Euro 2024 – The Best and Worst Host Cities to Visit (In Terms of Value for Money!)
The European Championships - or Euros - return this summer, with Germany hosting Euro 2024, across 10 cities, between June 14 and July 14.
The tournament has, over the past couple of decades, become one of the most watched sporting events in the world with...
Dublin Airport Completes First Phase of Energy Saving External Lighting Upgrade Project
Dublin Airport has completed the first phase of its external lighting upgrade project, working with a Cork- based engineering business NuLumenTek.
The project involved installing a new RGBW colour-changing system, transforming the roadway and check-in building lighting.
This upgrade not only enhances the airport's...
Supplier Spotlight: Hainan Airlines Returns With Direct Flights from Dublin Airport to Beijing
Say HI to Hainan as we welcome back a direct route to China!
Say HI to a special rate to Beijing with Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines resumes direct flights from Dublin Airport to Beijing this week (02nd April) with a special rate on flights starting from...
And The Winner Of The Hurtigruten Competition Is…
This morning, members of the Irish travel trade were treated to a short, yet comprehensive presentation from Hurtigruten’s Sales Manager EMEA, Carla Hines, in the latest instalment of ITTN Webinars.
Carla’s presentation showcases the Norwegian Fjord itineraries available to book, their fleet of ships and...
Brand USA Appoints Fred Dixon President & CEO
Brand USA has appointed Fred Dixon as President and Chief Executive. Fred Dixon is currently President and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, and will officially join Brand USA on July 15.
----You can read Fred Dixon's recent...
Go Vilnius Produces Self-Deprecating Tourism Marketing Campaign for Lithuanian Capital City
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius has produced a humorous tourism marketing campaign – titled ‘Expectations vs Reality’ – poking fun at Eastern European stereotypes in a bid to lure international visitors by gently surprising them about the true beauty of the place.
The “Expectations vs. Reality”...
MSC Cruises Enhances Food & Beverage Offering with ‘World’s Greatest Bars’ Pop-Up Programme
MSC Cruises has enhanced its Food & Beverage offering with its brand-new beverage programme: ‘World’s Greatest Bars’.
The new concept brings some of the most acclaimed ashore bars to MSC Cruises ships, offering guests “a truly unique and immersive experience like never before at...
Royal Caribbean Joins Forces with Make-A-Wish Foundation
Royal Caribbean has joined forces with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to support the non-profit’s mission of creating life-changing wishes for children that inspire hope and strength among wish kids and their families.
To kick off the partnership, vacationers can donate online and discover the variety of ways they can...
IHF Voices Serious Concern Over ‘Excessive’ Insurance Costs and Impact on Hotels and Guesthouses
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing excessive cost of insurance in Ireland and the impact this is having on hotels and guesthouses throughout the country. This comes at a time when hospitality businesses are already struggling with eye-watering...
Ciaran Fitzgerald Elected Chair of IHF Cork Branch
Ciaran Fitzgerald, Managing Director of The Blue Haven Collection, has been elected Chair of the Cork Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across the City and County.
In a hotel career spanning 20 years, Mr Fitzgerald oversees the Blue...
Busy March Saw Dublin and Cork Airports Welcome Nearly 3 Million Passengers
Nearly 3 million passengers used Dublin and Cork Airports during the hugely busy month of March – which took in the St Patrick’s Day holiday period and the start of the Easter school holidays.
New figures from daa – which operates both airports – shows...
Over 70% of Irish Holidaymakers Yet to Book their Main 2024 Trip
More than 70% of Irish holidaymakers have yet to book their main 2024 holiday, according to research from online travel agent Click&Go.
The research found that 60% of the survey respondents that are travelling with children as part of their holiday booking would consider taking...
Amadeus Partners with Taxera Technologies to Ease Burden of e-Invoicing on Travel Agents
Travel technology company Amadeus has partnered with Swiss company Taxera Technologies, a next-generation global tax compliance platform, to make life easier for travel sellers by automating and standardising back-office procedures.
The agreement will see e-Invoice technology shared to travel sellers worldwide, offering access to...
Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) Giving Away Trip-of-a-Lifetime to Maldives as Roadshow 2024 Grand Prize
The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) is giving away an exclusive opportunity for you to win a trip of a lifetime for two to the breathtaking Maldives, with a stopover in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi!
To qualify for this incredible giveaway, all you need...
Jay Tusa Appointed Tourism Director for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, in Florida
Jay Tusa has been appointed Tourism Director for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) in Florida.
Mr Tusa – who has more than 25 years’ experience in the travel industry - will lead destination management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement initiatives...
MSC Cruises Reveals 7 Districts Onboard ‘MSC World America’
MSC Cruises has revealed that its ultra-modern new flagship, MSC World America, will feature seven distinct districts each bringing together a range of tailored experiences.
Combining bars, restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities, each district will meet the needs, moods and desires of travellers throughout their time...
Bid to Change Name of Washington DC’s Dulles Airport to ‘Donald J. Trump International Airport’ Unlikely to Succeed
A move to change the name of Washington DC's main international airport, from Washington Dulles International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport is not expected to be successful.
The story has gained legs in the past day or so, following on from a number...
ExciteMINT onboard jetBlue to JFK Plus a Tour of a Timeless TWA Hotel
jetBlue, an American low-cost airline, launched its Dublin-JFK route with suitable fanfare in March of this year.
On the New York City Tourism + Conventions fam trip with jetBlue as airline sponsor and Fitzpatrick Hotel Group New York as accommodation sponsor, the Irish travel...
52% of Hotels in Portugal Have Sustainability Certification
During the tourism show Bolsa Turismo Lisboa (BTL) held in Portugal in February 2024, Mabrian Technologies, a company specialising in Tourism Intelligence services for destinations and companies, conducted an analysis of the level of involvement of hotel accommodations in Portugal regarding sustainability practices.
Sustainability was one of the...
A Third of Passengers Spend Flight Disruption Compensation on Further Travel, Research Shows
Nearly a third of air passengers – 30% - plan to use their compensation, from cancelled flights, to fund future trips, according to new research.
According to the research, from AirHelp – the leading travel tech support company for passengers facing flight disruptions – overall...
