Explora Journeys Launches ‘Unique Escapes’ and ‘Penthouse Dream’ Booking Benefits for Mediterranean and Caribbean Cruises
Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group - has launched “Unique Escapes” and “Penthouse Dream” booking benefits to showcase the essence of the Ocean State of Mind, and for guests to experience an unparalleled ocean travel experience in the Mediterranean and...
Ryanair Canvasses EU Citizens to Vote in European Elections, in Bid to Support Low Fares Travel
Ryanair has launched a campaign - at Brussels Zaventem Airport - to encourage all EU citizens to turn out and vote in the EU elections on 6 – 9 June.
At the launch, Ryanair group chief executive, Michael O’Leary pointed out that the enormous growth...
Brand USA’s Chris Thompson Bids Farewell at IPW 2024; Outlines US Inbound Tourism Growth
Chris Thompson - the outgoing head of Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States - has used his final press conference, at this week's IPW 2024 event in Los Angeles, to outline how the US is set to grow its inbound...
ITIC Unveils Conference Line-Up; Opens for Registration
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has unveiled the speaker line-up - and announced that registration is now open - for its 2024 annual conference, which takes place on September 25, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
This year’s conference will explore the theme of...
Foyle Port to Host 9 Cruise Lines This Year; Including 6 Inaugural Calls
Foyle Port, in Derry, will welcome a total of 9 different cruise lines this year; 6 of which will be inaugural calls.
All the visits will be between May and September.
The port celebrates its 170th anniversary this year and saw a record year last year,...
IATA Ground Handling Conference Highlights ‘Embedding Sustainability’ as Priority
Improving safety, through the reduction of operational risk; Implementing global standards; and Embedding sustainability – through people, planet and prosperity – in all activities were the three priorities highlighted at the opening of this year’s IATA Ground Handling Conference in Reykjavik, earlier today.
“Ground handling...
Los Angeles Hosts ‘Watershed’ IPW 2024
The US’s largest inbound travel show descends on Los Angeles for first time in 12 years, as the City of Angels welcomes more than 5,000 delegates - including a large Irish contingent - with with key events at Getty Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum...
Emirates Expands Fleet Refurbishment Programme
Emirates is expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft, by completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 planes.
The move will ensure product consistency across its fleet and more refreshed aircraft into the mid-2030s, the Dubai-based carrier said.
The original plan called for 120...
60 Clare and Galway Businesses Get Sustainable Tourism Recognition for Burren Conservation Work
A total of 60 businesses from across north Clare and south Galway have been given official recognition for their participation in an environmental initiative that is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
Developed with EU LIFE funding and launched by the Burren...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Emirates Cabin Crew
With more than 20,000 thousand Australian Visa’s issued to Irish people in 2023 and many more family and friends taking the opportunity to visit the land down under, it’s no wonder that Sydney, Melbourne and Perth are in Emirates’ top ten list of most...
Clayton and Maldron-Owner Dalata Hotel Group Unveils €3m Brand Refresh
Dalata Hotel Group has unveiled a €3m brand refresh across its Clayton and Maldron hotel chains and its holding company identity.
Dalata has grown steadily since its foundation in 2007 and is now Ireland’s largest hotel operator with a fast-growing presence in the UK and...
Tourism Ireland Teams Up with Indy NXT Driver James Roe for US Promotion
Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Indy NXT driver James roe, in its latest initiative to promote Ireland in the US.
The partnership with James Roe – who is originally from Naas – includes short videos which will run on Facebook and Instagram, as part...
Princess Cruises Launches (Very) Limited Time €1 Deposit Limit for 2025/’26 Sailings
Princess Cruises has launched a new passenger offer, giving guests the chance to book a 2025 or 2026 cruise with a low €1 deposit per person for 48 hours only. The offer applies to select 2025 and 2026 sailings and includes more than 1,000...
Türkiye Launches New Tourist Train Route – the Mesopotamia Express
Türkiye/Turkey has launched its newest tourist train route – the Mesopotamia Express; a sleeper train which stops for detailed sightseeing breaks in the major cities across the Anatolia region (basically, the Asian part of Turkey).
The weekly train has a total capacity of 180...
Win with ITTN’s Weekly Competition
There are two great things about this Saturday. One, it's a bank holiday weekend and two the ITTN weekly competition is here.
The competition – exclusive to agents – gives you a chance to win lots of prizes like gift vouchers, spa days, nights out, basically lots...
More than 3.1 Million Passengers Used Dublin and Cork Airports in April, Daa Figures Show
More than 3.1 million passengers used Dublin and Cork airports during April, latest figures from airport operator daa show.
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport grew 1% year-on-year, in April, while Cork’s volume was down 2% on the same month last year.
“April was the first full...
Ryanair Launches Bank Holiday Weekend Flash Sale
Ryanair has launched a Bank Holiday weekend ‘flash sale’ with fares starting from €24.99.
The sale is open for bookings made before next Tuesday (May 7) – ie, the sale runs from tomorrow, Saturday May 4 up to Monday May 6. It must, also, only...
Fáilte Ireland Launches 5-Year Tourism Development Plan for Kilkenny
Fáilte Ireland has launched a new 5-year plan that will help drive and sustain tourism in Kilkenny.
The Kilkenny Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) aims to create a sustainable tourism destination by extending the tourism season and spreading business across all parts of the...
ITTN Webinar Presents… Visit Valencia – Friday 10 May from 9.30-10am
Join ITTN's Carrie Day and Visit Valencia's Eva Fernandez to learn all about this captivating city and surrounding areas! We have a great prize up for grabs so don't delay and register today - https://bit.ly/3QwsG3L
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German Air Passenger Tax = Anti-Sustainability, IATA Argues
Germany’s increased air passenger tax will hamper the aviation industry’s efforts to decarbonise, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned.
The German government, this week, increased passenger taxes by 19% - adding €15.53-€70.83 to a person’s flight fares, depending on the route.
IATA said “weakening...
