Supplier Spotlight – TTC Tour Brands Has Tours For Any and Everyone!
Are your clients 18-35 years old and ready to social travel with Contiki or perhaps they want the ultimate unpackaged tour with Costsaver? Maybe they’d would prefer to unlock new destinations with Trafalgar, or do they want all of the sights and insights and...
APT & Travelmarvel Launches New Year Agent Incentive: ‘Book Four & Go Explore’
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its biggest ever New Year Agent Incentive.
The new Book Four & Go Explore* campaign rewards agents who make four or more bookings during the incentive period, 8 January to 4 March 2024, with a Travelmarvel sailing on the Douro, Rhine...
Deep South USA Welcomes UK & Ireland Visitors in 2024
The UK and Irish Marketing organisation representing the Deep South states of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee has launched a fresh new website for 2024.
The revised website www.deep-south-usa.com has enriched video content, improved navigation, and recommended themed itineraries four all four states.
The team from Deep South...
Beverleigh Hart Appointed Commercial Director of TBO UK & Ireland
TBO UK and Ireland are thrilled to announce the promotion of Beverleigh Hart to the role of Commercial Director. Bev has been an invaluable part of the team, and her dedication and expertise have played a pivotal role in the company's success.
Bev joined the...
Royal Caribbean to Host Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise
If you can’t get tickets to see her at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium later this year, or aren’t one of the lucky G Adventures selling agents set to be rewarded with a trip to see her in London; there’s still a chance to get some...
Emirates Rolls Out Expanded Vegan and Plant-Based Food Offering Onboard and in Lounges
Emirates is rolling out a range of new vegan dishes for its lounges and onboard menus.
Over the past 12 months Emirates has seen a surge in customer demand for plant-based meals; with orders rising 40% in that time.
The new menus will build on the...
Aer Lingus and Ryanair Gain Top Rankings in Safest Global Airlines Poll
Aer Lingus and Ryanair have both been ranked among the safest international airlines in the world going into the New Year.
Both Irish carriers received a maximum 7-star ranking in AirlineRatings.com's latest annual airline safety survey.
The list - which also includes quality of in-flight dining...
TUI Set to Put London Stock Delisting to Shareholder Vote
TUI - the world's largest holiday company - will let its shareholders vote on its plans to close its London Stock Exchange share listing and solely trade its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Currently, TUI has its shares listed in both cities, but nowadays...
Schiphol Airport Still Planning ‘Limited’ Flight Capacity Reduction This Year
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is still planning what it calls a "limited" reduction in flight capacity this year in a bid to lower pressure on the airport's operations during peak travel periods during the year.
The airport said it is looking at capacity for 483,000 flights...
Thai Airways Expands European Route Network
Thai Airways is expanding its European route network this year.
The national flag carrier of Thailand will add Oslo and Milan to its European roster as of March 31; connecting both European capitals to Bangkok. The move will increase to 13 the number of European...
Ireland West Airport Sees Busiest Year Ever in 2023, with 818,000 Passengers
Ireland West Airport (Knock) has reported 2023 as its busiest year ever.
Passenger numbers at the airport rose 13%, over the year, to a record 818,000 people.
The previous record for Knock was 807,000, which was achieved in 2019 – proving that the airport has now...
Center Parcs Europe Owner Pierre & Vacances Opens New Luxury Holiday Park in South of France
Center Parcs Europe owner Pierre & Vacances has opened a new holiday destination called the Premium Residence Golfe du Lion in France.
It is located in the town of Saint Cyprien in France’s sunny Pyrénées-Oreintales region, in the south of the country close to the...
London, Prague and Sofia Voted Best European Weekend Break Destinations for 2024
London, Prague and Sofia are the top three European capitals for a weekend getaway in 2024, according to a new survey.
The list - compiled by Slot.Day, an online catalogue for slots and game reviews - doesn't include any Irish, French, Spanish, Scandinavian, Dutch or...
Hard Rock International Names New Boss for Hotels Division
Hard Rock International has named John Rees senior vice president of its hotel operations.
Mr Rees will lead Hard Rock’s international hotel portfolio and report to group chief operating officer Jon Lucas.
Mr Rees said: "Our future pipeline of hotel projects is very robust which will...
Royal Caribbean Signs Up as Official Partner of Eurovision Song Contest
Royal Caribbean International has joined forces with the Eurovision Song Contest, signing up as official partner to the live music event.
The cruise giant will act as official cruise line partner for the Eurovision for two years – 2024 and 2025.
This year’s event will be...
Final Chance to Enter: Win a Place on JetBlue’s Boston St Patrick’s Day FAM Trip
ITTN would like to remind members of the Irish and Northern Irish travel trade that you still have time to enter the ITTN & JetBlue competition to win a place on JetBlue’s FAM trip to Boston for St Patrick’s Day. All you need to...
Etihad Airways Adds 2 New Routes from Abu Dhabi to India
Etihad Airways has introduced two new services from Abu Dhabi to India; upping the menu of routes for people looking to connect onwards after flying with Etihad from European destinations including Dublin.
Etihad will now fly from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in the...
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Launches Discovery Cove New Year’s Sale
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has launched a Discovery Cove New Year’s sale which is available from now until February 13, across all Discovery Cove packages booked for 2024 and 2025, including the Discovery Cove Ultimate Swim package.
SeaWorld Parks’ Discovery Cove New Year’s sale allows...
Travel Agent Support Group TIPTO Announces Belfast Date on 25th Anniversary Roadshow
Tour operator support group TIPTO – which is active in Northern Ireland – has announced that it will visit Belfast on its upcoming 25th anniversary roadshow tour.
The roadshows cover the UK from February 28 through to June 20. The Belfast date is April 18....
Japan Airlines Relaxes Refund and Ticket Change Policy in Light of Tokyo Air Crash
AviaReps, on behalf of Japan Airlines, has announced that the carrier is relaxing its refund/ticket change policy in light of this week's air crash at Tokyo Airport.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from flight JL516 on January 2 and flight operations are normalising....
