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As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations and the private sector work together to ensure tourism creates lasting value for residents, businesses and visitors alike. WTTC believes that, when managed proactively, tourism growth provides significant opportunities for destinations, businesses and residents alike. With stronger planning, co

Poland's port city of Gdynia has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the first Polish entry recognised as a complete urban complex, as Gdynia marks 100 years since receiving city rights. Gdynia's modernist city centre has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, following a decision taken at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Making it the first entry from Poland recognised as a complete modernist urban complex. The inscription lands

As periods of extreme summer heat become an increasingly familiar feature across southern Europe, Irish luxury travel specialist OROKO is seeing growing demand for destinations that offer a cooler, more active alternative to the traditional Mediterranean beach holiday. The shift reflects wider travel trends. Research from the European Travel Commission found that 28% of European holidaymakers are actively considering cooler destinations to avoid extreme summer temperatures. F

India has established itself as one of the world's fastest-growing Travel & Tourism economies, driven by a thriving domestic market, significant investment in infrastructure, and an extraordinary tourism offering that keeps international visitors staying longer than almost anywhere else in the world. According to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the country's next opportunity is to build on these achievements by attracting a greater share of intern

The Travel Corporation (TTC) Ireland is delighted to announce that, in partnership with ITTN, Zoe Walsh will provide dedicated Business Development support for the Irish travel trade from 1 August 2026. Zoe will lead TTC's travel trade engagement across Ireland, focusing on strengthening relationships with existing agency partners, identifying new commercial opportunities and expanding the market presence of TTC's award-winning portfolio of touring brands, including Costsaver

Avignon has been named the best city in Europe for a Fringe festival trip. The French city ranked first after balancing a large programme of 1,780 shows with warmer weather and relatively affordable dining. The team at Stasher analysed UK and European cities with established Fringe or Fringe-style festivals. Each destination was scored across seven weighted factors: number of shows, festival duration, meal and hotel prices, historical average temperature during the festival d

Virgin Atlantic has signed a definitive agreement with air taxi producer Joby Aviation to bring the latter's services to the UK. The agreement converts the partnership announced in 2025 into a binding, multi-year commercial framework, establishing Virgin Atlantic as Joby's exclusive airline partner for air taxi services in the UK. The collaboration builds on Joby's existing partnership with Delta Air Lines, which holds a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, bringing together three b

TUI Blue has announced an expansion from just beach resort destinations into European city break destinations as well; with its first leisure hotels to open in Lisbon and Seville. The expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand's growth strategy and opens a new chapter for TUI Blue beyond its established portfolio of leisure hotels in beach, mountain and resort destinations. TUI Blue Sevilla Suites will become the first TUI Blue hotel to open in a European city. The

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

Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for one of its biggest Halloween Horror Nights events yet, with the return of two of its most iconic characters, a new haunted house based on Evil Dead Burn and a host of new attractions across its global portfolio. Speaking in Dublin ahead of the launch of Halloween Horror Nights 35, Lora Sauls, Assistant Director of Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort, alongside senior executives Kevin Gibson and Alison Solo-Geistoa, outlin

Join Trafalgar on the 29th July at 9.30am and learn about their new River Cruise product on the Rhine and Danube in 2026 and France in 2027. Find out what makes this product special and unique and why this is an incredible opportunity to offer touring and river cruising to your clients. Sign up by registering HERE

VIVA MOMENTS Photographer of the year competition July category “Simply Boutique” closes on the 30th July, enter now for your chance to win a river cruise for two! ENTER NOW Entries are open for July Category -“Simply Boutique” Full details can be found on VIVA MOMENTS – Photographer of the Year Competition 2026 Enter in each months category – submit 2 photos for your best chance of winning . The VIVA Moments Photographer of the Year Competition by VIVA Cruises launched o

ITTN’s Lorraine Hales continued the journey to Waterford Castle yesterday evening, where AmaWaterways and Azamara played host to agents from Waterford, Dungarvan, Kilkenny, Carlow and Cork. A fabulous evening was had by all in the exquisite island location in the sunny south-east.

ternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, and financial performance (costs and revenues). WATS incorporates data from the 1,315 airlines in the IATA Annual Sta

ITTN's Zoe Walsh attended a Wendy Wu Tours' celebration at The Opium in Dublin, where members of the travel trade and media came together enjoy an evening with incredible food. The evening was a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments within Wendy Wu Tours. As the evening went on the trade were treated to a fantastic selection of food, alongside an informative presentation highlighting everything that's new at Wendy Wu Tours. Wendy Wu Tours is one of the leadi

ITTN is hiring for a full-time writer and social media executive! Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid: 2 to 3 days in-office, remainder remote) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are looking for a creative, analytical content creator/writer to join our team and drive our two travel brands Travel Times (B2C) and ITTN (B2B) across digital platforms. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dublin where you will be responsible for writing daily travel articles and p

A new chapter in Ireland–China connectivity begins this summer as China Eastern Airlines launches a new non-stop service between Dublin and Shanghai. The route will commence on 20 July 2026 and operate three times weekly, providing Ireland with a direct link to one of Asia’s most important economic, cultural and tourism centres.

For many travellers, choosing a destination is no longer just about the weather, the scenery or the beach. Increasingly, holiday decisions are also shaped by the experiences available in-destination and the opportunity to enjoy personal passions while travelling. This trend is part of the wider growth of sports and active tourism, a segment that accounts for around 10% of global tourism expenditure and is expected to grow by 17.5% between 2023 and 2030, according to UN Touris

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destinations around the world. For the first time in history, people around the world will have the opportunity to nominate and h

Europeans continue to prioritise travel despite economic pressures, geopolitical tensions and climate-related challenges. According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel (Wave 25), 81% of Europeans intend to take a trip between June and November 2026, four percentage points higher than during the same period last year. Travel intentions have increased across nearly all age groups, reaching their highest level among tra