Royal Caribbean Group Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Save the Waves’
This month, Royal Caribbean Group is celebrating 30 years of Save the Waves, the cruise line’s first (and ongoing) environmental initiative.
Initiated in 1992, over the past 30 years, Save the Waves has grown into a global commitment to engrain sustainability practices into every part...
ITTN Awards 2022 – Just 4 More Sleeps to Go!
So far, we’ve told you about our exciting pre-awards drinks reception, our fantastic MC in Lucy Kennedy and the amazing band The Controversial Allstars...
...We’ve told you about all our sustainable actions that will make for small, but important, energy savings...
...But, we haven’t told you...
Aer Lingus’ US Links Back to Pre-Covid Strength, Just in Time for Thanksgiving
Ahead of the annual US Thanksgiving celebrations, later this week, Aer Lingus has said its flight volumes have surged by 236% since the US reopened its borders, post-Covid lockdown, 12 months ago.
This month last year, Aer Lingus only had six US routes operating –...
The Iconic Empire State Building Launches New Experience
ITTN interviews Nicole Bernicker from the iconic Empire State Building Observatory to find out all about the newly refurbished and redesigned visitor experience and how to snap a selfie with one of the building's most famous characters.
https://youtu.be/bGrw-zHlBB0
The Iconic Empire State Building
This building was...
Government to Review Regional Airport Funding Programme
The Government is to review Ireland’s regional airports in terms of their post-Covid recovery, and the effectiveness of recent State funding into them.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Hildegarde Naughton confirmed she has asked her department to commence a...
Wizz Air Joins EU’s Zero-Emissions ‘Alliance’
Wizz Air has signed up to be a member of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) - the European Commission’s voluntary organisation to promote next-generation sustainable aircraft and aviation.
The Hungarian low fares airline – which is one of the fastest growing across Europe –...
Verbier Named World’s Best Ski Resort
Swiss ski resort Verbier has been named World’s Best Ski Resort at the 10th annual World Ski Awards, held in Kitzbuhel in Austria.
Verbier took the top honour at the awards for the second year running.
The World Ski Awards were established to highlight excellence in...
Ryanair Adds 10,000 Additional Seats For Six Nations Championship
Ryanair has announced the addition of 10,000 extra seats for rugby fans during the Six Nations Championship, which runs across February and March.
Seats will cover flights from Dublin, Paris Beauvais, Carcassonne, Toulouse, Marseilles and Cork.
Ryanair’s Director of Marketing, Dara Brady, said: “There’s nothing quite...
Silversea Cruises Expands Polar Expedition Offerings
Silversea Cruises – Royal Caribbean’s luxury arm – has expanded its polar expedition cruise offerings.
Silversea’s newest expedition ship, Silver Endeavour will travel to more than 125 extreme polar areas through the summer 2024 and winter 2024/2025 seasons.
The schedule includes 27 new trip itineraries.
“Thanks...
Finnair Forced to Cancel 100 Flights Due to Snap Cabin Crew Strike
Finnair has cancelled around 100 flights out of Helsinki today due to a sudden one-partial day cabin crew strike.
The strike action started first thing this morning and runs until 3pm local time.
The airline said it has been offering booked customers, who may be affected,...
More at MoMA with ITTN and NYC & Company
In the next of the New York City series, ITTN interviews Carly McCloskey from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to find out why there's more at MoMA. She details the iconic pieces such as Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s soup cans, Monet’s...
Daa Appoints Former Ryanair Executive Kenny Jacobs as New Chief Executive
The Daa has appointed former Ryanair executive Kenny Jacobs as its new chief executive.
He replaces Dalton Philips as the airport authority's chief executive.
Mr Jacobs has previously worked for Tesco Ireland and UK, MoneySupermarket and Metro Group.
However, he is best known in the travel...
Visit USA Thanksgiving Trade Night
Last night ITTN's Sharon Jordan, Allie Sheehan and Emer Roche attended the annual Visit USA Committee Ireland Thanksgiving trade night in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane.
Like other years this year did not disappoint with over thirty-five Visit USA members in attendance including...
Unite Warns Aer Lingus and Other Airlines Could Be Disrupted by Heathrow Strikes This Weekend
Air passengers flying through London’s Heathrow Airport - including those with Aer Lingus - have been warned to expect some levels of disruption this weekend due to strike action by ground handling staff employed by airport logistics company Menzies.
The Unite trade union – which...
Alcohol is Banned in Qatar World Cup Stadiums Just 48 Hours Before Opening Game
Qatari officials have announced that no alcohol is to be served in football stadiums during the month-long world cup.
The decision was confirmed to the New York Times this morning by a World Cup official familiar with the change in plans. The official asked not...
Black Friday – Ryanair Teases ‘Colossal’ Cyber Week Offers
Ryanair has revealed teaser details of its “colossal” cyber week sale, with a different offer unlocked every 24 hours starting midnight this Sunday (November 20) on its website www.Ryanair.com.
Offers cover city breaks, family-friendly Easter getaways, and early bird offers for that already much sought-after...
Celebrity Cruises has Biggest Ever Booking Day in Ireland and the UK
Celebrity Cruises reported its highest single-day booking value ever for Ireland and the UK.
It marks the most successful product launch of a new ship into the Irish and UK markets.
Celebrity Apex, which homeports in Southampton for the first time in May 2024, yielded record results.
Celebrity...
Sustainable Aviation – United Airlines Becomes First US Carrier to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
United Airlines has become the first US carrier to invest in a biofuel refinery, significantly upping the green and climate-friendly credentials of one of the world’s biggest airlines.
United is making the move via a strategic investment in Houston, Texas-based energy company NEXT Renewable...
Black Friday-Royal Caribbean is offering up to €860 off European Summer Sailings
Royal Caribbean are excited to bring you the details for their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale!
Kicking off today Friday 18th November and running through to 30th November 2022 guests can get:
Additional Savings of up to €600
Kids places from just €99 all summer long
Free Balcony upgrades
Low deposits of just €99
Combinable with the...
Virgin Atlantic to Launch Routes from Heathrow to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos
Virgin Atlantic has announced new services to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos for winter 2023.
Routes to the dreamy destinations will operate from Heathrow, three times a week with winter seasonal flights to the Maldives commencing on 22 October 2023, followed by a twice-weekly...
