Airbnb.org Providing Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors
Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organisations to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and also to relief workers.
Airbnb.org announced it will offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and...
NBA Legend Officiates Vow Renewals on Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was virtually officiating vow renewals at sea with Carnival Cruise Line's 24 ships yesterday, for Valentine's Day.
“Our wedding and vow renewal offerings are expansive, and our dedicated team of professional planners can help handle every detail with care, from the...
Walking Tours Launched by Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau
Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) has announced the debut of ‘Happy Trails’; a series of eight walking Beverly Hills tours.
The Beverly Hills 'Happy Trails' maps will guide foodies, history buffs and culture vultures on a personalised journey.
“Beverly Hills continues to shine brightly...
Hotels ‘Deeply Concerned’ at Prospect of €400m VAT Increase
Irish hoteliers today expressed deep concern about the effect of a potential €400m increase in VAT on Irish consumers and overseas visitors. The increase is currently under consideration by the Government at a time when consumers, both at home and abroad, are under significant...
Bookabed Welcomes Liz Wright & Brenda Quirke
Bookabed expands its team with two new members, Liz Wright & Brenda Quirke.
Bookabed is delighted to announce that Liz Wright, (formerly Tour America), and Brenda Quirke have joined Bookabed.
Liz Wright will assume the new role as Inside Sales & Project Manager and will be...
ITTN attends Meet the Media 2023
On Monday, February 13th, ITTN was in attendance at the one-day networking event for the international travel trade and travel media. Meet the Media connects media from all over Ireland and the UK (print, broadcast, online, digital, bloggers, and influencers) with worldwide travel suppliers...
TUI Records Strong Summer Bookings as Industry Gains Momentum
TUI has announced that it is seeing a positive travel recovery trend for the 2023 summer season as holidaymakers make plans to enjoy their trips abroad following the pandemic.
There had been cautious optimism about an industry bounce-back and that optimism has been proven fruitful...
Cruise.co.uk Launches Luxury Travel Agency
A new luxury cruise travel agency has been created.
Above and Beyond Luxury Cruises comes from cruise.co.uk and offers concierge services onboard ultra-luxury sailings.
It is headed by Elaine Ross and focuses on tailor-made cruise offerings.
It wants to provide ‘ultimate connectivity’ during and after the booking...
2.3 Million Tourists Visited Malta in 2022
The number of visitors to Malta increased to 2.3 million last year making it 83% of the pre-pandemic total in 2019, their busiest ever year.
In terms of volumes, the Polish, Austrian, Italian and French markets surpassed the numbers in 2019.
Describing the results as satisfactory,...
Top Sun Offers from the ITAA
Dreaming of summer? Tired of still having to wrap up in February? Why not make summer come quicker with these amazing winter sun deals? Dip in the turquoise waters of the Maldives on that dream holiday or stroll along the beaches of Lanzarote. There...
Save the Date- Dublin Songwriters Event, Hosted by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp is delighted to invite you to the Dublin Songwriters Event on the 8th of March at The Wiley Fox from 7-10 pm, so please save the date!
Join them for an evening of food, drinks and an exclusive performance from Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter...
Travel Counsellors is Hiring for its Cork Office!
Travel Counsellors is looking for someone to join its fabulous team in the Cork office to work closely with, and support the TCs.
For a full spec, check out the link below:
https://people.travelcounsellors.com/ie/head-office-careers/operations/sales-executive---cork-head-office-ireland/
Supplier Of The Week – Norwegian Cruise Line
Here are your handy links for all things NCL:
🧰 Norwegian Central is your exclusive, easy-access trade portal for everything NCL. Simply log in with your BookNCL credentials and access everything you need https://norwegiancentral.ncl.com/
🎓 NCLU, allows you to complete online training courses, making you an NCL expert in...
Warsaw Named European Best Destination 2023
Warsaw has won the title of European Best Destination 2023, beating off stiff competition from 21 other cities.
European Best Destinations website was set up in 2009. Established in 2009, the travel website's aim is to promote culture and tourism in Europe.
Dorota Wojciechowska, director...
Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson Join Forces on Special Virgin Voyages Sailing
Virgin Voyages announced that superstar Jennifer Lopez will join Virgin founder Richard Branson on a special sailing in April.
The special edition 'Limitless Voyage' sets sail between April 14 and April 19 as part of a campaign to promote women and entrepreneurship.
The five-night cruise will...
Singapore Ends Covid Test Requirement
As of today, Monday 13th February, Singapore no longer requires any visitors to show a negative covid test.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, stating that Singapore has no covid-related entry requirements.
In addition to this, there is no longer any requirement to wear...
The TTR Travel Industry Roadshow is Back!
Key suppliers will be on the road with TTR meeting agents in Belfast, Dundalk, and Athlone this February.
Why attend?
With multiple suppliers all presenting in one location on the same day, these events offer a once-off opportunity for travel agents and tour operators alike to...
Princess Cruises All-Inclusive Packages at Record Level with UK Guest Uptake Highest
A new Princess Cruises study found an 18% increase in all-inclusive cruise packages this year, compared to last year.
The Caribbean was shown to be the most popular spot for packages, with over three-quarters of guests applying for an add-on to their package.
The data also...
Red Weather Warnings Spread as Cyclone Gabrielle Hits New Zealand
A tropical cyclone has hit New Zealand’s North Island bringing a risk of flooding.
The Foreign Office has warned that Cyclone Gabrielle could cause strong winds and heavy rain into next week.
Travellers are advised to track the latest forecasts from New Zealand MetService.
A State of...
3,000 Heathrow Staff Threaten to Strike at Easter
Heathrow engineers, security guards and firefighters are planning strike action, which could happen over the Easter holidays.
The 3,000 staff who are members of Unite union have turned down a 10% pay increase, arguing this is below the current rate of inflation, which stands at...
