DCM Sales Representation, Discovery Puglia & Best Holidays Italy Announce Collaboration
Don Clarke, owner of DCM Sales Representation, and Concezio Natale, Director of Discovery Puglia and CEO of Best Holidays in Italy have collaborated to provide enhanced trade sales representation solutions throughout Ireland after Audrey Headon retires.
Don Clarke commented: “I am excited Concezio initiated discussions...
Finnair Posts 6% Increase in Revenues
Finnair has reported a 5.8% increase in fourth quarter revenues, for the final 3 months of 2023, to €727.2m.
The Helsinki-based airline carried 2.6 million passengers during the period, which was 6.5% up on the same quarter in the previous 12 months.
The carrier posted an...
MSC Cruises to Welcome 3 Celebrity Chefs Onboard ‘MSC Poesia’
MSC Cruises, will welcome three celebrity chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of her 2024 World Cruise.
Guests currently travelling on board MSC Poesia have circumnavigated Africa, discovering spectacular destinations on their journey. While on the trip of a lifetime, the ship will visit 52 destinations...
International Luxury Travel PR Firm Bspoke Associates Launches Global Marketing and Sales Representation Division
Luxury travel international public relations firm Bspoke Associates – which is known for its tailored communication campaigns in luxury destination branding - has announced the introduction of BSales, a pioneering strategy-led global marketing and sales representation branch.
Beatriz Gimeno, the former co-founder of Autentico Hotels,...
Brian Hynes – The Travel Corporation – Coffee Break with ITTN
Brian Hynes, The Travel Corporation, chats to ITTN's Shane Cullen in the latest in the Coffee Break Series.
Following a strong start to 2024, Brian details upcoming events for 2024 including a trade fam trip for the Costsaver and Trafalgar Brands which will bring...
Worldchoice 2024 Annual Conference to Take Place on November 23
Worldchoice has revealed that its 2024 annual conference will take place on Saturday, November 23.
This year’s venue is set to be confirmed later this week.
Last year's Worldchoice Conference - held at the Radisson Hotel, Little Island, Cork - touched on the theme 'Grow Your...
Carnival Reveals Enhanced ‘Carnival Vista’ Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it has returned its Carnival Vista ship to her homeport of Port Canaveral, in Florida, following numerous enhancements while in dry dock for 30 days.
These enhancements include new livery, a teen club, arcade, expanded casino, new bar...
Carnival Announces Emissions Reduction Progress
Carnival Corporation reports that it's progressing towards its environmental goals, with an anticipated 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity based on lower berth capacity by 2024, compared to 2019 figures. Although slightly below its original 20% reduction target set for 2030, the...
Daa Raises €315,000 for Three Irish Charities in Latest Annual Charity Fundraising Drive
Daa – the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports – has presented cheques totalling €315,000 to three Irish charities, following a 12-month programme of fundraising activities across its businesses.
The fundraising efforts of staff and passengers mean that the three charities – The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Cork Life...
TUI Heralds Record First Quarter Performance; Remains on Track for Strong 2024
Holiday giant TUI has reported a record first quarter performance, reiterating that it expects to see revenues grow by at least 10% this year and underlying earnings jump at least 25%.
TUI has just posted record financials for a first quarter; showing revenues of €4.3bn...
Wendy Lahmich to Leave Seabourn Cruises in July
It has been announced that Wendy Lahmich – EMEA regional sales director for Seabourn Cruises – will leave the company, and the travel industry, to spend more time with her family in the north of England.
She is due to depart her role at the...
Irish Hotels Federation Announces Annual Conference Details
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) will host its Annual Conference at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th February 2024.
More than 400 hotel and guesthouse owners/managers from across Ireland will gather at the Slieve Russell Hotel for...
Finnair Posts January Passenger Increase Despite Traditionally Slow Booking Month
Finnair carried 819,800 passengers last month.
The airline – which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year – saw load factor and on-time performance (although all flights arrived on schedule) impacted by severe weather conditions and the fact that January is traditionally a seasonally slow month...
Taste of Dublin Announces Venue Change to Merrion Square After 18 Years in Iveagh Gardens
The annual Taste of Dublin food festival has announced a venue change, after 18 years (give or take, give the pandemic) at Iveagh Gardens.
This year, the festival will run from June 13-16, inclusive, at its new home of Merrion Square, with the event set...
Sunway is Hiring – Vacancies in Exciting Sales Positions!
Sunway is hiring!
The award-winning company are hiring a Product/Groups – Executive position and has vacancies in the following SALES area’s
European – Sales
Worldwide – USA – Sales
Cruise – Sales
Sunway are an award-winning tour operator based in Dun Laoghaire.
Full time positions now available.
What you need :
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G Adventures to Showcase Tourism Opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Small group adventure and community tourism pioneer and specialist G Adventures has announced it will soon be offering an extended programme of trips to Bosnia and Herzegovina that are designed to support local communities, while showcasing the Balkan nation’s distinctive culture, nature and heritage.
The...
Remembering Pedro Garcia, RIP
ITTN is saddened to hear of the passing of industry friend and colleague Pedro Garcia.
Pedro was a good friend to many in the travel business, and an emotional Richard Cullen (ex Killiney Travel) wrote this beautiful map of Pedro’s career out on the Costa...
Suppliers For You Roadshow returns to Cork, Limerick & Dublin this month
Scott Harman (H10 Hotels), Joanne Peters (Palladium Hotels), Rachel Dearden (Hotel Botanico Tenerife) and Graham Brooks (Hard Rocks Caribbean Hotels) are back and will be hosting agents in Cork, Limerick & Dublin later this month.
Places are limited so register your interest today!
Cork
Tuesday 27th February...
Big Aircraft Lessors Downplay Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Emissions Fight
Irish-based aircraft leasing giants AerCap and Avolon have suggested it is unrealistic to expect airlines’ adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to massively reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
Pointing to dwindling levels of interest amongst private investors, both companies said the only way...
Turkish Airlines Bowling Competition Irish Dates Revealed
Turkish Airlines has announced the dates for the Irish leg of the 2024 Turkish Airlines Bowling Competition for travel agents.
This year sees Cork and Belfast join Dublin, which solely hosted the Irish heats last year, on the calendar, in March.
The international tournament is organised...
