Icelandair Opens Flash Sale for Irish Routes to Iceland and US
Icelandair has announced a flight sale for its Ireland connections, to both Iceland and the US.
The sale is offering flights from Dublin to Iceland starting from just €149 per person return.
From today (March 7) and running up to March 18, Irish holidaymakers can avail...
Irish Ferries Sees Record Passenger and Revenue Levels for 2023
Irish Ferries has posted record passenger and revenue growth for 2023.
Irish Ferries generated revenues of €412.3m for 2023, representing annual growth of 3.1%. Operating profits grew by over 12% to €52.1m.
Earnings - before interest and tax - jumped by 11.7% to just under €107m...
Dublin Ranked 6th Best City in Europe to Visit for Live Music
Dublin has been ranked 6th best city in Europe to travel to in order to watch live music.
The research – from award-winning independent cruise travel agency, Planet Cruise – ranked each city on certain criteria; including the number of live music bars, number of...
Island Marketing Joins Travel Suppliers Network
Craig Donnelly, Accident & General, is delighted to announced that Island Marketing will be joining the Travel Suppliers Network, bringing the total number of suppliers to eleven, in 2024!
Island Marketing is Ireland's specialist Maldives partner and GSA for Ireland's bestselling all-inclusive resort, Kuramathi Island....
Loganair to Deliver Year-Round Connectivity for Donegal
Loganair is introducing an enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal, delivering year-round flights and its biggest-ever summer programme.
The UK’s largest regional airline remains the only carrier offering a direct air link between the north-west of Ireland and the UK.
The Scottish airline also...
Marking the Return of American Airlines’ Dublin-Charlotte Service in Dublin Airport
ITTN's Shane Cullen and members of the travel trade and travel media were invited to the first flight of American Airlines' Dublin-Charlotte service in 2024. This expands the American Airlines and British Airways summer schedule for Ireland.
American Airlines
American Airlines flies daily between Dublin and...
Air Passenger Demand Continues Strong Post-Covid Recovery
Global passenger demand for air travel has continued its strong post-Covid recovery, with travel increasing nearly 17% in January compared to the same month last year.
Latest monthly figures from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show domestic air travel rose 10.4%,...
Emirates Signs Partnership Deals with Icelandair and GO7
Emirates has signed MoUs with Icelandair and travel technology and ticketing specialist GO7 to develop deeper commercial co-operation.
The move comes as the airlines look to leverage each other’s networks, in addition to using modern tools for more efficient combined air and rail ticket connections.
Both...
WTTC Launches ‘Readiness Roadmap’ to Simplify Sustainability Reporting for Travel and Tourism Companies
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a “readiness roadmap”, the aim of which is to simplify sustainability reporting in the Travel & Tourism sector.
Launched during the ITB Berlin trade fair this week, WTTC and Oliver Wyman announced the Sustainability Reporting Readiness...
Loveholidays Named ‘Ireland’s Leading Online Travel Agent’ at 2024 World Travel Awards
Loveholidays has been crowned Ireland's Leading Online Travel Agency a the 2024 World Travel Awards.
It marks the 3rd year in a row in which the company has picked up the award.
Loveholidays is Ireland’s fastest-growing online travel agent and was revealed as the winner after...
Fear of the Flight? Iron Maiden Rocker (and Pilot) Bruce Dickinson on How to Beat Flying Anxiety
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...
IHF Urges Government to Relieve Operating Cost Pressures on Hospitality Businesses
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has urged the Government to act swiftly to offset the impact that Government policies are having on the operating costs of hospitality businesses.
Responding to this week’s Government report examining the cost increases for businesses arising from employment-related measures, IHF President...
Brand USA Event at US Embassy Residence with Ambassador Cronin
The US Ambassador to Ireland, in conjunction with Brand USA, hosted an exquisite dinner for members of the travel industry in the luxurious surrounds of the United States Ambassador’s home in the Deerfield Residence in Phoenix Park.
The ambassador commended her embassy team who has...
Aer Lingus Flies Cillian Murphy to Oscars in LA
Aer Lingus has continued its support for Ireland's film talent ahead of this year’s Oscars, taking place in Los Angeles, on Sunday.
Following on from last year’s Oscars’ flight departure reception at Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus continues to support and look after the best...
JTA Holidays Boosts UK & Ireland Agent Earning Power with Playa Rewards Partnership
My Booking Rewards supplier members, JTA Holidays and Playa Hotels & Resorts are teaming up to significantly boost the earning power of travel agents in the UK and Ireland.
Offering increased rewards to agents logging JTA Holidays bookings that include Playa Hotels & Resorts...
US Government Inviting Ideas for Route 66 100th Anniversary Celebrations
The US Government has opened a public consultation process for ideas on how best to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, which happens in 2026.
The US Route 66 Centennial Commission – which has been established by the US Congress to oversee the 100...
Griffin Hotel Group Triggers Next Phase of €1m Sustainability Programme
Monart Destination Spa Joins the 100 Million Tree Initiative
Today (March 6th) during National Tree Week 2,500 native Irish trees will be planted at Monart Destination Spa.
Monart Destination Spa are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with the 100 million tree project in...
Dublin Airport Ranked 4th Best in Europe for Punctuality and On-Time Arrivals
Dublin Airport has been ranked Europe's 4th most punctual airport, in terms of on-time flight arrivals.
Online trading platform, BestBrokers has reviewed the best and worst airports in Europe and best and worst airlines for punctuality.
It based all rankings on number of flights operated, number...
Turkish Airlines Rules Out Premium Economy Return; Will Enhance Business Class Instead
Turkish Airlines will be sticking with its two-class system on its long-haul flights - namely, Business Class and Economy Class - and has, effectively, ruled out the return of its Premium Economy/Comfort Class seats.
This will go for both its Boeing and Airbus made planes...
Riviera Travel Boosts 2025 European Tour Programme and Lowers Group Sizes
Riviera Travel has added to its European 2025 programme with seven new tours for Irish guests, departing from April to October 2025.
Following guest feedback, Riviera has also lowered its maximum group size to 36 people on its 2025 Classic tours.
Tours go on sale on...
