The Countdown Begins: Just 89 Days to Go to ITTN Awards 2025
It’s September 1st - and that means it’s just 89 days to the ITTN Awards taking place on the 28th November 28th, 2025, in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4.
Since last year, we have been hard planning an amazing night packed with things...
Dubliners Voice Strong Support for Tourism but Highlight concerns in New Survey
A new survey conducted by Dublin City Council has revealed a multifaceted relationship between Dubliners and tourism in the capital.
The findings, gathered through the ‘Your Dublin, Your Voice’ panel between May 20 and June 1, 2025, reflect both strong support for visitors and...
Final Spot Available for the Leadership Excellence in Travel Industry Programme with the ITAA and Positive2Work Skillnet
There is just one place remaining on the Positve2Work Skillnet and Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme, which begins on the 5th September.
Developed by the ITAA, Positive2Work Skillnet, and experienced travel professionals, the programme has been tailored to reflect the...
Watch the Latest Coffee Break – ITTN’s Shane Cullen interviews Virgin Atlantic’s John Price
In the latest episode of the Coffee Break series, ITTN’s Shane Cullen sits down with John Price from Virgin Atlantic to share what’s next for the global airline, in particular, what's in store for the Irish travel trade. Plus, the deadline for entries to...
Eurowings Opens Bookings for New ‘Premium BIZ’ Business Class Seat Offering
German low-cost operator Eurowings has opened bookings for its new Premium BIZ seat offering, with which the Lufthansa subsidiary is hoping will revolutionise business class seating on medium and long haul flights on narrow-bodied planes.
Premium BIZ will debut on Eurowings’ Berlin-Dubai route in late...
Turkish Airlines Improves Connection Between Ireland and Australia with New Istanbul-Dublin Route
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of its new Istanbul-Dublin flights within the Winter 2025 schedule, now available for sale.This new route marks an important milestone in the airline’s global network strategy, with a clear focus on providing even better connections between Ireland and Australia....
Flagship Fáilte Ireland Tourism Amenity Opens in Co Wexford
Tourism Minister Peter Burke has officially opened the new €1.4m Curracloe Water Sports Facility in County Wexford.
Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Wexford County Council, the facility is a best-in-class outdoor tourism amenity designed to enhance the visitor experience and serve as...
Riviera Travel Launches ‘The Riviera Vault’ Agent Incentive Programme in Ireland
European river cruise specialist Riviera Travel has launched The Riviera Vault in Ireland - a new incentive programme designed exclusively for valued travel agent partners.
Running from 1st September to 6th October 2025 to coincide with mini-peaks, this initiative offers agents instant access to a...
TUI Musement Expands Distribution with TravelExchange Deal
TUI Musement - the Tours & Activities division of TUI Group - has further expanded its distribution capabilities, with the integration of more than 750 multi-day tours into TravelExchange.
Through an API connection, travel agencies and tour operators connected to the platform can now...
Aer Lingus Announces Limited-Time Seat Sale on North America and Europe Routes
Aer Lingus has launched a limited-time seat sale offering passenger savings on return trips around Europe and North America.
Aer Lingus customers can enjoy up to 30% off all fares to the UK and Europe, including sunshine hotspots like Malta and Marrakesh and city destinations like Paris and...
Global Air Passenger Demand Up 4%, Year-on-Year, in July
Global air passenger demand jumped 4%, year-on-year, in July, latest monthly figures from industry body the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
International flight demand rose by 5.3% on the same month last year and domestic demand increased by 1.9%.
“It’s been a good northern summer...
Irish Ferries Flags Prospect of Further Holyhead Restrictions Next Month
Irish Ferries has warned of further restrictions, during September and October, due to further repair work at Holyhead port in Wales.
Damage caused by Storm Darragh, last December, led to the closure of Holyhead for repair work and major disruption to ferry services for most...
ANA Makes Second Sustainability-Focused Investment in Quick Succession
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA Holdings) has, through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund ANA Future Frontier Fund LP, invested in Terraton Industrial, a US-based software platform provider that scales biochar carbon removal.
It marks ANA's second sustainability-focused acquisition in quick succession, with the Japanese...
Air India Signs Historic SAF Supply Deal with IndianOil
Air India and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL/IndianOil) have signed an agreement for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation.
Under the agreement, Air India, a Tata Group company, and IOCL have outlined...
British Airways Expands Codeshare Agreement with Cathay Pacific
British Airways has announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, enabling greater travel options and flexibility to customers.
As part of the codeshare expansion, customers travelling from London Heathrow can now connect via Hong Kong onto selected 12 destinations across Cathay...
Solo Travel on the Rise: One-in-Six Irish People Opting to Holiday Alone
Figures released today show 18% of people in Ireland have holidayed on their own in the past five years. This type of getaway ranked eighth in the most common options listed in a survey* from Multitrip.com, which was carried out by Opinium.
The results of...
Loganair Launches Biggest Ever ‘Tartan Sale’ Offering Significant Passenger Savings
Loganair has launched its biggest-ever Tartan Sale, offering customers 17% off flights across its network and potential savings of up to £350 on selected journeys.
The sale runs from 29 August to 9 September, covering a wide range of destinations across the airline’s extensive network...
Netflix Unveils Details of First Two ‘Netflix House’ Entertainment Venues in the US
Netflix has unveiled details of its first two Netflix House theme park/entertainment complex destinations in the US, with the concept debuting in November and December in two cities.
Netflix House will open in Philadelphia at King of Prussia Mall on November 12 and in Dallas...
Ryanair Demands Action from Spanish Government over ATC-Related Flight Delays
Ryanair has called on Spain's Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, to urgently address the "malfunction and understaffing" of the air traffic control (ATC) service in Spain, which has affected more than 28,600 Ryanair flights and more than 5 million Ryanair passengers so far this...
Celebrity Cruises Launches Savings Campaign on New Itineraries and Fly-Cruise Packages
Premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises has launched its new campaign offering guests "unmissable savings" on one-of-a-kind itineraries and fly cruise packages; where savvy holidaymakers can enjoy best-in-class accommodations, elevated culinary offerings, and Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning hospitality for less.
As part of the new campaign which runs...
