Dalata Hotel Group Expects Completion of Sale by Early Next Month
Clayton and Maldron Hotels owner Dalata Hotel Group expects the sale of its business to be fully completed by early November.
Dalata - which, as well as Ireland, operates in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands - opened a strategic review of its business...
Albufeira Trade & Press Event at Medley in Dublin
Albufeira Tourism Board & Albufeira Council, in conjunction with AE Consulting, hosted a workshop and networking, followed by a 3-course dinner with Portuguese wines, presentations and lots of lovely prizes at Medley on Dublin's Fleet Street. With over 50 attendees from trade and media,...
Explora Journeys Opens for Sale its F1 Paddock Club VIP Hospitality Experience Onboard EXPLORA I at 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced the official opening of sales for the F1 Paddock Club™ VIP Hospitality experience for guests reserving a suite aboard EXPLORA I during the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026.
Docked...
Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess Named No.1 Mega Cruise Ship by Condé Naste Traveler Readers
Princess Cruises' stunning Sphere-Class ship, Sun Princess, has once again been recognised as the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
This marks the second consecutive year that Sun Princess has earned the top honour, underscoring her reputation for delivering unforgettable voyages...
Stena Line and Irish Ferries Enter Temporary Capacity Agreement on Irish Sea Crossings
Stena Line has entered into a temporary agreement to share freight and passenger space on the Irish Sea.
A strategic collaboration with Irish Ferries will enable essential dry-docking of vessels whilst ensuring service continuity, quality and reliability.
This temporary agreement will take effect from 20 November until...
Türkiye’s Cruise Tourism Hits 12-Year Peak with 1.5 Million Passengers Across 18 Ports
Türkiye’s 18 cruise ports welcomed nearly 1.5 million passengers by the end of August this year—marking the highest arriving number in the last 12 years—which highlights the country’s growing allure as a premier cruise destination.
With more than 8,000 kilometres of breathtaking coastline at the...
Chalet Company AliKats Introduces Three New Eco-Tourism Self-Catering Properties in Morzine
French-based chalet company AliKats has added three brand-new self-catering properties to its bespoke collection, in the French Alps resort of Morzine, bringing the company’s total number of properties for the 2025/26 winter to 16.
The company is adding two chalets and one apartment, each...
NCL Officially Welcomes NCL Aqua to her New Homeport of Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially welcomed the arrival of its NCL Aqua ship to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the company’s quintessential private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
Following her first season of Bermuda...
French Business Events Buyers Visit Ireland
A group of French business travel professionals – all specialists in organising international meetings, incentive travel programmes and product launches – has been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism NI and destination management company Horizons by TPG.
The aim of the...
TIPTO Launches Halloween-Themed Training Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents
Tour operator support group TIPTO is celebrating spooky season with the launch of its latest training incentive prize draw.
Two lucky agents from across the UK and Ireland have the opportunity to win a tasty tin of Halloween themed treats from the legendary Biscuiteers...
Causeway Coastal Route Highlighted to Millions of TV Viewers Across the UK
The stunning Causeway Coastal Route was highlighted to millions of TV viewers across GB this week on ITV’s This Morning, as part of a popular travel segment called Destination Dupes, presented by Craig Doyle.
Filming for the segment was supported by Tourism Ireland.
Leaning into the travel...
MSC Cruises Opens Sales for MSC Poesia’s 2027 Alaska Itineraries
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2027 Alaska itineraries.
Starting 26 April 2027, MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle and offer seven-night itineraries to some of the region’s most breathtaking destinations, departing each Monday through to September 2027.
As recently announced, MSC Poesia will undergo one of...
Tauck Enhances Advisor Rewards Programme for Global Network of Travel Agents
Premium guided travel group Tauck has announced significant enhancements to its Advisor Rewards Program for their global network of travel advisors.
Building on advisor feedback, Tauck has streamlined the programme to provide more flexibility and higher value. Advisors can now redeem up to 100 points...
Emirates Unveils New Services and Products for Passengers with Disabilities
Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre.
Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing...
Cox & Kings Coffee Break with Competition for Fam Trip Place – Victoria Houston Chats to Shane Cullen
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Victoria Houston, Agency Sales Manager | Abercrombie & Kent, to discover more about the Cox & Kings brand in their luxury portfolio.
Victoria details that luxury travel company, Cox & Kings, is "really designed for the culturally curious... we want...
Only a Few Days Left to Vote in the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2025
Have you voted yet in the Irish Travel Trade Awards 2025?
There are only a few days left with voting to remain open until 10th October in the Supplier Categories. Make sure you show your support and gratitude for those suppliers who have supported you throughout...
Trusted by Trade. Loved by Travellers: Why Irish Guests Can’t Stop Talking About Travelmarvel
In travel, trust is everything — and for both agents and travellers, it’s earned through consistent excellence, genuine care, and experiences that linger long after the journey ends.
At Travelmarvel, that trust shines through in the stories our guests and trade partners continue to share....
Budget 2026: Hospitality Sector VAT Rate Lowered to 9%, but Scope Remains Narrow
The Government has, as widely expected, confirmed the permanent lowering of the VAT rate for the hospitality sector.
The return to 9% VAT for hospitality businesses – down from the current 13.5% - has been called for by the industry for some time and has...
Dublin Airport Unveils 2025/’26 Winter Flight Schedule: 150+ Destinations with 40 Airlines
Dublin Airport has unveiled details of its flight schedule for the 2025/26 winter season, which begins at the end of October and runs through until the end of March 2026.
Passengers will have over 150 destinations from 40 airlines to choose from this coming winter,...
Tour America Hosts Bumper 25th Annual ‘Red Cow Sale Day’
Tour America’s 25th Annual Red Cow Sale Day took place on Sunday, October 5th, at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght, marking a milestone year for this celebrated event.
With 30 exhibitors in attendance, the event offered visitors an incredible range of travel deals and...
