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Potential Pre-Christmas Strike Action at London Luton Airport Flagged

The Unite trade union in the UK has warned of potential strike action at London Luton Airport, according to Travel Mole. Such an occurrence could threaten a number of flights in the build-up to Christmas. Travel Mole reported that the potential strike could cover 80 ground...

Photographer of the Year – Get those Final Entries In

We're halfway through the final month of the Photographer of the Year competition with Air Canada. There is one spot left to join us at the ITTN awards and one last chance to be in with a chance of winning 2 tickets with Air...

Travel at your Fingertips with Refreshed Air New Zealand App

The Air NZ app has undergone a complete rebuild to allow a continuous stream of new features to be added on a regular basis, starting with the launch in early November.  These new features will be created based on live feedback and input from customers...

Four Distinctive Regions of Italy to be Showcased in Season Two of Stanley Tucci: ‘Searching for Italy’

It's a foodie show but also a travel show. Stanley Tucci: 'Searching for Italy' packs punches on both sides of the coin. The second half of the second season spotlights four distinctive regions: Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia and Liguria. Engrossing and informative, the two-time Emmy Award-winning show...

Explora Journeys Names Master of New Ship Explora I

Explora Journeys - the privately-owned luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group - has announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. The company already announced...

It’s Time for NYC, Ireland Sales Mission October 2022

NYC & Company hosted a Sales Mission event in the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin on the 10th & 11th of October 2022. NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organisation and CVB for the 5 boroughs of NYC. As Tryphavana Cross shared...

United Airlines New Shannon to Chicago Daily Direct Route starting May 2023

United Airlines today announced a new daily nonstop seasonal service between Shannon Airport and its hometown hub at Chicago O’Hare, starting 26 May 2023. The new service marks United’s return to this route which the airline previously served up until 2017. United will be...

Happy Dia de la Hispanidad – Spain Celebrates National Day

ITTN was honoured to be in attendance at a reception at the Spanish Ambassador's residence in Dublin to mark Spain's National Day. While a time of celebration for Spain, this year's day is also bittersweet for Ireland - as it marks the farewell of His...

Loganair Increases Capacity on Dublin-Aberdeen Route

Scottish regional airline Loganair has increased capacity on its Aberdeen-Dublin route, amongst others, as part of an overhaul for its summer 2023 route schedule. The increased capacity will result in a 30% rise in seat capacity. Loganair - which is the UK's largest regional carrier -...

Emirates’ Flagship A380 Returns to Narita to Meet Demand Surge as Japan Reopens

Emirates is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the covid testing and self-quarantine protocols for inbound travel. With a double daily Emirates flight from Dublin to...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Serengeti Flyer as New 2023 Attraction

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced Serengeti Flyer as the park’s all-new 2023 attraction. Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a terrific family adventure park, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. It is a unique blend of thrilling rides,...

Hostelworld Booking Levels Rebound on Asia/Oceania Tourism Recovery

Irish online accommodation booking company Hostelworld has said that net booking volumes are back up to 83% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels. The company said travel recovery in the Asia and Oceania regions, in particular, has driven the rebound and that it should now finish this...

The First Indoor Water Park on the Iberian Peninsula Opens in the Algarve

Aquashow a new indoor water park in Quarteira, Algarve, is opening on 20 October 2022. It is the first and only indoor water park in the Algarve and on the Iberian Peninsula, with attractions for the whole family including accessible pools for people with...

Valencia Set to Host the World’s Tourism Film Awards 2022

Valencia will host the World’s Tourism Film Awards for the second year in a row. In its 34th edition, the event will bring to the city figureheads from the Tourism and Audiovisual industries to receive the prestigious awards and titles of the World's Best...

Tauck Announces 2023 Savings for Sole Travellers

With the world now reopen to travel, US-based guided tours and cruises provider Tauck is making sure that solo travellers aren’t left behind. The 97-year-old leader in upscale guided land journeys, European river cruises, small ship ocean cruises and Tauck Bridges family travel adventures has...

Virgin Atlantic has Launched its New Autumn/Winter Menu

Virgin Atlantic has launched its new Autumn/Winter menu across all cabins from 5th October, with a focus on seasonal comfort and destination-inspired dishes. Upper-Class customers will be welcomed onboard with a refreshing glass of Hambledon English sparkling wine paired with British raspberries and sweet rhubarb...

UAE: The New Winter Hot-Spot for Irish Holidaymakers?

Most of us seek sunny destinations to soak in the winter sun. After all, who doesn't want a bit of Vitamin D when winter chills and draughts set in? The UAE seems to be a popular destination for Irish couples and families -- in...

Heathrow is Busy Once More but Warns of Uncertain Winter

Heathrow Airport passenger numbers
Heathrow Airport warned of an uncertain winter season just as it regained the top position as Europe’s busiest airport. 5.8 million passengers passed through the hub during September, which is 15% below 2019 but that was more than Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Madrid. While the peak...

What’s Happening for Christmas at Disneyland Paris

This holiday season, Christmas at Disneyland Paris will include a 24-meter tree decorated with more than 1,000 ornaments, Christmas music, garlands, and flying snowflakes greeting guests as they enter In addition to the Disney D-Light drone display introduced for the resort’s 30th anniversary, the “Disney...

Qatar Visitor Bookings Surge Ahead of World Cup

This year’s FIFA World Cup doesn’t officially kick off for more than a month – not until host nation Qatar and Ecuador get the tournament going on Sunday, November 20 – but Qatar, and the wider gulf coast region, is already seeing a ten-fold...

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