Heathrow Airport Back in Profit, with Record Passenger Volumes in First Quarter of Year
London’s Heathrow Airport swung back into first-quarter profit and saw record passenger levels for the first three months of the year.
Latest operational figures for the UK’s largest airport showed a total of 18.5 million passengers for the first quarter of this year; up nearly...
Magic Vacations Named ‘Ireland Travel Agent of the Year’ at TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies Awards, in Manchester
Kinsale-based specialist travel agent Magic Vacations has been named 'Ireland Travel Agent of the Year' at the prestigious TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies Awards, held in Manchester.
Run by husband and wife team John and Maria Barrett, Magic Vacations started life, in 2008, as a...
Ponant Announces Dates for UK & Ireland Trade and Agents Ship Visit Programme; Registration Opens This Month
Luxury exploration cruise company Ponant has announced the dates for its 2024 UK and Ireland-wide ship visit programme for trade partners and agents, with registration opening this month.
With over 450 places for travel agents to experience ship visits, the programme, which will take place...
Tourism Ireland Promotes Irish Golf Offering in Frankfurt
Ireland’s world-class golf and luxury tourism offering was promoted to top German tour operators this week – at Tourism Ireland’s first ever golf and luxury workshop in Frankfurt.
A total of 12 golf and luxury tourism businesses from Ireland connected with the German tour operators during...
ITTN’s Weekly Competition – Time to Win!
It's that time of the week again! The competition – exclusive to agents – gives you a chance to win lots of prizes like gift vouchers, spa days, nights out, basically lots of fun things and then once a month we will have one mega prize!
Congratulations...
Limerick Ranked in Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly City Break Destinations
Limerick has been ranked among the Top 10 most sustainable city break destinations in Europe in a new survey.
The study, by car rental firm DiscoverCars, based its rankings on a range of factors – including the number of hotels that have EV/electric vehicle...
Win A Trip For 2 To Malta! Enter before 30 April
ITTN is delighted to team up with VisitMalta to bring you an exclusive competition, and we have three amazing prizes up for grabs – but HURRY, you only have a few more days to enter!
Only a short four-hour flight from Ireland; city breakers can...
Final Few Days to Win A Place on Irish Agent FAM To Dubai!
Dubai Economy and Tourism and Emirates are offering 10 Irish agents the chance to experience Dubai's foodie scene and newest hotels.
The trip will journey through Dubai, experiencing traditional Emirati cuisine to dining in some of the most iconic restaurants and visiting top attractions....
Planning Approval Granted for Loop Head Lighthouse Tourism Development
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning approval to Clare County Council for the development of new visitor experience facilities at Loop Head Lighthouse Visitor Experience in Co Clare.
The proposed development features new visitor centre facilities, a Looped Walking Trail network, the construction of a...
Finnair Launches More than 100 Employee-Driven Sustainability Initiatives for Centennial Celebrations
Finnair has launched more than 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives in the last 12 months as part of the carrier’s centennial celebrations.
The new initiatives, all proposed by Finnair employees, range from the airline’s first voluntary purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to recycling Finnair cabin...
Expedition Cruising Takes Centre Stage At Inaugural ECN Dublin Event
Last night, the Expedition Cruise Network brought its inaugural roadshow to Dublin’s Morrison Hotel, where members of the Irish travel trade had the chance to network with and hear presentations from 6 expedition cruise companies and were treated to welcome drinks and a tasty...
Brittany Ferries Confirms Extension of Rosslare-Cherbourg Service to Third Weekly Sailing
Brittany Ferries has confirmed it will add a third weekly return-sailing, connecting Rosslare with Cherbourg.
The extended service begins next Monday (April 29) and the ferry company said the move will boost connectivity ahead of the arrival of its rail-ferry service in 2025.
Ferroutage will...
Aer Lingus and Great Lakes USA Toast Return of Dublin/Minneapolis-St Paul Route
ITTN’s Emer Roche was in attendance as Aer Lingus and Great Lakes USA co-hosted travel trade and media, for lunch yesterday, to celebrate the relaunch of Aer Lingus' Dublin to Minneapolis-St Paul transatlantic route; which takes off again next week.
Hosting the lunch, at Darwin’s...
AmaWaterways Boosts Commitment to Irish Market with Launch of Flight-Inclusive River Cruise Packages From Dublin
AmaWaterways has announced that travel agents will now be able to reserve flight inclusive river cruise packages for guests flying from Ireland, with immediate effect.
The luxury river cruise line already offers its popular cruise-only itineraries from the region and in response to travel agents’...
Tourism Ireland Brings ‘Best of Ireland’ to USA
Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 13 tourism companies from Ireland and four American tour operators, as well as Aer Lingus and Delta, is undertaking a sales blitz to the United States this week.
The ‘Best of Ireland’ sales mission will visit key cities in...
Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship ‘Celebrity Ascent’ Arrives in Barcelona Ahead of European Debut
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Ascent is gearing up for its first sailing in Europe, having arrived at Barcelona.
From there, she will start her European adventure with a 9-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary.
The ship will visit popular locations across the Mediterranean, including...
FROSCH Ireland Officially Acquires Dublin Agency, The Travel Broker
FROSCH Ireland, a leader in multinational corporate travel management, has officially acquired The Travel Broker, a premier Dublin-based agency renowned for its award-winning service in both leisure and corporate travel.
This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the Irish travel industry, promising to enhance...
Over 100 Donegal Tourism Businesses Attend Largest Ever Fáilte Ireland Networking Event in the County
More than 100 Donegal-based tourism businesses attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in Harvey’s Point Hotel, Co Donegal, this week.
The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland to build collaboration across the tourism industry in the county, encouraging businesses to collaborate and cross-sell...
Explora Journeys Appoints Christopher Austin President of North America Division
Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group – has appointed Christopher Austin President North America, with him based in Miami.
Mr Austin joined Explora Journeys in November 2020 as the brand’s Chief Sales Officer.
Prior to that, he spent nearly three...
Venice Officially Becomes First City to Charge Entry to City Streets
Venice has become the first city in the world to officially charge tourists to enter its city centre.
From today, on certain days, the iconic Italian city will charge certain tourists €5 to walk around and view its historic sights; with fines possible for non-payment.
While...
