Ryanair Profits Boosted by Strong Christmas and New Year Passenger Demand
Ryanair has said a combination of strong Christmas and New Year passenger bookings and low costs pushed it to a better-than-expected profit in the three months to the end of December – the third quarter of its current financial year.
The airline posted an after-tax...
Heaven Publicity Now Working to Promote Pierre & Vacances Spain
Heaven Publicity has announced it has been appointed by Pierre & Vacances Spain to lead its PR activity in the UK and Ireland.
Having worked with Pierre & Vacances since 2012, to promote it as a leading accommodation provider, Heaven Publicity has a fantastic...
Rival Carriers Step in to Replace Flybe
Following the news that regional airline Flybe 'ceased trading' abruptly this weekend, leading to disruption for 2,500 customers who were supposed to fly on Saturday, the UK Civil Aviation Authority said rival carriers will provide discounted ‘rescue fares.’
Approximately 75,000 passengers in total have been...
Job Opportunity with International Tour Operator
A leading international Tour Operator is seeking a full-time Regional Sales Manager in Ireland.
The ideal candidate will be based in Dublin and be willing to work primarily on the road generating business and awareness across the Republic of Ireland.
This role will suit someone with...
Greek Dinner in Bang Hosted by GNTO
On the occasion of the Greek National Tourist Office (GNTO) exhibiting at the Dublin Holiday World Show, Eleni Skarveli, Director GNTO UK & Ireland, hosted a sumptuous dinner on Friday 27th January for key Irish travel trade and travel media at Bang Restaurant in...
Flybe Ceases Trading with Flights Cancelled
Flybe Ceases Trading today, 28 January 2023, as the UK High Court appointed administrators of Flybe Limited (“Flybe”).
Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Passengers are advised not to...
ITAA Awards 2023 Rewarding Winners Across the Board
The annual Irish Travel Agents Association hosted the 2023 ITAA Awards in Dublin's city centre. The travel trade descended on the Mansion House.
Robblie Smart was awarded the "On the Road Hero" award posthumously. Going forward, this award will have his name. At last...
Salou Expands Season – Trends from Fitur 2023
ITTN's Carrie Day and Shane Cullen met with Hèctor Maiquez Forcada (Vice President, Salou Tourist Board) and Pere Granados (Mayor of Salou) to find out the trends from Fitur 2023. They shared stories of the capital of Costa Dorada plus the positive news that...
Choice Hotels Joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Choice Hotels International has signed up to be a member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
This is a worldwide hospitality industry network aimed at promoting responsible and sustainable operational practices amongst member hotels.
Choice covers 7,500 hotels across 46 countries – including Ireland – and said...
Ireland’s Golf ‘On Par’ with the Best at PGA Show in Orlando
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Tourism Ireland’s golf promotional programme for 2023 kicked off this week at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida.
A total of 31 tourism companies from Ireland are taking part in this important event in the golfing calendar. The PGA...
Tourism Ireland Explores ‘Celtic Connections’ in Glasgow
A delegation of tourism businesses from Ireland is in Glasgow this week, taking part in Tourism Ireland’s first promotion of 2023 in Scotland – a B2B workshop and networking event with travel professionals from Scotland and the north of England.
A total of 27 tourism...
EasyHotel and Ruby Hotels Boost Dublin’s Accommodation Volumes
Dublin hotel sector is swelling ever larger with German group Ruby Hotels set to open its first Irish premises.
The news follows the recent debut of EasyHotel in the capital.
Ruby will open the Ruby Molly – a 272-bedroom building on Dublin’s northside at Arran Street...
WTTC Expects ‘Significant Bounce Back’ for Global Tourism in 2023
The head of the World Travel and Tourism Council has said 2023 will show a “significant bounce back” for the global tourism industry.
On top of a report, this week, in conjunction with Trip.com and Deloitte showing more passengers are seeking sustainable travel options, the...
Emirates Skywards Loyalty Programme Hits 30 Million Members
Emirates has announced that its Emirates Skywards loyalty programme has hit a new record with more than 30 million members now enrolled worldwide.
The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is celebrating big with incredible offers including a chance to win one million Skywards...
Dublin Ranked 4th Best City in World for Culture, by Tripadvisor
Dublin has been ranked 4th best city in the world for culture, by leading travel review platform and booking engine Tripadvisor.
Only beaten by Fes in Morocco, Jerusalem and Athens; the capital came in ahead of such hotspots as Berlin and Budapest – with Tripadvisor namechecking the Guinness brewery at St James’s Gate, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix...
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to Remove Passenger Cap
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is targeting the end of March as the date that it will finally remove its daily cap on the number of passengers it allows.
Amsterdam and a number of other airports - notably London's Heathrow - introduced daily passenger limits last year...
Wizz Air Targeting Return to Profit Next Year
Wizz Air expects to return to profit next year.
The Hungarian low fares carrier – a growing rival to Ryanair and EasyJet across Europe – has reported a net profit of €33.5m for the third quarter of its current financial year, which covers the three...
United Airlines Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Flight Academy Pilots
United, the only American airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy’s inaugural class of pilots.
The graduating class includes 51 students with nearly 80% being women or people of colour – making it a feat for diversity and...
NCL Celebrates First Cruise Season in South Africa and Namibia
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated a new milestone yesterday having successfully concluded its inaugural season sailing from Cape Town, South Africa.
On 21st December 2022, Norwegian Jade became the first vessel in the line’s 18-ship fleet to homeport from the South African port, offering international...
Fionn Davenport at Pichet Lunch- Hosted by South African Tourism
Fionn Davenport found it a pleasure to join our media colleagues at Pichet yesterday for lunch, hosted by South African Tourism.
The event was organised by Rachel Lewis of South African Tourism and Gina Scott Barber and Samantha Cuthbert of Hills Balfour, the guest...
