Ski Club of Ireland Kicks off Season in Style, with Alpine Fest
The Ski Club of Ireland has been in Kilternan since 1975, and as ever, when it has its Alpine Fest, it really feels like the Ski season – for selling ski – is really kicking in.
And they tell us it is already snowing on...
Hays Travel and Intrepid Raise €17,000 on Toubkal Charity Trek
Teams from Hays Travel and Intrepid have successfully climbed the highest mountain in North Africa and raised a total of £15,000 (€17,000) for charity.
On a trip sponsored by the Moroccan National Tourist Office, the group summited Mount Toubkal with the assistance of Intrepid’s expert...
ITTN Awards 2022 – Last Chance to Vote!
Today is your last chance to cast your vote, in the suppliers' category, for this years' Irish Travel Trade Awards. Voting closes at 5pm.
It’s easy to vote, just follow the link – https://secure.electionbuddy.com/m/ittn/ittnawards22. There are 22 awards to vote in. We have listed suppliers...
Avatar: The Experience Grand Opening in Singapore this Month
Avatar: The Experience will grand open on 28 October 2022, at Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay.
Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron Entertainment have collaborated closely to produce an immersive walkthrough event inspired by the beauty and unique story-telling of the highest-grossing film...
MSC Opera Ship to Become Doha-Based Floating Hotel During World Cup
MSC Cruises will transform its MSC Opera vessel into a cruise ship hotel for next month’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Opera will be berthed in Doha for the duration of the World Cup from November 19 to December 19 (a day before the...
It’s Gala Time! ITAA Conference – Day 3
After the busy first two days of the ITAA Conference, day 3 was a time to relax. After a late breakfast in the hotel - conferencegoers were given the option of 2 different excursions, Aracena Cave of Wonders or Caravels Dock. Jack opted...
daa Further Eases Contingency Measures at Dublin Airport
daa is pleased to announce a further easing of contingency measures at Dublin Airport due to a sustained stabilisation of security processing times during August and September, with virtually all passengers during those two months passing through security screening in less than 30 minutes. The...
Turkish Airlines Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuels Declaration
Turkish Airlines has upped its ‘green’ credentials by signing a global SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuels) declaration.
The declaration – which represents a link-up between airline, aerospace and fuel partners – significantly boosts Turkish Airlines’ net zero ambitions.
The airline – Turkey’s national flag carrier - started...
James Bond gets his First-Ever Official Travel Partner
Last week marked the 60th anniversary of James Bond in the cinema. To mark the event, EON Productions, the group behind the making of the James Bond empire has picked travel company Black Tomato to be the exclusive and first-ever official 007 travel partner.
Whether...
Loganair Up for Sale
Regional Scottish airline, Loganair is currently for sale by its owners Peter and Stephen Bond.
The Bond brothers have been the airline owners for ten years but have now instructed advisors to sell the company.
Loganair, which has operated for more than 60 years, stresses it...
ITAA Conference- Day 2
The main event took place today following a hearty breakfast at Hotel Fuerte El Rompido.
Refusing to use the 'C' word, Paul Hackett welcomed delegates on behalf of ITAA while acknowledging the three-year absence since the last conference abroad. In his optimistic speech, he congratulated...
Roaring Back! – Safari Hotspot Kenya Set for 1.5 Million Visitors This Year After Covid Recovery
Kenya – one of Africa’s big-three safari destinations along with Tanzania and South Africa – expects nearly 1.5 million tourists to visit the country by the end of this year as global tourism has recovered from its two-year Covid hibernation.
The country is currently hosting...
22 Categories for 2022 Awards – Last Few Days to Make Your Vote Count!
There are 22 votes to cast across 22 categories in the 2022 ITTN Awards. We've made it easier this year with a list of suppliers in each category, you can add a supplier or you can skip a category if you just can't choose....
Send Those Taste Buds into Orbit as “Savor NYC” Launches!
NYC expert to the Irish travel trade, Tryphavana Cross updates us on NYC & Company as it launches Savor NYC: a yearlong celebration of New York City’s dynamic culinary offerings, encouraging visitation to neighbourhoods and dining enclaves across all five boroughs. This initiative covers the range...
Maroon 5 Announces Vegas Residency in 2023
Maroon 5 has announced plans for a residency in Las Vegas next year.
The band will headline the Dolby Live at Park MGM for 16 shows kicking off on March 24, 2023, before wrapping up on August 12.
Pre-sale tickets will go on sale today Wednesday...
Air Travel Recovery Continues with Passenger Numbers Now Up to 74% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Air passenger numbers have recovered to nearly 74% of pre-pandemic crisis levels, latest data from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
IATA said total global air passenger traffic grew by 67.7%, year-on-year, in August, as the summer holiday season finished strongly.
While...
MSC Expands its Cruise Presence in the US
Cruise giant MSC has announced a significant expansion of its presence in the US; saying it will have five ships sailing out of American ports by the end of next year.
Two ships – the MSC Seascape and MSC Divina – will sail out of...
Hong Kong Offers Free Flights to Tourists to Boost Recovery
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced that it will give away 500,000 plane tickets for free to attract tourists to the country after Covid. The free tickets to Hong Kong will cost the government HK2bn (€224.3m).
Hong Kong recently ended its mandatory requirement...
‘Unacceptable’ Visitor Visa Processing Delays Hindering US Recovery
Delays in processing visitor visas are keeping an estimated 6.6 million potential arrivals from travelling to the US at a loss of $11.6 billion, a new analysis reveals.
Wait times for visitor visa interviews now exceed 400 days for first-time applicants from top source markets,...
Aer Lingus Returns to Bradley Intl. Airport in Hartford, Connecticut with Daily Service for Summer 2023
Aer Lingus announces the recommencement of its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network. This follows the recent announcement of Cleveland, Ohio which is a brand new North American destination for Aer...
