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REMINDER: Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Brings Roadshow To Dublin On April 25

The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) - the B2B body - which promotes expedition cruises to the travel trade – will be in Ireland on April 25, at Dublin’s Morrison Hotel. Don't delay... RSVP here today! The ECN Roadshow will welcome travel trade professionals to a unique...

Dutch Airline Transavia Forced to Cancel Flights Until June Because of Need for Fleet Repairs

Dutch low fares airline Transavia has been forced to cancel hundreds of flights to destinations across Europe – including Dublin – up until early Summer, due to its fleet being in need of emergency repair. The airline – which is part of the Air France-KLM...

One Week Until Hurtigruten Live ITTN Webinar With An Amazing Prize Up For Grabs!

Join ITTN & Hurtigruten for a short – yet comprehensive – overview of the Hurtigruten brand and itineraries, on 4 April from 9.30-10am. Simply by registering, you will be in with a chance of winning a trip for 2 to Norway with Hurtigruten from 14 – 20 May...

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin Launches Online Consultation on Tourism Policy Framework

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has launched an online survey seeking the views of the public to help finalise a new Tourism Policy Framework for the period to 2030.   The online consultation is open until April 26. While the tourism sector has faced incredible challenges in...

ITTN Interviews Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, New York – NYC Tourism Trip

ITTN’s Shane Cullen is staying in Fitzpatrick Hotel Manhattan, part of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, New York. This is part of the New York City Tourism + Convention trip, in conjunction with Fitzpatricks and JetBlue. Interview with Chris O’Sullivan - General Manager, Fitzpatrick Hotel Manhattan Shane...

Dublin Airport Unveils Packed 2024 Summer Schedule

Dublin Airport has unveiled its 2024 Summer Schedule – which offers passengers the choice of more than 2,600 flights per week to hundreds of destinations from 45 airline partners. Almost half of the weekly flights on offer over the coming months (1,400) will be to...

Vienna Convention Bureau Appoints Anita Paic to Bolster Corporate Tourism and Meetings Visits

Seasoned industry expert Anita Paic has been appointed head of B2B management at the Vienna Convention Bureau, tasked with bolstering international relations and promote congresses and corporate meetings in the Austrian capital. Ms Paic is an expert in strategic marketing communication with many years of...

Emirates Activates SAF Agreement with Neste

Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Over 2 million gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024. The airline will track the delivery...

Royalton Resorts Celebrates New Property with Booking Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents

Royalton Resorts is celebrating the opening of its newest property, Royalton CHIC Antigua, with the launch of a brand-new booking incentive for UK and Ireland travel agents. Kicking off on Monday (April 1), agents can earn double rewards on all bookings made at Royalton CHIC...

Munster v Crusaders Rugby Match Generated €3m for Local Cork Economy

The recent Munster v Crusaders rugby match in Cork generated a whopping €5.6m in revenue, with the local economy benefitting to the tune of €2.9m, research has found. The match billed as the “Clash of the Champions” took place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on...

TAP Air Portugal Marks 5th Anniversary of Resumed Dublin-Lisbon Route

TAP Air Portugal Papal Blessing
TAP Air Portugal is marking its fifth anniversary of resumed services to and from Dublin Airport this weekend. The Portuguese flag carrier resumed services to and from Dublin on March 31, 2019 and has enjoyed five “highly successful” years since. Now TAP flies up to 15 times a...

A Waste-Free Future with ‘International Zero Waste Day’ Inspired by Türkiye

Türkiye championed the 'Zero Waste' resolution at the UN General Assembly, a pivotal element of the sustainable development agenda. The annual International Zero Waste Day (March 30th) represents a collective endeavour to ensure that future generations inherit a clean and habitable planet through waste management. The...

Riviera Travel Celebrates 40 Years In The City of Love

This week, ITTN’s Carrie Day was joined by Clare Dunne (ITAA), Carol Anne O’Neill (Worldchoice), Bernie Burke (Travel Centres), Dawn Conway (Cassidy Travel), Jacinta McGlynn (Travel Biz), Eoghan Corry (Travel Extra), Linda Maher (Irish Daily Mail) and Conor Power (Freelance Journalist) for 2 nights...

Vox Group is Hiring – Full-Time Sales Manager Required

Vox Group, a global leader in pioneering tourism and culture solutions, consists of dynamic brands including Vox, Sycomore, and Vox City. We’re at the forefront of the tourism evolution, blending multilingual content with advanced tourism management tools. Our mission is to empower partners globally with...

Spike Island Announces Resumption of Daily Sailings Schedule

Spike Island has launched its new sailing schedule in time for Easter with the return of daily sailings to the historic former prison island.  Visitors of all ages now have the chance to visit the iconic fortress in the heart of Cork Harbour every day...

Celebrity Cruises Rewards Top 100 UK & Ireland Agents for Wave Season Performance

Celebrating agents across the country for their stellar performance this Wave season, Celebrity Cruises’ sales team took to the road this week, surprising and delighting it’s top 100 most-committed travel partners across the UK and Ireland. Delivering a variety of bonuses to agents, the incentive...

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Introduces Eco-Safaris at Lush Slopes of the Highest Peak of Kenya. 

With a keen focus on sustainability, conservation, and supporting the circular economy of the ecosystem, the iconic Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, nestled within the private Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and on the slopes of Mount Kenya, welcomes guests to a set of authentic leisure activities and experiences beyond the...

Episode 3: ITTN Talks To… Cathy Burke of Travel Counsellors Ireland

In our latest instalment of ITTN Talks, we caught up with Cathy Burke, General Manager of Travel Counsellors Ireland. In this new weekly series, ITTN speaks to members of the travel trade and gives them a platform to talk about industry trends, to celebrate successes...

Wining & Dining Onboard Sun Princess Plus a Little Magic at Spellbound

Sun Princess has a vast choice of eateries, bars and lounges, with almost 30 from which to choose. Also onboard was the Spellbound experience with an evening of magic and drinks (dinner will be included when it officially launches in April 2024). Onboard with...

Explora Journeys to Preview EXPLORA II Style at Milan Design Week

Explora Journeys is collaborating with Archiproducts, the leading digital platform for design, during Fuorisalone – otherwise known as Milan Design Week - from 16 to 21 April, where the cruise line will preview the style on offer on its new EXPLORA II ship. The two...

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