The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in partnership with TravelUni, welcomed members and their guests to their annual Christmas charity lunch, this year supporting The Salvation Army. The, once again, sold out event saw attendees enjoy a festive menu, carol singing,...

Following another strong year for bookings in 2025, CV Villas has unveiled new forward-looking data for 2026 which reveals that shoulder season is currently outperforming the traditional peak summer booking window, when looking at year-on-year comparisons. The data indicates a clear shift in consumer booking...

Transatlantic carrier JetBlue - which connects Dublin and a host of other European cities to the east coast of the US - has announced the opening of its first-ever airport lounge. Dubbed BlueHouse, and covering 9,000 square feet across two floors, the lounge is modelled...

Emirates is giving travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai this winter, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers who book return flights to Dubai by 21st December 2025, will enjoy complimentary access to two popular tours and attractions. Travellers can...

Ireland has won a major travel award in the United States – Best Destination in Europe – for the 12th year in a row, reaffirming Ireland’s appeal among American travellers. The award was presented to Tourism Ireland at the 23rd annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards in New York. Ireland took...

With 2026 just around the corner, TUI Musement, a leading provider of tours and activities, publishes the travel trends that will shape the coming months. The analysis highlights a wide range of behaviours reflecting how travellers are shifting towards more responsible, personalised and interest-driven experiences....

Dublin maintained its status as one of the most popular destinations from London Stansted, as the airport reported its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking festive season. The London airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers during the month, beating the previous November total set in 2024.  The top three busiest destinations were Istanbul, Dublin and...

Crystal Cruises has announced its 2028 winter and spring season itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity. The programme features warm-water sailings across the Caribbean, Central America and the Amazon, followed by a spring transatlantic crossing to the Azores. Guests can enjoy unhurried days in port, regionally inspired...

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in Shanghai today, promoting Northern Ireland at a Tourism Ireland business luncheon event. Addressing key Chinese travel professionals and media, Minister Archibald spoke of her department’s vision to create a thriving, sustainable tourism industry for the future...

Aer Lingus is expanding its European and transatlantic network with six brand-new routes launching next year. Taking off in time for summer 2026, the airline will commence five short-haul services from Dublin and Cork, offering its customers even more options for unforgettable getaways to...

ITTN’s Lorraine Hales attended a fantastic night in Cork last night, where a wonderful Christmas celebration was hosted by Aer Lingus And Cork Airport. It was a night full of intrigue and anticipation as we awaited the exciting new announcement from Aer Lingus and...

Best4Travel has announced the acquisition of Skytours, the long-established travel agency based on Talbot Street, Dublin. The deal marks a significant expansion for Best4Travel, increasing its retail footprint to 13 outlets across Ireland as the company accelerates its growth strategy heading into 2026 and...

Ryanair is set to cut 1 million passenger seats at its Belgian operations in Brussels and Charleroi in retaliation to the country’s government increasing its aviation tax. The capacity cut also means the removal of five aircraft and 20 routes from its winter 2026/2027 schedule...

Following its extensive refurbishment and re-opening earlier this year, Brooks Hotel has appointed Stefan Bejinaru as its new Head Chef. Born in Romania, Stefan moved to Rome as a child. After spending ten years studying and working in Restaurants in Italy, Stefan decided to move...

This Friday (December 12) marks the 100th anniversary of the first motel in the US, which opened its doors in 1925. To celebrate this centennial milestone and given the enduring legacy of motels in California, Visit California has rounded up eight of the Golden...

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is in Barbados this week on a FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus and Travel Trade Representation (TTR). After two packed days of hotel inspections across the island’s west and south coasts, day 3 offered a...

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its newest World Class ship, MSC World Atlantic, offering Port Canaveral cruises starting in November 2027. The ship will feature MSC Cruises’ signature mix of European style and American comfort alongside new venues, offering alternating 7-night Eastern and Western...

Riviera Travel has launched its new ‘Primed for Peaks’ module on Riviera Explorer, which is live as of today. Designed to ensure agents are as equipped as possible to sell Riviera, the module provides trade partners with the tools they need to make the...

South Africa Tourism has appointed Black Diamond as its public relations and agency for the UK and Ireland on a four and a half-month project running until the end of March 2026. The collaboration will strengthen the destination’s presence in the market through targeted media...

The Lufthansa Group is presenting itself with a new design starting today. The goal of the new brand identity is to make the strength of the Lufthansa Group more visible. For customers, service offerings will be bundled under the Group brand, making them even...