Explora Journeys Outlines Sustainable Credentials of New ‘EXPLORA II’ Ship
Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has listed the sustainable and climate friendly credentials of new ship EXPLORA II, on the back of the ship successfully completing its sea trials ahead of her maiden voyage later this summer.
The MSC-owned luxury cruise operator said: “Explora...
Coffee Break with Eithne Williamson from Princess Cruises
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Eithne Williamson, Vice President, Princess Cruises UK & Europe in the latest episode of the ITTN Coffee Break series.
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Eithne Williamson speaks about Hanna Waddingham, Godmother of Sun Princess, the latest ship to join the Princess Cruises fleet. She shares details...
An Óige to Reopen Knockree Youth Hostel, in Co Wicklow, in August for First Time Since Covid
An Óige – the Irish Youth Hostel Association – is to reopen the Knockree Youth Hostel, in Co Wicklow, for bookings for the first time since the Covid crisis.
The hostel – located along the Wicklow Way hiking trail – is due to reopen to...
Episode 14: ITTN Talks To… Karen Monaghan, Managing Director of KT Travel
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Karen Monaghan, Managing Director of KT Travel, Dundalk.
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate successes and discuss challenges their business has...
Intrepid Travel Appoints Celine Hurelle to Lead its Hotels Expansion
Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company and a leader in responsible travel, has announced the appointment of French hotel veteran Celine Hurelle to lead its expansion into hotels and accommodation.
This appointment is aimed at accelerating Intrepid’s strategic expansion plans into new verticals,...
ITTN’s Weekly Competition Winner
I know what you're thinking it's only Thursday! However, if you entered our competition last week you'd know we're giving away 2 tickets to Taste of Dublin which is starting today.
So this week's winner is Sinead McGrane from Sunway Holidays. Congratulations Sinead, email...
Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA II Ship Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Explora Journeys – the luxury arm of MSC Group – has announced that its new EXPLORA II ship has successfully completed her sea trials.
This will be the second of a fleet of six luxury ships to be built for Explora Journeys by Fincantieri in...
Tourism Ireland Launches New Promotional Campaign in Germany
Tourism Ireland in Germany has unveiled a new campaign highlighting Northern Ireland.
It involves a series of short videos fronted by popular German actor and comedian Uke Bosse.
Mr Bosse visited Northern Ireland this spring and filmed at sites like the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope...
Virgin Hotels to Open First Property in London
Virgin Hotels is set to open its first hotel in London, later this year.
The new 120-bedroom Virgin Hotels London will be located on Curtain Road in Shoreditch, and is set to open on August 1.
It will be the eighth property in the Virgin Hotels...
Türkiye Tourism Set for ‘Remarkable Growth and Transformation’ in Next Decade
Türkiye’s travel and tourism sector is set for a period of “remarkable growth and transformation” over the next decade, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The WTTC’s latest economic research on the iconic country shows that the travel and tourism sector accounted...
Travel Department Partners with Northern Ireland Travel Agents
A new venture into the Northern Ireland holiday market for Travel Department has been a success according to Stephen Mills, the UK General Manager for the travel business that specialises in guided group holidays, escorted tours and active and adventure holidays.
The company, founded in...
EasyJet Announces New Belfast Routes to Marrakech, Prague and Fuerteventura
EasyJet has announced a new winter route from Belfast to Marrakech, in Morocco.
The new route will fly from Belfast International Airport twice a week – on Wednesdays and Sundays – from November 3.
It forms part of EasyJet’s largest ever winter route schedule, with 60...
ITAA Urges Resolution of Aer Lingus Pay Dispute, as Pilots Vote for Industrial Action; Warns of Holiday Chaos
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has warned of pending disruptions to outbound holiday plans following news that Aer Lingus pilots have voted in favour of industrial action; and has called for a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute at the airline.
Aer Lingus pilots...
Coldplay Achieves 59% Carbon Emission Reduction with Reduced Air Travel on Eco-Friendly World Tour
Coldplay has reduced their carbon emissions by 59% during the first two years of their eco-friendly Music of the Spheres world tour. The 'Yellow' hit makers will perform at Croke Park from August 29 to September 2.
In 2021, Coldplay pledged to cut tour emissions...
TTC Launches Euro 2024 Competition for UK & Ireland Travel Agents
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced a new EUROs competition for travel agents across the UK and Ireland, and the chance to win a tour to the country of the winning team.
All agents have to do is complete this form by 6pm on Friday and make...
Aer Lingus – Dublin Direct to Las Vegas Event in Café en Seine
Aer Lingus is forging direct links from Ireland to every part of the United States with more routes than ever before. Few have been as eagerly awaited as this one. This destination's tagline, "Be A Category of One", highlights its fame. It is the...
Etihad Reports 38% Jump in Passenger Numbers for May
Etihad Airways carried 1.5 million passengers in May, up nearly 40% year-on-year, according to latest monthly figures from the Abu Dhabi airline.
Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO, said: "We achieved a 38% year-to-date increase in passengers, underscoring our strong positive growth trajectory, and our YTD...
Tour Operator Support Group TIPTO Launches New Training Content for UK & Ireland Agents
Tour operator support group TIPTO has launched brand new training content – for UK and Irish agents - from supplier member Titan.
TIPTO’s new summer training agent incentive offers all UK and Irish agents and homeworkers the chance to win a £100 Virgin Experience of...
JetBlue Enhances Access to Florida for Domestic and International Passengers with Fresh New York Routes
US low-fare transatlantic airline JetBlue has increased accessibility to Florida - for both domestic and inbound passengers - with 3 new internal US routes from the New York area.
The airline has announced it will launch – from October – routes from Long Island MacArthur...
Polish Embassy Hosts Irish Travel Media for ‘Taste of the Lublin Region’ Lunch and Presentation
ITTN was honoured to attend a ‘Taste of the Lublin Region’ presentation and lunch at the Polish Ambassador’s Residence in Ballsbridge this week.
The event was hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland, Professor Arkady Rzegocki, in collaboration with the Polish...
