Dubai Named World’s Most Popular Destination in Travellers’ Choice Awards
Dubai was recently ranked as the most popular destination in the world for the second year running by the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for destinations.
Taking to Twitter to share the news, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and...
This Weekend – Holiday World Belfast
The annual Holiday World Show is taking place in Belfast this weekend 20-22 January.
The shows have been running for over 30 years and reach the largest B2B and B2C holiday audience across the island of Ireland.
The Holiday World Shows attract up to...
Etihad’s A350 is Coming to Dublin
Starting from March 26, the Etihad A350 will be available on select flights* from Dublin to Abu Dhabi.
According to Etihad: "Our newest aircraft, the Airbus A350 is not only one of the most innovative and sustainable planes in the world but features our...
Aviation Groups Welcome Postponement of EU Smart Border System
European aviation industry groups ACI EUROPE, A4E, ERA and IATA have collectively welcomed the decision to postpone the implementation of the EU’s new smart border system for non-EU nationals – the Entry Exit System (EES).
The EES – which is aimed at non-EU travellers –...
NCL’s New ‘Experiences at Sea’ Division to Host Most Consecutive Full Ship Charter Events in Company’s History
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) announced today “Experiences at Sea,” the union of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”) division, will host 13 consecutive events over 66 nights in Spring 2023 showcasing...
Have you Signed up to The Travel Directory?
The Travel Directory was created as Irish travel agents’ online one-stop-shop for all trade contact details, webinars, posters and videos to download and share with customers, not to mention lots of great competitions and incentives!
With more and more agents re-joining the industry, as...
Athlone Confirmed for Ireland’s First All-Electric Bus Service
Athlone’s town bus service is to become Ireland’s first all-electric bus service.
The service was officially launched by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.
Operated by Bus Éireann and funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority (NTA), physical works to transform the town...
Irish-Australian Chamber of Commerce to Mark Australia Day at Croke Park
On Friday, January 27, at 12 noon, premier bilateral business organisation, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce - together with event sponsors, Cpl and Etihad Airways - will mark Australia Day with a corporate lunch at Croke Park.
This year marks the return of the Chamber’s annual Australia Day event, following an enforced absence during...
MSC Cruises Launches Global Brand Campaign – ‘Discover the Future of Cruising’
MSC Cruises, the contemporary brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, launches a new global brand campaign entitled “Discover the future of cruising”, which will roll-out in more than 30 countries through a multi-channel global marketing campaign including TV, out of home, print...
Virgin Hotels to Merge with Richard Branson’s Exclusive Islands Company Virgin Limited Edition
Virgin Group is to start a new division called Virgin Hotels Collection – which will be formed by the planned merger of existing businesses Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition.
Virgin Limited Edition is the name for the private collection of hotels, islands and retreats...
Ryanair Adds Dublin-Genoa Route in Latest Boost to Summer 2023 Schedule
Ryanair has announced a further expansion to its growing Ireland-Italy route network. The airline has added a new Dublin-Genoa route that will form part of its summer 2023 schedule.
The route will operate on a twice weekly basis from April.
Ryanair’s Dara Brady, said: “With...
Amtrak to Overhaul and Upgrade Overnight Long Distance Train Fleet
US train service Amtrak is planning to significantly upgrade, revamp and overhaul its long distance overnight train fleet - much of which is nearing the end of its natural lifespan.
“Purchasing new long distance train cars will allow Amtrak to upgrade and modernize the iconic...
Etihad Airways Awarded for Environmental Performance
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has granted Etihad Airways an honorary Green Industries Environmental Label for outstanding environmental performance.
The organisation was recognised for finding innovative pollution control solutions and applying best environmental practices, which led to an increase in environmental compliance levels...
Paris Named the World’s Most Powerful City Destination, According to WTTC
Paris is considered the world’s most powerful city destination for a variety of reasons, including employment, the travel industry’s contribution to GDP, traveller spending and more, in a new report by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
The City of Light's travel industry was worth nearly...
ITTN’s Coffee Break with Variety Cruises’ Lisa Burton
Welcome back to ITTN’s Coffee Break. This series brings you five-minute conversations with members from across the travel industry and covers a range of topics.
This episode brings ITTN’s Shane Cullen and Variety Cruises' Lisa Burton together for a brew and a chat. Together they...
Delta Air Lines Continues Facelift at LaGuardia and JFK Airports
Delta Airlines has announced that its customers can expect continued upgrades and expansions at both JFK and LaGuardia in 2023.
“As Delta continues to bolster its leading position as the premium global carrier in New York City, we remain committed to building airports of the...
Disney100: The Exhibition – Disney Unveils 23 Artefacts to Display at The Franklin Institute
To celebrate the one-month countdown to the world premiere of Disney100: The Exhibition, the Official Disney Fan Club has unveiled 23 classics from the Walt Disney Archives vault that will be on display when the exhibition opens on February 18, 2023, at The Franklin...
SunExpress to Serve Antalya and Izmir this Summer
Sunexpress is flying from Dublin to Antalya and Izmir from Dublin this summer.
A non-stop service from Dublin to Antalya will commence on 28th May and operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays:
28 MAY – 24 OCTFlightOriginDestinationDepartureArrivalDays of OperationXQ 533DUBAYT12:3019:25Tue, SunXQ 532AYTDUB08:1511:30Tue, Sun
The new service...
Foreign Office Issues France Travel Warning due to National Strike
Trains and Flights to France have been cancelled ahead of a national strike due to begin this week.
Unions have called for workers to take industrial action from 7 pm today until 7 am on Friday.
Eurostar has already cancelled a total of 14 trains between...
First ‘Cannabis Friendly’ Hotel to Open in Vegas
Elevations Hotels and Resorts is turning the 64-room Artisan Hotel into The Lexi, understood to be Las Vegas' first cannabis-friendly property.
The property, which will remain open during the renovation, is due to open this spring and will feature all-new guest rooms and suites, “including an...
