Powerful Passports: Which Passports Have Improved The Most Over The Last Ten years
Depending on what passport you have, travel can be as simple as booking a flight and accommodation then hopping on a plane to your destination. However, it's not so easy for many people across the world. Certain passport holders have to obtain a travel...
Passengers Need to Claim Unused Air Vouchers with Airlines Holding Millions in Unredeemed Vouchers
According to reports published in BBC, IAG, which owns five airlines including Aer Lingus, holds about €600m (£533m) in unclaimed vouchers.
Passengers are yet to claim hundreds of millions of euros' worth of vouchers. This is for cancelled flights during the pandemic.
At the height of...
Emirates Focuses on Embracing Equity this International Women’s Day
The Emirates Group is focusing on the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of #EmbraceEquity through discussions on gender equity, record levels of female promotions and providing company-wide access to ‘Unconscious Bias’ training. This is being done so with a clear mission to forge inclusive work cultures...
Trade Mission Stateside for St Patrick’s Day
Members of the Irish government are heading stateside as part of a trade mission, a key part of the Government's St. Patrick's Day programme and ahead of Ireland's record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish stories and talent across the Awards, including the history-making nomination for...
IHF Annual Conference Focuses on Sustainable Recovery
Securing a long-term sustainable recovery in tourism was centre stage today as hoteliers gathered in Killarney for the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) 85th Annual Conference.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, IHF President Denyse Campbell saidthat tourism has witnessed unprecedented upheavals over the past three years with a...
From Guns N’ Roses and Paw Patrol to Ferrari World and the Louvre – Abu Dhabi Unveils Dizzying Menu of Summer Attractions
From Guns N’ Roses and Paw Patrol to Warner Bros World and Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi is pulling out all the stops to tempt tourists this summer and present itself as the only serious destination option in the Middle East this year.
The popular...
Last Day to Register: ITTN’s Live and Exclusive Malta-Gozo Webinar Happens Tomorrow
Learn about the islands of Malta and Gozo and be in with a chance to win 1 of 8 agent places on a fam trip to these islands in early May.
The live and exclusive ITTN webinar is tomorrow, 8th March at 10 am...
Rising Costs Impacting Irish People’s Holiday Plans
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Irish holidaymakers expect rising costs to impact their 2023 holiday plans, new research shows.
According to global money management technology company Wise, 50% of Irish people will dip into savings to cover travel and holiday expenses this year; with most anticipating...
‘A Number of Weeks’ Before Dublin Airport Gets Anti-Drone Technology, Government says
The Government has said anti-drone technology will be introduced at Dublin Airport, but that it will take “a number of weeks” to materialise.
Jack Chambers – the Minister of State at the Department of Transport – said the airport will have the technology to deal...
Air Travel Safety Continuing to Improve, IATA says
New research from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows air travel continues to become safer, with reductions measured in the number of fatal accidents last year and the overall fatality risk.
The pan-industry fatality risk measure is currently at 0.11. That...
Holidaymakers Warned Widespread Strikes Set to Disrupt Travel in France
Widespread worker strikes – starting today - threaten to disrupt travel and tourism throughout France, holidaymakers have been warned.
Mass union-organised strike action – over the French government’s planned changes to the State pension – are set to hit domestic transport and travel, while further...
ASM Ireland Receives ‘Green for Micro’ Accreditation
Leading airline and travel GSA, ASM-Ireland has received Green for Micro accreditation.
And it all started during COVID.
According to ASM’s Alan Sparling: “When lockdown kicked in, we began looking at new and innovative ways to stay in touch with our agents. That led to the...
Explora Journeys Unveils EXPLORA I Residence and Penthouse Design
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, today unveiled the design of its Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences on board of EXPLORA I, the first of a planned fleet of up to six luxury ships.
Ahead of its maiden journey departing...
Tourism NI Launches ‘Make it Here’ Industry Recruitment Campaign
Northern Ireland’s leading tourism and hospitality organisations have come together to launch an exciting new campaign designed to encourage people to consider a career in the industry.
Employers in the sector were today urged to get involved in the first phase of Make it Here, a multimedia...
Aer Lingus Apologises to Customers for Website and App Technical Issues
Aer Lingus has apologised to customers after both its website and app crashed earlier today.
Customers reported difficulties with booking flights on the airline’s website and mobile app between 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Aer Lingus said there was a technical issue, that has since been resolved.
“We’re aware...
Supplier Of The Week – Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean prides itself on offering something for every member of the family and every type of adventurer.
Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships continue to be extremely popular with Royal Caribbean’s Irish guests thanks to the plethora of activities, bars, and restaurants onboard. For the...
ITAA to Host 2023 Annual Conference in Antalya
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has formally announced that its 2023 Annual Conference will take place from 10-15 October in Antalya, Türkiye.
Pat Dawson, CEO of the ITAA commented: “We are thrilled to be welcomed by the Turkish Tourism Board and are very excited to experience...
Vera Pauw to be Grand Marshal at Dublin St Patrick’s Day Parade
Vera Pauw, the manager of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team, has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2023 National St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Team Manager Vera Pauw, experienced defender Diane Caldwell and former international Paula Gorham will represent the...
Travelsoft Buys Spanish B2B Booking Engine Provider Travel Compositor
French company Travelsoft has bought Travel Compositor, the leading Spanish B2B booking engine provider to travel companies.
Travel Compositor – which employs 90 people – acts as a travel organiser for B2B customers, but also provides omni-channel travel management and booking systems. These allow travel...
Titanic Belfast Reopens its Doors After Multi-Million Pound Refurb
Titanic Belfast has reopened its doors following a multi-million-pound refreshment programme.
The world-class visitor attraction now boasts four exciting new galleries within the Titanic Experience, a new artefact collection and an illuminated 7.6m long scale model of RMS Titanic which is suspended from the ceiling...
