Transport Minister Eamon Ryan Ushers in Changes to Aviation Regulation in Ireland
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the re-organisation of how aviation regulation is provided in Ireland. This is the most significant change to structures since the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) was formed 30 years ago, in 1993.
From May 1 the safety and security regulation functions...
MSC Launches Incentive for UK & Ireland Travel Agents – a VIP Spot at MSC Euribia Naming Ceremony
MSC Cruises has launched a new incentive for travel agents from the UK & Ireland who book a summer 2023 cruise exclusively on MSC Virtuosa.
The lucky winners will receive a coveted invitation to MSC Euribia's Naming Ceremony in Copenhagen on the 8th of June 2023.
Every day, between the...
Qantas Names First Female CEO to Succeed Irishman Alan Joyce
Qantas has named current group chief financial officer Vanessa Hudson as its next chief executive and managing director, taking over from longstanding CEO Irishman Alan Joyce.
Mr Joyce has announced his retirement from the Australian carrier, with him set to formally step down at the...
Pat Dawson Retires from Role as President of ITAA After a Dedicated 13 Years
In a statement to the Irish travel trade, the true gentleman, Pat Dawson, issued a heartfelt goodbye to the agents spread the length and breadth of the country that he has represented for so long.
A Humble and Heartfelt Goodbye from Mr Dawson
Marking his...
Dublin’s Westin Hotel to Rebrand as The Westmoreland
Dublin’s Westin Hotel is to be rebranded and renamed The Westmoreland Hotel in June.
A flagship destination of Westmoreland Street for more than 20 years, the five-star Westin Dublin will be re-imagined as The Westmoreland Hotel and become an Autograph Collection Hotel, continuing its journey within Marriott Bonvoy...
Ryanair Petition for EU Action Against French ATC Strikes Reaches 600,000 Signatures
Ahead of fresh air traffic control (ATC) strikes in France on Bank Holiday Monday (May 1), Ryanair has confirmed that over 600,000 passengers have signed its “Protect Passengers: Keep EU Skies Open” petition calling on the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take...
Austrian Airlines Ranked Europe’s Most Punctual Carrier
Austrian Airlines has been ranked the most punctual airline in Europe, based on research by travel and aviation data firm Cirium.
Austrian showed a hit rate of 88.62% in terms of flights arriving on-time, last month, according to Cirium.
The top five punctual European carriers in...
L’Austral Docks In Dublin
Ponant's L'Austral cruise ship docked in Dublin Port yesterday at the end of its 8-day cruise from Bordeaux. ITTN were delighted to be invited onboard for a tour of the stunning ship. A masterpiece of design and engineering, L'Austral is built to provide the...
Travel Suppliers Network Invites the ITAA Benevolent Fund to Spread the Word of the Fund at Spring Roadshows
In an intimate room at Waterford’s Shush Bar on Wednesday, agents and staff from Strand Travel, Icon Travel, Harvey Travel, Best4Travel, Marble City Travel and Travel Centres were treated to an informative, fun, prize-filled evening.
Kicking off the proceedings, Craig Donnelly of Accident & General...
Shannon Airport Expecting 45,000 Passengers Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Shannon Airport is expecting a busy May Bank Holiday weekend, with 45,000 passengers set to travel through the airport – marking a 42% increase on the same holiday period last year.
It is also a 27% increase on the same weekend in pre-Covid 2019.
Director of...
CLIA’s Latest Cruise Passenger Numbers for UK & Ireland
CLIA announces the latest annual UK & Ireland cruise passenger numbers. New data shows UK cruise industry innovating, diversifying, and attracting new holidaymakers.
More Open to Trying a Cruise than Ever Before
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took...
Loganair Lifts The Lid On Its Unique Flight Support Services
Loganair, the Scottish regional airline which operates flights from Dublin to several destinations across the UK, has reflected on the dynamic nature of its flight support services. Their services cover a diverse network ranging from Stornoway to Southampton. In a new episode of the...
Powerscourt Estate Gains Sustainable Travel Accolade
Powerscourt Estate has become Ireland’s first premier visitor attraction to be certified by Sustainable Travel Ireland whose criteria are recognised by the UN mandated Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow was named no. 3 in the World’s Top 10 Gardens by...
Aer Lingus Kicks Off Expanded Summer Route Schedule
Aer Lingus has welcomed the start of three new sun-filled European routes kicking off at the beginning of May as part of its expanded summer 2023 schedule.
This summer the airline will commence flights to Olbia, on the Italian island of Sardinia, and the Greek...
IATA to Push for Safer and Better Airline Ground Handling Services
Aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will focus on the future role of technology to improve safety, operational efficiency and sustainability of airline ground handling services at its 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Abu Dhabi.
The conference runs from May...
Tourism Ireland Welcomes Inaugural Wideroe Flight from Bergen to Dublin
Tourism Ireland has welcomed the launch of Norwegian airline Widerøe’s new flight from Bergen to Dublin, which landed on Thursday.
The airline will operate two flights per week on the route, helping to boost tourism from Norway to the island of Ireland this year.
Tourism...
Tourism Ireland Board Meets in Galway
The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway was the venue for the April board meeting of Tourism Ireland, which took place today (Thursday, 27 February).
The board members took the opportunity to meet with representatives of the local tourism industry, to discuss overseas tourism to the...
Turkish Airlines Lands Two Prestigious APEX Awards
Turkish Airlines, for its superior service standards, received two awards from APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), one of the world's most reliable and prestigious aviation organisations.
The awards presented by APEX were handed out at a gala dinner held in Istanbul. The flag carrier received the Best Entertainment in...
Shannon Airport Eyes Return to Pre-Covid Business Levels After Strong 2022
Shannon Airport Group has reported a 300% increase in passenger numbers for 2022 and said it expects this year’s total to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels.
“Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport in 2022 exceeded our expectations. The pent-up desire for international travel following the lifting of...
Visit USA Committee Ireland Roadshow Lunch at Iveagh Gardens
The Visit USA Committee Ireland Roadshow lunch was held in the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday, 26th April. The 2023 roadshow had participants from Visit Utah, Los Angeles Tourism, Hertz, Mall of America, Florida Keys & Key West and Virgin Atlantic. Executive...
