Lufthansa Further Combines Loyalty Benefits from ITA Airways Acquisition
The Lufthansa Group has reached an important milestone in the harmonisation of status benefits, in that frequent travellers will now be able to use the ITA Airways lounges from July 1, and thus benefit from an even more comprehensive lounge network.
This will significantly...
Greece to Introduce Series of Cruise Taxes from Start of July
New tourist taxes for cruise ship visitors are set to be introduced across Greece and its islands from the beginning of next month, according to reports.
The highest rate - €20 per cruise passenger – will be charged on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini...
Government Travel Advice for Qatar & UAE plus Emirates & Qatar Airways Issue Statements
The DFA has updated their travel advice for Qatar and UAE (23 June 2025), with both destinations having a security status with the DFA as "High Degree of Caution". Emirates and Qatar Airways have issued travel alerts with advice for travellers flying with the...
JetBlue Unveils Mobile App with Real-Time Updates on Checked Baggage Status
US airline JetBlue – which flies a number of transatlantic routes including Dublin to Boston and New York – has unveiled two major enhancements to its baggage experience: a new mobile app feature that provides customers with real-time updates on the status of their...
Tourism Ireland Highlights New Promotional Campaign for Ireland’s Ancient East in Germany
Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new promotion highlighting Ireland’s Ancient East in Germany. It involves a series of short videos fronted by a popular German actor and comedian called Uke Bosse.
Mr Bosse visited Ireland’s Ancient East this spring and filmed at various locations including...
Tourism Ireland Recruits Rory Best for Campaign to Promote Ireland as Leading Golf Destination
Tourism Ireland has teamed up with former Ulster and Ireland rugby captain Rory Best in a campaign to promote Ireland as a leading golf destination.
With The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush only weeks away, the promotion includes a new online video, presented by Rory. It’s...
Cirium Launches AI Tool to Enhance Airlines’ On-Time Performance
Global aviation analytics firm Cirium has launched OTP Improvement AI, a generative AI-powered solution designed to transform how airlines and airports analyse and enhance their On-Time Performance (OTP).
This innovative tool addresses long-standing challenges in operational efficiency and disruption management, offering faster, smarter, and...
Carnival Cruise Line Previews Soon-to-be-Opened ‘Celebration Key’ Exclusive Destination
Carnival Cruise Line has given a sneak peak into its highly anticipated new exclusive destination resort, Celebration Key, in the Bahamas, which is due to open next month.
The destination is already being ranked as one of the most searched cruise destinations in recent times.
Celebration...
Shannon Airport Enhances Inclusive Travel Policy with Accessibility-Focused Changing & Restroom Facility
Shannon Airport has announced its newest step toward inclusive travel with the opening of a fully operational Changing Places Toilet facility.
Situated in the Departures area, this state-of-the-art facility ensures that people with complex care needs are supported to travel through the airport.
Changing Places Toilets...
CroisiEurope Launches New Hotel Barge Cruise Along Christmas Markets in Ghent and Bruges
European river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has launched a brand new cruise taking guests to some of the most magical Christmas markets along Belgium’s canals.
The four-day cruise, which launches in December, is between Bruges and Ghent and includes visits to the Christmas markets in Bruges...
TUI Acquires 20% Stake in Swiss Operator Bentour Reisen
TUI has announced a share swap deal between its subsidiary Nazar Nordic and Swiss tourism company Bentour Reisen.
The move will see TUI acquires a 20% stake in Bentour Reisen – and Bentour Reisen receive a 20% stake in Nazar Nordic.
Nazar Nordic provides luxury packages...
Uniworld SS Victoria: An Opulent Journey from Amsterdam to Brussels
I gleefully joined team Uniworld and 14 travel professional from Dublin including Brefni Tiernan, Laura Pirkl, Robert Byrne, Feraghal Sullivan of Trailfinders, Paula Cross from Frosch, Sharon Moore and Olivia Ward from Navan Travel, Shirley Webster and Michelle Clarke from Cassidy Travel, Suzanne Moran...
TBO.COM Launches ‘Platinum Collection’ Luxury Hotel Distribution Portfolio
TBO.COM, one of the world’s leading B2B travel distribution platforms, has launched its Platinum Collection, a curated portfolio featuring the world’s most exclusive and distinguished luxury hotels.
This strategic initiative reflects TBO’s strategic focus on the growing luxury travel segment.
Luxury travel is being shaped...
Explora Journeys Announces Limited time Offer for New Bookings Made Between June 23 & July 15
Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has announced a limited-time offer for all new bookings made between June 23 and July 15.
In response to the continued rise in spontaneous travel planning and a growing preference...
Global Airlines Weigh Options as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The escalating tensions in the Middle East - following the US attacks on Iran over the weekend - have put many long-haul airlines on high alert; with many already tinkering with their schedules and beginning to weigh up long-term route options.
United Airlines and Air...
Notable Shareholders Increase Stakes in Dalata Hotel Group
Swedish hotel owner Pandox has increased its stake in the Dalata Hotel Group from 8.8% to 9.6%, but has not made any fresh moves regarding a takeover for the Irish group following its recently rejected buyout proposal.
Pandox and Norwegian hospitality group Eiendomsspar proposed a...
Riviera Travel FAM Trip: A Travel Agent’s Guide
ITTN's Katie Doyle is on board the Riviera 2025 FAM sailing on the MS Jane Austen from Paris to Normandy and back again for 8 days.
After an incredible cruise that took in the sights of Rouen, the Normandy beaches and D-Day landings, Honfleur,...
Samoa Tourism Reappoints Representation Plus to Manage its European-Wide Marketing
The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has maintained its long-standing partnership with Representation Plus, re-appointing the destination marketing specialist to manage its marketing across Europe.
Representation Plus has served as the European office for STA for over 15 years, leading trade and consumer marketing and...
Carnival Cruise Line Partners with DXC Technology to Improve Employee & Passenger Serving IT Infrastructure
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a multi-year partnership with global tech services provider, DXC Technology, to power the cruise line's technology infrastructure - across operational efficiency, employee management and passenger services.
This partnership will support Carnival's guest experience across its global fleet, as well as...
Bus Éireann Expecting Losses of Around €4m This Year
Bus Éireann is on course for a second consecutive year of significant losses.
The company has, reportedly, told the Labour Court – which is currently overseeing a pay dispute at the transport operator – that it had losses of €4.2m last year and is on...
