Greek PM Plans to Tackle Cruise Ship Overcrowding on Santorini and Mykonos by 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is considering measures to address the issue of overtourism from cruise ships on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos. Speaking to Bloomberg, he mentioned that specific actions to limit cruise ship traffic could be implemented starting in 2025, potentially...
Aer Lingus Pilots Await Strike Ballot Results
The Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) is set to announce the results of a recent ballot among Aer Lingus pilots, which could lead to strike action over a continuing pay dispute.
Last week, IALPA members strongly supported industrial action through an electronic vote. However, Aer...
Weekly ITTN Competition – Time to Win
It's Saturday so here we are again with our weekly competition. Congratulations to all the agents who have won so far.
You may have seen that we gave the prize away early this week. If you missed it, check out the winner here.
https://ittn.ie/travel-news/ittns-weekly-competition-winner
Back to...
Venture Ashore Offering Multi-Port Discounts for Cruise Excursions; Benefitting Passengers and Travel Agents Alike
Venture Ashore - the world's largest independent shore excursion company - is offering customers multi-port discounts for cruise excursions to maximise their time on-land and become immersed in each country, allowing travel agents to earn industry-leading commission on Venture Ashore tours.
Multi-port discounts are available...
Niall MacCarthy Elected New ITIC Chairperson
Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) at the organisation's Annual General Meeting.
He assumes the role of Chairperson for two years, taking over from Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of The Woodlands...
Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) Surprises Michelle Cullen of Marble City Travel With Fantastic Grand Prize!
Michelle Cullen of Marble City Travel, Kilkenny, just hit the jackpot! The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) announced Michelle as the grand prize winner of their highly anticipated roadshows, in-person this lunchtime! Craig Donelly (Accident & General), Don Clarke (DCM Sales Representation/ Stuba), Michelle Ryan...
Expedia TAAP Hosts Summer BBQ in Dublin’s Iveagh Garden Hotel
Expedia TAAP hosted the Irish travel trade for a BBQ in the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin last night.
The evening gathered travel agents from around the country including Cavan, Cork and Meath to kick off the summer with ATTS and Expedia TAAP.
Expedia TAAP...
European Flight Cancellations Drop 21% in May, New Figures Show
European flight cancellations fell by 21%, on a month-by-month basis, in May, according to research by aviation analytics company Cirium.
The updated figures bode well for passengers as the peak summer holiday season approaches.
The latest Cirium data shows Norwegian was the most punctual European carrier...
Holiday World Shows 2025 Open for Exhibitor Bookings
The annual Holiday World Shows return in January 2025 - for what will be their 33rd year - and are now open to exhibitor bookings.
Taking place in Belfast, Dublin and Limerick, the Holiday World Shows offer an unparalleled opportunity for international and domestic exhibitors to connect...
IAG Moves British Airways, Iberia and Vueling to Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport
IAG has moved British Airways, Iberia and Vueling from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport.
They will now be handled by Aer Lingus as the IAG Third Party Handler. IAG owns Aer Lingus, BA, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL.
BA said: “We will have a...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Completes €11m Refurbishment of Dublin’s Gresham Hotel
RIU Hotels & Resorts has completed its €11m refurbishment of Dublin’s iconic Gresham Hotel, now officially called the Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin.
The refurb saw the renovation of nearly all of the hotel’s bedrooms and the addition of 16 more rooms to bring...
Cassidy Travel Launches New USA Brochure as Visit USA Predicts ‘Best Year Ever’ for American Travel from Ireland
Cassidy Travel has launched a new bumper edition of its USA brochure to cater for a significant increase in Irish holidaymaker interest in American trips this year.
The new 64-page guide – featuring 34 destinations in the US – is now available in all 9...
Spain Shines on Opening Night of Taste of Dublin 2024
ITTN was delighted to be able to attend the opening evening session of this year's Taste of Dublin festival on Thursday, at its new home at Merrion Square - but, more particularly - because we were guests of the always fab folk at The...
Lithuania Calling – 4 Vilnius-Based Restaurants Awarded Michelin Star in Latest Awards
Lithuania’s thriving culinary scene stepped into the spotlight as four top Vilnius restaurants were each awarded One MICHELIN star. It was a major success for the city’s food scene as Nineteen18, Dziaugsmas, Demo and Pas mus were all issued with the much-coveted accolade.
The MICHELIN stars are internationally recognised hallmarks of culinary excellence...
Celebrity Cruises Starts Construction of ‘Celebrity Xcel’ Ship, with Keel-Laying Ceremony in France
Celebrity Cruises has announced that construction has commenced on its next ship Celebrity Xcel, with the keel-laying ceremony taking place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
At the ceremony, Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of...
Aer Lingus Pilot Strike Still on Cards as No Progress Made on Pay Talks
A strike by Aer Lingus pilots at the end of this month is still firmly on the cards, after the airline admitted that "no meaningful progress" was made in the latest round of talks concerning the ongoing pay dispute engulfing the carrier.
Aer Lingus pilots...
Atlantis Dubai Appoints David Hasselhoff as ‘Head Lifeguard’ for Aquaventure World Launch
Atlantis Dubai has appointed David Hasselhoff as Head Lifeguard to introduce Aquaventure World, an aquatic theme park that offers guests a chance to dive into an array of legendary adventures.
The Hoff is bringing back his iconic Baywatch lifeguard character to introduce Aquaventure World as...
German Travel Writers Shine Light on Donegal
Five journalists from Germany, representing a national radio station as well as various print and online publications – with a combined audience of 1.3 million people – have been exploring Donegal, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The group has been following an...
MSC Unveils ‘Unprecedented’ Family Entertainment Offering for ‘MSC World America’
MSC Cruises has said its latest World Class ship, MSC World America, will redefine family cruising with unprecedented spaces and activities when she enters service in April 2025, including new programmes and facilities developed in partnership with the LEGO Group.
The cruise line previously announced that...
Dublin Ranked High in List of Best European ‘Art Tourism’ Destinations
Dublin has been ranked 11th in a new survey of the best European cities for art lovers and art tourism.
Art tourism – or creative tourism – is rapidly growing as a reason to travel; whether it be for small groups, solo travellers or day...
