Supplier Spotlight: Riviera Travel: Where 41 Years of Expertise Meet Thoughtfully Curated Travel
At Riviera Travel, we believe a holiday should do more than tick off a list — it should move you. With over four decades of experience, we specialise in creating enriching escorted tours and five-star river cruises that immerse your clients in the art,...
Qantas & Air France-KLM Expand Partnership; Improving Europe-Australia Connectivity and Enhancing Loyalty Programmes
Air France-KLM and Qantas have expanded their existing partnership aimed at improving connectivity and enhancing the travel experience between Europe and Australia.
This strengthened co-operation between Air France, KLM and Qantas is set to deliver a multitude of benefits for travellers, with a focus on...
Delta Air Lines Posts Record Revenues as Passenger Demand Soars
Delta Air Lines has posted record revenues for the second quarter of the year, on the back of strong passenger demand.
Total revenue for the three months to the end of June was 1% up, year-on-year, at $15.5bn, while operating profit hit $2bn.
"In the June...
American Cruise Lines Christens ‘American Patriot’ Ship in Newport, Rhode Island
American Cruise Lines has christened its latest ship, American Patriot - with the ceremony taking place in Newport, Rhode Island on US Independence Day, July 4.
American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot Class – a fleet of 130-passenger ships designed exclusively...
Tourism Ireland Partners with GoPro to Highlight Ireland as Adventure Travel Destination
Tourism Ireland has entered into a new partnership with leading action camera brand GoPro, to highlight Ireland as a must-visit destination for adventure travel.
The collaboration involved seven GoPro brand ambassadors travelling across Ireland in May, capturing stunning content using their GoPro cameras at some...
Premier Inn Owner Begins Works on One of the Largest Budget Hotel Properties in Central London
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has started construction enabling works on its flagship hub by Premier Inn hotel development at 5 Strand, a prime site just off Trafalgar Square in Central London.
The 693-bedroom hotel, which will be one of the largest budget hotels in London...
Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Expand Payment Options
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to explore ways to integrate Crypto.com Pay within its payments systems, while maintaining the highest security and compliance standards. Integration is expected to take effect next year.
The MoU was signed in the presence of...
Marella Cruises Announces West End Musical-Themed Mini-Cruise on ‘Marella Voyager’
Marella Cruises, the TUI UK & Ireland-owned cruise line, has announced its first ever musical themed mini cruise, ‘Musical Med-leys’ on Marella Voyager for October 2026.
The themed cruise will include musical style performances from the West End, guest speakers and much more.
This mini cruise will...
Hospitality Expert Francis Brennan Confirmed as Latest Guest Speaker for ITIC 2025 Conference in October
Legendary hospitality expert Francis Brennan has been confirmed as the latest guest speaker for this year’s Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) annual conference, which takes place in Kilkenny in October.
The conference - which takes place, this year, on October 1 at the Lyrath Estate...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Updates Caribbean & Mexico Property Portfolio
Playa Hotels & Resorts is updating its Caribbean and Mexico property portfolio with select changes to its current resort brand line up.
With immediate effect, agents can now book Playa’s original Hilton properties, as well as its Wyndham Alltra Cancun resort, under the following NEWLY assigned brand...
FROSCH Travel Ireland Announces Acquisition of Grogan Travel
FROSCH Travel Ireland has acquired Co Galway-based Grogan Travel, with the company set to formally become part of the FROSCH group from August 1.
Based in Tuam, and run for generations by the Grogan family, the agency is a much-loved name in the Irish travel...
Blue Diamond Resorts Offering Agents Double Rewards on Royalton Saint Lucia Bookings
Blue Diamond Resorts is offering UK and Ireland agents the chance to earn double rewards on every single booking they log for the Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults...
ITTN & Travel Trade Enjoy Taste of Morocco in Dublin’s Dada Restaurant with Moroccan National Tourist Office
Meryem Bennouna, UK & Ireland Director of the Moroccan National Tourist Office, invited members of the travel trade and ITTN's Shane Cullen to an evening of Moroccan hospitality at Dada, in Dublin. Dada restaurant offers a unique fusion of authentic Moorish-inspired dishes in beautiful...
IHF Presses TDs & Senators on VAT Rate, PRSI & Business Costs
The Irish Hotels Federation has, today, been hosting a ‘Supporting Irish Tourism Hospitality’ industry briefing event today for TDs and Senators to meet with hotels from around the country to discuss the key issues and challenges facing Irish tourism.
Attendees were set to hear...
US Ends Airport Security Policy of Passengers Having to Remove Shoes
The US has ended its policy of making air passengers remove their shoes when going through airport security.
The US’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) formally did away with the rule this week.
The nationwide security policy has been in place for around 20 years and came...
CARIBTOURS Launches First Ever Brochure Dedicated to Irish Market
CARIBTOURS has launched its first-ever brochure dedicated to the Irish market and featuring the finest All-Inclusive Resorts in the World.
The new Inclusive Collection showcases a wide range of resorts ranging from ‘Ultra-Luxury’ Jumby Bay and Hermitage Bay in Antigua to firm family favourites...
ITTN’s Shane Cullen Interviews Kay Sion – Scenic Cruises & Films What’s Onboard Scenic Eclipse
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed Kay Sion, Head of Sales Continental Europe (w/o DACH) for Scenic and Emerald Cruises, onboard one of the two ultra luxury Scenic Eclipse ships when she docked along the River Liffey on Monday, 24 June 2025.
Find out more about the...
Ryanair Adds Extra 600 Seats from Dublin to Manchester & Liverpool for Opening Premier League Weekend
Ryanair has added an extra 600 seats from Dublin for Irish fans looking to travel to England for the opening weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season this August.
Extra FlightsMatch15 Aug: Dublin – Liverpool x1 Liverpool v Bournemouth 15 August 25 Anfield Stadium 17 Aug: Dublin –...
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Four New Passenger Venues Onboard Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has revealed four brand new venues for passengers onboard its newest upcoming ship Celebrity Xcel.
“Celebrity Xcel will set sail with seven new elevated experiences that invite guests to escape their daily routine and make memories that will last a lifetime,” said Laura Hodges...
MSC Cruises to Debut ‘Dirty Dancing: In Concert’ in Europe Onboard MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises has announced “Dirty Dancing: In Concert” will make its UK and European cruise debut onboard MSC Virtuosa starting tomorrow (10 July).
MSC Cruises has teamed up with Lionsgate and GEA Live to bring one of the most iconic love stories of all...
