ITTN’s Shane Cullen interviews Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys
Shane Cullen interviews Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, during the ultra-luxury brand's overnight event in Wineport Lodge Hotel in Ireland. Find out her vision for the brand, what customers can expect and the tools and support in place for the travel trade to...
Dalata Hotel Group CEO Dermot Crowley Joins Speaker Line-Up for ITIC Conference 2025
Dalata Hotel Group CEO Dermot Crowley has been confirmed as the latest guest speaker at this year's Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) annual conference.
Mr Crowley will discuss Dalata's recently agreed €1.4bn sale to a Scandinavian consortium and what it means for its twin Clayton...
Aer Lingus Announces New Dublin to Tromsø Winter Route
Aer Lingus has announced a new direct route from Dublin to Tromsø in northern Norway – one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
The brand new route will be added to Aer Lingus' already packed winter schedule. Flights will...
New Tourist Trail Walking Guide to Cork – ‘Keep Moving in Nature’ – Published
Families and visitors across Cork can now explore the outdoors with the help of a new printed and online guide: ‘Keep Moving in Nature’, a free brochure packed with inspiration for walking, wheeling, and wandering coastal, river and wood trails in the Ring of...
Riviera Travel Launches Redesigned and Improved Irish Website
Leading tour and cruise operator Riviera Travel has launched its newly redesigned Irish website, which, it says, offers "a smoother, faster and more user-friendly experience for both travel trade partners and consumers directly."
"With a fresh, modern look and an upgraded mobile experience, the new...
Dunluce Lodge Gains ‘Major’ Kudos for Welcoming Role at The Open
Northern Ireland’s newest 5-star hotel – the Dunluce Lodge at Portrush, Co Antrim – has gained yet more plaudits, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy voicing his love for the property having stayed there during last week’s staging of The Open at the adjacent Royal...
Business Travel Network Slams EU’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Approach to Corporate Travel Tax Plan
European business travel network, BT4 Europe has heavily criticised the proposed terms of an EU plan to introduce a travel tax on first and business class travel, saying the proposals do not offer a level playing field for those having to travel by air...
DoSomethingDifferent Exclusively Offering Irish Agents Access to ‘Siam Night’ when Booking Tenerife
DoSomethingDifferent.com has announced it is the only trade-exclusive brand in Ireland to be offering commissionable tickets to the popular Siam Park after-dark water park event in Tenerife this summer.
Gate-ready e-tickets bypass the line, giving direct access to the waterpark.
Siam Park is consistently voted...
Etihad Partners with Revolut to Enhance Loyalty Programme Benefits
Etihad Airways - through its loyalty programme, Etihad Guest - has partnered with Revolut to offer worldwide loyalty members more ways to earn Etihad Guest Miles internationally.
Millions of Revolut customers worldwide can transfer their RevPoints earned through everyday spending to Etihad Guest Miles via...
Radisson Collection Debuts in Hungary with a Boutique Gem at Budapest’s Iconic St Stephen’s Basilica
Set in the vibrant heart of Hungary’s capital, just steps from the iconic St. Stephen’s Basilica, the newly opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest brings together historic grandeur and contemporary luxury. With this debut, the brand enters the Hungarian market and sets a bold...
Carnival Cruise Line Welcomes its First Two Ships to ‘Celebration Key’ Private Resort
Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed two ships for the first time at Celebration Key, its brand-new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama that opened on July 19, as more than 7,000 guests from Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest enjoyed the ultimate beach day.
Celebration Key spans...
Qatar Airways Partners with Composer Hans Zimmer for Airline ‘Soundtrack’
Qatar Airways has announced a novel partnership with the multiple Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to create a new “sonic identity” for the airline, featuring a signature sound that will “elevate the passenger experience onboard and beyond”.
The exclusive score will be...
Emirates Named ‘Best Long Haul Airline’ at The Telegraph Travel Awards
Emirates has once again claimed the top spot as ‘Best Long Haul Airline’ at The Telegraph Travel Awards, organised by UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
Recognised for its world-class products, exceptional services, and unmatched travel experiences - the airline was voted the best long-haul carrier...
Heathrow Airport Sees Passenger Numbers Rise to 40 Million Despite Multiple Headwinds
London’s Heathrow Airport saw 39.9 million passengers travel through its five terminals during the first half of this year, up slightly on the same period last year and despite mounting macroeconomic uncertainly and geopolitical unrest.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “We are delivering on our...
UK Government to Back New SAF Production Projects with £63m in Funding
The UK Government has announced it will provide £63m in funding for new projects aimed at speeding up the production of green fuel for the aviation sector.
UK aviation minister Mike Kane said: “We’re not just backing brilliant British innovation, we’re creating thousands of high-skilled jobs...
Thailand Postpones Tourist Tax Due to Lower Visitor Demand
Thailand has postponed the launch of its planned tourist tax for overseas visitors until well into next year.
Ironically, the country’s government has introduced the postponement due to wavering visitor demand, with visitor numbers down around 5% year-on-year so far in 2025.
The government said: “We...
Win Tickets to Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2025 at the Aviva, with Visit USA
COMPETITION TIME: AER LINGUS / VISIT USA COLLEGE FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY AND GAME TICKETS ...
Be in with a chance to win tickets for you and a colleague to an awesome tailgate BBQ party and then the big K-State vs Iowa State game at Aviva Stadium on...
Ontario Fast Emerging as Top Destination for European Travellers
Ontario – Canada’s most populated province and home to both Toronto and national capital Ottawa – has emerged as a top destination for European travellers, new research shows.
According to a new Europe Pulse Study conducted by Context Research Group (CRG) on behalf of Destination...
Galapagos Islands-Focused Oniric Safari Cruises Joins Expedition Cruise Network Roster
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has announced Ecuador-headquartered Oniric Safari Cruises as its latest member organisation.
Headquartered in Quito, Oniric has five 16-guest ships and focuses on cruises around the Galapagos Islands.
“We are absolutely thrilled to join the Expedition Cruise Network allowing us to connect...
Travel Escapes’ Chloe Broaders Wins Irish Ferries Prize at the TPG Big Day Out
A massive round of applause for Chloe Broaders from Travel Escapes, who has officially clinched the coveted Irish Ferries prize at the TPG Big Day Out! Chloe will be cruising in style with a return ferry trip from Ireland to Britain for one car and two lucky passengers. 🚙💨
But that’s not all—Chloe and her...
