Historic Direct Route from New York to Faroe Islands Launched
The growing number of airlines linking northern Europe to the east coast of the US has continued with the first direct route between the Faroe Islands and New York being launched.
Faroe national carrier Atlantic Airways has announced the first ever direct route between the...
Tourist Tax on Agenda for London’s Mayoral Elections
The prospect of introducing a tax on tourist visitors to London could be used as a weapon amongst candidates in the city’s mayoral elections to be held next year.
Daniel Korski – a tech entrepreneur and a former adviser to ex-British prime minister David Cameron...
TAP Air Portugal Wins Big at 2023 Freddie Awards
TAP Air Portugal’s frequent flyer programme has scooped four major accolades at the 2023 Freddie Awards.
The airline’s ‘Miles&Go’ frequent flyer programme won four out of seven categories it was nominated for in the ‘Freddies’, named after aviation trailblazer Sir Freddie Laker and now rank...
MSC Cruises Reveals Further Details for MSC Euribia Naming Ceremony in Copenhagen
With less than one month to go, MSC Cruises has unveiled further details of the Naming Ceremony for the launch of the line’s most environmentally advanced ship to-date, MSC Euribia, which will take place on 8 June in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Scandinavian capital was chosen as...
Irish Hotel Tech Firm P3 Targets ‘Significant Growth’ in North America
Irish-owned hotel technology company P3 is targeting “significant growth” in North America after rolling out a new customised booking engine for Omni Hotels & Resorts there.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has more than 50 properties across North America, and this is the first time the...
Air Transat Launches Summer Vibes Promo for Irish Passengers
Canadian airline Air Transat has, today, formally launched its 2023 Summer Vibes promo, offering Irish passengers deals on flights to Toronto from Dublin, with return fares from as little as €321 per person.
The sale runs until June 8, offering passengers special promo fares on return flights with Air Transat travelling...
Civil War Battlegrounds with Brand USA
Week five of Brand USA’s Road Trips brings us to District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania on a history-buffs perfect itinerary!
This itinerary takes us on a journey through some of the most significant Civil War sites in the United States. Starting in Washington,...
World Paella Day Cup Ready for Kick Off in Valencia
The World Paella Day Cup - the event that, every year, brings together chefs from all over the world who seek to win the award for the best paella maker - will take place in Valencia for the fourth consecutive year on 20th September.
A...
The Travel Corporation (TTC) Hosts USA Global Fam Trip
Brian Hynes from The Travel Corporation Ireland (TTC Ireland) hosted 15 agents from across the UK and Ireland on a week long trip to the USA's 'Deep South', travelling through Nashville, Memphis, Natchez and New Orleans.
Representing team Ireland were Audrey Joyce (American Holidays),...
Seabourn Venture Docks in Dublin
Seabourn Venture docked in Dublin yesterday as part of its 12-day Land of the Celts cruise, which takes in the England, Scotland, Ireland and some outlying islands.A small group of media and travel trade, including ITTN’s Executive Editor Fionn Davenport, were invited on board...
Francis and John Brennan’s Kerry Hotels Up for Sale for €20.5m
Famous hoteliers Francis and John Brennan have placed their 5-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, Co Kerry and its sister hotel The Lansdowne – also in Kenmare – up for sale, with agent CBRE slapping a combined €20.5m asking price on the properties, although the...
Aer Lingus Launches European Summer Flash Sale
Aer Lingus has upped the ante in the scramble for passengers ahead of what is expected to be a very busy summer of travel across Europe.
The airline has launched a flash sale – with prices starting at just €34.99 and offering €20 off flights...
Dining on Gozo – Malta/Gozo Fam Trip
Maltese dishes are strongly influenced by both Italian and Greek cuisine. As a small archipelago in the Mediterranean, farm-to-fork is evident everywhere and often seafood is caught a few hours before it is served. Traditional dishes are rustic with vibrant, fresh Mediterranean flavours and...
Michelin Adds Philadelphia to its Famous Travel Guide Series
Michelin will publish the first Philadelphia edition of its world famous destination travel guide, in June.
The guide will highlight the city’s leisure travel attractions; along with restaurant and hotel options. It will also cover the greater Philadelphia region, including the surrounding countryside area.
It is...
Royal Caribbean Puts Australia/New Zealand 2024 Itinerary On Sale
Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has opened its 2024-2025 Australia season for bookings.
Routes will take in Australia, New Zealand and the south Pacific, with sailing taking place between November 2024 and April 2025.
Royal Caribbean will be using two of its award-winning ships – Quantum of...
Uzakrota Tourism Conference in Croke Park on Monday, 22nd May
The Uzakrota Summit in Dublin is gearing up to explore the future of European tourism groups and the prospects that lie ahead for the industry. This conference has an impressive lineup of experts and industry leaders, promising to shed light on the latest trends,...
Shannon Airport Awarded by Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme
Shannon Airport has reached new heights with Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, after being awarded Carbon Accreditation Level 2 by the globally recognised Airport Council International (ACI).
The accreditation acknowledges the commitment set out in The Shannon Airport Group’s Sustainability Strategy to green its operations and reduce the airport’s...
Supplier of the Week – Air Transat
Can you feel those summer vibes yet? What if we tell you that Air Transat has a promotion starting on 16 May! Until 8 June, book your customers’ next Canadian adventure from just €329 per person return* during Air Transat’s Summer Vibes promo, valid on...
Ryanair Cork to Seville and La Rochelle Routes to Take Off on June Bank Holiday Weekend
Ryanair’s brand-new routes from Cork Airport to Seville and La Rochelle are due to take off for the first time this June bank holiday weekend (1 and 4 June respectively) as part of the airline’s biggest ever Summer 2023 schedule.
This summer, Ryanair will operate...
Valencia – Our New Favourite Spanish City!
Last week, ITTN’s Carrie Day and TTR’s Annette McCann (Visit Valencia’s representation in the Irish market), along with five agents, were invited to check out Spain’s third largest city, by the good folk at Visit Valencia, on a whistle stop tour. With direct flights...
