Aviation Industry Calls For Government Incentives to Boost Airlines’ Use of Sustainable Fuels
Airline industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to “urgently” put in place large-scale incentives to aid the rapid expansion of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) usage by airlines.
IATA member airlines, last year, collectively agreed to commit to achieving net...
Arriving in Jordan, Amazing Amman and World Famous Hummus
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’Niell (Worldchoice),...
The Photographer of the Year – If You Aren’t in You Can’t Win!
On the back of last month's winner Emma McCarthy from JBarter Travel for her wintery Hiker’s High photo, we are looking forward to seeing all your entries flood into Jack's inbox at [email protected] - if you aren’t in you can’t win! There is a two-photo maximum...
Ryanair Launches 200 Rescue Flights
Ryanair has launched 200 rescue flights on its routes from 19 UK airports to Europe to facilitate UK families whose flights are being cancelled by British Airways, EasyJet and TUI.
While BA, EasyJet and TUI cancel thousands of flights disrupting the holiday plans of UK...
IATA Sees Return to Airline Profitability ‘On the Horizon’ by Next Year
An industry-wide return to profitability, for the aviation sector, should be “on the horizon” next year, while losses will further decline this year, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said.
In his address to the industry group’s annual general meeting in...
Egypt Lifts all COVID Entry Restrictions
The Egyptian government has removed since Friday 17 June 2022 all COVID entry restrictions for international travellers independently of their vaccination status (vaccinated or non-vaccinated).
Travellers to Egypt are not required to present any vaccination certificate or test result or any other document in order...
Seattle Eyes Slice of $5bn World Cup Pie
Seattle is eyeing a generous slice of a combined near $5bn (€4.7bn) tourism spend boost after being named as one of the 16 host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the final tranche of venue awards.
After Qatar later this year, the World...
Qatar Airways Posts Highest Profit in 25-Year History
Qatar Airways has posted its highest ever annual profit, despite the huge turbulence suffered by the aviation and tourism sectors over the past couple of years due to the Covid pandemic.
The 25-year old Doha-based carrier made a net profit of QAR 5.6bn (€1.46bn) in...
EasyJet Confirms Further Flight Cuts in Face of European Airport Chaos
UK airline EasyJet has confirmed further cuts to its flight numbers this summer in response to ongoing travel chaos at European airports, which is now being accentuated by ground staff shortages and flight reductions at London's Gatwick and in Amsterdam.
EasyJet said it expects to...
Licensed Outbound Travel Agents Begin to Receive Government-Committed Funding at Last
ITTN has learned that Irish travel agents are beginning to see funding materialise from the €10m business support fund announced last December by Minister Hildegard Naughton.
The travel industry has been decimated over the past two years by both the impact of the pandemic and...
Turkish Airlines & Tourism Seychelles Host Dublin Event
Not just a fly and flop, this is a luxury island hop. Turkish Airlines/Türkiye Hava Yolları, Tourism Seychelles and hotel partners welcomed members of the Irish travel trade and ITTN's Shane Cullen to dinner at the Morrison Hotel to share what Seychelles has to...
#Caribbeantime in Cork
Last night the last leg of the Caribbean Trade and Media show took place in The Metropole Hotel, Cork. It was a great opportunity to learn about all the Caribbean has to offer while also catching up with the travel trade in Cork.
There...
Celebrating World Tapas Day with the Spanish Tourism Office at Taste of Dublin
The Spanish Tourism Office and Saborea España partnered up at the Taste of Dublinwith a feature stand named Tasting Spain. ITTN's Sharon Jordan attended the flavourful evening of Spanish gastronomy.
The iconic summer event in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens runs until Sunday, 19th of June, with...
Jewel of the Seas: A Ship Visit in Cobh
Royal Caribbean's stunning ship, Jewel of the Seas docked in Cobh Port yesterday. ITTN's Allie Sheehan reports on her ship visit with Irish travel agents and travel media.
The ship brought the sunshine to Cobh as well as travellers disembarking to explore the city,...
Thailand to Remove Thailand Pass from 1st July 2022
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and the mandatory US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors.
Effective from 1st of July 2022, foreign nationals are only required to show proof of either a certificate...
Etihad Airways Launches Five New Routes Linking Abu Dhabi to Europe and Beyond
Etihad Airways has launched five new seasonal routes connecting Abu Dhabi with various popular summer destinations across Europe and the Indian Ocean.
The new routes are to Nice, on France’s iconic Côte d’Azur; the historic city of Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete; and...
Colorado Focuses on Footprint
Home to towering mountains, glistening lakes, beautiful forests and four national parks, Colorado is welcoming travellers to discover its diverse landscape through eco-conscious experiences. With sustainability a key travel trend this year, according to ABTA, it’s never been more important for globetrotters to be mindful...
London’s Gatwick Airport to Limit Daily Flight Numbers in Bid to Control Travel Chaos
Gatwick Airport is to reduce flight capacity, this summer, and limit the number of flights it services in a bid to reduce travel chaos amid ongoing staff shortages.
The London airport, which is also the second largest in Britain, will limit its daily number of...
New Air Traffic Control Tower at Dublin Airport Hailed as ‘Significant Piece of National Infrastructure’
The Irish Aviation Authority’s (IAA) new €50m, 86.9 metre high air traffic control tower at Dublin Airport – formally unveiled this week – has been heralded as a “significant piece of national infrastructure" which will enhance economic growth for Ireland.
The tower manages the safe...
Caribbean Trade & Media Roadshow – Dublin
As the Caribbean Trade and Media Roadshow embarks on its final leg of its Irish tour in Cork tonight, take a look at last night’s event in the Iveagh Garden’s Hotel. The event was well-attended with a strong turnout from senior staff and owner/managers...
