WorldHotels Collection Announces Major European Expansion
The Best Western-owned WorldHotels Collection has announced the expansion of its hotel offerings in key travel destinations across Europe and Asia with five new properties.
Highlights of these recent additions to the portfolio include the launch of the brand in Greece, the introduction of...
Premier Inn to Open Latest Dublin Hotel
Premier Inn will open its latest Irish property – and its second hotel in Dublin city centre – today, Monday.
The new 113-bedroom hotel will be located near Dublin’s south docklands at Gloucester Street South.
“The new Gloucester Street South hotel kicks off an exciting year...
Happy St.Patricks Day from ITTN
Happy St Patricks Day to all our colleagues and friends across the globe. We are closed today for our national holiday but do make sure to follow us on our sister site travel2ireland.ie for live coverage of the Dublin Parade and information on everything...
Connecticut Office of Tourism Comes to Dublin
Celebrating the relaunch of Aer Lingus’ nonstop direct flight from Dublin to Hartford/Windsor Locks Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport, the Connecticut Office of Tourism, a division of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, along with its partners Aer Lingus and Bradley International Airport...
St Patrick’s Day Marked in Britain’s House of Commons
Tourism Ireland co-sponsored a special reception in the House of Commons in London today – kicking off an extensive programme of St Patrick’s Day promotional activity in Britain and elsewhere around the world.
The event, celebrating British-Irish relations, was attended by Minister for Social...
Travel Counsellors Wins Irish Heat of Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament
Congratulations to Travel Counsellors for winning the Irish qualification heat for this year's Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament.
The Irish heat was held, yesterday, at Charlestown Leisureplex in Dublin, with the winners - as is the case in each participating country - going forward to compete...
Just 10 Days to go Until Dublin Welcomes the Etihad A350
On March 26 Dublin Airport will welcome its first regularly-scheduled Etihad Airways Dublin-Abu Dhabi service on an A350 aircraft.
The A350 will service the route during the summer season; and, according to Etihad, guests flying on the new plane will experience “the most advanced experience...
Cathay Pacific Sees Passenger Numbers Surge After Asia-Pacific Region Fully Re-Opens
Cathay Pacific has reported a huge 3,467% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for February, helped by the Asia-Pacific region fully re-opening after the Covid crisis.
The Hong Kong flag carrier carried just over 1.1 million passengers last month, with load factor – which measures how...
ITC Expands Into Ireland with Dublin Airport Packages
ITC has announced it is now offering packages for the Irish market from Dublin Airport. Packages can be booked with all ITC brands, which include Inspiring Travel, Rainbow, Regent, and sporting operator, Spectate.
Packages can be booked with all ITC brands, which include Inspiring Travel,...
Philadelphia Hosts Trade in Dublin
Last night, Philadelphia CVB and The Countryside of Philadelphia hosted trade in the Iveagh Garden's Hotel, Dublin for a cocktail and canapés evening with updates from the destination.
Melissa McClure, Global Tourism Manager, Philadelphia CVB and Greg Edevane, Director of Global Development, The Countryside of...
Ireland Ads to Reach 7.7 Million Viewers in UK
Tourism Ireland's new global marketing campaign - 'Fill your Heart with Ireland' - is going live around the world this week.
Specially timed to coincide with this week's St Patrick's Day celebrations, the new ads will be seen in some of Ireland's key tourism...
MSC Cruises Expands F1 Partnership with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Offers
MSC Cruises has expanded its commercial partnership with Formula 1 motor racing in a deal which will see the cruise giant offer guests F1 Experience packages around this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in November.
The move sees MSC become a floating hotel in Abu...
Planning Permission Granted for Redevelopment of Cork Tourist Attraction
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery, hailing it as "an important milestone in the revitalisation of a Cork institution".
The project,...
Culture Ireland Continues Promotion of Irish Arts with Latest €745,000 Funding
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced funding of over €745,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 101 projects spread across 22 countries and covering dance,...
Georgia Tech and Flordia State University to Contest 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Georgia Tech and Florida State University have been revealed today as the two teams set to contest the 2024 edition of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday, 24th August 2024.
With over 20,000 people expected to travel to...
Valencia Launches First Virtual Tourism Assistant Tool for Fallas Festival
Valencia has launched its first virtual tourism assistant, FallasBot, verified by Meta.
It operates in eight different languages and provides those visiting Las Fallas with itineraries, locations of fallas monuments and more.
This exciting development is one of many different ways Valencia is continuing its commitment to the...
Legoland Windsor to Open 10-acre Woodland Village Accommodation Resort
Legoland Windsor, in the UK , is set to open a new £35m (€40m) Legoland Woodland Village this spring.
The 10-acre site, which will be adjacent to the existing theme park, will house 150 family lodges, a family entertainment centre and an on-site restaurant.
“Our vision...
Travelmarvel Hires Elaine O’Brien
River cruise, Small Yacht specialist APT Travelmarvel is delighted to announce the appointment of Elaine O’Brien as Business Manager of its Irish operation. Paul Melinis, Managing Director of APT & Travelmarvel, UK & Europe, said: “Elaine’s appointment is an exciting development for our business and demonstrates the ongoing...
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Aer Lingus Regional Partnership
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines are celebrating one year of their franchise partnership, having operated its inaugural international flight under the new Aer Lingus Regional franchise from Dublin to Isle of Man, just 12 months ago.
Aer Lingus Regional services, exclusively operated by Emerald...
All Eyes On Canada With Air Transat
Take advantage of Air Transat’s great value direct flights this summer from Dublin to Toronto - the perfect playground for wilderness adventure lovers and urban experience seekers.
With two cabin classes to choose from; three fare options to suit travellers needs and flexibility; and with...
