Icelandair Launches 12-Day Sale on Dublin-Reykjavik Flights
Icelandair has launched a 12-day sale on flights from Dublin to Reykjavik for Irish holidaymakers looking for a bit of winter excitement.
The sale runs from now up to September 26. Offers start from €179 return per person in economy and €459 return per person...
IATA Reacts to ‘Ill-Thought Out’ Schiphol Airport Slot Reduction Plan
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reacted angrily to confirmation from the Dutch Slot co-ordinator at Amsterdam Schiphol of the reductions in slots from Summer 2024.
IATA Deputy Director General Conrad Clifford said:
“The news that airlines operating at Schiphol will lose slots from Summer...
Competition: Win an Oceanbooking Holiday!
Pro.Oceanbooking.com is giving all 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, simply register at https://pro.oceanbooking.com/login and make a booking before 30 September. The...
Irish Ranked Amongst Top Visitor Numbers to Lake Tahoe Resort
Latest visitation and spending figures from Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority show that Irish tourists are among the top visitors to the popular luxury western US resort.
As a result of the US dropping all Covid regulations earlier this year, visitation from the UK and Ireland has...
Ryanair Bolsters Frequency on Zagreb-Dublin Route
Ryanair will increase frequency on its Zagreb to Dublin route, this winter, as part of a significant expansion of its services and operations in Croatia.
Ryanair is already the largest airline operator in Croatia, operating 19 routes and carrying 1.2 million passengers per year, but...
Royal Caribbean Confirms Belfast City Airport Charter Flights for Summer 2024
Royal Caribbean has confirmed its plans to run further charter flights from Belfast City Airport to its cruise ports next summer, following on from huge demand for the services this year.
Guests departing for their 2024 summer adventure aboard a Royal Caribbean ship from Belfast...
Tourism Ireland Targets Belgian and Dutch Tourists via B2B Workshops in Brussels and Amersfoot
Ireland is being promoted to 50 leading tour operators and travel agents from Belgium and the Netherlands this week – at Tourism Ireland’s B2B workshops in Brussels and Amersfoort, near Amsterdam.
A total of 22 tourism operators from Ireland will connect with the Belgian and...
Ireland Says ‘Willkommen’ to Luxury German Travel
A group of German travel agents and journalists – all specialising in luxury travel – has been exploring Ireland’s Ancient East and Dublin, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The aim of the visit was to showcase some of the many things to see...
Temptation Miches Resort VIP Mega FAM Incentive: 6 Places Still Up for Grabs for Agents
Agents can still enter the Temptation Miches Resort VIP Mega FAM incentive and bag one of six places to experience this unique product up close and personal.
The offer is open to travel agents in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. However,...
Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 18 Years in Business
This week, Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrates the 18th anniversary since setting up in Ireland, as the business is now one of the top five travel companies in the country in terms of licensable turnover.
Celebrating this milestone, Managing Director Cathy Burke tells us: “It’s a...
ITTN’s Photographer of the Year – Enter Now for September
We’re in our second last month of ITTN’s Photographer of the Year Competition with Air Canada. The judges are currently reviewing the August entries and we will announce the winner shortly.
In the meantime, we are open for September entries so now is your chance to...
Emirates to Upgrade Services to Sydney to A380 Operation from November 4
Good news for people from Ireland heading down under as Emirates has announced that it is upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380 operation from 4 November.
The A380 is the double decker of the sky complete with onboard shower spa (First Class) and an onboard...
Iberia Ranked Europe’s Most Punctual Airline for Second Consecutive Month
Iberia has been ranked Europe’s most punctual airline for a second month in a row, with almost 86% of its flights arriving at their destination on time during August.
Aviation analytics firm Cirium measured Norwegian Air Shuttle second most “on-time” European carrier, with Austrian, Air...
Ryanair Launches 5 New Routes at Cork Airport as Part of Winter Schedule and Significant Expansion
Ryanair has announced a significant expansion of its operations at Cork Airport – including new routes and jobs.
The airline has announced 23 routes – of which 5 are new – for the pending winter 2023/’24 season.
The new routes are to Barcelona, Paris, Fuerteventura, Seville...
MSC Cruises UK & Ireland Appoints Simone Clark Business Analyst
MSC Cruises UK & Ireland has appointed Simone Clark as Business Analyst.
In her new position, Ms Clark – who has a 30-year career in the travel industry - will report to Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises UK & Ireland Managing Director, and she will be...
iGA Istanbul Airport Wins Big at ACI Global Summit
iGA Istanbul Airport has won three awards at the annual Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Global Summit, which was held earlier this month in Incheon, South Korea.
Recognised as one of the most prestigious award programmes in the aviation industry, iGA Istanbul Airport’s award...
Online Travel Marketplace Wego Expands Into Business Travel with Travelstop Acquisition
Online travel marketplace Wego has entered the business travel sector by acquiring Singapore-based company Travelstop.
Wego is the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, while Travelstop is a platform that simplifies business travel and expense management for companies globally. The strategic move...
A United Front! RCI Partners with United for Iconic Competition as Blitz Begins
The Royal Caribbean Dream Team took to the road from Dublin Airport. Members of the travel trade and ITTN's Shane Cullen were on hand to send Jennifer Callister, Michelle Ryan and John Booty off on their merry way. Aoife Gregg joined RCI with competition...
London-Bound Passengers Warned of Potential Strikes at Luton Airport
Passengers due to travel through London Luton Airport have been warned of the potential of disruptions due to possible strike action by airport workers.
The Unite trade union has said strikes are planned by three separate worker groups at Luton over pay conditions and working...
Oceania Cruises Reveals Inaugural Season Sailings for New Ship ‘Allura’
Oceania Cruises - the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line - has revealed the inaugural season sailings for Allura, its newest ship, which is due to join the Oceania fleet in summer 2025.
The 26 inaugural season sailings span more than 92 destinations...
