Marriott International Grows Bedroom Numbers by 5%
Marriott International grew its net bedroom numbers by 4.7% to over 1.597 million last year; while the company's development pipeline ended 2023 at a record 573,000 rooms, an increase of 15% from the previous year.
The global hotel giant is due to publish 2023 annual...
Aviation Recovery: EasyJet, Norwegian and SAS Publish Strong Updates
Numerous airlines - EasyJet, Norwegian Airlines, United Airlines, and SAS Scandinavian Airlines amongst them - have posted positive trading updates, further pointing to a strong post-Covid recovery continuation for the global aviation sector.
UK low fares carrier EasyJet - which has an Irish presence out...
Lionel Messi, Mario Lopez & Red Hot Chilli Pipers Help Name Icon of the Seas
ITTN’s Shane Cullen was invited to the Icon of the Seas naming ceremony, which was held in the AquaDome. Football icon Lionel Messi had the honour of naming the newest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Nick Wier (SVP, Entertainment, RCI) highlighted this was...
Travelodge Appoints Director of Sustainability to Drive Net Zero Policy in UK & Ireland
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has created a new internal role – director of sustainability – to help drive its net zero emissions policy and enhance its ESG strategy.
Demi Turner – a former executive at the likes of ASOS, WPP, KFC and Whitbread – has...
Dubai Gatecrashes Most Popular Global Ski Resort Rankings
Dubai has ranked surprisingly high on a new list of the most popular winter ski resorts.
A league table of the most popular global ski resorts for 2023, by online review site BonusInsider, lists the most viewed ski sites on TikTok and Instagram over...
United Airlines Grows Annual Revenue by 10%
United Airlines grew operating revenue by 10%, last year, to $13.6bn, its latest annual financial results show.
Last year saw United Airlines celebrate 25 years of flying between Ireland and the US (both through Dublin and Shannon) and expanded its services through Shannon.
The airline saw...
Bedsonline Seeking Key Account Manager in Ireland
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HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients and partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms...
Quinta do Lago Announces New Series of Sports Camps for 2024
Quinta do Lago – the luxury resort situated in the heart of the Algarve – has announced a fresh array of sports camps for 2024.
Esteemed athletes, including Ashley Williams in collaboration with Football Escapes, are set to return to the resort, hosting week-long...
APT Travelmarvel Launches 2024 European River and Small Ship Yacht Cruising Brochure
APT Travelmarvel has officially launched its 2024 European River and Small Ship Yacht Cruising brochure.
From Amsterdam to Zagreb and river cruises from just €1,395 per person and packages for couples and solo travellers, this year's brochure literally leaves no stone unturned.
Included is the Reflections...
‘Icon of Icon’ Lionel Messi to Formally Name Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ Tonight!
Football legend Lionel Messi will formally name Royal Caribbean's long awaited new ship Icon of the Seas at its official naming ceremony in Miami tonight, at 10:30pm Irish time.
The ship will formally debut this coming weekend.
Anyone wishing to catch the livestream of the naming...
Ryanair Eyeing Significant Expansion of Operations in Spain and Italy
Ryanair is looking to significantly increase its operations in both Spain and Italy, with its two main bosses - Michael O'Leary and Eddie Wilson - separately on the ground in both countries this week laying the groundwork for expansion drives.
Speaking in Madrid, on Monday,...
Irish Car Rental Tech Firm Meili Signs 4-Year Partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Irish car rental-focused travel technology company Meili has signed a 4-year partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
The deal will allow SAS’ existing car rental partners optimise their direct partnership by offering an enhanced car rental experience through Meili’s cloud-based technology.
Mike McGearty, CEO & Co-founder of...
Loveholidays Enters Booking Partnership with Ryanair
Online travel agent Loveholidays has agreed a new partnership with Ryanair, aimed at consumers looking for low-cost holidays.
This deal allows loveholidays’ customers to buy Ryanair flights, seats, and bags as part of their loveholidays package. It guarantees that loveholidays’ customers will not be overcharged and...
Loganair Announces Free Travel Plan Adjustment Offer in Light of Storm Jocelyn
Loganair has announced that it is offering all customers the opportunity to adjust travel plans free of charge in the coming days, in light of the current storm warnings and poor weather conditions affecting movement and travel.
As Storm Jocelyn takes over from Storm Isha...
Vox Group is Hiring – Full Time Sales Manager
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...
Sale of Dublin’s Iconic Shelbourne Hotel Expected to be Confirmed Shortly
Dublin’s iconic Shelbourne Hotel is, reportedly, close to being acquired by Archer Hotel Capital, the current owner of the Conrad Hotel Dublin on nearby Earlsfort Terrace.
Recent reports suggest the Shelbourne’s current owner Kennedy Wilson has reached agreement on the sale of the famous St...
Emirates Commits to Australia, as Competition Hots Up, with Additional Premium Economy Service to Melbourne
Emirates has declared its ongoing commitment to Australia by announcing the introduction of an additional Premium Economy service between Melbourne and Dubai, which will be available from February.
Emirates debuted a Premium Economy service from Melbourne in April of last year. This additional service means...
Ryanair Signs Long-Term Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal with Italian Energy Giant Eni
Ryanair has enhanced its green credentials by agreeing a long-term Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply deal from Enilive, a subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni.
The Letter of Intent covers the long-term supply of SAF at selected airports used by Ryanair in Italy. This deal...
Former Travel Agent, Kirsty Diaso, Raises Funds for 2-Year Old Son, Andre
Former Budget Travel and Flight Centre travel agent, Kirsty Diaso, is hosting a fundraiser on 10 February to raise funds for Kirsty’s son, Andre, who has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
Kirsty explains on the fundraiser page that “Cerebral Palsy varies from person to person....
Malta Appoints Wine Ambassador to Boost Island’s Enotourism Credentials
Malta has appointed a dedicated wine ambassador to boost wine tourism to the country.
The Malta Tourism Association (MTA) has appointed Joséf Bonello as the first ambassador for the promotion of the wines of Malta and Gozo.
His responsibility will be to raise the profile and...
