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
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4TRToUZu8nY
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...
Agents: Fancy a FAM trip to Cyprus?
Constantinou Bros Hotels are delighted to announce an invitation to agents to join in the Paradise in Paphos FAM trip, where they will spend a complimentary weekend in Cyprus at the luxurious Asimina Suites Hotel.
The trip is scheduled for 26-29 November and the invite...
Thailand reopens all major hotspots including Bangkok
Thailand is open once more: this is the main message from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at WTM London 2021.
A new campaign - 'Visit Thailand 2022' - was launched at the trade fair by Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications,...
Hotelbeds becomes launch partner for Accor’s innovative new distribution platform
Bed bank giants Hotelbeds has announced it is to become the launch partner, and the first strategic partner globally, for Accor’s new Leisure Partner Platform (ALPP).
This deal represents an extension of an existing preferred distribution agreement between the two global leaders and was signed during...
AerCap inks 20-year partnership deal for Shannon jet engine firm
Shannon has received a boost after Dublin-based AerCap – the world’s biggest aircraft lessor – said it has signed a 20-year joint venture agreement that has seen it become a joint partner in an engine support business based there.
Read the story here.
ITTN Awards 2021: One month to go
On this date next month, we will be getting ready for the first big night out we’ve had in years - the ITTN Awards 2021.
It’ll be time to reconnect and enjoy our industry again!
This event is black-tie. For the entertainment, we’ve lined up a...
WTM 2021: Industry executives optimistic about travel bounce
Four-out-of-ten senior travel professionals think 2022 booking volumes across the industry will match or exceed 2019’s levels, reveals research released by WTM London.
Almost 700 senior professionals from around globe contributed to the WTM Industry Report and revealed an upbeat outlook for 2022, in terms...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Irish Ferries
This week's #TravelTipTuesday comes from Irish Ferries. These tips will help you settle on board and make the most of your time on a ferry!
1. You can always make room
Use vacuum pack bags. Put all your clothes in them, so you can double the...
Worldchoice Conference announces keynote speakers
Mark Little and Nikki Bradley have been announced as the keynote speakers for this year’s WorldChoice Conference.
The conference takes place this weekend at Galmont Hotel, Galway on November 6th.
Mark Little
Mark Little is an entrepreneur and innovator. He spent 20 years in broadcast news, as a...
ITTN on the airwaves: Interview with Managing Director, Sharon Jordan
This week, our Managing Director Sharon Jordan joined Fergal O’Keeffe of Travel Tales podcast to talk about the latest news in the travel industry.
In this episode of Travel Tales with Fergal, Sharon gives us some insight into the reopening of the travel industry and starting a...
Princess Cruises offers free flights and transfers for 2022 sailings
Princess Cruises is offering flights and transfers up to the value of €400 per person on select 2022 Europe based sailings.
The offer applies to over 70 fly-Europe 2022 voyages and includes the cost of flights, taxes and transfers. It runs from 2 November...
Video: Lisa Cummins, Tourism Minister in Barbados
https://www.youtube.com/embed/E-jQtL625p4
ITTN spent a couple of days at WTM in London. We caught up with Bajan tourism minister Lisa Cummins, who spoke to me about Barbados becoming a republic and its ambitions as a tourism destination. We talked value for money, personnel and about her...
Turkish Airlines named Best Airline Corporate Programme Award
Turkish Airlines was named as the “Best Airline Corporate Program” for its Corporate Club program in the Business Traveler Awards.
The annual ‘Best in Business Travel’ awards is determined by the votes of the magazine’s readers.
This year marks the 33rd annual program where the travel...
All roads lead to Naas for 2021 Travel Centre conference
All roads lead to Naas on November 12th & 13th for the Travel Centre's annual conference.
This year's theme is "Survive and Thrive'' and takes place in the Killashee Hotel, just outside of Naas.
Taking a small leaf from the ITAA’s initiative on sustainability, Travel Centres have decided...
Michelin to produce first-ever Florida guide
Michelin and Visit Florida have announced that the world's best known gastronomy guide will produce its first-ever Florida guide, with the release of The Michelin Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa.
"MICHELIN Guide inspectors look forward to discovering the world-class culinary landscape in Miami, Orlando...
Vueling debuts Dublin to Paris Orly service
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling, part of the IAG group that owns Aer Lingus, will operate a new daily service between Dublin and Paris Orly. The new service started yesterday (2 November) and will run until late March 2022 with daily return flights.
Dublin Airport Managing...
Supplier of the Week: MSC Cruises
Our Supplier of the Week is MSC Cruises.
The luxurious MSC Virtuosa is making her Winter debut in The Emirates. From the dazzling skylines of Dubai to the exciting city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. MSC Cruises’ winter sun itineraries are sure to excite even the...
