Dublin Direct to Guernsey Resumes
Aurigny are delighted that they finally have their licence to resume flights direct from Guernsey to Dublin. Service resumes on 17 May.
An issue arose in the scheduled service because of a post Brexit Air Services licensing issue that impacted Channel Islands
A temporary Permit ran...
Beautiful Presentation at Costa Blanca Trade Event
ITTN's Allie Sheehan and Emer Roche attended the Costa Blanca Trade Event last night in The Dean Hotel. The event was hosted by TravelMedia.ie and Turismo Costa Blanca.
The evening sun was shining through the beautiful windows of The Blue Room where guests were shown...
Princess Cruises Launches Premier Package & Prizes
ITTN’s Shane Cullen joined Princess Cruises’ presentation led by John Padgett who was appointed Carnival Corporation’s President of Princess Cruises last October.
Princess Cruises introduces an all-inclusive Premier Package on sale in Ireland on 1st June for voyages starting 25 June onwards. It is available...
Aer Lingus Announces Return of LA Route
Aer Lingus takes off for Los Angeles with the re-start of the direct service today, 12th May, for the first time since March 2020. The City of Angels is now easily accessible with daily direct flights from Dublin.
Los Angeles is the latest transatlantic route...
Eoghan Corry and Paul Hackett Honoured at ‘TC Together’ Event
Paul Hackett and Eoghan Corry were honoured for their outstanding contribution as ambassadors to the travel industry at the Travel Counsellors Ireland “TC Together” event at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, yesterday.
In a panel discussion, Jim Eastwood, (Global Sales Director at Travel Counsellors) and Paul...
Diving, Wine and Jazz in Malta
There seems to be no slowing down in popularity for Malta in 2022. Sharon Jordon named it as one of her favourite places in Europe earlier this week, in our team article celebrating 50 years of Irish EU membership, which you can read here.
...
Flights Between Dublin and Jersey to Take Off Next Week
Flights between Jersey and Dublin will commence on 19 May as the route is granted approval by the Irish Department for Transport, enabling Blue Islands to operate services to the Irish capital this summer.
Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We are excited to be...
Pinterest Reveals its Most In Demand Holiday Destination
Pinterest has revealed a 62% increase in search volume for Porto making it the most in demand destination for summer 2022 amongst the savvy travellers who take inspiration from the site.
There are many reasons for Porto to take top place. It is picture-perfect with...
AWTE to Meet with Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) are meeting with Mary Considine, CEO of Shannon Group on 24th May.
The Group’s core businesses include Shannon International Airport and an extensive property portfolio across its Shannon Campus providing property solutions for FDI and indigenous companies.
The...
Europe to Drop Face Mask Requirements for Air Travel
It will no longer be mandatory to wear face masks in airports or on flights in Europe, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announced today.
From 16 May it will be up to individual airlines...
Up to Eight Million New Tourism Jobs to be Created in Europe within the Next Decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to create nearly eight million new jobs within the next decade.
The forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel...
Countdown to IPW 2022 is on!
US Travel Association IPW continue to work on rebuilding and reuniting the global travel industry in 2022.
Sharon Jordon and Fionn Davenport will be in Orlando June 4-8 and are looking forward to building relations with as many people as they can during their...
Munich-Zurich Airport to be the First International ‘Swiss Air Rail’ Route
Swiss Air is expanding its collaboration with SBB Swiss Federal Railways on its intermodal transport service, which will in future be known as ‘Swiss Air Rail’.
From July 2022 onwards, Swiss customers can travel on the first-ever international rail/air connection in the form of...
Fun at First AJV Dublin Roadshow in Two Years
Last night’s AJV (Atlantic Joint Venture) Dublin Roadshow with Air Canada, Lufthansa group and United Airlines was a resounding success. There was a great turnout of agents, eager to learn more updates for 2022 from the partner airline.
The event was held at the ...
Reminder: TSN Roadshow Takes Place in Galway Next Week
The TSN Roadshow hits Galway next week, Tuesday May 11 in The Clayton Hotel at 6pm.
There will be presentations, prizes, food and drink, with the following suppliers in attendance:
Headline Sponsor – SunwayAccident & GeneralEtihadPonant / Paul Gauguin CruisesStenaLineNebo ToursStubaTravel SolutionsBreakaway.ie /Disneyland Paris
Please let Craig...
First Minister of Wales Celebrates 10 Years of Coast Path
The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Wales Coast Path with a visit to meet volunteers and walkers in Monmouthshire today.
Since its opening in 2012, the Wales Coast Path has established itself as a huge attraction to...
Today Marks 50 Years of Irish EU Membership- ITTN Staff Muse on their Favourite Travel Spots
It is 50 years today since Ireland voted overwhelmingly and enthusiastically to join the EU. To celebrate this occasion, we have asked some ITTN staffers to share the holiday destinations in Europe which hold a special place in their heart.
Sharon Jordon: 'This is such...
Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Full Relaunch Of Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), today celebrated the completion of its Great Cruise Comeback with the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its fleet to return to service.
NCL's return to service after a 500-day pause began with Norwegian Jade's July 25,...
Non-stop Flights from Dublin to Cancun Kick-off in June 2023 with TUI
TUI have announced new holiday packages to Mexico for June and July 2023. Direct flights to Cancun on their own Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, will operate every Monday. Packages cover a range of hotel options along the Caribbean coast.
This is going to...
Intrepid Travel Invests $7.85 into Eco-Friendly Cabin Provider
Intrepid Travel, a travel company with sustainability at its core is investing a $7.85 million into CABN, an Australian accommodations provider.
CABN currently have 11 eco -friendly cabins built from predominantly locally sourced and sustainable materials which require minimal infrastructure and a ‘leave no...
