Almost one million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in January
Almost one million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in January.
This is an increase of 778,000 passengers when compared to January 2021.
More than 600,000 passengers travelling to European destinations last month, a decline of 42% when compared with January 2020.
UK traffic was down by 67%...
Dalata announces biggest recruitment event on February 12
Dalata Hotel Group is hosting its biggest ever recruitment event this weekend.
The Nationwide Recruitment Day will take place on Saturday February 12 from 11 am to 6 pm at all 31 of Dalata’s hotels.
This includes all Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels as well as The...
Greece drops negative test entry requirement
Greece is dropping its negative test entry requirement for international visitors.
Previously, visitors had to show a rapid antigen test taken 24 hours before arrival or a PCR test no more than 72 hours old to enter Greece.
Fully vaccinated visitors can use their EU Covid...
Longer stays and direct bookings are top travel trends for 2022, says Cloudbeds
A dynamic demand environment, direct bookings, and longer stays are will lead the way in booking trends for 2022.
Cloudbeds has revealed their prediction of trends for the upcoming year.
Demand, demand, demand
Due to the pandemic, demand is consistently unpredictable. Factors such as location and seasonality are no longer as...
Royal Caribbean sees bookings return to pre-Omicron levels
Royal Caribbean Group has seen bookings return to pre-Omicron levels.
The cruise company admitted that Omicron had caused “short-term operational challenges”, which had affected bookings for the first half of 2022.
Jason Liberty, chief executive of Royal Caribbean Group, said he expected 2022 to be a...
Shannon Airport signs Toulouse Declaration for Decarbonisation of Aviation
Shannon Airport has signed up to the Toulouse Declaration on Future Sustainability and Decarbonisation of Aviation
The declaration recognises the need for immediate action to decarbonise aviation.
The Toulouse Declaration marks the first time that European Governments, the European Commission, industry, unions and other key stakeholders...
Morocco reopens to international arrivals
Morocco has reopened to international arrivals after being closed since late November.
All arrivals need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of boarding, with adult visitors needing proof of vaccination.
Children under 18 are exempt from this requirement while children under six are...
Supplier of the Week: TUI Holidays
This week's Supplier of the Week is TUI.
The TUI Live Happy Sale continues, with a range of offers available to Irish holiday-makers for Summer 2022 and departing from Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airport.
Customers can choose from a range of European hotspots including the Balearic...
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from 21 February.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the news after a national security meeting.
He announced the borders will reopen to all visa holders "on the 21st of February of this year," adding, "if you're double vaccinated, we...
Portugal removes negative test requirement
Visitors entering Portugal no longer need to show a negative test.
Previously, it was mandatory for all passengers to show a negative test, even for those holding with an EU Digital Covid cert.
The rule comes into effect from Monday, 7th of February.
The EU Digital Covid...
Shane at Thrones – ITTN Interviews Members of the Cast & Crew
Shane interviewed Ian Beattie and Ian McElhinney, actors from the phenomenal television series, Game of Thrones as part of the new Game of Thrones Studio Experience in Banbridge, Co. Down.
https://youtu.be/-_hHVq1YLS0
“The remarkable thing about this studio tour is these are the sets we went to,...
Travel Focus join Travel Partners Group (TPG)
Travel Focus has joined Travel Partners Group (TPG) and will participate in the TPG roadshows in 2022.
Alan Sparling, MD of ASM Ireland and spokesperson for TPG commented. "We are so pleased to have Noel and his team at Travel Focus join our group and...
Celebrity Cruises releases 2024 Galapagos programme
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2024 Galapagos Islands programme.
Celebrity Xpedition, Celebrity Exploration and newest vessel Celebrity Flora will operate six itineraries in total.
Each sailing includes two shore excursions each day led by certified naturalists from the Galapagos National Park.
Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Flora is the newest of the three vessels,...
Gibraltar Tourist Board joins Clia as an associate partner
The Gibraltar Tourist Board has been confirmed as a new associate partner of cruise trade association Clia UK & Ireland.
The deal is designed to help raise Gibraltar’s awareness across the UK and Ireland among cruise lines, travel agents and stakeholders.
Gibraltar has confirmed 175 cruise...
Lanzarote is top summer destination for summer 2022, reveals Ryanair
Lanzarote is the top destination for Irish holiday makers for summer 2022, according to Ryanair.
The airline has revealed its top holiday destinations for summer.
1. Lanzarote: always a popular choice, Lanzarote continues to welcome flocks of Irish holidaymakers year after year. Enjoy its golden sand beaches,...
Permission granted for Waterford Airport expansion
Planning permission has been granted for a runway extension at Waterford Airport.
Waterford City and County Council applied in 2020 for permission to extend the runway from 1,433 metres to 2,287 metres.
The airport has not had a commercial flight service for over five years.
The project...
Radisson Hotel Group to open in Barcelona
A Radisson Blu Hotel will open at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in spring 2022.
Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia.
The hotel is scheduled to open under the Radisson Blu brand in the spring
The relaunched Hotel Barcelona...
Richard Cullen of Killiney Travel Announces his Retirement & Sale of Agency
After 48 years of working in the travel industry, Richard Cullen of Killiney Travel announces his retirement and sale of his successful business, Killiney Travel to Brooklyn Travel Ltd.
Richard Cullen started his travel career as a rep for Sunbound Sales in 1974 covering Spain,...
daa signs up to Toulouse Declaration for Decarbonisation of Aviation
daa has signed up to the Toulouse Declaration on Future Sustainability and Decarbonisation of Aviation
The declaration recognises the need for immediate action to decarbonise aviation.
In 2020, the daa and almost 200 other European airports, committed to a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Andrea Carroll,...
Travelling to Italy in 2022: what you need to know
Italy is simplifying its travel restrictions for EU and UK travellers.
Here's what you need to know.
Are there any entry requirements?
Fully vaccinated UK and USA travellers arriving into Italy need to present their Digital Covid Certificate and a negative Covid test to enter the country....
