Interview: Adam Burke, President & CEO of Los Angeles CVB
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At the recent Brand USA week in London, I sat down with Adam Burke, the president and CEO of the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau. There was so much to talk about - from the city's role as a major capital for sports...
Visit Portugal’s Aviva Treat
ITTN Managing Director Sharon Jordan was delighted to be hosted by Visit Portugal at last night's World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
A small group was invited to attend the match between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal, which also featured a lovely drinks...
Air Transat adds Dublin to Toronto service
Air Transat will add new routes to Dublin and London for summer 2022.
The programme includes five weekly Dublin to Toronto flights and for the first time, from Quebec to London.
Flights from London Gatwick to Montreal will restart in May, with daily services from June...
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ “Greatest Deal Ever” Sale
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), today (12 November) announced a 35% discount off all cruises and fly-cruise packages. The company is calling the sale, which starts on 16 November, "Greatest Deal Ever" sale and its timed to coincide with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday...
Etihad Airways showcases Abu Dhabi’s racing scene in UAE 50 celebrations
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Etihad Airways today launched the third phase of its golden jubilee celebrations. In a series of videos launched over the next three weeks, Etihad will bring together experts from the fields of Formula 1, Music and Fashion from around the world, with their Emirati counterpart, hosted in the UAE.
In the...
Brittany Ferries reports surge in booking for summer 2022
Brittany Ferries has reported an increase in bookings for summer 2022.
The company navigated a rough period following the pandemic but an increase in reservations has brought some optimism.
In a statement, the company said that by the end of last month, 188,878 passengers had booked...
European travel won’t reach pre-pandemic levels until 2024, says ETC
Although European travel demand is poised for a major recovery due to the high vaccination rates in Europe, volumes are still far from the pre-pandemic days which are not expected to be surpassed until 2024.
Those are the conclusions of the most recent edition of...
MSC Cruises extends partnership with Chelsea FC
MSC Cruises has extended its partnership deal with Chelsea FC for an extra three years, until June 2024.
According to a statement released by the Premier League club this morning, MSC Cruises has seen a year-on-year increase in brand awareness among the 2.6 million Chelsea...
Passport Service to hire 450 extra staff as number of urgent representations TDs can make is raised to 15 per week
The Passport Service is to hire nearly 450 extra staff ahead of an anticipated surge in demand with up to 1.7 million passport applications next year, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said.
Read the story here.
Want a piece of an Emirates A380? You can pre-order bespoke upcycled items available at Dubai Airshow 2021
Aviation fans and collectors can now place pre-orders for bespoke furniture and unique collectibles made from the first A380 ever delivered to Emirates (A6-EDA) and which has been retired from the skies.
Fancy a coffee table made from an A380 main wheel? How about a...
UNWTO partners with Instagram for tourism campaign
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Instagram have joined forces to produce a new tourism campaign.
The Playbook provides insights into making the most of the platform, from producing Reels, Guides and other tools illustrating how the sector is ready to welcome tourists back safely.
The aim...
CLIA Cruise Selling Day returns to Dublin
The CLIA Cruise Selling Day has got off to a great start.
It's been great to get back to what we love best - meeting travel trade, business partners and of course, talking about holidays again.
The day started with a warm welcome from Andy Harmer,...
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Visit USA Committee
Join the Visit USA Committee at their Thanksgiving Trade Night 2021 on 18th November.
This year, attendees will be celebrating the reopening of the USA to Irish visitors and the 400th anniversary of the very first Thanksgiving.
Over 20 Visit USA members are participating at this...
Bob Binder stepping down as Oceania Cruises CEO
Bob Binder is stepping down as president and CEO of Oceania Cruises as of January.
Binder is a co-founder of Oceania and played a vital role in developing the brand, serving as president and CEO since 2016. Prior to that, he was the Vice-Chairman...
G Adventures offers up to 30% off in new cyber sale
G Adventures is offering up to 30% off in its biggest cyber sale of the year.
The small group adventure tour operator’s annual sale began on November 10 and runs until December 3.
It applies to itineraries departing before October 31, 2022, across the company’s selection of...
Less noise and nighttime flights in new proposals for Dublin Airport
A noise quota system and a restriction on night-time flights are part of plans for Dublin Airport when the new north runway opens.
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) is putting a number of proposals out for public consultation. The new runway is due...
Express Test launches click and collect Covid testing at UK airports
Express Test has launched a click and collect service for Covid tests at major UK airports.
The new tests are available for fully vaccinated international passengers arriving at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh airports.
The tests cost £19.99, can be pre-ordered and collected at Heathrow’s T2,...
Princess Cruises releases new sustainable accessory
Princess Cruises has released its new sustainable accessory, the OceanTide, a wrist strap made of reclaimed water bottles.
Each accessory made is the equivalent of removing two water bottles from the ocean.
The OceanTide accompanies Princess’ Medallion, a small wearable device that allows you to navigate the ship with...
Where to spend Thanksgiving across the USA
The USA is officially open to international travellers. With Thanksgiving just around the corner (November 25th) we’ve rounded up the best adventures for those looking to experience the holiday across the pond.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Goofy, Mickey and co
Share your Thanksgiving feast with Disney characters...
FCM unveils preview of revamped global travel management platform
FCM has unveiled a preview of its revamped global management platform, which will be released in 2022.
The new system will see the app's homepage feature key information such as upcoming trips, live updates, notifications and changes to bookings.
Notifications will be used for trip updates,...
