Sun-soaked summers have their charm, of course, but there’s something intoxicating about embracing the cold. Frost-tinged forests, powder-soft landscapes, the crunch of fresh snow under boots. This winter (or next), we’re trading swimsuits for snowsuits and plotting getaways where icy adventure is the whole...

KLM has backed calls for the Dutch Government to invest in a national Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fund. In doing so, the Dutch flag carrier is supporting the so-called Wennink Report, a wide-reaching support, by Dutch businessman Peter Wennink, examining how the Netherlands should and...

JETMS, a global provider in aircraft interior solutions and a member of Avia Solutions Group, is undertaking a strategic transition to drive sustainable growth and support its ongoing expansion. As part of this initiative, the company will relocate its production activities from the UK...

ITTN’s Sharon Jordan and Sophie Power had the privilege of attending a fabulous lunch yesterday with the Peruvian Embassy in Cantina Valentina Dublin- Ireland's only Peruvian restaurant!  Key travel trade and media joined the event entitled "Taste Peru, Discover More”, highlighting Peru’s rich culinary heritage through...

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is continuing her Caribbean adventure in Barbados on a FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus and Travel Trade Representation (TTR). After several days of hotel inspections and even a trip on the original Bajan Bus, day...

ITTN's Shane Cullen, along with members of the trade and representatives from the Star Alliance airlines, attended the Star Alliance Christmas Lunch. Martina Coogan welcomed guests to the 10th Annual Star Alliance Christmas Lunch, which was held in the Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday, 11th December...

Green hospitality group Domes Resorts has entered a joint venture with New York asset management and real estate firm Brookfield, which will focus on a €40m+ expansion of the Domes Zeen Chania resort in Crete. Through one of its private real estate funds, Brookfield will...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as its new President. The appointment becomes effective on January 19. He joins the company with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sales, operations, and innovation in the global travel industry. Mr...

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in partnership with TravelUni, welcomed members and their guests to their annual Christmas charity lunch, this year supporting The Salvation Army. The, once again, sold out event saw attendees enjoy a festive menu, carol singing,...

Following another strong year for bookings in 2025, CV Villas has unveiled new forward-looking data for 2026 which reveals that shoulder season is currently outperforming the traditional peak summer booking window, when looking at year-on-year comparisons. The data indicates a clear shift in consumer booking...

Transatlantic carrier JetBlue - which connects Dublin and a host of other European cities to the east coast of the US - has announced the opening of its first-ever airport lounge. Dubbed BlueHouse, and covering 9,000 square feet across two floors, the lounge is modelled...

Emirates is giving travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai this winter, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers who book return flights to Dubai by 21st December 2025, will enjoy complimentary access to two popular tours and attractions. Travellers can...

Ireland has won a major travel award in the United States – Best Destination in Europe – for the 12th year in a row, reaffirming Ireland’s appeal among American travellers. The award was presented to Tourism Ireland at the 23rd annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards in New York. Ireland took...

With 2026 just around the corner, TUI Musement, a leading provider of tours and activities, publishes the travel trends that will shape the coming months. The analysis highlights a wide range of behaviours reflecting how travellers are shifting towards more responsible, personalised and interest-driven experiences....

Dublin maintained its status as one of the most popular destinations from London Stansted, as the airport reported its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking festive season. The London airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers during the month, beating the previous November total set in 2024.  The top three busiest destinations were Istanbul, Dublin and...

Crystal Cruises has announced its 2028 winter and spring season itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity. The programme features warm-water sailings across the Caribbean, Central America and the Amazon, followed by a spring transatlantic crossing to the Azores. Guests can enjoy unhurried days in port, regionally inspired...

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in Shanghai today, promoting Northern Ireland at a Tourism Ireland business luncheon event. Addressing key Chinese travel professionals and media, Minister Archibald spoke of her department’s vision to create a thriving, sustainable tourism industry for the future...

Aer Lingus is expanding its European and transatlantic network with six brand-new routes launching next year. Taking off in time for summer 2026, the airline will commence five short-haul services from Dublin and Cork, offering its customers even more options for unforgettable getaways to...

ITTN’s Lorraine Hales attended a fantastic night in Cork last night, where a wonderful Christmas celebration was hosted by Aer Lingus And Cork Airport. It was a night full of intrigue and anticipation as we awaited the exciting new announcement from Aer Lingus and...

Best4Travel has announced the acquisition of Skytours, the long-established travel agency based on Talbot Street, Dublin. The deal marks a significant expansion for Best4Travel, increasing its retail footprint to 13 outlets across Ireland as the company accelerates its growth strategy heading into 2026 and...