rewards programme, Choice Privileges, has signed a new agreement with IAG Loyalty, owners of the global loyalty currency Avios, offering its over 65 million members even more opportunities to redeem points for travel.
Choice Privileges members will be able to access a...
Milan Malpensa Airport to Become Silvio Berlusconi Airport, in Honour of Controversial Former Italian PM
Milan’s largest airport – Milan Malpensa Airport – is to be renamed Silvio Berlusconi Airport, in honour of Italy’s flamboyant and highly controversial former prime minister who died, aged 86, last year.
Berlusconi was from Milan and, for a long period the media and business...
Aer Lingus Cancels 80 More Flights Scheduled for Later this Week
Aer Lingus is to cancel another 80 flights, later this week and across next weekend, as the fallout from the ongoing pilot pay dispute at the airline continues ahead of a new Labour Court resolution recommendation.
The fresh cancellations - from July 11 to July...
German-based Actor and Influencer, Olivia Marei, Explores Ireland at Length
A popular actor and influencer in Germany, Olivia Marei, has been visiting Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and the Wild Atlantic Way – as a guest of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
Ms Marei – who grew up in Vienna and now lives in...
Weekly Competition Time with ITTN
It's that time of week again to win a prize with ITTN. This competition is – exclusive to agents – and gives you the chance to win prizes such as gift vouchers, spa days, nights out, and other fun experiences!
Congratulations to Gerald Rowland from Kilkelly Travel,...
American Airlines Signs Purchase Agreement with ZeroAvia for 100 Hydrogen-Electric Plane Engines
American Airlines has signed a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor.
In addition, American has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. American made its first...
Topflight Celebrates School Holidays with Free Kids’ Places on Family Favourites
Topflight Ireland’s Italian Specialist is making family holiday planning a breeze by offering free kids' places on two of their most-loved family holiday destinations in Lake Garda.
With an array of kid-friendly activities, including kids clubs, entertainment on tap, multiple swimming pools, and a...
British Airways Increases Heathrow-Las Vegas Frequency; Moves Departure to Terminal 5
British Airways has announced a terminal change at London Heathrow for its direct route to Las Vegas for early next year.
From January 15 to February 23, 2025, BA’s weekly flights between Heathrow and Las Vegas will increase from 7 per week to 10 per...
Walt Disney World Resort Launches ‘Not-So-Scary’ Halfway to Halloween Event Series
Walt Disney World Resort has announced its Halfway to Halloween event calendar, and one of the most anticipated events of the season is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately-ticketed event held select nights at Magic Kingdom Park.
This beloved event offers guests the opportunity...
Tourism Ireland Promotes Irish Golf Tourism at BMW International Open in Munich
Tourism Ireland is attending the BMW International Open golf tournament at Golfclub München Eichenried in Munich this weekend.
Four golf and tourism operators from Ireland – including Green Golf Ball, The iNUA Collection, Travel Ireland Coaches and Limerick City & County Council – have joined...
Dublin and Belfast Ranked Amongst Worst Nightlife Cities in Europe
Dublin and Belfast have both been ranked among the least attractive European cities for nightlife in a new survey.
The two cities ranked 67 and 71, respectively, out of 87 cities, with scores of 46.5/100 and 43.3/100.
Taking the importance of nightlife as a tourist attraction...
Ryanair Agrees OTA Booking Partnership with Lastminute.com
Ryanair has agreed a booking partnership with online travel agent giant Lastminute.com.
As a result, Lastminute.com will be authorised to offer Ryanair flights as part of its holiday packages and flights.
The move marks the latest in a line of OTA partnership agreements announced by Ryanair...
Aspen, Santa Fe and Newark Ranked Most Unreliable Airports in the US
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, in Colorado; Santa Fe Municipal Airport, in New Mexico; and Newark Liberty International Airport, in New Jersey, have been ranked as the 3 most unreliable airports in the US in a new survey.
US personal injury law firm Whitley Law Firm analysed...
Best European Cities for Nightlife – Porto Ranks Best; Oslo Worst
Porto has been ranked best European city for nightlife attractions, while Oslo ranks worst European party city, in a new survey.
Taking the importance of nightlife as a tourist attraction as its theme, the survey by online casino company No Deposit Friend, scored 87 European...
WTTC Predicts Strong Travel & Tourism Growth for Malaysia and Wider South-East Asia Region
The economic worth of tourism to the south-east Asia region is expected to grow by nearly 21% this year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Tourism is expected to contribute almost 10% to the region’s economy, which would be well ahead of...
