CLIA Publishes Latest Positive Data for Irish and UK Cruise Industry
Latest data shows UK and Ireland cruise industry continues to engage, entice and innovate. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from Ireland and the UK took 2.3 million cruise holidays last year, surpassing the highest previous annual number.
Cruise Lines International Association...
Dublin Airport Passenger Panel Meets for First Time; Airport Bosses ‘Listening’
The new Dublin Airport Passenger Panel – established to ensure passenger opinions of their experience of Dublin Airport are heard and actions are taken by its operator, daa – has met for the first time.
This new panel will complement existing market research surveys and...
NCL Unveils New Food and Drink Offering for Upcoming ‘Norwegian Aqua’ Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its new culinary and beverage experiences which will debut on its Norwegian Aqua ship, which will debut in April, 2025.
Norwegian Aqua will boast three brand-new onboard offerings including Sukhothai, NCL’s first-ever Thai specialty restaurant; Swirl Wine Bar, a new upscale...
Dubai International Airport Reopens After Storm Disruption
Dubai International Airport has reopened for flights after having been temporarily closed due to stormy weather in the region.
The airport's flights and operations were briefly suspended today due to what the airport called "an intense storm".
However, the airport has confirmed that flights and operations...
History, Scenic Views and Fireworks at Discover New England Summit
After a whirlwind day and a couple of nights in Boston, coaches arrived at the various hotels to collect guests attending the pre-FAM New Hampshire leg of the trip bright and early, ahead of the Discover New England Summit.
Emer Roche (ITTN) hopped on the...
PATA Targets 30% Increase In Agent Engagement For 2024
Pacific Asia Travel Association, UK & Ireland (PATA) achieved record attendance at their travel agent training events in 2023, with 600 agents participating.
This year, PATA aims to further increase agent engagement at its events across the UK and Ireland, targeting a 30% rise in...
Carnival Corporation Names Lars Ljoen Next Chief Maritime Officer; Bill Burke to Retire
Lars Ljoen has been chosen as Carnival Corporation’s next chief maritime officer.
He will replace Vice Admiral William R (Bill) Burke, who has announced his retirement from February 1, 2025.
Mr Ljoen is currently chief operations officer of the group’s flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand. He...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Maria Uchoa from Travel2Ireland
Maria Uchoa, from Travel2Ireland, isn't just a content creator travelling the length and breadth of Ireland; she's a seasoned global traveller. Originally from Brazil, Maria has called Ireland home for several years, using Dublin as her base for frequent European travels. Here are her...
London Stansted Records Busiest Year, with Dublin its Best Performing Route
London's Stansted Airport has reported a record operational performance for 2023/24, adding that its Dublin route was its busiest during the year.
In total, Stansted welcomed 28.5 million passengers in the 12 months to the end of March.
The near 12% increase represented the airport’s strongest...
Etihad Airways Offers Trade Partners ‘Play on the Pitch’ Experience at Man City’s Etihad Stadium
Etihad Airways has announced a once-in-a-lifetime ‘play on the pitch’ experience for football fanatical travel agents and trade partners, at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
Etihad only has 5 places available from Ireland, so register below before 5pm Thursday to be in with a chance.
The play...
Marriott to Ramp Up European Hotel Expansion
Marriott International is looking to ramp up its European hotel expansion – with nearly half of the 100 property/12,000+ growth set to happen by the end of 2026.
The company plans to complete 40% of its planned overall expansion by the end of 2026. The...
Emirates Announces Changes to Commercial Teams
Emirates has announced new movements in its commercial teams across Europe, Africa, and East Asia in line with the airline’s strong growth trajectory.
The new rotations will position emerging UAE National talent in some of Emirates’ key markets, to help the airline achieve its short, medium and...
Supplier Spotlight: Malta…And All It Has To Offer
ITTN is delighted to be partnering with VisitMalta to bring you the latest updates on this stunning island - a favourite of those of us lucky enough to have visited!
See below for information on an exclusive ITTN competition where you can win a...
Travel Counsellors Conference: Travel Market, Gala Dinner & Awards
Travel Counsellors' 19th annual conference took place last week, on Thursday and Friday, at the beautiful Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.
In all, 66 Travel Counsellors, 2 TC assistants, 12 Head Office staff and 20 spouses and partners were joined by 72 travel professionals representing...
Princess Cruises Announces Significant Enhancement to Fleet-Wide Dining Options
Princess Cruises has announced it is making a significant enhancement to the main dining options found across its fleet, designed to give guests the ultimate in flexibility and choice when it comes to their dining experience by offering three table service options – Traditional,...
Air New Zealand Signs Up for 9 Million Tonnes of SAF from Neste; Marking Biggest Order Yet
Air New Zealand and Neste have signed an agreement for 9 million litres of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The deal represents the largest purchase of SAF from Neste by any airline outside North America and Europe for delivery before the end...
Disneyland Paris Renames Walt Disney Studios Park ‘Disney Adventure World’
Disneyland Paris is to rename its secondary park – Walt Disney Studios Park – Disney Adventure World.
Highlights Include:
As part of the unprecedented resort transformation, the second park currently known as Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed Disney Adventure World when World of Frozen, a new immersive area dedicated to the wintery...
Shannon Airport Expands Security Team as Part of Passenger Service Improvement Programme
Shannon Airport has expanded its airport security team ahead of the summer holiday season, as part of its commitment to providing a seamless passenger experience.
Nine new recruits have received their official certification after completing an intensive aviation security training programme.
The new Airport Screening Unit...
Turkish Airlines Enhances Champions League Exhibition with New Memorabilia
Turkish Airlines has unveiled a new line-up of memorabilia for its Champions League exhibition at its flagship Istanbul Business Lounge.
Turkish Airlines is the first official airline partner of the UEFA Champions League.
The memorabilia has been given a fresh line-up thanks to the new ‘Starry Journey’...
Barbara Muckermann Leaves Silversea Cruises; Bert Hernandez Appointed President
Silversea Cruises – the ultra-luxury and expedition division of Royal Caribbean Group – has appointed Bert Hernandez as President.
Mr Hernandez takes over from Barbara Muckermann, who is departing Royal Caribbean Group after 14 years with Silversea to pursue other opportunities.
"I have had the pleasure...
