Future of City of Derry-London Heathrow Route Secured with Granting of NI Assembly Funding
The recently resumed Northern Ireland Assembly has announced the securing of the City of Derry-London Heathrow air route, with funding of more than £1m being granted for the route.
The NI Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced the funding last week, which will see the route...
St. Patrick’s Festival and Dublin City Council Announce Relaxed Parade Space
St Patrick's Festival is delighted to announce the introduction of a Relaxed Parade Space for the first time at this year’s national St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday March 17th. The Relaxed Parade Space, sponsored by Dublin City Council, supported by the Lord Mayor...
Premier Inn to Ease Match Day Pressure for Travelling Fans with New 229-Bedroom Hotel in Manchester
Good news for Irish football fans with a Mancunian preference…Premier Inn is set to build a 229-bedroom hotel in Manchester next year, further easing the pressure on travelling fans to find a room ahead of match day.
Full planning permission has already been granted for...
Lufthansa Strike to Affect 7 German Airports
Anyone scheduled to fly in or out of Germany today and tomorrow morning, via national flag carrier Lufthansa, is likely to see their flight plans significantly affected by a nationwide ground staff strike taking place.
The 24-hour strike will see Lufthansa ground handling staff at...
Belfast City Airport Becomes First NI Airport to Achieve Level-3 Carbon Accreditation
Belfast City Airport has become the first airport in Northern Ireland to achieve Level-3 carbon accreditation.
The move further reinforces Belfast City’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The 'Airport Carbon Accreditation' programme, a carbon management certification standard administered by Airport Council International (ACI Europe), recognises...
AirHelp Celebrates Success of 20 Years of EC-261 Passenger Rights Regulation
AirHelp - the world's largest air passenger rights organisation and the leading travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions – has marked the 20th anniversary of EC 261, Europe’s Air Passengers Rights Regulation.
As one of the EU’s most successful pieces of consumer legislation,...
IATA’s Willie Walsh: ‘Air Travel to Grow 3.3% Per Year Over Next 20 Years’
IATA boss Willie Walsh has the consumer aviation industry should grow by around 3.3% per year over the next 20 years.
While this is significantly slower than the growth the industry saw between 2010 and 2019, Mr Walsh said that reflects the huge challenges seen...
Radisson Appoints New Managing Director for UK and Ireland
The Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Suzanne Speak as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Ms Speak has been with Radisson for 3 years; joining in February 2021 as general manager for two Radisson properties in Manchester.
Ms Speak said: “Radisson Hotel Group...
US Airlines Warn of Reduced Operations to Ireland if Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Remains at 32 Million
Leading US airlines have raised concerns over Dublin Airport’s controversial 32 million annual passenger cap, by warning they could reduce operations to Ireland if the cap isn’t lifted and increased.
Currently, daa – which operates both Dublin and Cork airports – is appealing for a...
Worldchoice 2024 Conference to be held at Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, Saturday November 23
Worldchoice has revealed that its 2024 Annual Conference will be held at the Fairways Hotel, in Dundalk.
Earlier this week, Worldchoice confirmed the date for this year's conference.
It will be take place on Saturday, November 23.
Worldchoice Ireland Commercial Manager, Carol Anne O'Neill, said: "I am...
Anthony Daniels Steps Down from Role as Sales and Marketing VP at Hurtigruten
Expedition cruise specialist Hurtigruten has announced the departure of Anthony Daniels from the company.
Mr Daniels – a veteran of the industry, having previously worked for the likes of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Seabourn and Cunard – joined Hurtigruten in 2015 as its vice-president of...
Dublin Wins EU’s Smart Tourism Capital Award Designation for 2024
Dublin has won the European Commission’s Smart Tourism Capital Award designation for 2024. The accolade recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories: sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity.
The judging panel recognised that Dublin has embedded...
Marriott Hotels Sees 15% Rise in RevPAR; Expects Strong 2024
Marriott International closed out 2023 in strong fashion, posting a 7.2% year-on-year increase in RevPAR (revenue per available room) for the final three months of the year.
For the full year, the international hotel group saw RevPAR grow by 15%.
Fourth quarter earnings per share jumped...
ITTN Talks to Astronaut José Hernandez at American Holidays HQ
Astronaut José Hernandez visited American Holidays HQ, in Dublin on Thursday to discuss his experiences in space and promote the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, as a holiday destination.
Mr Hernandez, a former migrant farmworker turned NASA astronaut, shared insights into his remarkable journey.
Mr...
From Cheapest Time to Fly to Scam Avoidance Techniques – 7 Top Travel Tips Ahead of the Summer!
With the better weather and summer getaway season fast approaching, insurance experts are reminding travellers of the importance of planning in advance…UK insurance firm Howden Insurance has come up with a checklist of must-dos to for financial protection, saving money and avoiding phishing scams.
Take out...
Solmar Villas Expands Collection in Mainland Greece
Solmar Villas has added 18 new properties to its collection in Greece.
The expansion is focused on the Halkidki and Olympus Riviera regions - with easy flight connections to Thessaloniki.
The new properties sit alongside the existing mainland Greece collection, covering the Peloponnese and Ionian...
Emirates SkyCargo Named ‘International Airline of the Year’ for Air Cargo Excellence
Emirates SkyCargo has been named International Airline of the Year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo.
Voted for by the STAT Times international reader base, this prestigious accolade is a testament to the airline’s commitment to facilitating the world’s...
Hastings’ Culloden to Host Van Morrison Easter Residency
Van Morrison is to perform two exclusive, intimate shows this Easter in Belfast’s Culloden Estate and Spa.
The lunch and jazz event will take place on Easter Sunday and Monday, March 31 and April 1 at the five-star hotel, which is part of the Hastings...
Ryanair Signs Online Booking Deal with TUI
Ryanair has announced an online booking partnership with TUI, which will see the holiday booking giant authorised to offer Ryanair flights, seats, and bags to its customers as part of their holiday packages on the condition that they do not overcharge customers for Ryanair...
Barbados Taps Masters Legend Ian Woosnam to Promote the Island as a Global Golf Destination
Barbados Tourism is continuing its work to position the Caribbean island country as a top global golf destination by introducing the new Barbados Legends event; which will include many of the sport's greats.
The event will be headlined by former Masters and Ryder Cup winner;...
