World Chocolate Day – Emirates Passengers Consume 45 Million Luxury Chocolate Pieces
Marking World Chocolate Day – which falls on July 7, this Sunday - Emirates has confirmed that 45 million pieces of luxury chocolate were consumed onboard its planes last year by customers in all classes, as well as an array of desserts.
Among those enjoyed...
EU Approves Lufthansa’s Partial Takeover of Italy’s ITA Airways
Lufthansa's planned €325m purchase of a 41% stake - ultimately a partial takeover - in Italy's ITA Airways has been formally approved by the European Commission's competition authority, which has ruled that the deal would not be anti-competitive in the Italian market.
ITA - which...
Fingal Aiming to be Ireland’s Premier Culinary Tourism Destination
Fingal is aiming to become Ireland’s premier destination for culinary and agri-food tourism.
The country region – which covers much of traditional north Co Dublin - boasts a thriving food and drink sector encompassing diverse culinary traditions, local producers and a flourishing hospitality sector.
Fingal native,...
Menorca – The Zafiro Hotel Experience
ITTN's Sharon Jordan reports back from her trip to Menorca, where she stayed in the Zafiro Hotel - voted Spain's best family hotel.
Summer in Menorca is an experience in itself. The Island’s many coves and beaches show off their most idyllic side. Incredible sunsets,...
IATA Launches Airline Cabin Waste Audit Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), with the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform to be launched in September 2024.
CWCA audits have already been trialled in two waves,...
Happy 4th of July, from ITTN!
ITTN would like to wish all of our American friends - within the travel industry and beyond - a happy, peaceful and enjoyable US Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!
Aircoach Celebrates Launch of 65 Additional Services across Dublin & Wicklow
ITTN's Julia Labedz and Louise Ducrocq attended an event hosted by Aircoach to commemorate its launch of an additional 65 services across Dublin, Bray and Greystones, as well as several route revisions.
Aircoach is Ireland's leading private bus and coach operator and provides a range...
Brand USA – Quintessential Bridges, Charming Towns & Outdoor Pursuits in New England
This month, Brand USA are spotlighting the stunning northeastern New England, with its many beautiful capes, quaint towns, covered bridges and culinary delights! This 9-night suggested road trip itinerary travels through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut, conveniently starting and finishing in Boston. With...
United Airlines Launches Weather Update Text Alert Service for Passengers
United Airlines has launched a new direct text messaging service to customers linking them to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travellers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don't...
Explora Journeys Unveils Entertainment Programme for EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group – has unveiled its newly-tailored entertainment programming aboard EXPLORA I, commencing July 5.
This comprehensive 14-day programme - according to Explora Journeys - promises to "elevate the guest experience" with a series...
InterContinental Hotels Debuts in Greece; First Property Opens in Crete
IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced its InterContinental Hotels brand to Greece; with it opening its first property in Crete.
The new hotel is located overlooking Mirabello Bay, which is within walking distance of the coastal city of Agios Nikolaos. Crete’s capital, Heraklion – and...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Unveils 2 New Properties in Dominican Republic Portfolio
Playa Hotels & Resorts has unveiled two brand-new properties to its Dominican Republic portfolio with the opening of the Wyndham Alltra Samana and the soon to open (November 2024) Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana.
VIP partners from across Europe joined the Playa Hotels & Resorts team...
ITAA Appoints Patricia Grealish Membership Executive
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has appointed Patricia Grealish, who takes on the full-time role of Membership Executive.
Ms Grealish brings a wealth of extra resources and experience to the ITAA and joins the team following the recent retirement of Lorraine Dunne.
Ms Grealish began...
Wizz Air Promotes Diarmuid O’Conghaile to Chief Operating Officer Post
Hungarian low fares carrier Wizz Air has named Diarmuid O'Conghaile its new chief operating officer.
Mr O'Conghaile joined Wizz in 2022 and initially headed up its Wizz Air Malta division. Prior to that he was chief executive designate of the Irish Aviation Authority.
His promotion forms...
Air Passenger Demand Up Nearly 11% in May
Airline travel passenger demand jumped 10.7%, year-on-year, in May, according to latest monthly figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The research revealed a 14.6% year-on-year jump in international flight demand and a 4.7% rise in domestic travel demand.
“Strong demand for travel continues with...
Qatar Airways Posts Record Net Profit of $1.7bn
Qatar Airways has reported a record net profit of $1.7bn for its latest 2023/’24 financial year, with revenue surging 6% to $22.2bn.
Passenger revenue increased by 19%, as the airline carried more than 40 million guests during the year – up 26% on the previous...
Cruise Holidays Surge in Popularity Amongst Irish Holidaymakers
Cruise holidays have risen to become the second most popular holiday type, trailing only the traditional sun holiday in popularity, according to a new survey.
The latest Click&Go Holidays Travel Sentiment, from online travel agent Click&Go, shows that more than half (56%) of Irish holidaymakers...
Star Alliance’s LAX Lounge Named North America’s Best Airport Lounge for 5th Consecutive Year
Star Alliance's Los Angeles airport lounge has been named North America's Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running at this year's prestigious World Travel Awards.
Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: "Our aim at Star Alliance is to make air travel more effortless and...
Blue Diamond Resorts Enhances Guest Experience with New App
Blue Diamond Resorts is aiming to further enhance the guest experience by evolving its service across Royalton Resorts and Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts via the launch of a brand-new app.
This multi-property technology allows guests to manage their stay at the touch of a button....
Click&Go Survey: More than Half of Irish Holidaymakers Yet to Book 2024 Getaway; September Set to be Busy Travel Month
More than half of Irish holidaymakers have still not booked their summer getaway for this year, according to a survey by online travel agent Click&Go.
The survey found that 56% of respondents to the Click&Go Holidays Travel Sentiment survey have yet to book their holiday...
