Come and Say G’day with Qatar Airways and Tourism Australia
Travel trade and media were treated to an outstanding 12-course tasting menu by Qatar Airways and Tourism Australia in Dublin's newest up-and-coming restaurant D’Olier.
Boasting a serious lineup of food and what can only be described as a work of art, the venue set...
Dublin’s Westin Hotel to Rebrand as The College Green Hotel After Scrapping ‘Westmoreland’ Label
Dublin’s Westin Hotel will now be renamed The College Green Hotel under its rebranding exercise.
The hotel had, initially, planned to, by this month, rebrand as The Westmoreland Hotel.
However, it has scrapped that idea due to public complaints about the proposed name’s connotations.
The Westin, seemingly,...
Giles Hawke to Succeed Jo Rzymowska as Head of Celebrity Cruises EMEA
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Giles Hawke as vice president and managing director for the EMEA region.
Mr Hawke will report to Celebrity’s new president, Laura Hodges Bethge and will oversee all aspects of Celebrity’s EMEA business.
He joins the company in September 2023 and will succeed...
Last Chance to Enter the Draw to See Ireland v Gibraltar with ITTN & Emirates
Today is the last chance to enter the draw for a chance to go the the Aviva Stadium next Monday - as guests of ITTN and Emirates - for the Ireland v Gibraltar match.
ITTN & Emirates have teamed up to bring eight lucky agents...
EasyJet Set to Re-Enter Irish Market with Dublin Slots
EasyJet looks set to try a return to Ireland, with the UK low fares airline, reportedly, having secured take-off and landing slots at Dublin Airport for next winter.
While the carrier does have a strong presence in Belfast, this move would see it go head-to-head...
Dalata Hotel Group Expecting First-Half Profits of Over €100m
The Dalata Hotel Group – which operates via its Clayton and Maldron Hotel chains in Ireland, the UK and Germany – expects to post profits of over €100m for the first six months of this year.
In a trading update, for the year to date,...
NCL Targeting 25% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is targeting a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030.
In its latest sustainability report, NCL said that by the end of this year more than 20% of its fleet should be successfully tested...
Irish Tourism Businesses Shine at Connections Luxury Europe Event in Barcelona
Four tourism businesses from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in Barcelona for Connections Luxury Europe – a three-day event which connects luxury hotels and suppliers with around 110 global high-end travel buyers.
Connections Luxury Europe involves a series of bespoke one-to-one appointments, as well as more...
Aviation Analytics Firm Cirium Launches Advanced Bookings Technology Tool
Aviation analytics firm Cirium has launched Diio Advance Bookings technology to help airports more accurately forecast passenger demand and enhance their marketing efforts by providing insight into traveller intent.
Announced at the ACI JumpStart Air Development Conference in Milwaukee, and the 152nd IATA Slot Conference in...
Emerald Star to Add the Netherlands and Burgundy Itineraries
Emerald Star plans to boost its itinerary portfolio by introducing additional journeys over the coming weeks - with new routes for the Netherlands and Burgundy set to take the company's total range up to 12 this summer.
Emerald Star – which is operated by river...
London Charter Firm Sees Surge in Yacht Bookings for Summer
UK yacht charter broker HELM has reported a surge in customer enquiries for summer bookings.
The London-based company offers curated yacht charters across worldwide destinations, but has a particular expertise in Mediterranean catamaran charters.
HELM said it saw an exponential rise in clientele from the US...
ITTN’s travel2ireland Awards are Back for 2023
We are thrilled to reignite our ITTN travel2ireland Awards, which will take place on October 6, 2023.
Taking place in Dublin’s Iconic 5-star InterContinental Hotel and with award-winning travel writer and presenter Fionn Davenport confirmed as the Master of Ceremonies, this event is sure...
PONANT Hosts Fam Trip and Ship Visit
PONANT Cruises hosted a mini fam trip from Dublin to Glasgow last week onboard its Le Champlain ship.
Danny Giles hosted some Travel Counsellors and Ciara Foley from Platinum Travel onboard the ship over the weekend.
Sunway's Eileen Penrose and ITTN's Allie Sheehan were onboard...
Celebrity Cruises Unveils Onboard Features of Celebrity Ascent Ship
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details about what travellers can experience on board the brand’s newest resort at sea, Celebrity Ascent, once it launches this December.
Cruising out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale from December 2023 to April 2024, the new ship – the fourth...
Etihad Hits ‘Cruise’ Control with ‘Mission: Impossible…’ Partnership
Emirates may have Penélope Cruz, but Etihad has now landed Tom Cruise.
Etihad Airways is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the theatrical release of the highly anticipated feature film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
The next installment of the epic action franchise, written...
The iNUA Collection and IMNDA Helping Motor Neurone Disease Sufferers to Enjoy Short Breaks
Hotel group The iNUA Collection and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) have formed a new partnership aimed at providing short breaks to individuals and families affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), with thanks to funds from the Charlie Bird Development Fund.
The...
Supplier of the Week – Travelmarvel
Travelmarvel is ITTN's Supplier of the Week.
Travelmarvel has recently launched its Christmas Market sailings which are included in the current balcony sale.
Stroll through Cologne’s Christmas market, backdropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral and ride the Winzerexpress mini-train into Rudesheim to explore its magical...
Reminder – Still Time to Win with ITTN and Emirates!
ITTN and Emirates have teamed up to bring eight lucky agents and a companion to the Ireland v Gibraltar UEFA Euro Qualifier at the Aviva Stadium on Monday 19 June!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply fill out a short survey about ITTN’s Travel...
Win a Fam Trip Place with Island Marketing and Emirates
Have you ever thought about a trip to the Maldives? Now is your chance to go as Island Marketing and Emirates are organising an agent fam trip for October 2023.
Agents can win a place on this fam trip by making a booking for Kuramathi...
AirHelp Launches New Travel Insurance Product
AirHelp – the world’s largest air passenger rights organisation – has launched a new AirHelp Plus feature: AirPayout Insurance.
Under this new scheme, members can receive a guaranteed sum of €100, payable within a few days of any flight disruption, for delays of more than three hours,...
