Ryanair Highlights Dublin Route in Biarritz 25th Anniversary Celebrations; Increases Flight Frequencies
Ryanair has marked the 25th anniversary of operating to and from Biarritz Airport in France. The celebrations coincided with the launch of the airline’s summer 2024 schedule at Biarritz – which will cover 5 countries: Ireland, Scotland, England, Belgium, and Italy.
The schedule will include...
Magic of The Burren Centre-Stage for European Geoparks Network Week in May
The geology, history, ecology and future tourism development of the Burren in County Clare are the focus of a major two-day event announced for May 25th and 26th.
Organised by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark as part of European Geoparks Network Week,...
IATA’s WOCA Conference Targets Net Zero Progress from Airlines in the Americas
Aviation representative and lobby group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved to improve sustainability in the sector in Latin America.
IATA hosted more than 400 aviation representatives at its 14th Wings of Change Americas Conference (WOCA), in Santiago, Chile last week, to discuss...
CLIA Sees Membership Jump to Highest Level in First Quarter of this Year
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland saw its membership jump 4%, year-on-year, in the first three months of this year, representing a record-breaking first quarter, and meaning its overall membership is now at its highest level.
In addition, accredited agents who have completed...
Visit Isle of Man Appoints 2023 UK Eurovision Organiser Claire McColgan to Board
Visit Isle of Man has appointed Claire McColgan, Director of Culture at Liverpool City Council, to its non-executive board.
The new appointment will support in growing the Isle of Man’s cultural offering, through shaping Visit Isle of Man’s Visitor Economy Strategy.
Having successfully delivered Eurovision in...
ITAA Launches App for Cork and Dublin Irish Travel Trade Shows this Week
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has launched a new app dedicated to its upcoming series of 2024 Official Irish Travel Trade Shows, which take place later this week in Cork and Dublin.
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows – organised by Business Exhibitions for...
And the Winner of Travelmarvel River Cruise is…
That's a wrap on the first month of competitions for ITTN and Travelmarvel. Congratulations to Linda Jones from The Travel Boutique who has won a River Cruise for 2 people this summer with TravelMarvel 4* Premium River Cruise. Email [email protected] to claim your prize.
Thank you...
Tourism Ireland Capitalises on Masters Hype with Campaign Highlighting Golf Holidays in Ireland
With the 88th US Masters taking place in Augusta this weekend, Tourism Ireland has launched a new golf campaign in the US.
It includes two 30-second TV ads which will air to a large audience across the US on the NBC Golf Channel.
To view Tourism...
Prizes & Surprises; Travel Counsellors Conference – Day 2
Day two of the Travel Counsellors Conference, kicked off at 8.45am at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, with great excitement when Emma Ballan surprised TCs with the winners of the Epic Universal Challenge. Aer Lingus and Do Something Different teamed up to bring nine...
Average Flight Capacity 8% Higher than 2019
There are currently 8% higher more available seats per flight - in the first quarter of 2024 - compared to the early part of 2019.
According to research by travel and flight data provider OAG, worldwide airline capacity will pass 2019 levels this year.
While many...
Travel & Tourism Contributing More than Ever to US Economy, WTTC Research Shows
The travel and tourism sector contributed more to the US economy, during 2023, than in any previous year on record, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
That outcome came about despite a marked slowdown, last year, in tourist spend.
In...
Cruise Ireland and Cruise Britain Partner to Promote Tourism
Cruise Ireland and its UK counterpart Cruise Britain have signed a partnership agreement, aimed at fostering collaboration and growth in the cruise business sector.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by representatives from both Cruise Ireland and Cruise Britain, this past week.
The agreement represents...
Aer Lingus to Fly to Orlando on Christmas Day (From Manchester)
Aer Lingus will fly to Orlando, Florida on Christmas Day this year.
One thing to note, however, the direct route will take off from Manchester.
Earlier this week, Aer Lingus announced the expansion of its transatlantic services out of Manchester, which has proven a successful hub...
Global Tour Agents Visit Giant’s Causeway
Top international tour operators have been visiting the Giant’s Causeway as part of a fact-finding trip to Northern Ireland. The tour operators were invited here by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Tourism NI – to participate in the annual Meet the Buyer workshop in...
International Tour Operators Hit the Sperrin Mountains Ahead of ‘Meet the Buyer’ Workshop in Belfast
Top international tour operators have been visiting Glenshane Country Farm in the Sperrin Mountains as part of a fact-finding trip to Northern Ireland.
The tour operators were invited here by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Tourism NI – to participate in the annual Meet the...
Marella Cruises Cancels Asia/Middle East Trips Over Red Sea Concerns
TUI-owned Marella Cruises has announced the cancellation of its entire Asia and Middle East cruise itinerary for this year and next due to the conflict and uncertainty in the Red Sea region.
The company said the decision was taken for the safety of its customers...
City of Derry Airport Launches Awareness Partnership with RNLI
City of Derry Airport has announced an awareness partnership with the RNLI lifeboat association, to mark the latter’s 200th anniversary.
The RNLI will be marking the anniversary with a series of events across the UK and Ireland.
The partnership with City of Derry Airport aims to...
Supplier Spotlight: Celebrity Cruises – Your Clients Are Going To Need A Bigger Bucket List
Your clients can embark on a holiday where Nothing Comes Close and save with an offer they won’t want to miss. Anyone can take them on holiday, but Celebrity Cruises ships are just as worthy of being a destination as the European locations they...
NCL Places its Largest Ever Build Order – for 8 New State-of-the-Art Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has placed a build order for 8 new state-of-the-art ships; representing the group’s most comprehensive build order in its history.
The order represents nearly 25,000 additional berths, with new classes of ships for each of NCL’s award-winning brands—and the construction...
A Year Of Great Achievements; 2024 Travel Counsellors Conference – Day 1
This morning, 66 Travel Counsellors, joined by 12 Head Office staff, travelled from all over the country to the Sunny Southeast to meet for the 19th annual conference, in the stunning Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.
This years theme is 'One Team' and the conference is...
