Belfast International Airport obtains level 2 carbon accreditation
Belfast International Airport has obtained a level 2 carbon reduction as part of the Airport Credit Accreditation (ACA) programme.
ACA is the only global, airport-specific program that certifies airports' efforts to manage and reduce their carbon emissions.
Graham Keddie, Managing Director, Belfast International Airport said "The...
A new version of Orient Express returns to Italy in 2023
A new version of the famous Orient Express will return to Italy next year.
The new Orient Express La Dolce Vita will make a comeback in 2023.
The plan includes six different trains across 14 Italian regions. This will include three international routes from Rome to...
Fine wine and fair forecasts at Fitur 2022
ITTN's Shane Cullen and Allie Sheehan report from the Fitur Conference in Madrid.
A Very Good Year - A Fine Wine & Fair Forecast at Fitur
The size and scale of the Fitur Conference cannot be underestimated. Held in IFEMA Madrid, which holds the accolade of...
O’Leary Travel becomes Best4Travel
O' Leary Travel Wexford will become Best4Travel in a few weeks.
From the 1st of February 2022, the travel agency will be renamed Best4Travel.
Maura Doran will continue to lead the O'Leary team.
Liam O' Leary said "Travel has been very good to us. It wouldn't...
Good news at last: Covid restrictions to ease in Ireland
Good news at last as Covid restrictions are set to be eased in Ireland.
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has approved the easing of most restrictions, leaving only mask-wearing, vaccination certs for international travel and isolation when symptomatic in place.
Among the restrictions could...
Capture Travel ceases trading
Capture Travel has ceased trading.
The company said it had been forced to close due to a lack of trade and of financial support from the Government.
Established in 2017, the business was focused on offering trips abroad specifically for student and staff groups in universities...
Universal Orlando is bringing back Mardi Gras
Universal’s Mardi Gras is back and better than ever for 2022.
The celebration is coming back to Florida in April.
The concerts are back with incredible performers including Khalid, Diana Ross, Jason Derulo and more. Even though the music might not be the traditional New Orleans...
Kaunas opens for European Capital of Culture
Kaunas, Lithuania, is launching its year as a European Capital of Culture this weekend.
The opening ceremony will feature over 100 artistic and cultural events including concerts, dance performances.
Awakening the Mythical Beast of KaunasA wide variety of Kaunas’ districts, from Čekiškė to Vandžiogala and from...
Austria relaxes restrictions for UK visitors
Austria is set to ease the country’s entry requirements for fully vaccinated UK arrivals.
This means people who are fully vaccinated or those who have recovered from the virus can enter Austria with a negative PCR test, valid for 72 hours.
The UK, Denmark and Norway...
Pharrell Williams to open resort in the Bahamas
American singer Pharell Williams is set to open a resort n the Bahamas in 2024.
Williams will work with David Grutman of Groot Hospitality to launch his resort.
The partners have already collaborated on a Miami property, The Goodtime Hotel, and Miami restaurant, Swan.
The "Somewhere...
Ryanair launches biggest ever Dublin schedule
Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Dublin schedule for summer 2022.
Over 120 destinations will be served with 900 weekly flights.
Another aircraft base has also been confirmed, bringing the total to 33 aircraft. This will create a further 30 jobs.
The growth is being driven by...
Aer Lingus resumes Manchester to Barbados service for winter 2022
Aer Lingus will resume its Manchester to Barbados service for this coming winter.
The non-stop route recommences from November 2.
The resumption of the destination for this coming winter follows the successful route launch in October last year.
The route will operate three times a week, on...
Royal Caribbean offers up to £400 onboard spend off with flash sale
Royal Caribbean International is offering a £400 on board spent to spend with its flash sale.
The sale will run until 24th January and can be redeemed for all sailings from 20th February.
The offer comes as an addition to the fantastic cruise deals that are already available below:
Discounts...
Switzerland eases Covid restrictions from this weekend
Switzerland is set to further ease its Covid-19 entry restrictions this weekend.
From 22 January fully vaccinated arrivals will no longer be required to present a negative test.
However, those who are not vaccinated or who have not recovered from Covid will still have to take...
PATA UK and Ireland welcomes three new members
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland announces three new Committee Members for 2022.
The new Committee Members which have joined PATA are:
Travel agent, Kew Bridge Travel Luxury villa specialist, CV Villas Representation company, Purple Umbrella
All three new members will be working alongside PATA UK &...
Emirates resumes US operations after 5g fears
Emirates has resumed operations after flights were cancelled due to fears surrounding the 5G rollout in America.
Earlier this week, several airlines suspended services based on fears with 5G antennas and aircraft systems.
Airlines and telecom companies have been at loggerheads over the deployment of 5G...
Celebrity Cruises makes the journey to Asia for 2023-2024
Celebrity Cruises will be sailing to Asia for its 2023-2024 season.
Guests will enjoy 12-night itineraries across Bali, Indonesia and Mumbai.
Celebrity Solstice and Millenium will venture to the heart of Southeast Asia, departing from Hong Kong and Singapore.
From their city skylines to the pristine...
WHO calls for international travel bans to be lifted
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for international travel bans to be lifted.
In an emergency meeting yesterday, (January 19) The UN Health Organisation sought to update international health regulations.
Stating that, “The failure of travel restrictions introduced after the detection and reporting of Omicron...
SWISS raises comfort levels with new cabin
SWISS is raising comfort levels on board with their new cabin.
The airline is adopting the innovative ‘Airspace’ cabin concept for its aircraft.
The new Airspace cabin further boasts an advanced lighting system whose ‘Human Centric Lighting’ can be aligned to travellers’ biorhythms: depending on...
Turkish Airlines to operate two services from Manchester Airport
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to launch two new daily flights from Manchester Airport.
Flights to Antalya will begin on 1 April and Dalaman, 2 April.
Osman Battal, Turkish Airlines’ director in Manchester, said the new route will enable the carrier to respond to demand from...
