Inbound Tourist Numbers Up; but Visitor Spend & Length of Stays in Marked Decline
Last month saw another mixed performance for Ireland’s inbound tourist attractiveness, with visitor numbers increasing, but visitor spend in huge decline.
Furthermore, the amount of time visitors are staying – while here – is also in decline.
Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show...
Advantage Travel Partnership Announces Madrid as 2026 Annual Conference Host City
The UK-based Advantage Travel Partnership has selected Madrid as host city for its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Conference.
The premier industry event will take place over three nights beginning Monday, 11 May 2026, bringing together travel professionals from across the partnership and wider travel industry for an...
Celebrity Loves Agents – Celebrity Cruises Marks New Milestone with Trade Engagement at 10,000+
Celebrity Cruises has marked a major milestone in its trade engagement journey, with its ‘Celebrity Loves Agents’ Facebook hub surpassing 10,000 members, cementing its place as one of the most active and fast-growing trade communities in the cruise industry.
Launched in November 2022, the group...
ITAA Leadership Course Graduates Collect Their Qualifications at Shelbourne Hotel Function
Graduates of the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme were presented with their qualifications at a graduation ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel.
The programme was developed by Positive2Work Skillnet in association with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) and travel experts, with the intention of building...
2025 Worldchoice Conference – Carol Anne O’Neill Addresses the Delegates
ITTN’s Shane Cullen has been at the 2025 Worldchoice Conference, with this year’s event taking place at the beautiful Johnstown Estate, Enfield. This year’s conference theme, Future Horizons: “Growth & Opportunities”, will focus on the power of influencing in the travel space. Attendees will...
Coffee Break – ITTN’s Shane Cullen Chats to VIVA Cruises
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Michelle Daniels (Country Manager for Viva Cruises - Ireland | UK | Australia | New Zealand) and Stephen Sands, who has joined European river cruise specialist, Viva Cruises, as a consultant for the Irish market. Furthermore, Viva Cruises has launched its...
ITTN’s Julia Labedz attends the VBRATA Visit Brasil Roadshow in Dublin
ITTN’s Julia Labedz was at the VBRATA Visit Brasil Roadshow last night at the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin, the 10th stop in the association’s 2025 European roadshow aimed at promoting Brasilian destinations and connectivity to travel trade professionals.
Approximately 60 attendees from across the...
Travelmarvel – Can a River Cruise really be a Bucket List Holiday?
Travelmarvel's Michelle Ryan discusses - It’s a question that came up while I was out on the road recently: Can a river cruise genuinely be considered a bucket list holiday? Can it deliver those unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moments? My answer was to ask a question...
ITTN’s Shane Cullen at UAE Connect 2025
ITTN's Shane Cullen joined trade and travel agents at UAE Connect 2025 at The Fitzwilliam Hotel. The event is organised by the UAE Embassy to promote tourism to the United Arab Emirates. Suppliers at the event included Etihad, Emirates, Visit Dubai, Visit Abu Dhabi,...
Royal Caribbean Reveals European Holiday Line-Up for 2027 Season
Royal Caribbean has revealed its bold new lineup of European holidays for the 2027 season.
Kicking off the adventures is the new Royal Beach Club Santorini that will combine the breathtaking beaches of the iconic Greek island with Royal Caribbean’s signature experiences. Plus, Legend of the Seas will return to Europe offering a...
Global Air Passenger Demand Up 4%, in September, IATA Figures Show
Global air passenger demand jumped 3.6%, year-on-year, in September, latest monthly figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
International travel demand drove the latest monthly growth, with a 5.1% increase; while there was a 0.9% rise in domestic flight demand.
“Solid international demand drove...
Spanish Tourism Office Launches ‘Spain Talks in Ireland’ Sustainable Tourism Event Series
The Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin has announced the first edition of Spain Talks in Ireland, that will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025, at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel.
Spain Talks is a series of events organised by Tourspain, the official body promoting Spain as a tourist...
Valencia Begins Holy Grail Jubilee Year with New Visitor Centre and Guided Tours
The city of Valencia - on Spain's east coast - has formally begun its celebrations of the Jubilee Year of the Holy Grail, with new exhibitions, masses, guided tours and reception centre unveiled.
Reception Centre Unveiled
Among the highlights of the Jubilee Year is the new Visitor Reception Centre....
Fáilte Ireland Launches 5-Year Growth Strategy for Galway City Tourism Economy
Fáilte Ireland has launched a new five-year strategy to sustainably grow the economic value of tourism in Galway City.
Developed in collaboration with local stakeholders, the Galway City Destination and Experience Development (DEDP) plan sets out a clear vision to enhance the city’s unique...
Qatar Airways Named ‘Best Airline in the World’ at Business Traveller Awards, 2025
Qatar Airways has been named Best Airline in the World at the Business Traveller Awards, 2025.
The airline won multiple awards including Best Business Class in the World, Best Economy Class in the World and Best Airline Lounge in the World.
Qatar Airways also received the...
TUI Group Appoints Melvin Mak Group Director of Sustainability & ESG
Melvin Mak has been appointed Group Director Sustainability & ESG at TUI Group.
He will take over as head of the international sustainability team immediately. In his new role, he will report to Thomas Ellerbeck, Member of the Group Executive Committee and Chief Sustainability...
Singapore Establishes Government Agency to Procure SAF for Local Airport
Singapore has established a new Government agency directly focused on buying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at the country’s largest airport, Changi International Airport.
The new agency – SAFCo – will start procuring to reach Singapore’s national target of 1% SAF usage in departing...
Visit Isle of Man & Steam Packet Holidays Launch Shoulder Season Travel Promotion
Visit Isle of Man and Steam Packet Holidays have launched a major campaign, offering 25% off selected ferry and accommodation packages for travel between 4 November – 20 December 2025 and 5 January – 20 March 2026.
This partnership is designed to stimulate shoulder season travel, support the local accommodation sector,...
Agencies Host Nordic Tour Operators in Bid to Boost Visitors from Denmark, Norway & Finland
Ten tour operators from Denmark, Finland and Norway have been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The visiting tour operators are important partners for Tourism Ireland, bringing valuable visitors from the Nordic countries to Ireland each year. Tourism Ireland aims to...
Virgin Atlantic Launches Direct Heathrow to Phuket Service
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new winter 2026 direct route from London Heathrow to Phuket, Thailand - the only such route available from Europe's largest airport.
The three times a week service will operate seasonally from October 18, 2026.
These new flights to Thailand boost Virgin...
