ITAA Roadshow 2022, Dublin
Yesterday, the ITAA Roadshow came to a close as day 2 wrapped up in the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham in Dublin. Another event that is evidence of a major rebound in the travel industry exhibited in the first quarter of this year.
Over 200...
Aer Lingus to Bolster Routes to the US
Aer Lingus will welcome back a number of exciting US routes for the first time since 2020, including Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Seattle. In addition, Aer Lingus will operate a second flight to Chicago operating five times per week and for the first time,...
Brittany Ferries Boosts Roslare-Spain Route
Brittany Ferries has confirmed the introduction of a more tourism-oriented ship "Galicia" on to their Rosslare - Bilbao route from November of this year. The huge cruise-ferry is one of the newest additions to the Brittany Ferries fleet having been launched in December 2020.
Brittany...
Algarve Tourism Bureau Re-Launches Online Travel Training Courses
The Algarve Tourism Bureau has re-launched its Online Travel Training (OTT) courses for travel agents to learn more about the region. The free online training lessons are designed for agents to increase their product knowledge.
The Algarve is best known for its promise of 300 days of...
DHL Plane Splits in Half During Emergency Landing at Costa Rica Airport
At the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica, a DHL Boeing 757 Freighter has split in half after an urgent emergency landing due to a fault in the hydraulic system. Although the plane is damaged beyond repair, luckily the two pilots in control...
Low-cost Icelandic Airline PLAY Announces Second UK Route From Liverpool
PLAY, has announced a brand-new UK route to its winter 2022/23 flight schedule, enabling Brits the chance to book affordable flights to PLAY’s transatlantic destinations via Reykjavik, including Orlando, Florida from as little as £149.99.
One-way tickets to Iceland will start at £59.99, bookable at flyPLAY.com; the service...
Holy Week in the City of Cadiz, the Hidden Beauty
In the ten days between the Friday of Sorrows (the Friday before Good Friday) and Easter Sunday, 29 fraternities and a section of penitents pass through the streets of Cadiz. 52 processional floats and more than 10,000 people participate in the processions. The sacred...
The ITAA Roadshow 2022, Cork
The ITAA Roadshow in Cork, the first of two events, got off to a strong start yesterday evening. In a testament to the rebound of the travel industry exhibited in the first quarter of this year, the attendance numbers were larger than anticipated at...
Dublin Airport Celebrates Turkish Airlines Inaugural Flight to Antalya
Turkish Airlines has commenced the first-ever service between Dublin and Antalya. The inaugural flight departed from Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon.
ITTN's Shane Cullen was with Hasan Mutlu and Onur Gul (both Turkish Airlines) and Edel Redmond (daa) as they celebrated the exciting launch.
Turkish Airlines will...
Malta Webinar Live Event
ITTN’s Shane Cullen will be interviewing Peter Green from the Malta Tourism Authority live tomorrow morning, Friday 8th April, at 9.30am.
Malta boasts 3,000 hours of yearly sunshine more than twice that of Ireland. Summer sun and mild winters make it a year-round destination. Getting...
Finnair Business Class – A Premium Nordic Experience
ITTN's Jack Goodard experiences Finnair's Business Class from Helsinki to London.
Extreme comfort, full flexibility, top-class service – Finnair's Business Class is the embodiment of Finnair. A signature premium Nordic experience down to the very last detail.
Finnair's Business Class tickets include exclusive meal services paired...
daa Updates Easter Plans for Dublin Airport
daa has outlined its plans to address challenges being faced at Dublin Airport and recommends passengers to arrive at least three and a half hours before departure. It is also keeping security at Dublin Airport open 24/7 to alleviate pressure at the typically busy...
Etihad Introduces Transit Connect
Accommodation for Layovers in Abu Dhabi with Etihad
Have more than 10 hour layover in Abu Dhabi? Want to have a rest and relax? Etihad now has you covered! With Transit connect, you can book complimentary accommodation for guests at the Premier Inn Abu Dhabi...
NCL Announces Cruise Industry’s First NFT Collection
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s first collection of NFTs, adding to the Brand’s legacy of pioneering firsts.
NCL will open for auction and sale a collection of six NFTs to celebrate the launch...
IATA Announces Strong Rebound for Air Travel in Feb-22
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents 290 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic, announced that air travel had a strong rebound in Feb-22 compared to Jan-22. This was a result of a reduction in the impact felt from Omicron, principally outside...
Mediterranean Destinations Improve Efficiency in CO2 Emissions Compared to 2019
Mabrian Technologies, a leading tourism data and intelligence company, has calculated, compared and analyzed the carbon footprint of vistors arriving by air for the main Mediterranean destinations for the years of 2019 and 2022. To do this, the emissions of CO2 due to incoming...
One in Ten People Have Their Bank Card Lost, Stolen or Frozen While Travelling An Post Reveal
New research carried out by An Post Money has revealed that one in ten (12%) people in Ireland have had their bank card lost, stolen or frozen while travelling abroad; an experience 14% of men and 9% of women have encountered. More than 9...
First Cork Irish Travel Trade Show Opens Today
The first official Irish Travel Trade Show opens in The Imperial Hotel, Cork today from 5pm to 7.30pm.
Significant number of prizes
The event will have 48 exhibitors and amazing prize giveaways plus an After Show Networking Event & Buffet Dinner for those attending. It is FREE to register for...
From 6th April – Updated Entry Requirements for Spain
From April 6th, if you do NOT have an EU COVID Digital Certificate or EU equivalent, you must complete the SpTH Health Check Form, manually entering the details of your vaccination, recall or diagnostic test certificate.
The form must be completed and signed electronically before...
ITAA Conference 2022 – Dates & Destination Announced
ITAA Conference 2022 is in Huelva, Spain from 6th - 9th of October. Registration is now open for the ITAA Conference - click here for your registration form.
Itinerary for ITAA Conference 2022
Golfers:Wednesday 5th October
Golfers travel to Faro and transfer to Huelva for overnight...
