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A group of ten Irish Travel Counsellors are currently exploring the Portuguese region of Alentejo as part of an exclusive educational trip designed to showcase one of Portugal's most authentic and distinctive destinations.

The Arabian Travel Market closed last week in Dubai with the message of continued collaboration, a hopeful outlook and a celebration of all that the UAE and the Middle East has to offer for travellers from around the world.

As a first-timer in Dubai, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect on my inaugural visit to the Arabian capital, but it has far exceeded my expectations. Yesterday, I covered three of my favourite five-star hotels – and while you might not (ever) want to leave their luxury walls, when you do, there’s plenty to see and do. Over the weekend, myself and a group of UK travel agents and operators had the chance to experience some of the amazing activities your clients can indulge in –

Last Thursday, ITTN’s Katie travelled to Dubai with the Dubai Tourism Board, ahead of Arabian Travel Market happening this week. Her eight-day trip has already taken her into the heart of Dubai’s luxurious hotels, immersive experiences and exceptional dining.

EXPLORA III, the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, made her maiden call to Greencastle on Friday 12 September, welcoming 30 Travel Advisors from across Ireland onboard.

The Travel Department FAM trip finished strong, as the group made their way to Venice for the last full day.

ITTN’s Saoirse spent the third day of the Travel Department Lake Garda FAM Trip travelling by ferry between Malcesine, Limone and Riva del Garda.

The group started the day in Hotel Majestic Palace, their 4-star accommodation, waking up to a beautiful buffet breakfast.

This week, ITTN’s Saoirse Cross-Smith joins a group of twelve agents jetting off to Lake Garda for a four night Familiarisation Trip with the Travel Department.

Our 3rd and final full day took us to Oslo.

Day 2 of The Aer Lingus Familiarisation took the group from Lillehammer to Hamar: which was pitched as a potential one day addition to Eastern Norway Itineraries.

A group of nine met at Dublin airport yesterday to join a three-city Familiarisation Trip to Norway. Meeting in the Aer Lingus Lounge for a pre flight coffee and breakfast, the group was in high spirits.

ITTN's Lorraine joined 160 Agents and their families onboard the beautiful Majestic Princess on Saturday in Dun Laoghaire. The rain did not dampen the spirits as the group was transported on tender ships to the ship that loomed large of port. While Lorraine waited for everyone to gather together in the Crown Lounge she took the opportunity to get some snaps with permission from families onboard. The group were welcomed by Abbie Cook Sales Manager, Ireland. Danielle Gordon and

SeaDream Yacht Club - the Norway-based private luxury yacht cruise line - has announced a strengthening of its commitment to the UK and Ireland travel trade, with an expanded programme of nine yacht visits aboard its SeaDream II ship between 29 August and 8 September.

ITTN's Katie joined key travel trade on Friday for a wonderful cruise ship visit on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady as she docked in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for the first time ever!.

ITTN’s Zoe travelled to Genoa this week where she had the opportunity to experience EXPLORA III as the ship was officially delivered, marking the halfway milestone in Explora Journeys’ six-ship fleet with three ships now sailing worldwide. EXPLORA III is the first LNG-capable vessel in the fleet, representing the next step in the brand’s environmental strategy and future-ready design and it’s also the most spacious introducing enhanced public areas, expanded wellness and culi

ITTN’s Katie Doyle had the privilege of attending Legend of the Seas’ inaugural sailing with 4,000 trade, press and business representatives from around the world last week. Departing from Malaga, Katie went on a 4-night cruise to Rome joining 120 Irish travel trade and their partners as they had the opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible entertainment and activities onboard the brand new ship! Legend of the Seas is officially the largest cruise ship in the world

Welcome onboard Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean‘s newest ship and the third addition to its Icon Class ships in its Royal fleet. This 250,800-gross-ton-mega-ship features 18 decks and stretches 365 metres long, offering next-level attractions like the largest waterpark at sea, eight distinct neighbourhoods, and the highly anticipated Royal Railway Legend Station. On Monday morning, ITTN’s Katie Doyle joined Irish travel trade as they embarked on a 4-night adventure saili

On Saturday, the Aer Lingus fam trip that had coursed a path from Denver to Fort Collins, travelled to Estes Park in the Rocky Mountains for their final night of an epic trip to Colorado. Ivan Beacom from Aer Lingus led the group that also included Linda Ryan (Click and Go Holidays), Caoimhe Miley (American Holidays), Lorraine Kenny (Sunway), Leah Adams (Travel Solutions Belfast), Aileen Clancy (Cassidy’s) and Roger Barrett, from Travel Counsellors. Aer Lingus operates from D

ITTN’s Katie Doyle joined the Aer Lingus fam trip to Denver over the weekend. Ivan Beacom from Aer Lingus led the group that also included Linda Ryan (Click and Go Holidays), Caoimhe Miley (American Holidays), Lorraine Kenny (Sunway), Leah Adams (Travel Solutions Belfast), Aileen Clancy (Cassidy’s) and Roger Barrett, from Travel Counsellors. Aer Lingus operates from Dublin to Denver four days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays) onboard an Airbus A330 aircraft. Th