Irish Ferries to double frequency on Dover Calais route with second ship
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...
Delta’s international bookings surge 450% with U.S. reopening
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...
Etihad agrees strategic deal with Thai tourism
Etihad Airways and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have agreed to form a long-term strategic partnership to develop and promote quality tourism experiences in the Kingdom of Thailand for travellers from the Gulf region.
Under the new agreement, the Abu Dhabi-based airline and TAT...
Hungary’s Wizz Air to focus on fares, not profit, in bid to gain on Ryanair
Hungarian low fares airline Wizz Air is prepared to slash passenger fares and sacrifice profit in a bid to challenge Ryanair’s superiority in Europe as air travel begins to recover ahead of next year's key summer season.
Read the story here.
Switzerland Tourism hosts annual media dinner in glamorous surrounds of Swiss Embassy
It was a wonderful and glamorous evening at Switzerland's annual media dinner, hosted at the Residence of the Ambassador of Switzerland to Ireland by His Excellency Louis-José Touron and his wife Elyse.
The four-course meal was delicious, as were the Swiss wines, personally selected by...
Aer Lingus signs deal with Daon to extend the use of VeriFLY app
Aer Lingus has signed a deal with Daon to extend the use of the VeriFLY app.
VeriFLY allows customers to upload Covid-19 related documentation required for travel, including vaccination records and negative Covid-19 results.
This new investment allows customers to upload and receive approval...
SWISS to fly new winter weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport
Management at Cork Airport has expressed its delight that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will commence a new weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport this winter.
SWISS will operate the new route on Sundays from 19 December 2021, to 6 March 2022.
The route...
Fly Emirates and get a glimpse of its newest attraction
Emirates is offering a complimentary ticket to the world’s largest observation wheel at its flight prices.
Customers booking with Emirates between 31 October and 15 November 2021 can avail of this experience. The offer is also available to travel agents for travel between November...
Brittany Services launches new route from Rosslare to Normandy
Brittany Ferries has announced a new weekly freight service linking Normandy with Rosslare.
The route will be served by Cotentin, Brittany Ferries’ freight-only vessel and will commence on 12th November 2021.
The move follows a significant increase in demand for direct freight links connecting Ireland with...
And just like that…a night in Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment
In celebration of the upcoming release of the Sex and the City follow-up And Just Like That..., Sarah Jessica Parker and Warner Bros have teamed up with Airbnb to open up Carrie's New York City brownstone apartment to overnight guests - with lust-worthy wardrobe...
Manchester Airport agrees sustainable fuel commitment
Manchester Airport will become the first in the UK to have a direct feed of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) thanks to a partnership between Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Fulcrum BioEnergy Limited UK (Fulcrum).
MAG – the owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands...
Business travel set to rebound in 2022: WTTC
Worldwide business travel spending looks set to rise by more than a quarter this year and reach two thirds of pre-pandemic levels by 2022, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The forecast comes in a major new WTTC report in collaboration with...
Intrepid Travel releases tour operator guide for carbon measurement
Intrepid Travel has released a comprehensive guide to help tour operators reduce carbon emissions in their operations.
The guide's objective is to set a science-based target, which will empower any tour operator with the ability to start measuring their carbon footprint.
The resource is aimed...
FCM unveils preview of revamped global travel management platform
Global travel management company FCM is inviting corporate travel managers to experience a preview of its new proprietary platform.
The flagship global business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group has developed the next-generation platform to address the future requirements of a multi-national customer base that stretches over...
Vibe to power Ultimate Travel Club in tech partnership
Booking technology platform Vibe is powering up with Ultimate Travel Club (UTC), the UK's first travel subscription.
Vibe is providing the search and booking technology to create UTC’s platform, which gives members access to the cheapest prices on travel and lifestyle bookings.
This is done by charging...
Tourism Ireland’s business acumen recognised at WTM London
The Tourism Ireland stand at WTM London 2021 has won the Best Stand for Doing Business Award - which will come as a huge boost to Irish tourism authorities as they re-enter travel's global marketplace after nearly two years of relative inactivity.
The judges said...
Dublin Airport begins first phase of food & beverage transformation with SSP
Dublin Airport is set to reveal the first completed phase of its new food & beverage offering, in partnership with international food operator SSP.
SSP will operate 24 food and beverage outlets at Dublin Airport and will work with Irish brands such as The White...
Qatar’s 10-year plan to triple its tourist numbers
Qatar Tourism has launched a new international multi-media campaign to drive forward the country’s tourism goals and cement its ambition to welcome more than six million visitors a year by 2030.
The campaign features nine key chain characters designed to introduce travellers to the...
ITTN Meets William Pate, CEO of Atlanta CVB
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At the recent Brand USA week in London, ITTN sat down with William Pate, CEO and President of Atlanta Convention & Visitors' Bureau. We discussed the reopening of tourism in the United States and the specific offer of Atlanta as a destination unto itself...
MSC releases final itinerary for Saudi Arabia
MSC has released the final details for their winter sailing out of Saudi Arabia, which begins on 6 November.
The ship is due to offer 7-night cruises calling at the Saudi Arabian ports across winter 2021.
Guests will be able to enjoy an unparalleled voyage of...
