Face masks no longer mandatory in Ireland
Wearing face masks on public transport and in retail settings will no longer be made mandatory.
Public health advice will be updated to ensure masks are worn on public transport and in healthcare settings.
The restrictions for schools also end today, which means staggered break times,...
Register Now for Norweigan Cruise Trade Evening
Norweigan Cruise Line is hosting its first-ever Dublin roadshow on 22 March.
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.
For registration, visit NCL Trade Evening. Please note spaces...
Air Canada expands summer 2022 schedule
Air Canada has announced an expanded summer 2022 schedule with 34 routes relaunching.
The Vancouver to Dublin service will resume from June 2.
From March, non-stop services will begin resuming from Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam.
Service from Montreal to Casablanca, Nice, Algiers, Rome,...
ITA Airways Begins Three New Routes in partnership with German Airways
Italian airline ITA will begin services to Milan, Luxembourg and Geneva from 28 March.
The airline is partnering with German Airways to utilise its jets, as ITA does not currently have any in its fleet.
The three routes were deemed successful to fly with smaller...
Dublin Airport opens Guinness Bar Experience
Fancy a pint? Check out the new Guinness Bar Experience in Dublin Airport.
Located in Terminal 1, the new Guinness Bar will offer passengers an immersive experience pre-flight where they can sample a range of beers and ciders. Passengers can avail of Guinness, Guinness...
Trafalgar to launch women only tours
Trafalgar has developed its own series of Women’s Only Tours to meet increasing demand.
With a collection of 13 trips across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the tours have been curated specifically to provide women (and those who identify as women) a space...
Iceland drops all remaining Covid-19 restrictions
From 25 February, Covid restrictions in Iceland have been removed for all visitors.
Travellers will no longer be required to register prior to arrival or present vaccination certificates.
Unvaccinated travellers will no longer be required to be tested and quarantined for five days.
The country’s...
Travel Counsellors resumes Anniversary Days
Travel Counsellors has reinstated its “Anniversary Days” which invites business owners to celebrate their special anniversary month.
The events are designed to celebrate the anniversary month of individual Travel Counsellors and enable them to meet others celebrating anniversaries.
Events feature Q&A sessions, a celebratory lunch...
Etihad opens mangrove forest to tackle lower carbon emissions
The Etihad Mangrove Forest is being launched in collaboration with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
Guests can adopt mangrove trees in the forest to reduce their carbon footprint.
How it works
The Etihad Mangrove Forest will allow guests and partners to invest in carbon removal for AED...
Explora Journeys unveils first itinerary
Explora Journeys has announced its 2023 deployment for the Explora I.
The Inaugural Journeys Collection covers the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the U.S. East Coast, Caribbean, South America and Hawaii.
The inaugural deployment package will visit 132 ports in 40...
UNWTO and WHO say travel bans should be based on risk assessment
The World Tourism Organization and World Health Organization have called for travel bans to be lifted.
The two agencies state that prolonged travel bans contribute to economic and social stress.
At the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee meeting in January, members noted that testing, isolation...
Reunions with Oceania Cruises at the Shelbourne Hotel
ITTN was delighted to be hosted by Oceania Cruises in the plush surrounds of The Shelbourne Hotel overlooking St. Stephen’s Green.
Louise Craddock (Director of Sales – UK & Ireland) and David Sanderson (Sales Manager North England, Scotland & Ireland) welcomed members of the Irish...
ASM Pamper Hampers for the Trade
Win one of three Pamper Hamper worth €150 each with ASM
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Do you fancy winning one of three hampers packed full of gorgeous pampering products up to the value of €150 each? Well, for your chance to win one, all you need...
Ukrainian Airspace Closed Overnight
Due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace overnight, Ryanair flights to and from Ukraine have been suspended for at least the next 14 days. In addition, all flights to and from Ukraine have been removed from sale for at least the next four weeks...
SWISS Unveils New Premium Economy Class
SWISS presented its first aircraft to be equipped with its new Premium Economy Class at Zurich Airport today.
The new class of travel complements SWISS’s existing Economy, Business and First Class. SWISS Premium Economy Class travellers will enjoy greater privacy and enhanced inflight comfort. It...
Malta on my Mind…
Everywhere I turn, people are asking me… ‘where would you go for a breakaway?’ and, so far, my answer has been ‘It has got to be Malta!’ - Sharon Jordan shares her experience of Malta.
Top of the List for that Winning Break Away
Late last...
Etihad Airways Announce New Routes
Summer 2022 sees new routes with Etihad Airways
Travellers with Etihad Airways can look forward to a new destination this summer along with the return of popular seasonal routes to Europe and the Indian Ocean.
Starting 15 June 2022, Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal twice-per-week...
Covid-19 Restrictions Lifted for Entry to Slovenia
There are no longer any restrictions for entry into Slovenia related to measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
In Slovenia, RVT (Recovered/Vaccinated/Tested) is no longer required to use most services. This is applicable for nearly all tourism and hospitality activities, fairs, cultural...
Dublin Airport Welcomes New EGYPTAIR Route from Cairo to Dublin
Dublin Airport has welcomed the news that EGYPTAIR is to launch a new year-round direct Dublin-Cairo service this summer.
The new route, which commences on June 2, will operate four times per week and will be Ireland’s first scheduled air service to and from Egypt....
Summer Sun to Mitigate Sluggish Start for Heathrow
Heathrow was the only European hub to see a reduction in traffic last year, due to tighter travel restrictions than EU countries with passenger numbers at 19.4m, the lowest for half a century.
Despite lower than expected passenger numbers in January and February, Heathrow is...
