Tourism to Contribute 10% to Egypt Economy, WTTC Predicts
Egypt’s tourism recovery has continued, with travel and tourism accounting for nearly 24% of the country’s national economy last year, according to latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Domestic tourist spend jumped 9% last year, but spending by international inbound visitors...
Philadelphia Named ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ in US, for 2nd Year Running
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City To Visit” in US, in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest.
Walkability is a key factor for travellers when choosing a destination and offers significant benefits, including cost savings and greater engagement with...
Adventure Awaits On The Islands of Guernsey This Summer With Direct Flights From Dublin Airport
Summer is well underway, and the warmer months in Guernsey are the perfect place for your clients’ to get outdoors and explore; enjoy a day at one of the many unspoilt, quiet beaches, discover Island-hopping adventures and relaxing with some al fresco dining.
But why...
Princess Cruises’ Newest Culinary Gem – ‘Love by Britto’ – Officially Opens Aboard Sun Princess
Princess Cruises’ newest culinary gem – Love by Britto - has officially opened aboard Sun Princess, and guests are savouring every moment of the creative fusion in this first-of-its-kind collaboration between art icon Romero Britto and culinary master Rudi Sodamin.
Love by Britto presents a sensational...
Ryanair Posts 11% Surge in Passenger Volumes for June
Ryanair carried 19.3 million passengers in June, latest monthly performance data from the airline show.
The passenger total represented an 11% year-on-year increase on the 17.4 million passengers carried during June 2023.
Load factor, for June (a major growth metric and sign of how full an...
Belfast City Airport Celebrates 1st Anniversary of EasyJet Routes to London-Luton and Manchester
Belfast City Airport has celebrated the 1-year anniversary of EasyJet’s services to London Luton and Manchester.
The past 12 months have seen EasyJet expand its presence at Belfast City Airport, with the airline currently operating a network of 8 routes.
Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at...
Emirates Welcomes 101 Year-Old Seasoned Traveller Rachida Smati Onboard Dubai-Algiers Flight
Emirates recently welcomed 101 year old centenarian and seasoned traveller Rachida Smati onboard its flight to Algiers this past weekend.
To show its appreciation to the well-travelled customer and ensure she has the most comfortable travel experience possible, the airline extended a First-Class upgrade for...
Steven Taylor Joins Riviera Travel As International Sales Manager
Riviera Travel has appointed Steven Taylor as International Sales Manager, to oversee the river cruise and escorted tour specialist’s sales and product strategies in Ireland, Australia and the US.
He will primarily support Riviera’s passenger, revenue, and profit targets, while also finding new markets to...
Hyatt Hotels Acquires Germany’s Me and All Hotels Chain
Hyatt Hotels has – through one of its affiliate companies – acquired the Me and All (me and all hotels) hotel brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels.
Me and All is seen as Lindner’s hipster-style modern brand, or “urban lifestyle sister brand”; operating across six properties...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Online-Bedrooms
Travel warning: Avoid alcohol before your flight
Holidaymakers are being warned to avoid alcohol before jetting off if they want to have a relaxing flight.
Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed why knocking back drinks before boarding a flight is not a good idea.
Many people mistakenly think that consuming...
Supplier Spotlight: Pegasus Airlines Connects Two Capitals with Dublin-Ankara Route
This month, Türkiye's leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines expands its ever-growing international route network with the launch of flights between Dublin Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport in Türkiye.
Pegasus’ route extension connects the capitals of Türkiye and the Republic of Ireland with new direct flights that will operate three...
Celebrity Cruises Sets Record with 18 Honours at Wine Spectator Awards
Celebrity Cruises has set a record by being honoured 18 times at the 2024 Wine Spectator Awards, with the cruise line now boasting 136 awards received over the last 12 years.
Awards included five coveted “Best Of” Awards of Excellence for Celebrity Cruises Edge®...
Celebrating Canada Day with Bláithín O’Donnell from Air Canada
To celebrate Canada Day, ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed Blaithin O'Donnell, Sales Manager with Air Canada, just before she jetted off on her holidays (flying Air Canada naturally) to find out the latest updates from the award-winning Canadian airline.
Interview with Bláithín O'Donnell
Bláithín shares details on...
TUI Cruises Names Kuzey Esener Director of Communications
Kuzey Esener has been appointed Director of Communications at TUI Cruises.
He will formally take on the role on August 1 and will be based in the company’s office in Hamburg.
He is currently Head of Media Relations at TUI Group and is responsible for...
ITIC Figures Show Mixed Inbound Demand Picture for Early Summer
International visitor numbers edged up, last month, but the number of nights people stayed in Ireland during May was flat, new figures show.
According to monthly research by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), a total of 622,300 international visitors were in Ireland during May...
Hurricane Beryl Strengthens to Category 4 Storm As It Tracks Towards Popular Caribbean Islands
Irish holidaymakers, who are visiting the Caribbean over the coming days, have been advised by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), to monitor local weather reports as Hurricane Beryl is expected to make landfall today (Monday 1 July)
The DFA have issued a statement advising...
Riviera Travel Booking Incentive Extended Into July
Riviera Travel have decided to extend their €40/£40 voucher incentive which was created to say thank you to travel agent partners for their support in celebrating Riviera's 40th birthday. The incentive was originally due to run until the end of June, however, due to...
IATA Welcomes Proposal to Promote Production of SAF in Spain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Spain.
The Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission of Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a proposal...
Aer Lingus Management and Pilots Head to Labour Court for Talks
Aer Lingus management will meet with its industrial action-taking pilots – who are aligned with the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) trade union – at the Labour Court later today in a latest bid to find some solution to the ongoing pay dispute engulfing...
Emirates Offers Free Overnights at World’s Tallest 5-Star Hotel to Stopover Passengers
Emirates has unveiled a new offer for holidaymakers planning to visit or stopover in Dubai this summer.
From July 1-24 July, travellers who purchase an Emirates return ticket in First Class or Business Class will be able to enjoy a complimentary two night stay at...
