Tunisia Set For Record Economic Contribution from Travel & Tourism
Tunisia is set to benefit from a record-breaking economic contribution from travel and tourism this year, according to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Travel and Tourism’s economic contribution will represent 14% of the overall Tunisia economy this year, while sector jobs...
Etihad Celebrates 10 Millionth Customer for ‘Etihad Guest’ Loyalty Programme
Etihad has celebrated reaching the 10 million customer milestone for its award-winning loyalty programme Etihad Guest.
Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest, said: “We are delighted to welcome our 10 millionth member to the Etihad Guest family. In parallel to the airline’s own growth...
ITTN’s Weekly Competition
Happy Saturday! Time for the ITTN weekly competition. You know the drill. This competition – exclusive to agents – gives you the chance to win prizes such as gift vouchers, spa days, nights out, and other fun experiences!
Congratulations to Amanda O'Brien from American Holidays who...
Discover New England Trade Lunch in Ely Wine Bar
ITTN's Shane Cullen joined Irish trade and media for an event at Ely Wine Bar hosted by Tony Lane and Kerrie Tripp, Discover New England. The event forms part of the Discover New England UK & Ireland sales mission which takes place between 23...
Aer Lingus Cancels Further 122 Flights Scheduled for Next Week
Aer Lingus has announced the cancellation of a further 122 flights across next week, due to the ongoing industrial action being taken by pilots.
The additional cancelled flights will be from next Wednesday (July 3) to the following Sunday (July 7).
Aer Lingus said the move...
Ministers Commit to Sustainable Tourism at North-South Ministerial Council
At the recent North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting this Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the NI Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy, affirmed their commitment to sustainable tourism.
This was the first NSMC Tourism Sectoral meeting since...
Episode 16: ITTN Talks To… Alan Lynch, MD of Travel Escapes & Cruise Escapes
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Alan Lynch, Managing Director of Travel Escapes and Cruise Escapes, Dublin.
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to...
ITTN ‘Tilts at Windmills’ at Spanish Celebration of Castilla-La Mancha Region in Dublin’s Medley Venue
ITTN was thrilled to join The Spanish Tourism Office, at Dublin’s Medley venue, last night to celebrate and experience the taste and culture of the Castilla-La Mancha region; along with special guests Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, arguably the area's most famous cultural characters....
Ryanair Calls for ‘Urgent’ ATC Reform After Cancelling 60 Flights and Delaying 150 More
Ryanair has called for urgent air traffic control (ATC) reform in Europe, after it was forced to cancel 60 flights on Thursday and Friday due to ATC staff shortages and equipment failure.
The airline has apologised to its passengers for the excessive flight delays and...
BA Named ‘World’s Best Family-Friendly Airline’ at World Airline Awards
British Airways has won the ‘World’s Best Family Friendly Airline’ award at Skytrax’s World Airline Awards 2024.
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Image shows a British Airways Airbus flying over the cliffs at Dover. Image was taken by Wing Commander Neil Frazer from the backseat of Red 10, one...
First Time Camper – Sharon’s Visit to Kelair Campotel
As a first-timer to the camping/mobile home style of holiday, I was quite anxious about how I would manage the whole experience. However, colleagues and friends assured me that I would love the relaxed and easygoing pace of the experience and they were not...
Titanic Belfast Announces Return of Terry Bradley Art Installation
TITANIC Belfast has announced the return of a free summer exhibition in partnership with Terry Bradley Art following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event.
Dockers & Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley runs daily from Monday 1st July until Saturday 31st August...
Swan Hellenic Joins Virtuoso’s Exclusive Portfolio of Luxury Travel Partners
Swan Hellenic has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
According to Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s luxury...
Stena Line Unveils Strong Entertainment Line-Up for Rosslare-Cherbourg Route
Stena Line has unveiled an impressive line-up of Irish entertainers for its onboard entertainment on its Rosslare-Cherbourg route this summer, running all the way up to the end of September.
The Swedish owned ferry company is collaborating with some of the best up-and-coming artists to...
US Travel Journalists and Influencers Spread the Word About Dublin Pride
A group of travel journalists and influencers from the United States is visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI.
The journalists – whose publications and online platforms have a predominantly LGBTQIA+ audience spanning millions of people – are visiting during Dublin Pride...
Emirates Named Official Airline Partner of Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Emirates has been announced as Official Airline Partner of the Wimbledon tennis championships, which – this year – run from July 1-14.
To mark its grand debut – the airline has unveiled a special A380 livery featuring the iconic Wimbledon logo placed in between two...
The Eagerly Awaited Travel Partners Group Annual Trip to Wales is Back
On Saturday 13th July, the Travel Partners Group, along with members of the travel trade and trade media will depart from Dublin port, heading to Wales with Irish Ferries, courtesy of Marie McCarthy and the Irish Ferries team. Travel agents are advised that numbers...
Winner Of Trip For 2 To Valencia Announcement!
Last month, ITTN hosted an exclusive webinar with Miguel Perez from Visit Valencia for members of the Irish travel trade, followed by a competition, where one lucky agent would win a trip for 2 to Valencia!
If you would like to watch the webinar...
Visit Florida Hosts Brunch in Dublin
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan attended the Visit Florida Brunch in The Secret Garden of Dublin’s Alex Hotel today.
With representatives from Experience Kissimmee, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Orlando, Visit Panama City Beach, Visit Pensacola and of course, VISIT FLORIDA it was a relaxed and informal gathering...
The Best of Brittany – Wine, Whiskey and Terroir culture, courtesy of Brittany Ferries
ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq, journalists and members of the trade were invited by Brittany Ferries, Brittany Region and the Brittany Tourism Board to Hyde Dublin's rooftop, for a tasting of the finest wines and whiskeys from Brittany.
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Brittany,...
