Qatar Airways Increases Frequency on Dublin to Doha Route
Qatar Airways has announced it will significantly increase the frequency of its services between Dublin and Doha later this year.
From December 2, Qatar Airways will increase frequency on the Dublin-Doha route from 14 to 17 weekly flights, providing greater choice and improved connectivity for...
Ryanair Updates on Sustainability Roadmap
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has updated on the airline group's sustainability roadmap.
Speaking on the back of Ryanair's strong first quarter financial results, Mr O'Leary - who is Ryanair's Group Chief Executive - said: "During Q1 we took delivery of 5 new B737 Gamechangers (4%...
Consortium Wins Licence to Establish and Operate New Low-Cost Airline for Saudi Arabia
A consortium led by UAE-based low-cost airline Air Arabia has won the licence to establish and operate a new national low-cost airline to be based in Saudi Arabia.
Air Arabia is joined in the consortium by Saudi investment group KUN Holding and Saudi conglomerate Nesma...
Derry Bucks General NI Visitor Trend with Strong Growth in Bednights and Tourist Spend
The latest official tourism figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) reveal strong growth in overnight trips, bednights, and visitor spend across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area for 2024.
While overall tourism numbers across Northern Ireland experienced a...
ITTN’s Shane Cullen Onboard Azamara Journeys in Dublin
ITTN’s Shane Cullen boarded the beautiful Azamara Journey, which docked along the Liffey on Friday morning. Onboard, Shane reconnected with the sales duo, Stuart Pearce (Azamara – Head of Trade Sales UK & Ireland) and Peter Ryan (Azamara – Business Development Manager UK &...
Carnival Cruise Line Officially Opens ‘Celebration Key’ Resort on Grand Bahama
Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened Celebration Key – the cruise line's new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama in the Caribbean.
Carnival Vista made the first official visit to the world's newest premier cruise port on Saturday, and nearly 5,000 guests experienced all the fun of...
Winter Sun Trends: Irish Bookings for South Africa Holidays Surge 28%; Mexico & UAE Also in Hot Demand
South Africa, Mexico's Riviera Maya, and the UAE have emerged as the most in-demand long-haul destinations for Irish holidaymakers seeking winter sun in 2025/26, according to new booking data from Travel Counsellors Ireland, the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists.
The figures point to a clear...
Expedia TAAP Unveils Platform Enhancements for Irish Travel Advisors
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) has launched several new platform enhancements tailored to support Irish travel advisors.
These updates are designed to streamline operations, enhance client service, and open up fresh revenue streams. Shaped directly by feedback from advisors globally, these enhancements introduce...
Ryanair Expects Smaller Air Fare Increases Over Summer Months
Ryanair has said it expects to see a smaller increase in air fares in the three months from now to the end of September, which mark the second quarter of the airline group’s financial year.
In its newly-published first quarter results – covering the three...
Emirates & Dubai Tourism Host Summer Trade Event in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium
The 2025 Emirates & Dubai Tourism Summer Trade event was held in the iconic Aviva Stadium with Emirates and over a dozen suppliers from Dubai.
Anita Thomas (Country Manager, Ireland - Emirates) shared that the evening was a thank you for everything the travel...
Etihad Hits 20 Million Passengers in 12 Months Milestone
Etihad Airways is celebrating a record year after welcoming 20 million passengers in 12 months for the first time since the airline launched.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also increased its fleet to 100 aircraft – with the first of three new Airbus 350-1000s...
Cork’s Montenotte Hotel Nominated for Design Award at Prestigious International Hospitality Awards
Cork’s renowned Montenotte Hotel has been shortlisted for the Best Hotel Design of the Year award at this year’s Independent Hotel Show Awards.
Taking place on October 6, at Olympia in London, the awards celebrate the most forward-thinking and innovative hospitality leaders across the UK...
Emirates Enhances Irish Operations with Third Daily Dublin-Dubai Flight from October
Emirates will introduce a third daily flight on its already hugely successful Dublin to Dubai route, this winter, as part of a significant enhancement of its Irish operations.
The new flight will come on stream on October 26 this year.
Emirates flight EK165 will depart Dubai...
Riviera Travel Hosts Travel Trade & Media in the Westbury
Phil Hullah (CEO), Carrie Day (Country Manager Ireland), Vicky Billing (Director Trade & Partnerships, UK & Ireland), Roxy Glendon (Senior Trade Marketing Manager, UK, Ireland & International Trade) and Cass Helstrip (CPR) hosted senior members of the Irish travel trade and media for an...
CV Villas Announces Expansion into Montenegro with 14-Property Premium Villa Collection
CV Villas - the London-headquartered/Mediterranean-focused luxury villa operator - has expanded into Montenegro with a new selection of properties available to rent.
The UK company already has a presence in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Turkey, Croatia, Florida and the Caribbean and is now...
Accelya and Temoji Form Joint Venture to Simplify Processes for Corporate Travel Buyers
Airline technology company Accelya has teamed up with international travel consultancy Temoji to form Business Travel Innovation Group (BIG) - a new joint-venture aimed at simplifying new distribution capabilities (NDC) for corporate travel buyers.
The BIG initiative brings together 20 enterprise and mid-market travel buyers...
Gekko Group Appoints Tom Bell Head of Leisure Travel Division
Travel technology company Gekko Group has appointed Tom Bell as chief commercial officer of its leisure travel division.
Headquartered in Paris, and a subsidiary of hospitality giant Accor, Gekko specialises in hotel distribution and digital solutions for travel professionals and its leisure arm includes the...
Seas the Day: Irish Ferries & WBS Cherbourg – a ‘Booze Cruise’ Blueprint
Maybe a disclaimer first: Seasoned ‘booze-cruisers’ will know all about what we’re talking about below and the companies involved.
This feature is more for the new recruits, and an offer of a fool-proof guide to how to do the old ‘overnight ferry and fill the...
IATA’s Willie Walsh Slams EU Green Fuel Mandate as ‘Costly’ and ‘Unhelpful’
The head of global aviation representative organisation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has attacked the EU on its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, saying the policy is proving too costly and is not helpful to the environment, as SAF stocks remain low across...
Explora Journeys Opens Registrations for its 2026 Return to Port Hercule & Monaco Grand Prix
Explora Cruises - the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group - has announced it will return to Port Hercule, in Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix; arguably the most popular date in the Formula 1 Racing calendar, in 2026, following a very...
