Eurostar London-Amsterdam Route May Temporarily Close
Restoration, improvement and renovation work at Amsterdam’s main railway station – Amsterdam Centraal – could result in the London-Amsterdam Eurostar train link being out of service for nearly a year.
The work is planned to run from June 2024 to May 2025, but there is,...
Air Canada Resumes Non-Stop Seasonal Dublin to Vancouver and Montreal Routes
Air Canada has resumed its non-stop seasonal services between Dublin and Vancouver, operating up to four-times weekly during the summer peak until September 30; and from Dublin to Montreal, operating up to three-times weekly during the summer peak until September 29.
The summer service returns...
MSC Cruises Brings UK & Ireland Sales Functions for Explora Journeys Under the Same Umbrella
MSC Cruises is enhancing support to trade partners in the UK and Ireland, by bringing sales functions and other brand-dedicated resources for its luxury lifestyle cruise brand Explora Journeys, under the same umbrella.
Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director for MSC Cruises UK & Ireland, will now...
Pittsburgh Steelers Hoping to Bring NFL Game to Ireland as Part of Marketing Push Here
The Pittsburgh Steelers are boosting their presence in Ireland and hope to play a regular season game here, strengthening the already-strong ties between the two regions.
The NFL awarded the Steelers rights to expand their brand and activities for the Republic of Ireland and Northern...
Star Alliance Names New Chief Executive
Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, has appointed Theo Panagiotoulias chief executive.
Mr Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years’ international experience in the airline and aviation industry.
He joins Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for...
Swan Hellenic’s SH Vega State-of-the-Art Expedition Ship, Sails into Dublin Completing Inaugural Irish Cruise
Dublin officially welcomed Swan Hellenic’s elegant ice-class fleet SH Vega as she completed her inaugural voyage around the UK and Ireland on Saturday.
Beginning in Portsmouth and finishing in Dublin, passengers explored the spectacular British and Irish coastlines on the Land of the Celts, 11-night...
Irish Holidaymakers Urged to be Vigilant and Aware of European Strikes this Bank Holiday
Irish holidaymakers travelling abroad over the remainder of the Bank Holiday weekend have been urged to be vigilant and heed various operational shortages and strike action both at home and abroad.
The shortage of car park spaces at Dublin Airport is set to continue for...
UK Start-Up Airline Eyeing Gatwick-Los Angeles Route
A new UK airline, Global Airlines has been established with a view to shaking up the European transatlantic market.
Global has been established by British businessman James Asquith, who was formerly head of online holiday bookings and trading company Holiday Swap.
Global Airlines has already acquired...
Finnair Marks 35 Years of Flying to China
Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe.
This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the earliest pioneers in aviation.
Finnair’s first flight to China took off on 2 June...
ITTN Awards 2023 – Book Your Place Now!
The Irish Travel Trade Awards 2023 are just under six months away and it's time to book your tickets and stay.
As you know, last year the rooms were sold out a week before the event.
The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road has given us...
Dalata to Open 5th Hotel in London
Clayton and Maldron Hotels owner, the Dalata Hotel Group has announced the €62.2m acquisition of the Apex Hotel London Wall hotel, which will be its 5th hotel in London.
Dalata has agreed to buy the long leasehold interest of the hotel – which has another...
‘The Last Tourist’ Travel Documentary Hits Irish Screens
As summer holiday season approaches, travellers are being challenged to rethink their holiday habits with the launch of the powerful new responsible travel documentary on streaming services across Ireland.
Pulling back the curtain on the travel and tourism industry, The Last Tourist, addresses the impact...
Cassidy Travel Nominated in 2023 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards
Cassidy Travel has been nominated in the Republic of Ireland category for the 2023 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards.
Cassidy Travel previously won this award for Irish travel agency of the year in 2019, 2021 and 2022.
“We are delighted to be once again shortlisted...
Unveiling the MSC Euribia: A Testament to Sustainability and Stunning Experiences
ITTN's Maria Uchoa had the exceptional opportunity to personally witness the delivery ceremony of MSC Cruises' latest flagship, the MSC Euribia, at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France.
It was an exciting experience to be part of this momentous event and gain first-hand insights...
Ryanair Sees Monthly Passenger Numbers Rise 10% to 17 Million
Ryanair carried 17 million passengers across its Europe-wide route network during May, according to the airline’s latest monthly traffic figures.
That figure represented a 10% year-on-year increase on the 15.4 million people who flew Ryanair in May of last year.
Similarly, Ryanair’s load factor – which...
Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland Issue Joint Water Safety Appeal for Bank Holiday Weekend
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal as people are expected to enjoy the water this bank holiday weekend. Even in good weather, water temperatures remain cold and the organisations have advised that those taking part...
BA Follows Sister Carrier Aer Lingus to Ohio, with London-Cincinnati Route
British Airways (BA) is following sister airline Aer Lingus in flying to Ohio.
BA will officially start its new London Heathrow to Cincinnati route on Monday (June 5). It will operate five flights per week in the summer months and four per week in winter.
BA...
Etihad Airways Named Environmental Airline of the Year
Etihad Airways has been awarded Environmental Airline of the Year - retaining its title, in the process - in the prestigious Airline Ratings awards for 2023.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier was recognised for its commitment to sustainable aviation and collaboration.
Etihad has achieved a remarkable...
Fáilte Ireland Launches 4 New Regional Tourism Development Strategies
Fáilte Ireland has launched four new Regional Tourism Development Strategies 2023-2027 which will provide a framework for sustainable tourism development across Ireland.
The Regional Tourism Strategies for Ireland’s Ancient East, Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin were launched at Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford.
The...
The Lux Collective Coffee Break with ITTN
In the latest ITTN Coffee Break series, Shane Cullen chats to Victoria Wake, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager from The Lux Collective.
The Lux Collective
When it comes to hospitality, everyone’s definition of “perfect” is different. Different people want different things. At The Lux...
