Qatar Airways will welcome industry leaders, international and regional aviation organisations, airline manufacturers and air transport executives from around the world as it hosts the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organisation (AACO) from 10-12 November in Doha. The landmark event is...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/OEXWYjOrMz8 For the attention of the Irish Travel Trade: Despite our very best efforts and keeping a hopeful eye on the ongoing catalogue of Covid-related restrictions, ITTN has been forced to make a dramatic redesign to this year’s ITTN Travel Awards. As you know, business, particularly...

Our Supplier of the Week is Switzerland Tourism, the official National Tourist Office of Switzerland. Switzerland Tourism has representations in 33 offices in 22 markets around the world, including Ireland, with the goal of promoting Switzerland as a travel, vacation and convention destination. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rDJPDUrqiOE With no...

The U.S. is finally open to international visitors from today - for the first time since March 2020. However, U.S. authorities have established some strict entry criteria for most arrivals. Here's what you need to know. Do I need a vaccine? Yes, most definitely. All arrivals...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3TMo4suqB88 At the recent ITAA conference in Évora, ITTN managing director Sharon Jordan was struck by how beautiful the region of Alentejo was. Ever curious, she asked Vitor Silva, President of the Alentejo Promotions Office, to tell us what makes the region so special -...

Everyone at ITTN applauds - and is more than a little envious of - Laura and her family, who are Tour America's first clients to fly off to America since March 2020! They're off to Orlando for a long-overdue holiday in the Theme Park...

More than 10,000 people are expected to fly from Dublin Airport to the United States this week as a year and a half of travel restrictions come to an end. Read the story here.

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has launch a new interactive video campaign in the UK and Ireland. The GNTO has teamed up with Travelzoo to launch German.Local.Culture., a campaign that focusses on inspiration as well as booking generation by giving potential visitors the opportunity...

The Emirates Flight Training Academy is inviting aspiring candidates - including both UAE nationals and international candidates - seeking a career in aviation to join its cadet training programme. Admissions are now open at Emirates' flight training academy, and interested international candidates are encouraged to apply online: https://applications.emiratesflighttrainingacademy.com/ Interested...

Aer Lingus has marked the reopening of the United States to non-essential international travel with a 48-hour flash sale offering €100 off return flights to top destinations in America. Direct flights are now available to top destinations including New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San...

A visit to Malta this holiday season is the ideal time to explore the Islands’ rich cultural offerings and magnificent cuisine. From Cirque du Soleil’s newest show to the very best in Michelin-starred dining, the holiday season has something for everyone to indulge –...

The Malta Tourism Authority has announced that it will be hosting a four-day virtual event for the trade from 22–25 November.  The virtual event will take place from 9am-12pm each day and will be themed to focus on four key target audiences such as Sun &...

It is confirmed: the legendary AWTE Christmas Lunch is back!!! Please join us on Friday 3 December 2021 at the Rose Room in the Clarence Hotel, Dublin. Welcome drinks will be served at 12.30 followed by a three-course Festival Lunch in Cleaver East from 1pm. Bobby Mac will...

Celebrity Cruises has announced a limited time offer of a 50% discount on the cost of a cruise fare for a second guest in any stateroom on the company's latest fleet of luxury ships. From today (4 November) until 13 December, those booking onto...

International travel to Spain is recovering fast and could allow the tourism-dependent nation to reach pre-pandemic foreign visitor levels by 2022, the government has said after data showed a sharp rise in September arrivals. Read the story here.

A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months earlier this week after the airline was forced to deploy the aircraft back into service following the grounding of 19 of its Airbus A350s. It is anticipated...

On Wednesday 10 November 2021 the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in association with Travel Uni, will be in Dublin. The popular Taste of PATA Dublin will mark the much anticipated return to in person events  in the city, taking place...

Spanish airline Vueling has launched its first route from Belfast International Airport to Paris Orly. This follows the announcement earlier this week of a new winter service to Paris Orly from Cork Airport. The flight was welcomed by Chief Executive of Visit Belfast Gerry Lennon...

Irish Ferries has announced the addition of the ro-ro cruise ferry Isle of Innisfree to its Dover to Calais route. The ship is expected to enter service in the first week of December 2021. Andrew Sheen, Irish Ferries Managing Director, said: “We are delighted be able...

In the six weeks since the U.S reopening was announced, Delta has seen a 450% increase in international point-of-sale bookings versus the six weeks prior to the announcement. Many international flights are expected to operate 100% full on Monday, Nov. 8 with high passenger...