Shannon Airport Ranked Ireland’s Best Airport Brand
Shannon Airport has been named Ireland’s best airport brand.
The ranking is part of the annual RED C Brand Reaction Index.
Overall, Shannon Airport ranked 54 out of more than 100 top Irish brands and was the highest ranking Irish airport brand in the list -...
Heathrow Airport Passenger Numbers Almost Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
London’s Heathrow Airport has reported a robust set of passenger numbers, showing more than 7 million people passed through the airport in June taking numbers back to near pre-Covid levels.
The airport said transatlantic travel continued to drive passenger growth – especially in the last...
British Airways Extends Trade Helpdesk Lines to 7-Days a Week Service
British Airways has enhanced its Trade Helpdesk operations for travel agents and travel trade partners.
With immediate effect, BA's Trade Helpdesk lines will be extended to a 7-day a week operation. It will operate between the hours of 8am to 6:30pm.
1 800 609 999
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Dublin Airport Lowers Vehicle Carbon Emissions by 90%
Dublin Airport has achieved a 90% reduction in carbon emissions from its airside vehicles by switching from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
HVO is now being used to power a total of 101 vehicles - 46% of the airside fleet at Dublin Airport –...
Supplier Spotlight – Now is The Time to Experience Beijing, with Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines recommenced its service between Dublin and Beijing on June 27, with two flights per week flying direct from Dublin to Beijing.
Your gateway to China flying direct from Dublin Airport.
Now is the time to explore the vibrant and historic city of Beijing,...
GoBus Recognises Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
GoBus, one of Ireland's leading providers of scheduled coach services, has announced its commitment to enhancing accessibility and inclusivity by recognising the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower on all its services.
This new initiative aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to public...
Emirates Appoints Anita Thomas Country Manager for Ireland
Emirates has announced Kilkenny native, Anita Thomas, as its new country manager for in Ireland.
Ms Thomas has been central to the growth and success of Emirates’ Irish operations, having joined Emirates when it launched its first flight between Dublin and Dubai in January 2012.
Anita...
Arthouse Hotel NYC – ITTN Discovers Why it’s “Upper West Side, Upper Best Side”
The Arthouse Hotel NYC has an ideal location on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. ITTN's Shane Cullen discovers why this is an ideal base to explore the metropolis of New York City.
Vintage Charm & New York Elegance
Arthouse Hotel is located on the...
Aspire Opens Much-Anticipated Expanded Lounge at Belfast City Airport
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has unveiled its new and improved lounge at Belfast City Airport following a €1.4m investment to modernise and grow the facility.
Created by concept design specialist DV8 Designs, the refurbishment has seen the lounge capacity increase by 70 people...
EasyJet Cuts 2% of Summer Flight Schedule as ATC Strike Havoc Bites
UK low fares airline EasyJet has cancelled 1,700 flights – or around 2% of its overall summer flight schedule – due to the persistent disruption being caused by air traffic controller (ATC) strikes across mainland Europe.
The move will affect around 180,000 passengers, but they...
Industry Disappointed with Schiphol Airport Capacity Appeal Decision
Airline industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed “disappointment” with the decision of the Dutch Appeal Court to overturn the recent court decision in the Netherlands which had blocked the Dutch Government’s move to reduce capacity at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
While the...
MSC/Explora Journeys Shifts ‘Explora I’ Maiden Voyage Date to August 1
Explora Journeys has earmarked August 1 as the new date for the postponed maiden voyage of its new EXPLORA I ship.
Explora – the luxury cruise arm of MSC Cruises – last week postponed Explora I’s launch, which was due to take place (along with...
Daa Says No Injuries From Air Bridge Incident at Dublin Airport
The collapse of one of the raised passenger corridors – or air bridges – used to facilitate people’s access to planes, at Dublin Airport, did not result in any injuries, according to airport operator daa.
A daa spokesperson said: “Daa can confirm an incident which...
Good News for Travel Agents: Two Thirds of Irish Holidaymakers Yet to Book Annual Holiday
More than 60% - or two thirds - of Irish holidaymakers have yet to book their annual holiday, for 2023, according to Click&Go’s most recent Travel Sentiment Survey.
The survey examined answers from 2,654 respondents.
Crucially, it found that 88% of the respondents that haven’t...
Intrepid Travel Included in Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential Companies’ List
Responsible tourism leader Intrepid Travel has been included in Time Magazine’s third annual 100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies which make an extraordinary impact around the world.
Intrepid has been included for its work towards advancing a more sustainable travel industry.
Intrepid is the...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Opens Two New Properties in Dominican Republic
Caribbean-focused hotel group Playa Hotels & Resorts has opened two new properties in the Dominican Republic, a popular luxury destination for many Irish holidaymakers - the Jewel Palm Beach and the Jewel Punta Cana, which are both all-inclusive locations.
These portfolio additions widen the net...
Sehr Gut! German Travel Agents Fall for Ireland
A group of travel agents, who represent 15 travel agencies based across Germany, is exploring Ireland this week – exploring some of the many things to see and do here. They were invited here by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and the German...
ITTN interviews Upper West Side’s Hotel Beacon
Hotel Beacon on the Upper West Side of Manhattan has always been popular with Irish visitors to New York City. ITTN’s Shane Cullen spoke with Alexandra Rodriguez, Director of Sales & Marketing to find out why your next stay in NYC should be here....
Supplier Spotlight: Utah Office of Tourism Launches Specialist Academy
Sculpted by wind, water and time, Utah is home to some of the USA’s most astonishing landscapes. From the Mighty 5® National Parks of Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion to the Wasatch Mountains' Greatest Snow on Earth®, and all points in...
Star Alliance Summer BBQ
Star Alliance hosted their summer bbq in the Morgan Hotel Dublin last night. The rain did not stop the summer feeling with Star Alliance airlines and members of the trade in attendance.
The evening began with a welcome cocktail and a few words from Jane...
