Ryanair Launches Early Christmas Seat Sale
Ryanair has launched an early Christmas seat sale - with fares starting from €24.99 for travel between December 15 and January 7.
The actual sale period is open now and runs to October 31.
Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said:
“Ryanair is delighted to...
Dublin Airport to Hold Emergency Exercise Test on Thursday; No Flights Disrupted
Daa has announced that it will undertake an emergency exercise at Dublin Airport on Thursday in order to test the readiness of the airport to deal with a major incident.
The exercise is required under safety regulations and will take place between 11am and 1pm....
NYC ‘Off-Broadway Week’ Returns with 2-for-1 Ticket Offer
New York City Tourism + Conventions - New York City’s official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitors bureau - has announced the return of NYC Off-Broadway Week, presented by Mastercard, with the start of 2-for-1 ticket sales to 31 Off-Broadway shows, at nyctourism.com/offbroadwayweek.
The bi-annual programme,...
Gatwick Airport Limits Daily Flight Numbers Due to Sickness and Staff Constraints
London Gatwick Airport has placed a temporary limit on flights arriving and leaving the airport, due to sickness amongst air traffic controllers and general staff constraints.
Gatwick will only operate 800 flights per day – from today until next Sunday (October 1).
On certain days, it...
ITTN Interviews TAP Air Portugal – Stopover in Portugal en Route to Brazil & Beyond
ITTN's Shane Cullen is travelling to the ABAV Expo in Brazil with TAP Air Portugal. His journey commenced with a flight from Dublin to Lisbon then an onward flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Ahead of the conference, the group is experiencing what Brazil has...
Eat, Drink and be Merry: Lithuania’s Gastronomy Week and Vilnius Beer Festival on the Horizon
Lithuania, renowned for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes, is also one of Europe's best-kept culinary secrets offering visitors a whole feast of foodie delights.
So, why not embark on a gastronomic journey and savour Lithuania’s cuisine at the upcoming Gastronomy Week.
From 6-12...
Loganair Allowing Passengers Change Travel Plans for Free if Affected by Storm Agnes This Week
Loganair is offering passengers the opportunity to adjust their travel plans – in the coming days – free of charge, due to potential weather conditions.
The Scottish airline, which is the UK’s largest regional carrier, has made the announcement in light of the storm conditions...
Equator Global Launches ‘Sustainability Expert’ e-Learning Programme for Travel Agents
Equator Global – one of the largest travel trade training companies in the world - has launched a new Sustainability Expert travel certification programme for travel agents worldwide.
The new ‘free to the user’ e-Learning platform provides a convenient and easily accessible resource for responsible...
Catherine Martin, Bord Bia and Tourism Ireland Tap World Cup Fever in Paris
A Team Ireland networking event took place at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris, on the eve of the Ireland v South Africa World Cup clash. Led by Tourism Ireland, the event was attended by Ronan O’Gara, who was interviewed by French journalist Nelson...
EasyJet Holidays ‘Takes Over’ Belfast International Airport
EasyJet Holidays – the tour operator division of UK low fares airline EasyJet – has “taken over” 9 UK/NI airports in its biggest ever out-of-home marketing investment.
The company’s mix of holiday imagery and trademark orange coloured branding has become prominent in Belfast International, Birmingham,...
Tourism Ireland in London to Promote Luxury Travel Options
Four tourism businesses from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in London this week for Connections Luxury UK and Ireland – a 3-day event which connects luxury hotels and suppliers with around 110 global high-end travel buyers.
Connections Luxury UK and Ireland involves...
Etihad Rated Five-Star Global Airline by APEX for 3rd Year in a Row
Etihad Airways has been rated as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the third consecutive year.
The rating recognises the airline’s excellence and was announced on 20 September at the APEX Awards Ceremony in Long Beach, California.
The APEX Five...
ITTN & TAP Air Portugal Fly to Lisbon on Route to Brazil
World Tourism Day is this Wednesday, 27th September. ITTN's Shane Cullen is celebrating it at the 50th edition of ABAV Expo - the key event for promoting and learning about Brazilian travel and tourism. Shane joins journalists from across Europe travelling to Brazil with...
Supplier Spotlight: Top Expedition Cruise Sales Tips from the Expedition Cruise Network
Expedition cruising is becoming more and more popular. Not only perfect for travellers who want to follow in the footsteps of famous Antarctic explorers like Tom Crean and Sir Ernest Shackleton to see what they saw over a hundred years ago, but also great...
RIP Nora Desmond – Premier Travel
ITTN is saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Nora Desmond, one of the industry's longest-trading and owner of Premier Travel in Cork. Nora Desmond passed away this morning after a short illness.
Dominic Burke, Travel Centres shared "Nora was a much-valued member of...
Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Returned to Dublin
Turkish Airlines arrived in Dublin at Powerscourt Golf Club with the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup on 21 September. Local high-profile figures and members of the business community attended the event.
Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup now brings together...
Flight Disruptions Impact Report by AirHelp
AirHelp shares the results of its market report that explores the impact of last year’s flight disruptions on the economy and the environment across Europe, the US and Australia. Flight disruptions were classified as cancellations and delays of more than 15 minutes.
In 2022, at...
Last Chance to Nominate Your Agency in Irish Travel Trade Awards 2023
Friday is agents’ last chance to nominate their business in the 2023 Irish Travel Trade Awards!
The 2023 Irish Travel Trade Awards by ITTN, in association with Virgin Atlantic, are fast approaching and will be taking place on Friday 24 November at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin....
Belfast City Airport Named Most Punctual UK Airport
Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for the first half of 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the beginning of 2023 revealing that...
Emirates and SriLankan Establish Interline Partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai, utilising a single ticket and enjoying the convenience of baggage...
