Aer Lingus Regional Flights ‘Likely to be Disrupted’ by Escalation of Emerald Airlines Pilots’ Industrial Action
Aer Lingus Regional passengers may experience some flight disruptions due to escalating industrial action, at Emerald Airlines, the carrier which operates the Aer Lingus Regional service, RTÉ has reported.
According to a report, by RTÉ, Emerald Airlines pilots – who voted for industrial action last...
ITAA Issues Advice to Holiday Makers in Rhodes
Sunday, 23 July 2023 The Irish Travel Agents Association is advising holidaymakers on the island of Rhodes to follow local advice.
Most Irish tourists are in the northern areas of Rhodes which are unaffected. The wildfires are in the southeast corner of the island.
If you are...
Ryanair Promises Slowdown in Air Fare Increases as Profits Surge
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said air fare increases up to the end of September will be “much lower” than seen in the three months to the end of June.
His comments came as Ryanair issued its latest first quarter financial results - covering the...
TUI Cancels All UK & Ireland Flights to Rhodes Until Wednesday
TUI has cancelled all flights from Ireland and the UK to the Greek island of Rhodes until Wednesday, due to the ongoing evacuation operation after a portion of the island was engulfed in forest fires.
In a statement, TUI said: "Our teams are working hard...
TIGS Summer Sizzler & BBQ Outing on a Moist Friday
TIGS Summer Sizzler Golf & BBQ Outing (a bit of a misnomer in the current weather) was held at Castleknock Golf Club on Friday, generously sponsored by Dave Smith from TUI who also provided a very welcome drink (and respite from the rain) on...
Greece issues Crisis Phone Lines & Details of Helpdesk at Rhodes Airport for Foreign Citizens…
Updated, 18.00, 23 July 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece issued the following statement:
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a Help Desk for foreign citizens in the International Airport of Rhodes, in Terminal 1. The Help Desk, headed by Katerina...
Happy National Travel Agent Day
Happy National Travel Agent Day from the team at Ireland's Travel Trade Network, ITTN!
Team ITTN Heads Out on the Road
Carrie Day travelled South to Waterford, visiting Icon Travel, Strand Travel and Harvey Travel in Waterford and back to her home county of Kilkenny,...
Ryanair Invests $3bn in Post-War Ukraine Links
Ryanair has pledged to invest more than $3bn (€2.7bn) in Ukraine’s post-war growth and aviation link recovery.
Ryanair representatives – including group chief executive Michael O’Leary and Ryanair DAC boss Eddie Wilson - held an important meeting in Kyiv, on Thursday, together with Deputy Prime...
Hilton Belfast Sale to Pandox Completed
Hotel owner Pandox has completed its near £40m (€46m) acquisition of Hilton Belfast. Pandox also owns the Jurys Inn chain of hotels, which also has a presence in Belfast.
The Hilton in Belfast has 202 bedrooms and was owned by an affiliate of Starwood.
Liia Nõu,...
Brittany Ferries Unveils 2024 Timetable for Ireland-Spain Sailings
Brittany Ferries has unveiled its timetable for sailings between Ireland and Spain for next year.
The early release means customers can plan ahead and book sailings year-round from now, right up until November 2024.
The service will operate year-round twice per week in each direction between...
Amsterdam to Ban Cruise Ships in Latest Bid to Tackle Tourism Pollution
Amsterdam is to ban the vast majority of cruise ship activity.
It marks the Dutch capital’s latest effort to lower tourism and travel-related pollution and overcrowding.
The city has already lowered flight capacity at Schiphol Airport and banned private jets from there and has made moves...
Discover the Magic of French Summer Campsite Holidays
For decades, French summer campsite holidays have been a beloved tradition for families seeking adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.
Eurocamp has been facilitating French summer camp holidays since 1973 - the company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Eurocamp's story began in Brittany with its...
SeaWorld Orlando Craft Beer Festival Returns
SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back its Craft Beer Festival on select days over the next few months.
The Craft Beer Festival will begin next week (July 28) and run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all the way through to September 4.
It will feature more than...
NCL to Significantly Upgrade ‘Norwegian Joy’ Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)’s Norwegian Joy ship will undergo enhancements in January 2024 to elevate the onboard guest experience with popular offerings, including a new Thermal Suite in the Mandara Spa and Salon, expanded Vibe Beach Club, 64 new staterooms, redesigned Three-Bedroom The Haven Premier Owner’s...
Universal Orlando Resort to Open DreamWorks Animation Theme Park in 2024
Universal Orlando Resort will add a dedicated DreamWorks Animation theme park next year.
It will feature fan favourite animated characters like Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Trolls and Gaby’s Dollhouse.
The new DreamWorks land, coming to Universal Studios Florida, is part of a collection of new...
Dublin Ranked Among Most Disability-Friendly European Capitals
Dublin has been ranked as one of the best cities in Europe for accessible travel.
Travel agency Iglu Cruise has researched the most disability-friendly travel destinations in Europe, to reveal which destinations are the most inclusive.
Iglu gathered data from TripAdvisor and Wheelmap on accessible hotels,...
ITTN Giveaway Continues with €200 Up for Grabs
Continuing with our Agent Bonanza, the ITTN giveaway continues with a €200 voucher up for grabs for those who complete our survey! Follow the link https://ittn.ie/ntad-competition-2023/ and enter.
National Travel Agent Day
We want to hear from you, what you like, what you want more of...
Princess Cruises to Host Agents Onboard its Ships in 2023
Princess Cruises is set to host a record number of UK & Ireland travel agents onboard its ships sailing Southampton this year, with more than 2,000 agents expected to participate in the line's 2023 trade engagement programme. This initiative provides agents with first-hand experience,...
ITTN’s Photographer of the Year
We love the photo entries coming in for ITTN’s Photographer of the Year Competition with Air Canada, you can still enter for July.
Now is your chance to get involved. Remember you can enter every month. You can check out our May winner here and our...
