Tourism Ireland Tapping World Cup Fever in Sydney
Tourism Ireland is on the ground in Sydney - taking every opportunity to capitalise on the Republic of Ireland’s participation in the Women’s World Cup – to showcase the island of Ireland as a tourism destination.
Tourism Ireland is targeting football fans converging on Sydney...
Mouthwatering NYC Restaurant Week Begins
New York City Tourism + Conventions announces the start of NYC Restaurant Week for Summer 2023. More Than 500 Restaurants Across All Five Boroughs Join to Offer Four Weeks of Dining Deals from 24 July to August 2023
Preregistered Mastercard® Cardholders Receive a $10 Statement Credit...
Royal Caribbean Launches New Selling Tool for Agents
Royal Caribbean International has announced a new tool designed to make selling the ultimate family holiday even easier – for both experienced and new agents.
Dubbed ‘My Royal Genie’, the innovative system enables trade partners to create custom digital brochures for their customers with inspirational...
Emirates to Introduce Meal Pre-Ordering Service
Emirates is introducing a meal pre-ordering service – allowing for passengers to select a hot meal up to 2 weeks before their flight.
Emirates said the innovation allows for every passenger to ensure they get their preferred choice all the time and cuts down on...
MSC Unveils New ‘MSC Poesia’ 11-Night Autumn European Itinerary
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new 11-night itinerary for its MSC Poesia ship, taking in a number of southern Europe’s most sought-after destinations, this Autumn.
The cruise features 2 ports of call in Turkey – including an extended stay in Istanbul – 3 ports of call in...
Hyatt Regency Lisbon Hits New Heights with Luxury ICON Bar & Rooftop
Lisbon’s most celebrated new 5-Star hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, is set to reach new heights this week with the launch of its latest luxury offering, the ICON Bar & Rooftop.
Officially opening today, the much-anticipated ICON Bar & Rooftop has breathtaking panoramic views of...
Business Class Luxury Part of Finnair’s Amsterdam Anniversary
Finnair is celebrating 75 years of flying from Helsinki to Amsterdam, and luxurious Business Class travel is part of the celebration.
Having launched flights on 20 July 1948, customers have been able to travel directly between Amsterdam Schiphol and Finland for three quarters of a...
Air Canada Upgrades Food and Entertainment Inflight Services
Air Canada has expanded and refreshed its in-flight products and service offerings – adding more options to its food and beverage and entertainment services.
The upgrades include expanded in-flight food and beverage offerings to suit a variety of needs and tastes, more family-friendly options in...
Marriott International to Improve Offering to SME Corporate Guests
Marriott International is planning to improve its offerings to corporate customers from SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).
Speaking on a webinar hosted by Business Travel News Europe (BTN Europe), Marriott International’s senior vice president of global sales said plans are well underway for a better...
ITTN’s Summer Agent Giveaway Bonanza – Week One Winner
The winner of this week's ITTN Bonanza is Will Walsh of Click&Go. Will rightly guessed that the company we were indeed hinting about was MSC Cruises. Congratulations you’ve won €100!
Clue 1
We like a particular type of ice cream. Answer: Gelato
Clue 2
We are big...
European Heatwave: ITAA says People Should Travel, but ‘Be Sensible’
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has said people should continue to travel and holiday as normal in southern Europe, despite the current record heatwaves, but has urged holidaymakers to be sensible and closely follow local precautions and guidelines.
Despite dangerously high temperatures in the...
Brand New NYC Borough Pass Find Out with ITTN & NYC T+C
ITTN’s Shane Cullen interviews John Marshall from the recently launched NYC Borough Pass as part of the series spotlighting NYC, in conjunction with New York City Tourism + Conventions.
NYC Borough Pass
John Marshall explained the concept behind the newly launched NYC Borough Pass. The pass allows...
Dublin’s Marker Hotel Launches ‘Wild Swimming’ Package
Dublin’s Marker Hotel – now officially named the Anantara The Marker Hotel – has launched a “wild swimming”/swim safari package promoting wild sea swimming as a form of exploration and relaxation, while also paying tribute to Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes.
The new ‘Wild Swimming’ experience, led...
Gatwick Strike Threat Lessened as Action Partially Postponed
The threat of disruptive strike action at London’s Gatwick Airport has been lessened, with the bulk of affected workers deciding to put the move on hold for now.
It was announced, last week, that nearly 1,000 workers at Gatwick – including baggage handlers and check-in...
Stena Nordica Embarks on Maiden Voyage After Replacing Stena Europe on Rosslare-Fishguard Route
Stena Nordica has embarked on its first sailing after entering permanent service on the Rosslare to Fishguard route, as Swedish-owned ferry company Stena Line continues investing in its Irish Sea operations.
Following an extensive refurbishment, Stena Nordica’s inaugural sailing to Fishguard took place on Thursday...
Reminder: National Travel Agent Day Happening This Friday (July 21) as Originally Planned
National Travel Agent Day
Stansted Airport Expecting Record Year as Passenger Numbers Make Full Covid Recovery
London’s Stansted Airport – Ryanair’s main hub in the UK – is expecting its busiest summer ever, this year, as passenger numbers finally recover to pre-Covid levels.
The airport said it catered for almost 2.6 million passengers in June. That represented an 11% year-on-year increase...
MSC Cruises Unveils Special Discount Offer of up to 25% for UK and Ireland Guests
MSC Cruises UK & Ireland has unveiled a special offer on select sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean during summer 2024.
Starting from today (19 July), guests from the UK & Ireland have the opportunity to receive a discount of up to...
Oman Air Signs Major Sponsorship Deal with Chelsea FC
Oman Air has entered the expensive but lucrative world of English Premier League sponsorship, by signing a deal with Chelsea which will see the airline become the London club’s global airline partner for the next three years.
The highlights of the partnership include specially designed...
Irish Landmark Trust to Throw Doors Open for National Heritage Week
All Irish Landmark Trust Properties in the Republic of Ireland will open to the public as part of National Heritage Week celebrations 2023. Open days will be held Sunday 20th August 2023 from 10-4 pm. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the property.
Events are free but...
