Etihad and China Eastern Airlines Strengthen Partnership
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have strengthened their partnership by signing a Strategic Co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties.
The accord reflects a commitment to explore a deepened co-operation that will provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services,...
Celebrating the Women of Travel at the AWTE Ireland Christmas Lunch
The legendary AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives) Christmas Lunch took place on Friday in Brooks Hotel, Dublin. It was a fantastic afternoon as the women in the travel industry and some very supportive men came together to celebrate Christmas.
Ciara Foley, Chairperson of AWTE...
Ireland West Airport Set for Busiest Christmas Period in its History
Ireland West Airport, in Knock, is set for the busiest Christmas period in its history, with 40,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport.
Passenger numbers estimated to arrive and depart at the airport between this week and Sunday January 5 are expected to be...
Fáilte Ireland Appoints Dónall Curtin to Board
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has appointed Dónall Curtin to the board of The National Tourism Development Authority, or Fáilte Ireland, to give it its everyday name. Mr Curtin will serve a 5-year term.
Minister Martin said: “I am delighted to announce this appointment and am very grateful...
TTC Tour Brands Announces Big Tour Sale
Today leading guided travel company TTC Tour Brands is launching the Big Tour Sale with a range of discounts on 2024 tours with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver, including 129 itineraries worldwide, from bucket list exotic touring to European city adventures.
The Big Tour Sale*...
10-Year Tourism Plan for Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains Launched
A major new plan to develop the tourism potential of the Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains region, Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains National Park Visitor Experience and Management Masterplan, has been launched.
Co-ordinated by Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with Coillte, the Department of Housing, Local Government and...
ESPN to Air its ‘College GameDay’ Ratings Topping Preview Show in Dublin for 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot – the most widely watched college football preview show in the US - has announced it will kick off the 2024 college football season in Dublin when rivals Georgia Tech and Florida State University play in the 2024...
Bookabed and Universal Orlando, Host a Festive Trade Appreciation Lunch in Barza
Bookabed and Universal Orlando hosted a festive lunch upstairs in the airy and stylish Barza on Ormond Quay. The winter sun was streaming in the windows of the gorgeous room, featuring Californian-style decor, and bubbles were flowing as members of the travel trade came...
Eurosport to Promote Canary Islands as Destination for Athletes and Training Teams
Eurosport – the pan-European sports television channel – has partnered with the Canary Islands Tourist Board to promote the Spanish-owned archipelago as the perfect destination for professional athletes, semi-professional athletes and teams looking for the optimum conditions to prepare for upcoming competitions.
The partnership has...
Oh, Yes She Did – Rebecca Kelly Hosts Princess Cruises Event at the Panto
Rebecca Kelly (Senior Sales Manager, Princess Cruises UK & Europe) hosted travel trade and their families at the festive Panto in the National Stadium.
As always, the dynamo duo of Sammy Sausages and Buffy set off on another adventure to save the day. This...
MSC Cruises Expands F1 Partnership with 2 Title Grand Prix Sponsorships
MSC Cruises has expanded its partnership with Formula 1 motor racing, by signing up as title sponsor of two 2024 Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix – the Japanese Grand Prix and Gran Premio dell’Emilia Romagna held in Imola, Italy.
The cruise line’s brand will...
Turkish Airlines Announces Huge Fleet Expansion
Turkish Airlines has announced a huge fleet expansion through the acquisition of 355 state-of-the-art Airbus aircraft.
This significant order comprises 250 of the best-selling A321s and 105 of the highly efficient A350 widebody aircraft, including 60 firm orders, 20 purchase right A350-900s, 15 firm order...
Ireland Named ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’
A luxury travel magazine, Connoisseur Circle, has named Ireland the winner of the ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’ at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2023. The announcement was made during the recent ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) in Cannes.
Connoisseur Circle is a well-established luxury travel magazine in...
Shannon Airport Spreads the Festive Cheer
Shannon Airport is gearing up to spread festive cheer for airport passengers and visitors collecting loved ones at the airport in the days leading up to Christmas.
From today, December 18th, to Saturday, December 23, passengers and guests can indulge in a delightful array of...
Princess Cruises Announces ‘Star Princess’ Captains
Princess Cruises has announced the two captains who will serve as masters of the line’s second Sphere Class cruise ship, Star Princess, during an official keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone, Italy.
Captain Gennaro Arma, who currently serves as the newbuild site lead for the construction...
Finnair Celebrates 40 Years as ‘Official Airline of Santa Claus’
Finnair is celebrating 40 years as the ‘Official Airline of Santa Claus’ this December.
The flag carrier’s partnership with Finland’s most famous resident started in 1983, when Finnair flew its first direct flight from Helsinki to Tokyo via the North Pole – a route which...
Estonia – Step Inside a Fairytale
After a festive rendition of the Estonian version of Jingle Bells, Agnia Nast from Visit Estonia greeted the guests. ITTN’s Shane Cullen attended the Estonia event hosted by Visit Estonia as well as Catherine Grennell Whyte and Martin Hannigan both from ATTS Ireland and...
Photographer of the Year 2023 – Thank You
As we come to the end of 2023, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who entered the ITTN Photographer of the Year Competition in Association with Air Canada. We had some amazing entries this year and received all sorts of photos...
Virgin Voyages Unveils New Ports in 2025, Including Dublin
Virgin Voyages is reintroducing its most comprehensive offer to mark the cruise industry's annual wave season. The exclusive adult travel brand is set to unveil 21 new ports for the summer of 2025, spanning destinations in Iceland, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, and the Caribbean. Until...
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sparks a Boom in Global Tourism
Taylor Swift's U.S. leg of the Eras Tour has not only captivated hearts but also set off a global tourism surge. The tour, spanning twenty U.S. cities over five months, resulted in a staggering $5 billion in direct spending, with the U.S. Travel Association...
