The Sun Comes out for the Future of Princess Cruises
At the Academy@Sea with Princess Cruises, onboard the Emerald Princess, there was much to learn about the future of this cruise company. Princess sails to 330+ destinations worldwide across 7 continents with a fleet of 15 ships. Currently, they have agent offers running and...
TPG Concludes its Autumn Roadshow with a Super Event in Dundalk
After the highly successful and well-attended Travel Partners Group roadshow in Galway last week, the TPG suppliers held their final event of the year at the Ivy Room of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk last night.
Over 20 agents from seven travel agencies attended the...
Hong Kong Scraps Quarantine for International Arrivals
Hong Kong announced today it will end mandatory hotel quarantine, scrapping some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions.
The move is met with relief by businesses and residents alike.
For the past two and a half years Hong Kong has adhered to a version of China’s...
ITAA Conference 2022: Huelva, Spain – Registrations Close Today!
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has put out a final call for registrations ahead of its annual conference in Huelva, Spain, which takes place next month:
ITAA Conference 2022 - Huelva Spain
6th - 9th October 2022
We look forward to catching up with all our...
Orlando’s New Terminal C Welcomes Aer Lingus as its First Flight
Aer Lingus flight EI35 from Manchester to Orlando on 20 September was the first flight to land at Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C.
The flight landed at Orlando International Airport at 15:27 to a warm welcome in celebration of the opening of its new...
Mallorca’s Pula Golf Resort Touted as World’s Most Eco-Friendly Golf Experience
Pula Golf Resort in Mallorca has been nominated the world’s best eco-friendly golf facility.
It is one of a number of nominations at this year’s World Golf Awards (which take place in November) which Pula has landed – the others being Europe’s best golf venue...
Ahead of the London Marathon, We Look at 5 Destinations that are Great for Running
Running and outdoor exercise have become extremely popular over the last few years, and globalGoogle searches for ‘running’ increased 22% year on year. Active holidays are on the rise too, andjogging through a city, beach or mountain can be the very best combination of...
Barbados Removes All Covid Protocols
The Government of Barbados announced its changes to the travel entry protocols yesterday, 22 September.
Effective midnight, Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, Barbados has discontinued all covid-related travel protocols. Therefore, there will be no testing requirements for entering Barbados whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated.
In addition,...
Japan’s Reopening Seen as Potentially Huge Boost for Global Tourism Industry
Japan fully reopened its borders, following the past two years of Covid catastrophe, on September 7.
The country was one of the last major western-focused nations to relax its complex Covid restrictions for tourists, something which has hindered its post-Covid economic recovery.
But, new research from...
Caribbean Destinations – A Look at Hurricane Fiona’s Impact
The impact of Hurricane Fiona occured just as much of the area opened up for tourists after a long closure.
Some of the regions were still recovering from Hurricane Maria, five weeks ago when hit by this new weather event.
Puerto Rico
When Fiona made landfall in...
Christmas Markets Reopen Across Europe
Traditionally taking place across Europe from the last weekend in November until the 6th of January, Christmas Markets attract millions of travellers from across the world each year. This year’s Christmas Markets are the first since December 2019. Offering an exciting mix of local...
Emerald Isle on the Emerald Princess with Princess Cruises
On the road again or rather the high-seas, I boarded the Emerald Princess for Princess Cruises' first Academy at Sea since the pandemic. The Emerald Princess set sail from my childhood haunt of Dun Laoghaire and headed north to Belfast before it will...
‘In Brugge’ on Norwegian Prima
ITTN's Sharon Jordan has been enjoying the full cruise experience onboard Norwegian Prima with Sunway Holidays.
After breakfast yesterday, the group attended a seminar at sea which was hosted by Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and Deirdre Sweeney...
The Spanish Tourism Board and Parador Hotels Have Launched an Exclusively Irish Competition
The Spanish Tourism Board, in partnership with Parador Hotels, has launched a competition forresidents in the Republic of Ireland under their campaign #YouDeserveSpain.
Until 11th December 2023, anyone can register on the dedicated website for the chance to win a 5-day trip to Spain for...
Further French Air Traffic Controller Strikes Suspended
Further strikes by French air traffic controllers have been suspended, removing the danger of more widespread flight cancellations across Europe next week.
Strikes last week significantly hampered airlines flying to and from France; and over the country.
Around 80,000 air passengers were hit by cancelled flights...
Radisson Hotel Group Commits to Net-Zero 2050 Target
The Radisson Hotel Group has copper-fastened its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050.
The leading hotelier has had its targets officially validated by the United Nations-affiliated Science Based Targets group.
Radisson said it will reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG...
US Travel Sector Wins Backing for Pandemic Recovery
The US travel sector has gained substantial recognition in Washington to help fund recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
The role of assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism is now likely to be created by the Biden administration.
The development came as a...
AAT Kings Holding ‘What’s New’ Webinars in October
As part of their brochure launch campaign for the 2023/24 season, the AAT Kings UK & Ireland sales team are excited to be hosting two “What’s New” webinars to give agents insight into their new and returning products and experiences across Australia and New...
Canada May Drop Vaccine Requirement on September 30
The Canadian federal government may end its covid vaccine requirement for travellers entering the country beginning September 30.
In a report by Reuters, an unnamed government source leaked the information on Tuesday, saying the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was likely to drop the requirement, along...
ITTN Sits Down With Travel Marvel Trade Account Manager, Jack Goddard
Jack Goddard has been appointed as the APT Travel Marvel's trade account manager for Ireland as part of their launch to the Irish market this week. ITTN's Geoff Percival sat down with Jack today to chat about all the news this exciting new product...
