Solo Travel, Once in a Lifetime Trips, and Spontaneity Top Latest Travel Trends List
Solo wellness trips, spontaneity and once in a lifetime holidays top the list in American Express’ latest Global Travel Trends report.
While solo travel has been a rising travel trend for some time, AmEx’s latest research shows solo wellness travel – taking in spa and...
Travelodge Eyes Growth on Back of Record Year
Budget hotel chain Travelodge – which operates across the UK, Ireland and Spain – has said it is “well-positioned” for future growth after strong customer demand drove record revenues during 2023.
Adjusted pre-tax earnings rose by nearly 15% to £243.9m and revenue surged to a...
Episode 4: ITTN Talks To… Jeff Collins of Best4Travel
In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Jeff Collins, Managing Director of Best4Travel & Holiday Experts.
In this ongoing series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate successes and discuss challenges...
Visit Barbados Highlights Ease of Access in Attempt to Woo More Irish Visitors
Visit Barbados is upping its profile in Ireland in pursuit of more Irish visitors to the idyllic eastern Caribbean island nation.
It is doing this by highlighting the various ways Irish passengers can fly to the island and the wide choice of airlines with which...
Ryanair Posts 8% Jump in Passenger Numbers for March; Carries 13.6 Million People
Ryanair carried 13.6 million passengers across its route network last month, representing a year-on-year increase of 8% on March 2023 levels.
The airline operated more than 77,000 flights in March 2024, although nearly 950 of these were cancelled due to the ongoing Israel/Gaza conflict.
The airline’s...
ITTN Interviews Fred Dixon, President & CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Fred Dixon, President & CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions during their first Business Expo for the Ireland and UK markets in 2024, offering travel trade buyers and media the opportunity to visit NYC for a program of...
Win A Trip For 2 to Norway with Hurtigruten
Join ITTN & Hurtigruten for an exclusive webinar this Thursday 4 April from 9.30-10am and be in with a chance of winning a trip for 2 (yes, you can bring a companion!) to Norway from 14 - 20 May.
Simply by registering, you will...
Supplier Spotlight: European Elegance Introduced To The Oceans Of The World By Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is the privately-owned luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and created at the heart of Swiss luxury hospitality. The brand stems from the long-held vision of the Aponte family to redefine the ocean experience for a new...
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour with ITTN & NYC Tourism + Conventions
ITTN's Shane Cullen enjoyed A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour with owner and animated tour guide, Tony Muia, a proud native Brooklynite who is incredibly passionate about his hometown and it is infectious.
Family-owned and running since 2005, “A Slice of Brooklyn” Bus Tours...
Ryanair Enters Sales Partnership with Polish OTA eSky
Ryanair has signed an online booking/sales partnership deal with Polish online travel agent (OTA) eSky.
Based in Katowice, eSky is one of the leading OTAs in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
The Polish agent is now authorised to offer Ryanair flights, seats, and bags to its...
Viking Cruises Adds Two World Cruises to 2026 Sailings Schedule
Viking Cruises has added two world cruises to its itinerary for 2026, which have now opened for bookings.
The Longitudinal World Cruise VI lasts for 69 days and goes from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee – taking in 5 itineraries and 9 countries and featuring South...
McEvaddy Brothers Submit Plans for 3rd Terminal at Dublin Airport
A “concept plan” for a third terminal at Dublin Airport has been lodged with Fingal County Council.
The privately-owned D A Terminal 3 Ltd vehicle – owned by businessmen brothers Ulick and Des McEvaddy – has submitted the plan, which proposes a new multi-faceted development,...
Emirates Partners with AC Milan at Dubai World Cup
Emirates marked this year’s Dubai World Cup – the annual highlight of the UAE horseracing calendar – at the Meydan Racecourse, on March 30, by unveiling a bespoke art installation in conjunction with one of its football partners, the mighty AC Milan.
Emirates is chief...
IATA’s Willie Walsh Slams ‘Failed’ Single European Sky Deal; Warns of Delays, Higher Costs and More Emissions
The head of aviation representative and lobby group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has deemed a new EU deal – aimed at modernising European air traffic management – a “failure”, warning that all it will actually achieve will be more flight delays, higher...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Iron Maiden Rocker (and Pilot) Bruce Dickinson
Perhaps more familiar to many for singing about FEAR of the Dark, or the FLIGHT of Icarus legendary heavy metal singer Bruce Dickinson has recently opened up about the Fear of FLYING; not his, but how people can cope with flight anxiety and/or Aerophobia/Aviophobia.
While...
Southwest Airlines Buys Renewable Energy Provider
US carrier Southwest Airlines has acquired American renewable energy provider SAFFiRE Renewables.
Southwest had already been an investor in SAFFiRE, but has now taken the company over fully.
The deal is aimed at providing Southwest with its own pipeline of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
SAFFiRE is developing...
Ireland Ranked Among Top ‘Must-Visit’ Global Destinations in International Survey
Ireland has been ranked one of the top must-visit destinations for the current Easter holiday season.
The survey, by DiscoverCars.com, ranked Ireland 5th most must-see place behind the UK, Greece, Australia and Canada.
The survey results were based on which countries had the best Easter traditions.
Ireland’s...
Emirates Marks World Autism Awareness Day with Autism-Friendly Check-In Facilities
Emirates has announced it has achieved a Certified Autism Center Designation for all of its Dubai-based check-in facilities.
The announcement coincides with World Autism Awareness Day, which is on April 2.
These facilities cover Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check In...
Red Sea International Airport Welcomes First International Flight
Red Sea International Airport (RSI), Saudi Arabia’s newest airport, has announced its first international flight and its second airline partner.
Flydubai will fly its inaugural flight to RSI – from Dubai International Airport – on April 18.
The new service will be a twice-weekly connection between...
Etihad Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Boston
Etihad Airways has completed its inaugural flight to Boston; marking its fourth Abu Dhabi route to the US following on from Chicago, New York and Washington DC.
The new Boston route – aimed at offering business and leisure passengers gateway connections across the Middle East...
