USA Summer Soiree – 2023
Travel Media held their annual USA Summer Soirée last night in the 5-star Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The event attracts over 200 attendees from trade and media. ITTN's Carrie Day, Allie Sheehan and Shane Cullen attended.
US Travel is Back
Jenny Rafter (Chairperson of the...
ITTN’s Summer Agent Giveaway Bonanza
Over the next few weeks of the summer, ITTN is running an agent giveaway. We'll have quizzes and fun activities to get involved in for some amazing prizes including shopping vouchers and experiences.
This week we have a 'Guess the Company'. Here we have a...
ITIC Sets Out 5-Point Wish List for Budget 2024
Inbound tourism lobby group the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has laid out its 5-point plan to aid the industry’s continued recovery in October’s budget.
The Government is scheduled to set out the details of the national budget for 2024 on October 10.
ITIC said the...
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises – NYC
ITTN’s Shane Cullen spoke with Derek Reyes from Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises in the latest episode spotlighting NYC in conjunction with New York City Tourism + Conventions.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is dedicated to sightseeing in New York Harbor with boats designed...
Cassidy Travel Wins Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Award for Ireland
Cassidy Travel has once again won the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Award in Ireland for 2023 in association with Virgin Atlantic.
This is the 4th year in a row* (the awards were not held in 2020 due to Covid. Cassidy won in 2019, 2021, 2022 and now...
MSC Cruises Appoints Lucy Ellis as Chief Communications Officer
Lucy Ellis has been appointed as Chief Communications Officer for MSC Cruises, taking over from Luca Biondolillo who is leaving the company at the end of August to pursue a new professional opportunity.
Ms Ellis will be responsible for leading the company’s global communications strategy,...
Pittsburgh International Airport in Talks with Aer Lingus Over Direct Route from Ireland
A management delegation representing Pittsburgh International Airport is in Ireland to push for a direct air route to the city from Dublin.
The airport is, according to a report in the Irish Independent, meeting with Aer Lingus about the matter and is apparently open to...
Spotlight on Ireland at GTM West Event in Nevada
Four tourism companies from Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Henderson, Nevada, to attend the annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West) this week.
GTM West is a busy three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent...
Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa Hotel Named Donegal’s Best
Donegal’s Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa Hotel has been crowned “The Best 4 Star Hotel and Golf Resort in Donegal” in the Lux Life Resort and Retreat Awards 2023.
This is the hotel’s second year in a row to scoop this prestigious accolade and comes at a welcome time...
United Airlines Debuts Wireless Recharging Capabilities
United Airlines has introduced onboard wireless phone charging capabilities.
However, for now, the service is only available on its domestic US routes and in first-class seats.
But, in those seats, every arm rest will have a wireless charging station, meaning a phone or device only needs...
Passengers Braced for More Disruption as Gatwick Airport Workers Plan Strikes
The spectre of potential flight disruption for passengers travelling to and from London, this summer, has returned with strike action planned for Gatwick Airport.
Nearly 1,000 workers at Gatwick – including baggage handlers and check-in staff – are planning 8 days of strike action due...
Pegasus Airlines Enhances Green Credentials with New Airbus Order
Turkish low fares carrier Pegasus Airlines has ordered 36 new A321neo planes from Airbus.
The move forms part of Pegasus’ fleet modernisation strategy.
The 36 new planes will be in addition to 114 planes it bought from Airbus between 2017 and last year.
As well as one...
Fit Tours NYC: If the Views Don’t Take Your Breath Away, the Workouts Will!
Into your fitness or want to get your steps in before you indulge in the epic offering across New York City - this specialist tour company offers exercise while you sightsee. There are various intensities, whether you want to want to run around Central...
SunExpress’ 2024 Dublin-Izmir and Antalya Direct Routes Now on Sale
Turkish-German airline SunExpress has announced to travel agents that its 2024 schedule of direct flights from Dublin to the Turkish holiday destinations of Antalya and Izmir is now on sale in its reservation system up until the end of July 2024.
SunExpress said the Dublin-Izmir...
Supplier Spotlight – Air Transat
Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline 2023 at the Skytrax World Airlines Awards, is delighted to offer passengers increased services from Dublin this year.
Passengers can now enjoy up to six direct flights per week to Toronto, with an additional weekly service compared...
Photographer of the Year – June 2023 Winner
The judges have made their decision for June's winner - and runner-up - for ITTN's Photographer of the Year with Air Canada. This one has been a tough one, as everyone is travelling and sending in gorgeous photos of their travels.
This month's runner-up is...
Tourism Ireland Partners with Huckberry Clothing Brand in US
Tourism Ireland - in the US - has teamed up with Huckberry, a major outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand, for an episode of its popular documentary travel series called DIRT.
The episode highlights Ireland’s outdoor adventure experiences, food and drink, and rich culture.
The special Ireland episode...
Aer Lingus Becomes First Airline to Introduce Onboard Recycling on Short-Haul Flights into Ireland
Aer Lingus has become the first airline to segregate and recycle on-board waste arriving on short-haul flights into Ireland.
The move is another step by the airline to reaching its ambitious sustainability targets. It is now on target to be recycling 20% - 200 tonnes...
MSC Cruises to Resume Sailings from China
MSC Cruises intends to resume sailings to and from China, with its MSC Bellissima ship next year.
It will sail between mid-March and late April next year, using Shanghai as its home port.
MSC is due to reveal further details about its plans at a later...
