OurAfrica.Travel Kicks Off with Destination Training
It's not too late to register for OurAfrica.Travel to really kick start 2023's safari and beach bookings.
Interest in Africa is soaring - and this virtual show is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your destination knowledge (free training sessions will run from 13...
Key Tourism Operators from Galicia Meet with Irish Travel Trade in Dean Hotel, Dublin
Last night over 40 travel trade met with key tourism operators from Spain’s Galicia region for an evening of networking, food, and drinks in Dublin's Dean Hotel.
Participating on the night from Galicia were the six below companies:
· VioViajes: Part of the Acuña Ons Group, composed...
Holidaymakers Hit by 72% Hike in Car Hire Prices for Easter Breaks
Holidaymakers hiring a car for Easter breaks in popular overseas destinations are being hit by an average price hike of 72% compared with before the pandemic, according to new research.
Consumer group Which? said the typical cost of a seven-day rental is more than €110...
What’s New in the Travel Directory this Week?
As the Travel Directory continues to grow in popularity, so too does its content!
This week saw the addition of trade contact details for luxury hotel group The Lux Collective with more assets coming next week, for your convenience.
We also welcomed the addition...
CIE Tours’ Booking Levels ‘Ahead of Expectations’
CIE Tours - the largest operator of guided tours to Ireland in the North American market - has said booking levels for this year are already ahead of expectations.
The company said it brought more than 25,000 visitors here last year and
Speaking at the presentation...
IATA Announces New Guidance to Help Airlines Improve Travel Experience of Passengers with Disabilities
Aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities.
Providing safe, reliable and dignified transport for passengers with disabilities...
Center Parcs Scraps Plans for Latest UK Park
Popular adventure holiday company Center Parcs has scrapped plans for its latest UK facility.
The company had planned to build and open a £400m adventure holiday park in West Sussex on the south coast of England.
It would have been Center Parcs' sixth site in the...
Cannabis to be Banned in Amsterdam Red Light District
From mid-May, smoking cannabis on the streets of the Amsterdam red light district will be banned.
In a move to improve the quality of life in the infamous district, City Hall has implemented the ban, alongside a rule that sex workers must cease working at...
Royal Caribbean Shares the Love with Agents Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Royal Caribbean International is sharing the love ahead of Valentine’s Day with a new ‘Rewards Accelerator’ incentive for agents on all new bookings made for 2023 Europe sailings between 10th – 24th February.
Any trade partners in the UK and Ireland who claim a...
Spain Ends Requirement to Wear Face Masks on Public Transport
The Spanish government Spain has announced it no longer requires face masks to be worn on public transport.
Face masks must still be worn if visiting a medical centre, hospital, dentist or pharmacy.
While the wearing of masks hasn’t been a legal requirement for many indoor...
US Votes to Immediately End Vaccine Rule for International Visitors
The US House of Representatives has voted to immediately stop the remaining entry barrier for international visitors.
In a house majority members voted 227 to 201 in favour to end the requirement for foreign visitors to be fully vaccinated against covid.
The US dropped the need...
Urgent Aid Appeal for Turkey
On Monday 6th February two horrific earthquakes shook Turkey and Syria with a magnitude of 7.8. It is currently winter in Turkey with snow and freezing temperatures.
Turkish Airlines along with the Turkish embassy are going to fly over in-kind donations. Donations can be...
Cliffs of Moher Strikes Gold at CIE Tours Awards
The Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare has won a Gold Award and the accolade of 'Best Visit' in Ireland at the annual CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence.
The awards, which are based on feedback received from customers of CIE Tours International throughout...
Sharon Jordan and Emer Roche Chat with Tolene van der Merwe, Director of the Malta Tourism Authority
Sharon Jordan and Emer Roche recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tolene van der Merwe, Director of the Malta Tourism Authority at the Holiday World Show 2023 in the RDS.
Tolene spoke passionately of Malta's unique appeal due to its prehistoric temples, fantastic...
Job Alert – ITTN Looking to Hire Writer/Content Creator to Join Growing Team
Job Alert 🚨
It’s not often that positions like this come up - but we are looking for a writer / content creator to join our growing team in ITTN.
Exciting times ahead!
This is an office based role working 5 hours per day. The candidate must...
Ryanair Expands 2023 Derry Schedule
Ryanair has boosted its services at City of Derry Airport, with the addition of 8 more weekly flights to and from Manchester.
With flights running every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday throughout Summer 2023, Ryanair’s Manchester route offers the perfect low fare getaway for Derry...
Palle Laursen Appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Marine at Royal Caribbean
Danish national Palle Laursen has been appointed executive vice president, head of marine at Royal Caribbean Group.
Mr Laursen starts in the newly-created post on May 1, after which he will be in charge of all marine operations for Royal Caribbean’s fleet. He will also...
Viking Cruises Adds New Ship to Seine River Paris-Normandy Route
River cruise company Viking Cruises is expanding its fleet on its Seine River route, which runs from Paris to the Heart of Normandy.
The new longship – purpose-built for the Seine – will launch in 2025 and will join the existing four longships on that...
Dover-Calais Ferries Suspended Today Due to French Strikes
Ferries between Dover and Calais have been suspended until 4 pm today due to French strikes.
DFDS passengers due to sail from Calais have been told to make their way to Dunkirk where they’ll be put on the first available departure.
“Due to national action in...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Open Tallest and Fastest Ride on February 27
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, will open on February 27.
With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G...
