IATA Concerned Over Air Traffic Control Performance in Europe and US
Global aviation industry representative group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed disappointment and concern over performance levels of Air Traffic Controllers in Europe and the US.
In a statement, IATA director general Willie Walsh said:
“Last month I expressed concern about Air Traffic Control...
Air Canada Opens Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the US.
The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada's first outdoor lounge terrace,...
Killashee House Hotel Launches Summer Afternoon Tea Experience
Killashee House Hotel has launched a garden-inspired Summer Afternoon Tea experience at its setting near Naas in Co Kildare.
The four-star hotel – which is owned by FBD Hotels & Resorts - recently completed a €5m refurbishment, which also included a major transformation of its...
Nine Beaches and Coves of Salou
Summertime turns the 9 beaches and coves of Salou into a true meeting point for those who love the sun and the sea, water sports, nature, a healthy lifestyle… Are your clients in for a quick trip around them?
The journey around the 9 beaches – all of which were awarded...
AirHelp Updates on Air Passenger Rights Ahead of Potential Strike Disruption
AirHelp, the world's largest organisation advocating for the rights of air passengers, has provided guidance on how to act when facing strikes organised by different parties.
With ongoing staff shortages, long hours and poor working conditions, many workers at airlines and airports are striking, including...
Loganair Restores Donegal-Glasgow Route
Scottish airline Loganair has officially restored its route linking Donegal to Glasgow, as part of its improved and updated summer 2023 timetable.
Loganair – the UK’s largest regional airline – will operate the Donegal-Glasgow route three times a week; operating on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays...
British Airways Launches Additions and Improvements to In-Flight Services for Business and Leisure Passengers
British Airways has launched a number of improvements and additions to its in-flight services.
As of this week, the carrier has introduced ice cream on applicable flights departing London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
BA - a sister airline to Aer Lingus in the IAG stable of...
Ryanair Adds New Cork Route, Says it Won’t Pull Flights Over ATC Strikes, and Exits UK Aviation Advisory Group
Ryanair has added a new route out of Cork, has quit its membership of an aviation advisory group in the UK and has stated that it will not follow rival EasyJet in cancelling swathes of flights due to disruptive air traffic controller (ATC)...
MSC Foundation Increasing Awareness of Ocean Conservation Among Cruise Passengers
The Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been formally designated a 'Hope Spot' and Pierfrancesco Vago – MSC Foundation board member and chair of the executive committee and executive chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group – as the Hope Spot...
Survey Finds Nearly 30% of Irish Adults Plan to Retire Abroad
Nearly 30% of Irish people plan to retire overseas, according to a new survey.
The study – by global financial technology company Wise – found that 27% of Irish respondents, aged 55 or over, want to move abroad when they retire from working here.
It found...
Shake, Rattle & Roll Pianos in NYC
Mark Weiser from Shake Rattle & Roll Pianos chatted to ITTN's Shane Cullen in the latest in the multi-episode series on New York City in conjunction with New York City Tourism + Conventions (formerly, NYC & Company), the official destination marketing organisation for NYC....
TAP Air Portugal Sees Passenger Numbers Surge 30%
TAP Air Portugal carried 7.58 million passengers during the first half of this year, which was just over 30% higher than the same period last year.
There was a near 30% year-on-year increase in passengers on European routes – to 5.41 million – but...
Whitney Museum of American Art & ITTN
Benjamin Lipnick from The Whitney Museum of American Art chats to ITTN's Shane Cullen for the latest in the New York City Tourism + Conventions series filmed by ITTN.
https://youtu.be/M75i-LKFXs4
Works by Living Artists
Benjamin explained this is the world’s leading museum of 20th-century and contemporary art in the...
City of Dreams Mediterranean Opens in Cyprus, Promising ‘New Era’ for Local Tourism
City of Dreams Mediterranean – billed as Europe’s first integrated resort – has officially opened to the public in Cyprus, promising to usher in "a new era" of tourism success for the Mediterranean country.
With a total investment of over €600m, the new resort –...
Royal Caribbean Survey: Irish Parents Want More Sporting Options for Kids While on Holiday
More than 50% of Irish parents want more sporting options for their kids while on holiday.
That is according to a new survey by cruise giant Royal Caribbean International, which said 53% of Irish parents questioned said they want more sporting options for their offspring...
TUI to Roll Out New Hotel-Only Booking Platform in UK & Ireland
TUI is planning to roll out its new hotel-only booking platform to the UK and Ireland markets.
The holiday booking giant launched the new site in Sweden last year and TUI’s UK and Ireland managing director, Andrew Flintham said the roll-out is in response to...
London City Airport Fails in Bid for Extended Weekend Flying Times
London City Airport has failed in its bid for extended flying times.
The airport – which attracts business and leisure travellers, alike, to London via the English capital’s financial district – had wanted to relieve the limits imposed on weekend flights.
Currently, flights can land and...
OBEO Travel – the Experts on Iceland – Shares Volcanic Eruption Update
Well known to the Irish travel trade, Rannveig Snooradóttir, Managing Director of OBEO Travel and Icelandic native shares an update with the trade on the explosive events occurring across the land of fire and Ice.
Earthquakes & Eruptions
Over the last weeks, Iceland has experienced thousands...
Liss Ard Estate Joins Exclusive Relais & Chateaux Hotel Association
Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen, Co Cork, is delighted to become a member of the prestigious family of landmark Relais & Châteaux properties, just the seventh property in Ireland, and one of only ten new member hotels and the only Irish hotel added to the worldwide association...
Emirates to Hold Pilot Roadshows in Dublin
Emirates is holding another recruitment drive in Ireland; this time for pilots.
It is the first time in more than 3 years that the airline – which this week announced Anita Thomas as its new Country Manager for Ireland – has held a pilot roadshow...
