Irish Travel Trade Gathers in the Center of Portugal for ITAA Conference 2025
The ITAA Conference 2025 kicked off this week in the Center of Portugal. Delegates travelled from Dublin to Lisbon onboard TAP Airlines, before being transferred to the stunning Hotel Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaca Historic Hotel where we were welcomed in true Portuguese style with...
Win a Luxurious Grecotel LUXME® Escape
Grecotel has launched an exclusive competition offering travel professionals the opportunity to win a luxurious escape to one of its premier LUXME® resorts in Greece - here’s how you can enter!
LUXME® stands for Luxury Made Easy® - 5 Greek Destinations. 7 LUXME Resorts, all...
Club Med Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Dublin & Unveils Beach & Safari Resort in South Africa for 2026
To mark the 75th anniversary of the pioneer of all-inclusive luxury brand Club Med, guests were invited to an evening to mark this milestone with great company, entertainment, and a taste of the Club Med spirit. ITTN's Shane Cullen reports on the event took place in the presidential suite...
Shannon Airport’s Declan Power Marks Historic Milestone with 30 Consecutive World Routes Events
Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development at Shannon Airport, has reached a milestone in global aviation networking that no one else in the industry can claim. Since the inaugural World Routes event in Cannes in 1995, Declan has represented Shannon Airport at every single...
Passenger Volumes Soar to Record Levels at Dublin Airport
A record-breaking summer at Dublin Airport continued in September with a total of 3,346,400 passengers passing through, which was +3.6% higher than in the same month in 2024.
Every single day in September saw Dublin Airport welcome more than 100,000 passengers, with 18 days in...
Filtered Seawater Onboard: The Aviation Challenge Takes Off Again
For the fourth consecutive year, KLM and KLM Cityhopper are participating in The Aviation Challenge (TAC), an annual initiative by the SkyTeam airline alliance. This global challenge encourages airlines to operate their regular flights with minimal environmental impact while testing innovative solutions that support...
Emirates, flydubai and Dubai Finance partner to accelerate ‘Dubai Cashless strategy’
Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub.
With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in...
Tunisian desert oasis meets laid-back luxury: TUI Group announces second The Mora hotel
TUI Group marks a significant milestone in its leisure hospitality expansion with the signing of its second The Mora hotel: The Mora Sahara Tozeur. Scheduled to open on 1st November 2025, the resort will be located in Tunisia's enchanting desert oasis of Tozeur. This...
Travelmarvel New Nile River Cruises – Now on Sale!
Travelmarvel have just launched three new stunning itineraries for 2026 and beyond taking in Egypt, the Nile River and Jordan.
Uncover the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan as you explore two extraordinary countries. Discover the vibrant energy of Cairo and the timeless beauty of the Nile, where...
Ryanair Tweaks Italian Operations: Expansion in Milan; Smaller Presence in Rome
Ryanair has announced changes to its operations in Italy; expanding in Milan and downsizing its presence in Rome.
The airline said it is reducing its Rome-based aircraft by one plane (to 16) for the winter 2025 season and will deliver zero traffic growth in the...
Stena Line Marks 30th Anniversary in Dublin
Swedish ferry company Stena Line is celebrating a major milestone with 30 years of service in Dublin.
As part of the celebrations Stena Line, in partnership with Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy in Dublin brought together Swedish business leaders, Irish Government officials as well as trade...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth of Voco Hotels in Southern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the continued growth of voco through nine new signings and openings across Southern Europe, adding over 1,000 keys to the brand’s portfolio. The accelerated growth sees properties in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain...
Government Claims Ireland has Met 2025 Electric Vehicle Target
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has confirmed Ireland has already met its Climate Action Plan target of 195,000 electric vehicles on the road by the end of 2025, a key milestone in the nation's transition to cleaner transport.
Exceeding this target by 1,000 EVs highlights the...
Türkiye Tops Sustainable Tourism Ranking with 80% of the World’s GSTC-Certified Hotels
Türkiye has come out top in a sustainable tourism ranking due to the high number of climate-friendly hotels in the country.
The country has more than 2,000 Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)-certified hotels.
In 2022, Türkiye signed a co-operation agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)to implement...
Travel Counsellors Ireland’s Eleanor Roche Wins Princess Cruises’ Best UK & Ireland Agent Competition
Eleanor Roche - of Travel Counsellors Ireland - has been named best UK & Ireland agent in Princess Cruises' competition surrounding bookings for its Star Princess ship.
According to Abbie Cook, Princess Cruises' sales manager for Ireland, the UK and Europe: "During the month of...
Qatar Airways Expands US Connectivity with Aer Lingus
Qatar Airways has announced it is now providing access to 18 additional routes in the United States through expanded codeshares with its International Airlines Group (IAG) partners, Aer Lingus and LEVEL.
With the latest enhancements, Qatar Airways has strengthened its partnership with IAG and...
Government Hails MetroLink Planning Approval as ‘Huge Positive Step’
The MetroLink project - which is set to link Dublin city and parts of its outskirts to Dublin Airport - has formally been granted planning permission; a decision which has been heralded by Government as "a major milestone" and "a hugely positive step".
The planning...
Arabian Adventures Releases Refreshed Catalogue for Trade Partners
Arabian Adventures - the UAE’s leading destination management company - has released its refreshed annual product catalogue for trade partners across the globe, unveiling a host of enhanced desert experiences designed to elevate guest journeys, enrich cultural encounters, and drive new opportunities for growth.
The...
Global Tourism Sector’s Carbon Footprint Smaller than Pre-Pandemic Levels, Despite Travel Boom, WTTC Report Shows
Global tourism has managed to reduce its carbon footprint even while recovering past its pre-pandemic operational peak, new research shows.
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the tourism industry’s combined global greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 9.3% since 2019, when Travel...
Fred Sirieix Back in the Saddle with 2nd Ireland Travelogue: Tour de Fred, Part Deux
Following a hugely successful first series, which reached over 2 million viewers in Britain this spring, TV presenter Fred Sirieix is back in the saddle in Ireland, filming for a second series of Tour de Fred.
In the first series, Fred visited Northern Ireland, including the...
