Travel Counsellors Acquires Specialist UK Travel Advisor Network Holidaysplease
Travel Counsellors, the UK and Ireland’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs, has acquired Holidaysplease, a network of specialist travel advisors, as the company continues to report significant growth and its focus on supporting and growing its own community of travel business...
Travel Counsellors Conference – ‘All in’ for Day Two
Day two of the Travel Counsellors Conference kicked off bright and early with two amazing guest speakers - Ailbhe and Izzy from 'Izzy's Wheel's'.
These two sisters founded the company back in 2016. Izzy, who was born with spina bifida, is wheelchair-bound, and Ailbhe...
Tourism Ireland Flags North-West at Glasgow Trade Mission
Five tourism businesses from the North-West joined Tourism Ireland in Scotland over the weekend at the Glasgow St Patrick's Festival’s annual Family Fun Day, in the city’s busy Merchant Square.
The event was an excellent opportunity to showcase the North-West and the island of Ireland...
Still Time to Register for ITTN’s Exclusive The Lux Collective Webinar Happening Tomorrow!
There is still time to register for ITTN's exclusive webinar with The Lux Collective, happening tomorrow (March 14)...but hurry!
The Lux Collective is a new name in the Irish market, but some of you may have already met Sales Manager, Ruby Wake, at the 2022...
MSC Cruises Partners With Guinness World Records
MSC Cruises is continuing to expand its thrilling new entertainment offerings at sea with Guinness World Records, the renowned officials for incredible record-breaking titles worldwide.
The new programme is a chance for guests to test their mettle and – if they’re lucky – get their...
Global Air Passenger Traffic Back to 84% of Pre-Covid Levels, says IATA
Global international air passenger traffic is now up to 84.2% of pre-Covid levels, following another strong month of recovery and growth in January.
Latest monthly figures from industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that global air passenger numbers grew by 67%, year-on-year,...
Dublin Airport Expects 432,000 Passengers Over St Patrick’s Weekend
Around 432,000 passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the coming St Patrick's Day weekend, according to the airport's operator daa.
With St Patrick's Day falling on a Friday, many Irish people are set to avail of the three-day weekend to make a trip overseas...
Best Holidays in Italy to Host Travel Agent Destination Training Sessions for Puglia and Friuli Venezia Giulia
Best Holidays in Italy and Discovery Puglia is to host a series of virtual/online destination training sessions for Irish travel agents, beginning later this month.
The first two sessions – taking place, via zoom, on March 22 and 29 – will cover Puglia and Friuli...
Heather Humphreys Promotes Ireland in London
Tourism Ireland sponsored, and had a presence at, this year’s London St Patrick’s Day Festival – promoting holidays to the island of Ireland in Trafalgar Square.
Heather Humphreys, Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural & Community Development, joined Tourism Ireland at the festival.
St Patrick’s...
Irish Aviation Authority and AirNav Ireland Chairs Appointed
Rose Hynes and Bryan Bourke have been appointed chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and AirNav Ireland, respectively.
The announcement was formally made by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
The Government is creating a single national aviation regulator by merging the aviation and security regulatory functions...
Global Film Industry Conference to be Held in Limerick – Perfect Opportunity to Showcase the West Coast of Ireland
Limerick has won a competitive bid to host Cineposium. a major global film industry summit later this year.
Cineposium is the annual gathering of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and has previously been held in the US, France, New Zealand, Spain, South Korea,...
Mallorca Limits Cruise Arrivals to Palma to 3 Per Day
Mallorca has placed a 3 per day limit on the number of cruise ships that will be allowed to dock in the island’s capital Palma over the course of this year and next.
The island is promoting a quality-over-quantity approach to its tourism product.
Already a...
Delta Airlines Launches New Onboard Parents-Approved Kids Menu
Delta Airlines has announced a new kids menu as part of its onboard catering service, with all food choices approved by parents.
The US carrier will launch the new menu on April 1. It will include a variety of foods, fruits and vegetables and is...
Florida is Flying in 2023
2022 was quite the year for the Sunshine State, and 2023 is already off to a flier. New hotels, new attractions, new thrill rides and a long-distance train line are just some of the things that will make Florida an even more attractive destination...
Irish Ferries Launches 2023 Wine Tasting Experience
Irish Ferries has launched its 2023 wine tasting experience.
Wine lovers, get ready for a unique and memorable experience as Irish Ferries presents the first wine tasting event of the 2023 season, setting sail on Thursday 30th March.
Join Irish Ferries and partners Wine & Beer Supermarket...
Strike Action Grounds Flights at Major German Airports
Strike action across some of Germany’s major airports has grounded all commercial flights today.
The latest strike action over pay conditions, called by trade union Verdi, affects Hamburg, Bremen and Berlin airports.
"Due to the warning strike by employees at the aviation security controls, no commercial...
Registration Is Now Open For Meetings At IPW 2023 In San Antonio
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It's time to start planning for IPW 2023 in a real and true destination: San Antonio!
Visit San Antonio can’t wait to show you authentic San Antonio—where Real Stories and True Experiences are waiting. Discover larger-than-life attractions, rich history, award-winning cuisine and breathtaking natural wonders.
All...
The Emirates Group And Dubai Future Foundation To launch Centre Of Excellence For Aviation Robotics
The Dubai Future Foundation and The Emirates group have entered a partnership to launch the Emirates Centre of Excellence for Aviation Robotics (ECEAR). The agreement was signed at ForsaTEK, the Group’s innovation forum.
Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer said: “This is a key milestone in...
Reminder: Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament
Save the date!
Turkish Airlines are hosting their 9th annual Bowling Tournament on March 15th at 6.30pm in The Charlestown Leisureplex.
The best team from each country will have a chance to represent their country in the Grand Final that will take place in Istanbul.
You can...
‘All In’ at the Travel Counsellors Conference
The Travel Counsellors Conference is taking place from 09 March to 10 March 2023 in the Lyrath Estate, Co. Kilkenny. This the biggest conference Travel Counsellors Ireland have had to date, with 67 of the 74 Travel Counsellors in attendance, including 18 new Travel...
