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Krakow Ranked Most Affordable European Weekend City Break Destination

Krakow has been ranked the most affordable European city for a weekend city break. The study - by global luggage storage provider, Stasher - analysed data from Hotels.com, Kayak.co.uk and Numbeo.com to find out how much it would cost to make all the expenses needed...

OneFineStay Unveils New Collection of Luxury Villas in Provence

OneFineStay - the world’s leading luxury private rental brand – has announced its latest collection of villas in the heart of Provence, France.  Spanning some of the region’s finest areas including Gordes, Saint Remy de Provence and Ménerbes, guests can enjoy Provence’s diverse and idyllic landscapes from rolling vineyards and olive...

Last Chance To Win A Trip For 2 To Valencia

ITTN is delighted to team up with our good friends at Visit Valencia, to bring you another exclusive competition where one lucky winner will have the chance to visit Valencia and explore everything this stunning city has to offer - and tomorrow is your...

Visit USA Roadshow in Iveagh Garden Hotel

The Visit USA Roadshow took place yesterday at the Iveagh Garden Hotel on Harcourt Street. ITTN's Emer Roche was in attendance. Hosted by Visit USA, Tony Lane and Tryphavana Cross welcomed guests and speakers at the entrance. Six participating speakers represented Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

MSC Cruises to Serve the Mediterranean with 9 Ships This Summer

MSC Cruises has announced that nine (9) of its ships will be calling at popular Mediterranean hotspots this summer. Destination Highlights Include: Valencia, Spain –Valencia is a vibrant port city full of rich history, Mediterranean charm and arguably the best nightlife in Spain, making it a must-visit...

Strong Leisure and Business Bookings Drive Travelodge Revenue Growth

Budget hotel giant Travelodge has reported a strong trading updater for the first quarter of the year – showing total revenue up by 3.5%, year-on-year, to £205.5m and strong bookings from both leisure and business guests. Jo Boydell, Travelodge Chief Executive, said: “Travelodge delivered a robust ...

InteleTravel Buys Majority Stake in UK Tour Operator Major Travel

Global homeworking agent InteleTravel has acquired a majority stake in long-standing UK tour operator Major Travel for an undisclosed sum. This strategic investment will, according to each party, deliver significant benefits for both companies and their agents. The investment from InteleTravel will enable Major Travel...

My Booking Rewards Celebrates Biggest Peaks to Date, with UK & Ireland Agents Enjoying 61% Increase in Rewards

Leading travel agent rewards and incentives company My Booking Rewards (MBR), has celebrated its biggest Peaks to date, reporting record figures for its 2024 campaign. In the period from December 2023-April 2024, MBR saw UK and Ireland agents earn £197,000 in tangible rewards – up...

Belfast and Dublin Ranked Among Cheapest Weekend City Break Destinations

Belfast and Dublin have been ranked among the most affordable weekend city break cities in a new survey. The study - by global luggage storage provider Stasher - measured the cities using data from Hotels.com, Kayak.co.uk and Numbeo.com to find out how much it would...

MSC Foundation Signs 3-Year Partnership with Mission Blue to Bloster Global Marine Conservation

The MSC Foundation – the philanthropic arm of MSC – has announced a strategic 3-year partnership with Mission Blue to bolster global marine conservation. Timed to coincide with International Day for Biological Diversity, this week, the move will implement an ambitious ocean literacy programme and...

Barbara Muckermann Appointed Chief Executive of Kempinski Hotels

Barbara Muckermann has been appointed chief executive of Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Switzerland-headquartered Kempinski has more than 80 5-Star hotels and properties across 36 countries and is one of the world’s foremost luxury tourism and hospitality brands, having been in business for...

British Airways Expands Seamless Travel Experience from Dublin Airport to London This Summer Season

British Airways continues to enhance its service for passengers traveling from Dublin Airport to London this season, now offering a convenient gateway to numerous global destinations via three UK airports - London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City. Whether wishing to explore the bustling capital,...

Emirates Signs Codeshare Deal with Avianca; Enabling Colombia Flights from European Hubs

Emirates has signed a new codeshare partnership deal with Colombian airline Avianca – enabling customers to travel to Colombia via European hubs like London Heathrow, Barcelona and Madrid. Emirates customers flying from Emirates’ network via Madrid, Barcelona or London Heathrow, can fly direct to three...

Nat Geo’s ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’ Adds Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher to Roster

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s National Geographic series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted takes in a trip to the west of Ireland in its new run, which airs next week. In the National Geographic series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, the chef journeys to some of the most incredible and...

Belgian Travel Journalists Sample Cork, Kinsale and Cobh

Travel journalists from Belgium have been exploring Cork city, Kinsale and Cobh, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists – whose online platforms have over 470,000 unique monthly viewers combined – arrived on the new Ryanair flight from Brussels Charleroi to Cork....

ITIC Makes 6 Key Aviation Policy Recommendations to Government to Save Inbound Tourism

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has made 6 key aviation policy recommendations to the Government to adopt urgently to help strengthen Ireland’s inbound tourism industry. The organisation wants: a lifting of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport; the maximising of what it calls the...

Supplier Spotlight: Discover Valencia – EU Green Capital 2024

Valencia, a city steeped in rich history and culture, has long been a favourite destination for travellers. 2024 marks a special year for the Spanish beach city, as it has been honoured with the prestigious title of EU Green Capital. This accolade is a...

Finnair Boosts Lapland Service, with More Winter Flights Added

Finnair has boosted its Lapland service ahead of next Winter’s holiday season – by adding more flights to Rovaniemi. The new flights come as demand for travel to the Nordic nations continues to rise among customers searching for Santa and an authentic Arctic adventure. With the...

Emirates Offering Complimentary Access to Top Dubai Attractions

Emirates has launched a number of offers for holidaymakers travelling to Dubai this summer – granting them – via an Emirates return ticket - complimentary access to some of the city’s top attractions. Moreover, all Emirates passengers flying to, through, or back to Dubai can...

World Paella Day 2024 Details Announced

The annual World Paella Day, a tribute to Valencia's most universal dish, will be held on 20 September, this year, with a series of activities around the globe. This is the day Valencia will invite the rest of the world to "put its grain of rice", to make...

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