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Loganair Signs Interline/Connectivity Agreement with Aer Lingus

British regional carrier Loganair has increased its global connectivity options for its passengers through a new interline agreement with Aer Lingus. The partnership will offer Loganair customers new access to North American routes via Dublin and Manchester via Aer Lingus’ existing transatlantic services. Loganair currently flies...

MSC Delivers the Future of Cruising with MSC Euribia

The delivery ceremony of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship MSC Euribia has taken place at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France – and ITTN was on hand to witness the event. The coming into service of MSC Euribia marks another significant step on the MSC Cruises’...

Portugal United Hosts Product and Destination Presentation

ITTN had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Carlos Oliveria and the Portuguese Tourism Board on Wednesday 31st May at Dublin's Camden Court Hotel. ITTN'S Allie Sheehan & Paul Micheau were in attendance. There were presentations from the Portugal United group, an association...

Dublin Airport Improves Food and Beverage Offering for Passengers

Dublin Airport has commenced the rollout of a number of new additions to its food and beverage options for passengers as the busy summer season gets underway. The launch of new eating and drinking options are the latest improvements being rolled out by airport operator...

Spanish Tourism Office Returning to Taste of Dublin with Saborea Espana

The Spanish Tourism Office and Saborea España have partnered up once again to participate in Taste of Dublin 2023 with their feature stand named Tasting Spain. The iconic summer event takes place in the charming surroundings of Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens from June...

SAS Upbeat Over Summer Prospects Despite Lingering Losses

Despite still being loss-making and in bankruptcy protection, SAS Scandinavian Airlines is upbeat about its summer season performance. The airline - the flag carrier for Sweden, Norway and Denmark - suffered a loss of nearly $139m for the second quarter of the year, but...

SeaWorld San Diego’s Arctic Rescue Coaster to Open this Weekend

SeaWorld San Diego’s new Arctic Rescue - billed as the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast of the US - will open to the public tomorrow (June 2).  Named as one of the most anticipated coasters of the year by USA Today...

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas’ World-Leading New Spa & Wellness Centre Opens for Business

After much anticipation, the doors of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas’ brand new, state-of-the-art SPA & Wellness Centre opens to guests today, 1 June 2023, propelling the first and most luxurious resort in the Dominican Republic to the forefront of wellbeing destinations in the Caribbean.  The 18,000...

Pace of Decline in Global Air Cargo Demand Slows Down

Global air cargo demand continued to decline in April, but at a slower pace, according to new figures from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Demand – measured in cargo tonne-kilometres – fell 6.6%, year-on-year, in April. That fall was an improvement...

Expressway Hoping for Surge in Passengers on Dublin Airport Routes as Car Parks Sold Out

Bus Éireann’s Expressway coach service has launched a campaign in a bid to entice holidaymakers to choose it as their means of accessing Dublin Airport this summer. It comes as a direct response to airport operator Daa saying the main car parking facilities at Dublin...

ITTN Onboard TUI’s Marella Voyager

ITTN’s Shane Cullen heads to sunny Spain to board TUI’s latest cruise ship, the Marella Voyager. A two-night stay onboard will reveal what this offering has for travellers seeking to sail away. Marella Cruises Fleet Marella Cruises has five ships in the fleet and from 2019,...

Irish Ferries’ Oscar Wilde Ship Officially Launches as Largest and Fastest Ferry on the Irish Sea

Irish Ferries’ newest ship – the Oscar Wilde – has officially launched, servicing the Rosslare-Pembroke route. The new ship – which will be the largest and fastest cruise ferry operating on the Irish Sea – will house 2,080 passengers, has 134 cabins and 2,380 lane...

Carnival Appoints Paul Ludlow as President of Carnival UK Arm

Cruise giant Carnival has appointed Paul Ludlow as president of its Carnival UK arm, succeeding Sture Myrmell who is leaving the company. Mr Ludlow currently heads up P&O Cruises, which is owns by Carnival. His new role will see him leading P&O Cruises and Cunard,...

Northeast Wine Trails with Brand USA

As you will have seen, over the last six weeks Brand USA has been highlighting some exciting road trip itineraries, for you to share with your clients. With over 30 to choose from, these itineraries have something for everyone and will inspire your customers...

NCL’s Norwegian Prima Will Make its Debut Homeporting in Southampton This Summer

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that this summer will mark the first time that its ground-breaking ship Norwegian Prima will be homeported in Southampton. This comes as (NCL) enhances its Europe deployment with longer, more diverse , and unique itineraries for the 2023...

Ryanair Delivers 1.1 Million Signature ‘Keep EU Skies Open’ Petition to EU

Ryanair has formally delivered its ‘Protect Overflights: Keep EU Skies Open’ petition to EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen’s office, having collected more than 1.1 million signatures from fed-up passengers demanding that the EU Commission protect overflights and EU citizens’ freedom of movement...

Air New Zealand Named Airline of the Year

Air New Zealand has been named 2023 Airline of the Year by the internationally renowned AirlineRatings.com and has also received the award for this year’s Most Attractive Employer by Randstad. The judges of Airline of the Year called out Air New Zealand's exceptional achievements in...

Healthy Airlines: Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines Gets Credit Rating Upgrade

Turkish low fares airline Pegasus Airlines has had its long-term credit rating upgraded by global ratings agencies Fitch and S&P. The moves by two of the world’s biggest ratings agencies comes after Pegasus posted a strong financial performance for 2022. Last year, Pegasus boosted passenger numbers...

Celebrity Cruises Hosts its Biggest Ever Seminar at Sea for Agents

Earlier this month, the world of Celebrity Cruises came alive for 85 agents from over 24 travel agencies across the UK and Ireland, as they were part of a series of seminars at sea aboard the soon-to-be permanent Southampton based, Edge series ship, Celebrity...

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