Kerala Arrives in Dublin
Kerala Tourism will hold an exclusive introduction event in Dublin's Westin Hotel on Wednesday January 25 to showcase the Indian state to Irish travel agents.
Located on India's tropical Malabar Coast, Kerala has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches...
ITTN in Attendance at Celebrity Cruises 2023 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards
ITTN's Sharon Jordan was in attendance this afternoon at Celebrity Cruises' 2023 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards in the Gherkin in London.
The exceptionally hard work of travel partners and celebrated industry icons was rewarded at the event.
The luxury cruise line honoured a host of valued...
Introducing Intrepid Travel’s New Industry Partnerships Manager – Molly Cofman-Nicoresti!
ITTN’s latest Coffee Break instalment brings you all the latest news from the world of Intrepid Travel as Carrie Day sits down with new trade contact, Molly Cofman-Nicoresti.
Molly tells us a little about herself and her career in travel that led her to join...
‘Swan Lake’ at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, with the Estonia Ambassador and National Ballet
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan was a guest of Catherine Grennell-Whyte of ATTS, Agnia Nast, Project Manager of Trade Marketing (UK, France, USA, Japan, China) and Kairi Künka, Estonian Ambassador to Ireland at the opening night of world-renowned ballet ‘Swan Lake’ in the Bord Gáis Energy...
Increase in UK Passport Fees
In the first fee increase in five years, 02 Feb will see UK passport fees rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults.
For kids, the increase is £53.50, up from £49. Postal applications rise to £93 for adults and £64 for children.
“The new fees will...
‘Tinder for Travel’ App is Launched by Former Agent
A new app-based travel booking site has been launched by a former travel agent named Scott Le Roi.
Mr Le Roi claims that the app will automatically curate holidays for individual users by showing them images of destinations and inviting them to swipe to select...
Meet Travelmarvel’s MV Princess Eleganza
Newly refurbished, the MV Princess Eleganza sails to coastal Croatia and its remote islands.
Just 36 guests will experience a cruise of a lifetime, pausing in some of Europe's most idyllic locations, swimming in the warm waters of the Adriatic, and going where the...
Silversea Cruises Unveils Revolutionary New Ship
Silversea Cruises – the luxury cruise arm of Royal Caribbean – has unveiled its revolutionary new ship, the Silver Nova.
The Silver Nova will be one of the most environmentally-conscious ships ever built and will include the largest number of bars, restaurants and lounges of...
U.S. Ambassador Urges Irish Students to Apply for 2023 J-1 Visa Programs
U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin advises qualified students who are interested in applying for the 2023 BridgeUSA J-1 Summer Work Travel (SWT) or Camp Counselor program to be proactive and begin the application process as soon as possible.
The U.S. Embassy has now...
Aer Lingus Signs Inflight Entertainment Content Deal with Shannon Company
Aer Lingus has agreed an inflight entertainment content deal with Shannon-based company InflightFlix International.
The deal will cover the provision of inflight destination content.
InflightFlix videos on board Aer Lingus aircraft will feature 500 Irish tourism experiences covering every corner of Ireland as well as destination...
NCL Announces Senior Management Shake-Up
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has announced the appointment of Jason Krimmel as its head of international business.
In his new role, Mr Krimmel will oversee NCL's Sales, Marketing and Communication efforts outside of the US and Canada to expand the brand's international footprint. With a...
Royal Caribbean Announces Flash 2023 Sale
Royal Caribbean is offering a January flash sale, offering up to €550 instant savings on all sailings departing on or after 12 February 2023. The sale will run for four days for bookings made from Thursday 12th January until Monday 16th January 2023.
Royal Caribbean...
Over a Third of British Travellers Prefer to Go Alone, Reveals Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Solo travel is climbing in popularity, with many people choosing to leave friends or family at home and go on a trip by themselves. Over one in three travellers (37%) claim they prefer to go it alone, and three in ten (31%) have already...
Expedia Reports 96% of Travellers Want to Do Nothing on their Next Holiday
New research from leading travel app Expedia® reveals that many Americans are planning a “nothing-cation,” a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions.
According to a survey of 4,000 U.S. travellers conducted during December, more than a third (34%) report feeling burned...
Emerald Airlines Welcomes Keith Butler as Newly Appointed Chief Executive Officer
Emerald Airlines has announced the appointment of Keith Butler as incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from March 2023. Mr Butler will succeed Emerald Airlines’ Founder, Conor McCarthy, who will take the position of Executive Chairman.
Mr Butler brings a wealth of experience to Emerald...
Ljubljana Named Top Destination in Europe
Ljubljana received the prestigious title of the best destination in Europe in 2022, establishing the capital as a global model for all urban destinations around the world, and at the same time bringing it an exceptional promotion worth more than 10 million euros.
Ljubljana was...
Cork Airport ‘On Track’ for ‘Strong Recovery’ This Year
Cork Airport has said it is “on track” for a “very strong” recovery this year after enjoying strong growth last year.
New figures show that the airport saw 2.24 million passengers pass through it last year – representing an 86% improvement on pre-Covid 2019 passenger...
New TUI Group Digital Appointment
TUI Group has confirmed that digital transformation continues to be a “top priority” with a new senior executive appointment.
CEO Sebastian Ebel had already taken responsibility for IT on the Executive Board as of 1 October 2022.
As of 1 January 2023, the vacant CIO position...
NYC & Company launch NYC Winter Outing 2023 with fantastic savings for visitors
NYC & Company, in partnership with Mastercard, announced that the reservations for NYC Winter Outing 2023 are now open for booking and will run from January 17 through February 12. It offers savings on winter experiences across all five boroughs, including:
Prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 500...
Ryanair Adds Rome Seats for Italy v Ireland Six Nations Rugby Clash
Ryanair has added more seats to its Dublin-Rome flights to cater for heightened demand from Irish rugby fans looking to attend the Italy v Ireland Six Nations clash at the end of next month.
The extra seats cover flights from Dublin to Rome on 24...
