TPG Reshaping Agent Events for 2023
Travel Partners Group (TPG) is reshaping its upcoming Agent Appreciation Events for 2023.
TPG consists of a number of key travel industry suppliers including Bookabed, Amadeus, MSC Cruises, Irish Ferries, Blue Insurance, Turkish Airlines, Travel Focus, American Airlines, Discover Travel, Hertz and ASM Ireland.
"Travel Partners...
Niall Gibbons Leaving Tourism Ireland After 21 Years
Niall Gibbons has announced he is leaving Tourism Ireland after 21 years – 14 of which he has served as chief executive.
Tourism Ireland paid tribute to Mr Gibbons by saying he has played a part in every aspect of the promotion of the island...
Visit Orlando Unveils 23 New Attractions for 2023
Orlando – the self-proclaimed ‘Theme Park Capital of the World’ and single most visited destination in the US – has announced a raft of upgrades and additions to its existing smorgasbord of attractions.
All details can be found on www.visitorlando.com, but highlights include an updated...
Veganuary Kicks Off as Emirates Notes 154% Increase in Vegan Meals Served Onboard
Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over 280,000 plant-based meals consumed in the past year.
Currently, Emirates offers more than 180 recipes catering to vegan passengers or those looking for a healthy meal onboard, and...
International Air Travel Recovery Continuing, Latest IATA Figures Show
Air travel demand has continued its post-Covid recovery, with latest figures showing a 41.3% year-on-year rise in total passenger numbers in November.
The figures, from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that global air passenger traffic has now recovered to more...
Irish Passport Ranked 6th Strongest in World in Terms of Travel Accessibility
Ireland has ranked as one of the strongest passports in the world on a list measuring ease of visa-free international travel access.
Holders of an Irish passport can travel freely to 187 countries around the world without the need for prior special visa accreditation.
That puts...
The Holiday Show Returns to Limerick This Weekend
The Holiday Show – in association with Shannon Airport – is back in Limerick this weekend.
As announced at the start of the month, it is the first running of the show for 3 years and sees a welcome return of expert travel advice to...
Turkish Airlines Sees Passenger Revenues Soar
Turkish Airlines – the world’s largest airline as measured by route network and connectivity – has reported a 6% increase in passenger revenue for 2022, with flight capacity increasing by 7.5% during the year.
In total, Turkish carried just under 72 million passengers across its...
Tennis Legend Rafa Nadal Launches New Hotel Brand
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has teamed up with hotel chain Meliá Hotels to launch a new leisure hotel brand called ZEL.
ZEL will be run as a joint venture between Nadal and Meliá, both of whom hail from Mallorca.
The idea is to expand the...
Florida Overtakes New York as top US Destination for International Tourists
Florida has overtaken New York as the US destination for international tourists.
The Sunshine State grew its market share of in-bound international travellers by 21% and overtook New York in popularity during 2022 for the first time since 2011.
During the first nine months of 2022,...
Etihad Launches Global Seat Sale
Etihad Airways has announced a global seat sale to kick start the new year.
The sale covers a number of routes out of Dublin, Manchester and London.
Guests can take advantage of special sale fares to select Etihad destinations, with the seat sale running until 20 January 2023, for...
Etihad Airways Continues Search for Cabin Crew in Dublin this Month
Etihad Airways has announced that it is searching for ambitious individuals to join its award-winning cabin crew.
Etihad has a diverse cabin crew team made up of more than 150 nationalities who currently fly to 64 destinations around the world.
The staff will be based in...
Pre-Awards Drinks Reception with Travel Marvel at the ITAA Awards
Travel Marvel River Cruises and Yachts are delighted to sponsor the pre-awards drinks reception at the Irish Travel Industry Awards on 26th January 2023. The pre-drinks will take place in Cafe En Seine on Dawson Street.
Join them from 6.15 pm for some...
ITTN Supplier of the Week – Meet Boston
Meet Boston is the new name and identity of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Introducing an organisation that welcomes taste buds, tech conferences and bubble tea lovers alike!
We’ll show you where to have a girls' night out and where to find green spaces....
Lee Travel is Hiring
Permanent Full Time Roles Available for both experienced Senior Sales staff and trainees.
We now have a number of roles available giving you an opportunity to join the Lee Travel team.
If you are an experienced travel professional looking to join our team or someone looking...
Euromonitor Report Reveals World’s Top 100 City Destinations for 2022
Paris remains the world’s most attractive city destination, global market research company Euromonitor International’s annual ‘Top 100 City Destinations Index 2022’ has revealed.
The annual report issued by Euromonitor International in partnership with data intelligence company Transparent Intelligence revealed that this year’s top 10 rankings...
Thailand Reintroduces Entry Restrictions for all Travellers
Foreign arrivals into Thailand will need to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against covid as of this morning.
The new entry requirements were issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Saturday.
The only exemptions are those who can prove they’ve recovered from covid, or...
Virgin Voyages Remakes Culture Club’s ‘Karma Chameleon’
The cruise line has released an upbeat and vivid music video that brings viewers on a fun tour of a day onboard a Virgin Voyage.
Virgin Voyages, unveiled a joyful music video for Culture Club’s iconic 80s hit ‘Karma Chameleon’ as reimagined by R&B artist...
London Stansted Runway Resurfacing Starts
A five-month-long resurfacing project on the Stansted runway has begun.
Work on the 3km long runway will take place at night to minimise disruption.
1,300 runway lights will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs and approximately 50,000 tonnes of asphalt will be laid.
In the first 11 weeks,...
The Sandals & Beaches Resorts Sale is Now On
Travel Agents can save their clients €143 by booking a luxury all-inclusive holiday to the Caribbean in the Sandals & Beaches Resorts Sale.
The offer is applicable on new holidays booked to any Sandals or Beaches resort for seven nights or more, by 31st...
