Spain Sees 130% Surge in Visitor Numbers
A total of 71.6 million international tourists travelled to Spain last year, representing a 130% boost to the country’s annual visitor numbers, according to the national statistics office INE.
While the 2022 figures still lag pre-Covid 2019 numbers, Spain remains as high as 92% of...
ITTN’s Fionn Davenport Interviews Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO of Destination DC
Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO of Destination DC, sat down with ITTN's Fionn Davenport for a chat about all things Washington D.C.
Mr Ferguson spoke about how Washington D.C. is a vibrant, international city with iconic, well-known landmarks such as Capitol Hill and the Watergate...
Emirates Agent Appreciation Lunch
Yesterday afternoon, Emirates hosted an Agent Appreciation lunch in The Ivy on Dawson Street Dublin. ITTN's Allie Sheehan was in attendance along with some of Emirates key agent partners.
The lunch was hosted by Anita Thomas, Sales Manager for Ireland; Filippo Rocchi, Account Manager...
Carnival Cruises Expands Route Network to Tokyo and Singapore
Carnival Cruise Line has added two new Asian cruises to its itinerary – with the cruise giant now taking bookings for 2024 journeys to Singapore and Tokyo.
“Offering guests new destinations to explore and make fun memories builds on our incredible portfolio of Carnival Journeys...
Ryanair Carried 11.8 Million Passengers During January
Ryanair carried 11.8 million passengers across its wide-reaching European route network last month; 69% up on the total for January of last year.
However, the January 2022 passenger figure – of 7 million people – was heavily restricted by Covid travel restrictions.
Load factor – which...
Aer Lingus Regional to Commence Flights to Newcastle and Nottingham East Midlands from Belfast City Airport
Emerald Airlines, the largest operator out of Belfast City Airport and exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional network, today announces two new services to Newcastle and Nottingham East Midlands from Belfast City.
All domestic regional points vacated by Flybe at Belfast City Airport...
Hong Kong Giving Away 500,000 Free Air Tickets to Tempt Tourists from Around the World
Hong Kong is to give away air tickets and vouchers to lure tourists back to the city, in order to match the numbers arriving in other popular travel destinations.
During the pandemic, the city aligned itself with China’s zero-Covid strategy and has relaxed its...
Lufthansa Introduces Pre-Order Option for Fresh Onboard Meals
Lufthansa passengers can pre-order fresh meals starting in February.
Options include caesar salads, sweet-potato sandwiches and lemon cheesecake.
The new pre-order option for the 'Onboard Delights' offer will be available in the future for every short- and medium-haul flight with a flight time of 60 minutes...
St Patrick’s Festival 2023 Focusing on Diversity and Inclusivity as Themes
This year’s much-anticipated St Patrick’s Festival in Dublin - which runs from March 16-19 - is being touted as the biggest and most ambitious ever with community, diversity, youth and sustainability as its central values.
The theme for this year’s extravaganza is ‘ONE’, as the...
You Can Now Travel Directly From JFK Airport To New York’s Grand Central
There’s great news this week for travellers flying into or out of NYC's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), whether they be daily commuters or flying in domestically or internationally.
A direct MTA rail service connecting JFK with New York’s Grand Central Station in Manhattan has...
Royal Caribbean Premieres ‘Making an Icon: Creating Surfside’
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Surfside.”
Insights and feedback from adventurers inspired a whole new destination exclusive to Icon of the Seas.
In this new episode, find out why and how the cruise line is bringing to life its first signature neighborhood designed for young...
Ryanair Strengthens Irish Links at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Ryanair has extended its services at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a move which will see increased frequency on routes to Ireland.
The $400m investment move will see Ryanair basing one new aircraft at the airport – boosting its number to 4 in total –...
NTA to Spend €290m on 1,200 Active Travel Projects
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds to Ireland’s local authorities with a view to spending €290m on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023.
This substantial investment – which has been confirmed by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan - will fund approximately 1,200 Active Travel...
LOTUS to Manage PR Activity for Avani Hotels & Resorts in UK and Ireland
Award-winning PR and marketing agency LOTUS has been appointed by Avani Hotels & Resorts to manage all PR activity in the UK and Ireland, following a competitive pitch process.
LOTUS will support the Avani Hotels & Resorts PR team based in Bangkok with a robust press...
TPG Reveals New Logo Reflecting its Enthusiasm for the Travel Trade
Travel Partners Group was founded in 2014 and since then, has become established as the leading supplier group to host trade events throughout Ireland.
Comprising of 10 Irish-based travel trade suppliers, the group hosts events with an emphasis on delivering news & information in a...
Brand USA Announces ‘Mega FAM’ for UK and Ireland Agents in April
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the US, held its first-ever pan-European Mega FAM at the end of 2022, hosting 60 UK and European sales agents from nine key markets (UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy) across six simultaneous...
NYC & Co Announces Start of 2-for-1 Ticket Sales for NYC Off-Broadway Week
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitor’s bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, in partnership with preferred payment partner Mastercard® and The Off-Broadway League, today announced the start of ticket sales for NYC Off-Broadway Week.
The program,...
Ryanair Calls on EU Commission to Take Action Against French ATC Strikes
Ryanair has called on the European Commission to take urgent action to protect overflights on the back of another French air traffic controller (ATC) strike, which ran from Monday evening until this morning.
Ryanair said the EU Commission, under Ursula von der Leyen, has repeatedly...
Agent Offer: Escape Paddy’s Weekend with a Trip to Guernsey
Aurigny Airlines is offering a fantastic offer over St Patrick's weekend for people looking to escape the melee of the celebrations in Dublin and spend the weekend in beautiful Guernsey.
The fare is EUR 112.00 inclusive of 20kg baggage and a seat allocation per passenger.
Promo...
Tottenham Hotspur Linked with Lucrative Sponsorship Deal with South Africa Tourism
Tottenham Hotspur is in talks with South Africa Tourism (SA Tourism) regarding a potential lucrative sponsorship deal, according to one of the club’s fan websites THESpursWeb.
A deal would be the latest in a growing trend of destination management organisations – or DMOs – advertising...
