Ryanair has entered a partnership with Citi to become the first European airline to deposit funds in its new Sustainable Deposit Solution, which launched earlier this year. This will enable Ryanair to invest excess cash to support different sustainable financing projects across Citi’s portfolio, such...

It looks like boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past. Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a successful trial at Los Angeles Airport. Upon entering the US, customers are...

It's time to start breaking in the heels! There are only 10 Days until the Irish Travel Trade Awards in Association with Virgin Atlantic. The final preparations are being put in place and we're looking forward to seeing everyone dressed up and ready for...

Japan is ready to welcome cruise ships again following a two-and-a-half year ban during the worst of the pandemic. The country imposed the ban on international cruise ships after a Covid outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess ship way back at the start of the pandemic...

It's that time of the year again and the Visit USA Committee Ireland is delighted to be organising its annual Thanksgiving Trade Night! This year, the event takes place in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin on 17th November 2022 from 6pm.  The Visit USA Committee...

With new promotions and itinerary options, this week we have Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) as our Supplier of the Week. Winner of Europe’s Leading Cruise Line award for 15 consecutive years at the prestigious World Travel Awards, NCL has 10 incredible ships in Europe 2023...

Ryanair has added more than 5,000 extra seats to accommodate football fans travelling to matches in the knock-out phases of the Uefa Champions League and Europa League next Spring. The recent draws for the next round of both competitions resulted in a number of big-name...

Hungarian low-fares airline Wizz Air has become the latest European carrier to improve its sustainable and green credentials by signing a deal for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The move follows similar deals and partnerships done recently by the likes of Aer Lingus,...

European travel has continued to thrive despite consumer confidence falling, latest data from the European Travel Commission (ETC) show. The ETC has forecast that European tourist traffic should finish this year at around 75% of its pre-pandemic 2019 levels. That is despite consumer confidence across Europe...

VIVA Cruises has launched new themed cruises on 'SWISS RUBY', its 'culture ship'. The new itineraries in 2023 will include historical-themed cruises as well as wine cruises. The SWISS is smaller than many of the larger vessels, coming in at just 85 metres, so this allows...

Leading global technology and service provider for the aviation sector, Accelya has appointed Sam Gilliland as its chief executive. Mr Gilliland joins the company’s seasoned executive team to lead Accelya through its next phase of growth. A recognised industry leader, Mr Gilliland joins Accelya with...

For the third time in history, Chile was awarded as the Best Green Destination in the World in the 29th version of the World Travel Awards, also known as the “Oscars of Tourism”. The award, which had previously been awarded to Chile in 2019...

The Walt Disney Company has announced its theme parks showed financial growth in the fiscal fourth quarter despite temporary closures in Florida due to Hurricane Ian and in China due to coronavirus-related restrictions. Officials reported that operating income increased by more than 66% and reached...

An incredible number of travel professionals walked through the doors at World Travel Market last week, with over 35,800 people participating - exceeding expected attendance - and presenting over double the attendance than that of 2021. One of the key attendee types at WTM London...

MSC Cruises has announced the official launch of MSC World Europa in Doha, Qatar with the naming ceremony held last night ... ... And, ITTN's Sharon Jordan was onboard to share in the action ... ...The day of the naming ceremony started off in a relaxed...

Andy Harmer (Managing Director at CLIA UK & Ireland) took to the stage – cruising is not just for those that always cruised, “it’s not that type of holiday anymore. It is a type of holiday that is for everyone and much of that is because...

Today is the last day to be in with a chance of winning a €100 One4All voucher when you sign up for The Travel Directory. Joining by 6 pm this evening automatically enters you into a draw to win the prize. Perfectly timed for Christmas...

There were 25 award winners at the Travel Centres Conference 2022. This year’s event has a Gatsby-themed gala dinner and awards ceremony which, in keeping with all Travel Centres conferences, included a couple of surprises along the way. This year’s entertainment was provided by...

Pre-Drinks and Everyone is in their Glad Rags at Travel Centres Conference. It wouldn’t be a Travel Centres Conference without absolute glitz and glamour combined with a theme. This year is no exception with the Great Gatsby as inspiration for some fantastic outfits. I have...

Emirates has confirmed Thani Al Ansari as the new Country Manager for the airline in Ireland. The announcement was first made - and reported on by ITTN - early last month. A UAE national, Al Ansari has worked with Emirates for 12 years where he has...