Ukraine Tour Operators Now Part of European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations
The Association of Incoming Tour Operators of Ukraine (AITO) is now officially part of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA).
The ECTAA and AITO have decided to work together to prepare the industry for Ukraine’s accession to the EU and help rebuild...
SeaWorld Orlando Opens Coral Rescue Center
SeaWorld Orlando has opened its first and all new Coral Rescue Center to park guests following a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony with esteemed members from Florida's conservation and rescue communities and local, state, and national lawmakers.
It is one of the largest public-facing facilities dedicated...
ITIC Unveils Stellar Line-Up of Speakers for Annual Conference
A strong line up of speakers has been announced for the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation’s annual conference on September 18, which takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath.The conference – Big Impact, Small Footprint – will be moderated by broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald who...
Australian TV to Shine Light on Ireland
Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Seven Network, one of the major TV networks in Australia, to film two episodes of its series Better Homes and Gardens in Ireland.
The episodes will air in August on the national channel, Channel 7, reaching approximately 2.9 million...
Clare Tourism Appoints Ex-Shelbourne Hotel GM, Stephen Hanley
Clare County Council has announced the appointment of Stephen Hanley as General Manager of Clare Tourism East, with responsibility for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park, Knappogue Castle & Gardens, and the Inis Cealtra/Holy Island Experience.
Mr Hanley has extensive experience in the tourism...
Amadeus Buys Stake in Green Aviation Fuel Provider
Global travel and tourism IT provider Amadeus has bought a minority stake in German alternative fuel company Caphenia.
Caphenia is a future producer of synthesis gas, which is the feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which in turn is the key component for the aviation...
Heathrow Industrial Action Could See Strikes Every Weekend of the Summer, Passengers Warned
The potential summer of chaos at London’s Heathrow Airport could prove worse than anticipated, with latest warnings suggesting ongoing industrial action could see airport workers on strike nearly every weekend during the summer.
The Unite trade union has been looking for better working conditions and...
Win the Chance to See Ireland v Gibraltar with ITTN and Emirates
ITTN and Emirates have teamed up to bring 8 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...
Fly Atlantic Postpones Belfast Launch Until 2025
Belfast-based low cost airline start-up Fly Atlantic has pushed back its launch date from summer 2024 to spring 2025 due to low aircraft availability.
Back in November, the UK-owned Fly Atlantic announced Belfast International Airport as its chosen launch base with direct routes to Britain,...
Ethiopian Airlines to Introduce High-Speed In-Flight Broadband
Ethiopian Airlines is to offer advanced high-speed in-flight broadband to passengers as part of its fleet development.
Ethiopian - which has a presence at Dublin Airport - is the latest long-haul carrier to offer such a service, and recent research found that passengers are more...
Aer Lingus-Sponsored Team Ireland Jets off to 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
The 73-member Team Ireland – sponsored by Aer Lingus – have made their journey to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games.
Excitement was in the air as they were welcomed to Dublin Airport by Aer Lingus Ground Operations, Cabin Crew and Flight Operations teams ahead...
United Airlines Signs Up as Chief Sponsor of Ryan Reynolds-Owned Wrexham FC
United Airlines has signed up as main shirt sponsor of Wrexham FC, which is owned by well-known Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny.
The move further shows the power of celebrity ownership – with Wrexham only just having regained Football League status and getting...
UNWTO and MSC Foundation Look to Net-Zero Future on World Ocean Day
The tourism sector has the potential to create a ‘virtuous circle’ at destination level and so play a key role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, a forum has said.
To mark the official naming of the ship MSC Euribia, MSC’s most energy-efficient to date, international...
Tourism Ireland Starts €600,000 Campaign Promoting Shannon as Gateway to Wild Atlantic Way
Tourism Ireland is rolling out a new €600,000 campaign promoting the Wild Atlantic Way and highlighting direct flights from the United States (from New York, Boston and Chicago) to Shannon Airport, operated by Aer Lingus and United Airlines.
The campaign includes a new 30-second video...
Daa Slams Call to Use Vacant Land at Dublin Airport for Temporary Car Parks as ‘Simplistic Nonsense’
The daa – which operates both Dublin and Cork Airports – has slammed calls for it to use some of its vacant land as temporary car parks during the busy summer season as “simplistic nonsense”.
Car parking has become this year’s infrastructure issue at Dublin...
Blue Insurance Launches New Information Hub
Blue Insurance is thrilled to present its new QR code & information hub for all Blue Travel Insurance Policy information. This will provide you with a streamlined method to accessing all policy details at an instant.
By simply scanning the QR code provide, you'll have...
TPG to Host Agent Appreciation Event in Cork Next Week
Travel Partners Group (TPG) - in conjunction with Shannon Airport - will host its agent appreciation event at the Sky Bar in Clancy’s of Princes St next Thursday, June 15.
And what a night it is going to be! Shannon Airport, the headline sponsor, has...
The Big Travel Trade Event – Day Two
Day two of the Northern Ireland Travel News' Big Event started with 'An Unexpected Breakfast' hosted by Palladium Hotel Group with updates and agent prizes.
The Trade exhibition was very busy with lots of Northern Ireland agents arriving to chat with suppliers, network and...
Belfast’s Culloden Estate & Spa Unveils Summer Champagne Garden
Belfast’s Culloden Estate & Spa resort is poised to shine this summer with the grand opening of its Summer Champagne Garden.
The five-star luxury property has thoughtfully transformed its pristine lawn, just outside the Cultra Inn, into an alfresco haven, inviting guests to revel in...
Travel Insurer Multitrip.com Urges Irish Holidaymakers to Have Cover in Place Before Travelling Abroad this Summer
Travel insurer Multitrip.com has urged Irish holidaymakers to ensure they have adequate travel insurance cover in place ahead of summer travel disruption.
With Irish holidaymakers’ travel plans this summer already impacted by European strike action, holidaymakers are being urged to make sure that they have adequate...
