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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

ITTN’s Katie is joining the Aer Lingus fam trip to Denver, Ivan Beacom from Aer Lingus is leading the group that also includes 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. The group flew out on the 15.25 service that Aer Lingus operates from Dublin to Denver four days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays) on

ITTN’s Julia Labedz recently travelled to Tobago with the Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd on a Fam trip, with the journey beginning at London Gatwick on board British Airways. For Irish agents and travellers connecting through London, the route offers a straightforward and comfortable way to reach Tobago, with timings that work particularly well for clients who want to arrive on island at a reasonable hour and begin their trip without losing an entire day to travel. The group depar

ITTN’s Julia Labedz has returned from the Barbados FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus, and Travel Trade Representation (TTR), and while the island left a lasting impression, one of the most important takeaways was just how easy it now is to get there from Ireland. Flying long-haul can often feel like a logistical challenge, especially when connections are involved. However, Aer Lingus’ service from Dublin to Barbados via Manchester has remov