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...
Win Flights & 7 Nights at a Spring Hotel in Tenerife with Pro.Oceanbooking!
Pro.Oceanbooking.com is giving Irish agents the chance to win 7 nights in one of the Spring Hotels and return flights with Aer Lingus for two!
To be in with a chance of winning, travel agents must simply register at https://pro.oceanbooking.com/login and make a booking before 30 September....
Club Med to Open First South Africa Resort in 2026
Luxury all-inclusive holiday resort company Club Med has unveiled its first property in South Africa.
Located in the east of the country, in the KwaZulu-Natal province, Club Med Tinley is scheduled to open in 2026, but is already being advertised on the company's website.
The 4-star...
Irish Travel Trade Awards 2023: Nominate Your Agency NOW!
The 2023 ITTN/Irish Travel Trade Awards, in association with Virgin Atlantic, will be taking place on Friday 24 November at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin and time is already running out if you want to nominate your agency in the agent categories, which...
European Tourism Industry Expected to Fully Recover from Pandemic Crash Next Year
Europe's wide-reaching travel industry is nearing full recovery from the calamitous Covid pandemic crisis.
Travel and Tourism is expected to continue its strong Post-Covid recovery and get up to over €2 trillion in terms of its financial contribution to the European economy this year.
In its...
Belfast City Airport Adds 3 Charter Services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy for Summer 2024 Schedule
Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy.
The new services will be facilitated by tour operator Travel Solutions and follow huge travel demand from Belfast to Mallorca, in particular, this...
Delta Air Lines Boosts US-Ireland Services at Dublin and Shannon
Delta Air Lines has announced a major expansion of its US-Ireland services, expanding operations at both Dublin and Shannon airports.
The US carrier will – from May 10 next year – start its recently-announced Dublin-Minneapolis service, which will fly 5 times a week.
This seasonal service...
