Royal Caribbean Officially Welcomes Newest Ship ‘Star of the Seas’ into its Fleet
Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed its newest ship Star of the Seas into its fleet.
After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the keys to the next revolutionary Icon Class ship were officially handed over to Royal Caribbean just...
Ryanair Launches Winter 2025/26 Lapland Schedule from Ireland
Ryanair has announced its Winter 2025/26 Lapland-Rovaniemi schedule for Ireland, with five return flights from Dublin starting from Sunday, October 26 and two return flights from Shannon starting from Monday, October 27.
Lapland is a winter wonderland like no other, with enchanting reindeer and husky sleigh...
Hoteliers Urge Government to Tackle ‘Unsustainable’ Business Cost Increases
Hoteliers from across the country have met with TDs and Senators in Dublin to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary steps required to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods.
In the run-up to...
TIGS Hosts Summer Sizzler Golf Outing at Newlands Golf Club, Sponsored by Spanish Tourist Board and Murcia
The Travel Industry Golf Society (TIGS) held its annual Summer Sizzler outing on Friday, 11 July at Newlands Golf Club in Dublin. Sponsored by the Spanish Tourist Board and the Region of Murcia, the event brought members of the travel industry together for a...
Explora Journeys Celebrates Major Milestones in the Construction of its Luxury Fleet
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, continues to redefine the future of ocean travel. Today, a significant step forward in the brand’s journey was celebrated at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, where three pivotal milestones marked the next chapter...
Wizz Air to Exit Abu Dhabi Operations
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is suspending its Abu Dhabi operation from September 1, 2025 and will exit the joint venture due to geopolitical situation, regulatory challenges and stiff competition.
The London-listed company said this is part of its “strategic realignment” to focus more on its...
Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of Eighth Luxury Ship, Oceania Allura
Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has taken delivery of Oceania Allura™, its eighth elegant boutique ship.
The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at the world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, is the second ship in Oceania Cruises' Allura Class and heralds the evolution of Oceania...
Post-Covid Pet Demand Keeps Brittany Ferries on its Paws
Brittany Ferries says that demand for travel with pets has soared since the last pre-Covid year. Last year it carried 108,000 cats and dogs compared with 98,000 in 2019.
Alongside luxury commodore class cabins, pet friendlies are the first to sell-out on many services each...
Turkish Airlines and Airlink have Signed a Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent.
The agreement, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, was signed at a ceremony held at Airlink’s Head Office in...
Etihad Airways Sees 16% Increase in June 2025 Passenger Numbers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for June 2025, reporting continued strong expansion and high customer demand.
Etihad Airways carried 1.8 million passengers in June, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the same month...
Qatar Airways Launches Privilege Club Pro: A Loyalty Subscription Programme that Accelerates the Path to Rewards
Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to seamlessly collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. This marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has introduced a subscription that allows members to collect...
USA Summer Soirée with Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus & Brand USA, Bradley (BDL), Philly, Connecticut & Western Massachusetts
Headline sponsors took to the stage and highlighted connectivity, ease of travel, key destinations and missions for the USA, including Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus, Brand USA, Bradley International Airport, Philadelphia, Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Dublin Airport - As Many Passengers as Croke Park & the...
USA Summer Soirée Pre-Drinks & Clare Dunne (ITAA) Leads the Speakers for the Evening
The USA Summer Soirée 2025 was held once again in the 5-star Marriott Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. Always a highlight in the summer social calendar, the wine reception preceded dinner and speeches.
After Michael Collins (Travel Media) welcomed a room full of guests, Clare Dunne...
Savour the Rhône & Saône: New Wine-Themed Cruise from CroisiEurope
CroisiEurope has launched a brand new wine-themed cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers, taking guests to renowned vineyards, many of which are considered to be among the most beautiful in France.
Launching in 2026, the seven-night cruise combines wine, art and history. It offers an...
ITTN’s Shane Cullen Interviews Sajda Rashid AlGhaithi, Experience Oman
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Sajda Rashid AlGhaithi, Director of Tourism & Marketing Development at Experience Oman, during their first visit to Ireland as they showcase the best of the destination and why Oman should be top of travellers' lists.
With pristine beaches, magnificent deserts, rugged...
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Unveils The Gantry at LC-39
The Gantry at LC-39, an immersive, interactive experience, is now open at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Set among the world’s most iconic space launch pads, the attraction highlights LC-39’s unique position within a national wildlife refuge, a powerful intersection of human innovation and natural beauty.
Accessible...
Ceol, Céilí, Comhrá agus Craic: Cork Airport Announces Sponsorship of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2025
Cork City is set to come alive this evening as Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2025 begins, bringing with it a week-long celebration of traditional Irish music, dance, song, and storytelling. Running from 12–19 July, this marks the largest provincial festival of its kind, drawing...
Princess Cruises Strengthens Irish Trade Ties on Dublin Visit
Princess Cruises brought the Sun to Dublin and Wicklow today as Abbie Cook, Sales Manager Ireland, visited key partners for training and strategy development, ending the trip with a catch-up with Sharon, Dermot and Katie of ITTN at Dublin's iconic InterContinental Hotel.
Abbie also recently...
On Cloud Wine! Celebrity Cruises’ Wine Program Awards for 13th Consecutive Year
Celebrity Cruises has earned 21 honours at the 2025 Wine Spectator Awards. The brand is the most recognised wine program at sea, having now achieved 161 awards over 13 consecutive years. Recognitions include eight coveted “Best Of” Awards of Excellence for Celebrity Cruises Edge Series, Solstice Series, and Millennium...
Travelmarvel’s 2026 Early Booking Offer: Savings of Up to €1,000pp Still Available
Travelmarvel’s popular early booking offer for 2026 European river cruises is still live, giving your clients the chance to secure exceptional savings of up to €1,000 per person, plus up to €200 onboard credit per guest.
With demand for river cruising from the Irish...
