Air New Zealand Returns to the Big Apple
Getting to New York just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight to the Big Apple will be on 17 September this year.
Landing at John F. Kennedy Airport, the airline will operate its flagship Auckland-New York route three times a...
ITTN Heads to Guernsey with Aurigny Air
The Inaugural Flight from Dublin to Guernsey with Aurigny Air took off today at 2:55 pm. Onboard included guests of the 2-day fam hosted by Clive Acton (Commercial Manager, Aurigny Air) and Brian Hynes (National Sales Manager, The Travel Corporation).
ITTN's Sharon Jordan joined fellow...
100ml Limit on Liquids Ended at Shannon Airport: Joan Scales Speaks to Newstalk
Passengers travelling from Shannon Airport no longer have a 100ml restriction on liquids and gels in hand baggage. During the past year Shannon Airport has installed state-of-the art security screening for passengers’ hand and checked baggage.
On Monday 21 March 2022, travel2ireland.ie editor Joan Scales was...
Palladium Hotel Group Announce Opening Dates for Mediterranean Hotels
Palladium Hotel Group will kick off the summer season in Ibiza, Menorca and Sicily with the opening of its beachside hotels from 1 April, with properties to suit all types of traveller.
The Spanish hotel group, headquartered in Ibiza, is predicting a strong tourism season...
Royal Caribbean and Levi Roots Launch ‘The Royal Pitch’ for Consortia Members
Today, Royal Caribbean International has launched ‘The Royal Pitch,’ a competition dedicated to consortia members. Travel agents, who are members of a consortia, have the exclusive opportunity to pitch forward-thinking concepts to the cruise line to help grow their business. Those who are successful will win a share...
Sandals Foundation Announces ’40 for 40 Initiative’ Projects
In partnership with its philanthropic arm, the not-for-profit Sandals Foundation, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has announced the full list of projects under its 40 for 40 Initiative. Launched as part of Sandals Resorts’ 40th-anniversary celebrations, 40 projects were identified across eight Caribbean destinations where...
Shannon Airport Kick-starts Summer Schedule
Shannon Airport is set for bumper summer season with flights to 26 destinations or 108 weekly departures including full restoration of LHR services. The launch of Shannon Airport’s summer schedule is off to a flying start with four destinations to the UK, US and Europe...
Instability in Eastern Europe Fuels Easter Week in Spain and Portugal
Mabrian Technologies, a tourism intelligence platform, has compiled data on tourism trends for the Easter period, noting the effect that Russia's war in Ukraine has had on supply and demand trends. This data suggests that the conflict and instability in Eastern Europe have led...
Hungary for Travel
From 7 March, Hungary phased out almost all coronavirus-related restrictive measures. In relation to tourism, this means returning to pre-pandemic entry rules, unrestricted access to and use of accommodations and attractions, even without mandatory use of masks.
In practice, the lifting of the epidemiological entry...
Have Suitcase Will Travel: New Research from Travelport Highlights Excitement to Travel
Travelport, a global technology company, today (22 March 2022) revealed a new survey that highlighted excitement to travel in 2022. In a study commissioned by Travelport and conducted by Toluna Research had thousands of respondents from seven different countries. They said they’d even be willing...
Air Canada Reaffirms and Strengthens its Commitment to Official Languages in its Corporate Culture
Air Canada announced today additional Official Languages initiatives that will strengthen and reinforce its commitment to bilingualism in its corporate culture.
Two Executive Vice-Presidents, supported by the senior management team, have been mandated to continuously review and improve Air Canada's Official Languages practices. These new...
BREAKING NEWS: China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 from Kunming to Guangzhou, China has Crashed
China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 from Kunming to Guangzhou, China has crashed with 133 people on board. Reports suggest that tragically there are no survivors.
Cirium data shows that there are 4,208 passenger Boeing 737-800s in service today. This is the same model as the...
REMINDER: Norwegian Cruise Line Roadshow
Reminder, NCL is hosting its first-ever Dublin Roadshow tomorrow (22 March 2022).
Join the NCL team to hear more about updates, key destinations and cruising tips for 2022. Food, drink and lots of entertainment will be served!
It will also be a great opportunity to meet...
Formula 1 Announces MSC Cruises as a Global Partner
Formula 1 is delighted to welcome MSC Cruises, as a Global Partner for the upcoming 2022 season. The multi-year deal, which began at the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2022, will see Swiss-based MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing...
Never Miss another Event with ITTN!
Have you seen our event calendar on ITTN?
We are so excited that we get to fill this up with events an trips that are taking place in the coming months.
If you have something happening, make sure to email [email protected] and [email protected] with all the details and we will...
NYC Destination & Cultural Updates
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is trading ice skates for roller skates for the first time since 1940. The Rink will team up with Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace to debut a new roller-skating rink next month just in time for spring.
Hotel Indigo recently opened...
Katy Perry Named as Godmother of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that world-famous pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will serve as the godmother to its record-breaking and innovative newest ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting August 2022.
As godmother, Perry will not only fulfill the...
Forget Sleeping – See Seattle
Seattle has been the backdrop for some very successful movies and remains a favoured filming location. Given it is Oscars season, here are a few movies shot in the Emerald City, as well as experiences for film fanatics.
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Starring Tom Hanks and...
Hotel Beds Launches Project to ’Make Room for Ukraine’
Hotelbeds, this week announced it is using its position in the industry to help refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine to find accommodation.
Working with local NGOs, and with the generous support of its hotel partners across Europe, thEy are identifying where refugees are heading,...
An Elite Golfing Experience: Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Antalya
Recently I was lucky enough to be invited out to Antalya by the Turkish Tourism Board UK & Ireland to explore the relatively unknown golf mecca, that is Antalya.
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal is located in Belek, just East of Antalya on the Turkish Mediterranean...
