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Playa Hotels & Resorts is "supercharging" agents’ earning power with another round of bonus offers during the month of April. Agents across the UK and Ireland can now earn double Playa Points on every single Wyndham Alltra booking they make and log via Playa Rewards . And that is not all, six FAM trip places are still up for grabs, offering agents the chance to experience multiple Playa brands first hand in either the Dominican Republic or Mexico . Helping agents to conv

ITTN’s Shane Cullen is onboard the unveiling of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Aqua , the newest addition to the cruise line’s fleet along with many trade and media from across the UK and Ireland. Norwegian Aqua is the first ship in the new Prima Plus Class, a design that promises to push the boundaries of what a cruise ship can offer. It is c.320 meters long and will host 3,571 guests at double occupancy. While definitely a large ship, it is comfortably so and easy to n

Last week, Do Something Different, Aer Lingus and Universal Orlando Resort hosted 30 Travel Counsellors from around the world at Universal Orlando Resort Florida. Each of the Travel Counsellors was a winner of the Travel Counsellors Global Booking Challenge which took place in January of this year. The 30-strong group flew direct from Manchester to Orlando with Aer Lingus. Onboard, the group were able to enjoy the new Aer Lingus features. Graham Hennessy (Country Manager Irel

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a FAM trip incentive for operators and agents, partnering with Hablo on a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Below are the details from Norse: NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS FAM trip INCENTIVE opportunity partnering with HABLO and FORT LAUDERDALE NORSE NET FARES are now available both seat only and Tour Operator, if your agent does not have them major CONSOL agents do Do you want to join Team Norse Atlantic Airways and Team Hablo on their sp

ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq had the incredible opportunity to sail the Danube from Budapest to Vienna on Riviera's MS William Wordsworth ship, alongside a lively crew of Irish travel trade members - Annette Hynes from Fahy Travel, Michelle Phelan from Barter's Travelnet, Caroline O'Toole from JWT TRAVEL, Carol Anne O'Neill from Worldchoice and Niall McDonnell from Killiney Travel. We started off strong sailing off from what I believe to be one of Europe's most beautiful c

ITTN has teamed up with our good friends Emerald Cruises , to offer one lucky agent an incredible opportunity to experience 5* luxury river cruising first-hand. The two-night FAM trip aboard Emerald Luna , will sail from Budapest to Vienna from 10-12 March 2025 and the lucky winner will join select agents from across Europe & Ireland. Plus, ITTN will be onboard to report on all the action, ensuring this FAM is one to remember! Entering the competition is easy... Simply w

Brand USA U.K. & Ireland is delighted to announce the itineraries for the 2025 MegaFam. Agents who participate in the incentive will be in with a chance of winning a place on one of these itineraries before heading for an exciting finale in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The trip will depart on Sunday 11th May and arrive back into the U.K. and Ireland on Tuesday 20th May, 2025. Mid-Atlantic Memories: Mountains and Monuments Starting in the capital, Washington, D.C., agents will

A select group of travel agents recently embarked on an unforgettable familiarization trip to New York City, courtesy of New York City Tourism and Conventions, Aer Lingus, and Royal Caribbean. The journey began with an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Newark, followed by a stay at The Tillary Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn for one night. The group then moved to the Millennium Hotel Downtown for the next two nights, providing them with a diverse accommodation experience. During th

American Holidays is teaming up with Air Canada and Destination BC offering the trade the chance to win a place on an exclusive fam to British Columbia. Experience the great outdoors, stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. From Rainforests to Rockies, National Parks, rugged coastlines, rich culture, enjoy unforgettable adventures by rail, road, cruise, or on escorted tour Canada has it all, and British Columbia is its gem. Explore cities that are framed by the wilderness, fr

Brand USA U.K. & Ireland is delighted to be bringing back their iconic MegaFam in 2025 for its 10th year, offering agents the chance to rediscover the USA! In partnership with Aer Lingus, American Airlines and British Airways, the 2025 Brand USA MegaFam will host 60 U.K. & Irish agents on six itineraries across the United States, offering them the chance to rediscover the breadth of experiences available in the USA. The trip will depart on Sunday 11th May and arrive back into

Last year, ITTN was delighted to collaborate with the wonderful team at Riviera Travel for RivFest 2024 , which was a week of activity focused on all aspects of travelling with Riviera Travel ! Whether your customers are looking for a river cruise or a European tour, Riviera has plenty of great options to suit all requirements. During RivFest, we introduced you to the Riviera team that you regularly meet and speak to and who have since added Ireland-based BDM, Ralph Uhleman