Heathrow Express becomes Festive for Three Days
The Heathrow Express has launched the Festive Express. The line is the fastest route between central London and Heathrow Airport.
Until 7th December, those travelling on the service will experience a festive journey as one of its carriages has been transformed into an enchanting Christmas scene.
Santa's...
TopFlight for Schools Launches at City of Derry Airport
City of Derry Airport is delighted to welcome TopFlight for Schools, the award-winning ski specialist who will be launching its School Ski Program for the North-West in January 2024. Flights will operate from January to March and fly directly to Verona.
At a recent event,...
MSC Cruises’ Latest Flagship, MSC Seascape, Arrives in New York City Ahead of Glitzy Naming Ceremony
MSC Seascape, MSC Cruises’ latest fun-filled flagship, today reached New York City ahead of her glamorous Naming Ceremony.
The event will take place on Wednesday 7th December at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and will be the Line’s first ship to be named in New...
ITTN Awards in Review: Our Headline Sponsor Virgin Atlantic
ITTN would like to say a massive thank you to Virgin Atlantic who was the headline sponsor at this year's Irish Travel Trade Awards.
Speaking about the event, Eileen Penrose, Virgin Atlantic contact for Ireland said: ''On behalf of John and myself, I would...
The Travel Corporation Accelerates Net Zero Journey
The Travel Corporation (TTC), a family of 40 award-winning travel brands, has become the first global tour operator to introduce verified net zero targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). The company has also introduced an industry-leading internal carbon fund to achieve...
Cruise Critic UK Announces 2022 Editors’ Picks
Cruise Critic has announced the best cruise lines and ships in the 14th annual 'Cruise Critic UK Editors' Picks awards.
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas' won 'Best New Ship' in the Ocean category.
Emerald Azzura was named Best New Luxury Ship.
Viking Expedition's two identical ships...
Disney World’s Splash Mountain will be Replaced in January with ‘Princess and the Frog’
The iconic Disney ride, Splash Mountain will become ''Tiana's bayou Adventure'' in 2024 at both Disneyland in California and at Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida, in a makeover based on 2009's The Princess and the Frog.
As Disney prepares to close the Disney World location...
Air Canada Introduces Only Flight Between North America And Bangkok
Air Canada has launched the first direct non-stop flight between North America and Thailand in over 10 years.
The route begins in the spring of 2023, offering 4 flights a week from Vancouver International Airport (VIA) to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
The flight will take...
Free Reindeer Rides in Santa’s Finnish Lapland Hometown are on Offer from ‘Uber Sleigh’
Uber has announced a magical new addition to its ride-hail offerings, available exclusively for Christmas. Uber combines one of the world’s most traditional modes of transportation with modern technology, as it introduces the world’s first on-demand, reindeer-drawn sleigh rides in Lapland, Finland.
Available for...
Norway Latest Country to Consider Introducing Tourist Tax
A Norway tourist tax is under consideration by the country's officials for 2024.
About 10 million visitors arrive in Norway every year and this initiative would help to pay for infrastructure to support this.
The tax has yet to be fully defined but would likely come...
Short Haul Domestic Flights Banned in France to Fight Climate Change
The European Commission has approved France's proposed ban on short-haul domestic flights. The move will mean the discontinuation of flights between French cities that are already connected via rail with train trips of under 2.5 hours.
The changes will be included under France’s 2021 Climate...
Highlights from the Inaugural Irish APT Travel Marvel FAM Trip
APT Travel Marvel launched in the Irish market in September 2022 and shortly after, Jack Goddard was named as Trade Sales Manager for Ireland. ITTN’s Carrie Day was lucky to be one of the first in the Irish industry to sample what APT Travel...
New York with United & NYC & Company
It's time for NYC, especially in the run-up to Christmas. ITTN’s Shane Cullen is fortunate to be flying with United Airlines and NYC & Company for a December weekend. The group will be soaking up the seasonal atmosphere and doing “Queens like a New...
Royal Caribbean Records Single Largest Booking Day in 53-Year History
Royal Caribbean International has recorded its single largest booking day in its 53-year history.
The strong demand comes as Icon of the Seas, the highly anticipated ship opened for bookings ahead of its January 2024 debut.
Dubbed the ultimate family vacation, the mega ship will feature the...
Princess Cruises Unveils Biggest Ever UK and Europe Schedule for 2024 Season
Princess Cruises has unveiled plans for its biggest ever UK and Europe cruise schedule for the 2024 season.
The cruise giant will have almost 4 million cruise nights available, up 28% compared to 2023 and 42% compared to 2019.
In addition, 162 departures are available on...
Ryanair Adds Dublin-Trieste Service and Opens Talks Over Egypt and Libya Routes
Ryanair has announced a new route from Dublin to Trieste as part of its Summer 2023 schedule operating twice weekly from next April.
The airline is also keen to expand services to Egypt and Libya. It currently only serves Morocco in the northern African region....
Star Trek Characters in Heathrow Surprise British Airways’ Customers
British Airways brought big-screen sci-fi to Heathrow with a Star Trek takeover at the airline’s Terminal 5 home to celebrate the launch of Paramount+ on board the airline’s international flights.
Delighted customers and employees were taken by surprise as the Starfleet cadre made its way...
Celebrity Cruises Shatters Previous Records with Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Performance
Celebrity Cruises® posted the line’s single largest booking day ever on Black Friday, followed by its strongest Cyber Monday in history.
Future guests locked-in holidays on brand-new itineraries that take in the rich history of Europe, the glacial beauty of Alaska, the sun-drenched charm of...
Countdown is on for the Hablo Unplugged Christmas VIP Agent Event
It's less than two weeks to the Hablo launch of their ‘Unplugged VIP Agent Event’ where Irish agents can network with their sponsors to find out all their latest updates while enjoying an evening of live music, food, drinks, and unmissable prizes!
”We’re super-excited to...
Best4Travel Team Fly to Reykjavik with Icelandair to Sample the Obeo Travel Iceland Product
Jeff Collins (MD Best4Travel) and selected members of his team are flying to Reykjavik with Icelandair today to sample the Obeo Travel Iceland product.
‘We are already working with Rannveig & her team in Obeo Travel and find them to be extremely professional & really...
