Ireland to Australia in Less than 24 Hours: Emirates Resumes Brisbane Service
Emirates has struck a partnership deal with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) to promote the city to tourists and business travellers.
The agreement is aimed at celebrating the reopening of international travel and comes hot on the heels of Emirates resuming its daily flight...
Impact of War in Ukraine on Local Tourism Businesses Explored in New Report
A new white paper exploring the impact of the war in Ukraine on local tourism businesses, and potential solutions, has been published.
The report – which takes a long-term view and a solutions-based approach to supporting affected tourism businesses in Ukraine and surrounding countries –...
Further Evidence of Air Travel Recovery: Air New Zealand Relaunches 14 International Routes in 16 Days
Further evidence of international air travel's post-Covid recovery has come from Air New Zealand, which has announced the relaunch of 14 international routes in 16 days.
The move means that from July 9, the airline will have three quarters of its international and domestic...
The Amazing Al Khaznez and the Wadi Rum
Jack Goddard, ITTN’s intrepid reporter, winged his way to Jordan as a guest of Nebo Tours, Turkish Airlines and Accident & General Insurance.
Joining Jack were Tony Flynn (Nebo Tours), Paula Cross (Platinum Travel), Lorraine Kenny (Sunway), Robert Wilson (Travel Solutions), Carol Anne O’Neill (Worldchoice), Dominic Burke (Travel...
Ryanair Celebrates Milestones in Spain and Cork
Ryanair has marked two milestones, celebrating 20 years operating to and from Spain and 35 years of flying through Cork Airport.
Since launching its Spanish operations from Girona in 2002, Ryanair has carried 400 million passengers to and from Spain – more than any other...
Irish General Sales Agent ATTS Expands Across Europe
Irish company ATTS Travel Representation Solutions has announced a significant expansion across Europe.
The Dublin-based company – which provides sales and marketing and other strategic support services for travel industry partners seeking to enter the Irish market – has been appointed general sales agent (GSA)...
NITN Big Event and Awards Launch
Last week I attended the 'Big Event' with Northern Ireland Travel News, which took place in the Hilton Templepatrick. The event was a great success and thank you to Jennifer and Michelle from Royal Caribbean for hosting me at the Gala Dinner. Jonathan, Chelsea...
Ship Visit with PONANT
ITTN's Sharon Jordan was one of the lucky trade invited onboard PONANT's Le Dumont d'Urville as it docked in Dublin yesterday. Danny Giles, Sales Manager - North, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Ireland welcomed us onboard and delivered a presentation which highlighted the following:
PONANT’s...
A Look Back: Magnificent Malta
ITTN’s Jack Goddard shares his experience reporting on Magnificent Malta as part of a travel trade fam courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority. On the trip to the stunning island of Malta was Leanne Mulcahy of Limerick Travel, Michael Kelly of Keller Travel, Ceara Dhingra of Barters Travelnet,...
Capturing Cruise News
Let's take a cruise through the news across the key players in this industry and take a look at ship launches, location changes and cancellations for 2022/2023. We've captured the cruise news highlights in one spot, just for you.
Norwegian Cruise Line - NCL
NCL...
The Top Three Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry in 2022
Hospitality management solutions company Cloudbeds recently released a new book entitled, More Reservations, Happier Guests: The Ultimate Guide for the Modern Hotelier, as part of the company’s growing initiative to make hospitality education and resources more accessible. The book features an analysis of the three...
Belfast City Airport Hailed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport
Belfast City Airport has been revealed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport in recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Figures from the first three months of 2022 reveal that Belfast City Airport had the largest percentage of scheduled and chartered flights arriving and...
Jordan Continues to Excite on Day 2
Jack Goddard, ITTN’s intrepid reporter, winged his way to Jordan as a guest of Nebo Tours, Turkish Airlines and Accident & General Insurance.
Joining Jack were Tony Flynn (Nebo Tours), Paula Cross (Platinum Travel), Lorraine Kenny (Sunway), Robert Wilson (Travel Solutions), Carol Anne O’Neill (Worldchoice), Dominic Burke (Travel...
Irish Tourism Companies Take Part in Tourism Ireland’s Virtual Sales Mission in Germany
Seven Irish tourism companies are taking part in Tourism Ireland’s virtual sales mission in Germany today.
The sales mission is an online event, organised by Tourism Ireland to allow the participating tourism companies from Ireland to connect with key German tour operators – via a...
Malta Trade Evening to Celebrate Shannon-Malta Route
Join the Malta Tourism Authority to celebrate the successful launch of the Ryanair Shannon to Malta route 2022.
Enjoy a welcome from Director UK & Ireland and a short 25-minute presentation from Trade Trainer followed by nibbles, drinks and a quiz with a selection of...
Austrian Airlines Welcomes Back Johanna Formerly Known As Bernhard
Johanna has been flying with Austrian Airlines for nearly 20 years now. She started at Austrian as Bernhard until she decided to enjoy her life to the fullest in 2010.
"Austrian Airlines are proud to have such inspiring employees who choose to go their own way," the airline...
US Airline JetBlue Lands Permanent Heathrow Slot
US low-cost airline JetBlue has won a permanent landing slot at London’s Heathrow Airport, after having been granted a temporary slot amid the slowdown in business during the worst of the Covid crisis.
The slot will come into service during the winter, when JetBlue will...
Stena Line Launches ‘ABBA-solutely’ Fantastic Prize Draw to Mark Swedish Midsummer
Stena Line has launched an ‘ABBA-solutely’ fantastic prize draw to celebrate this year’s Swedish Midsummer.
The Gothenburg-headquartered ferry company will mark its Swedish heritage with a series of Midsummer celebrations onboard its Irish Sea fleet of ferries and online between June 20 and 26.
The Sweden-themed...
TUI BLUE and Davina McCall Debunk Negative Stereotypes Around Wellness Breaks
TUI BLUE, TUI’s premium hotel brand, has drafted in television celebrity Davina McCall to debunk negativity surrounding wellness holidays.
Nearly two-thirds – or 65% - of Irish respondents to a TUI survey said they have felt worse after trying a wellness trend.
Davina visited TUI BLUE’s...
EasyJet Set for Fleet Expansion with New Airbus Order
EasyJet has agreed to buy 56 planes from Airbus, which will see the UK low fares carrier boost its fleet and secure certainty of aircraft supply.
The new planes – A320neo aircraft – will be delivered between 2026 and 2029. EasyJet has also agreed the...
