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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that plans to give mayors in England the power to impose uncapped overnight visitor levies risk making the UK less competitive as a global tourism destination, with higher costs threatening to divert visitors, spending and future investment towards competing markets.

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

Aer Lingus has revealed its most popular destinations for autumn and winter travel, by bookings.

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.

To help make every booking even more rewarding, Celebrity Cruises is offering agents the chance to earn Triple Rewards on every 2026 and 2027 booking made between 18 August and 2 November 2026. That's £15/€15 per booking, with no earning cap, meaning the more you book, the more you earn

Congratulations to the VIVA Moments August Category Winner, Linda Jones of The Travel Boutique Bray.

Visit Portugal has rounded off a strong year of activity in the Irish market, with a programme of events, media engagement and consumer activations designed to strengthen relationships with the Irish travel trade and media while introducing wider audiences to Portugal’s diverse tourism offering.

Barbados, located in the eastern Caribbean, is known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, but there is so much more to discover beyond the coastline. From its rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions to its vibrant calendar of events, culinary scene and globally recognised icons, the island has a unique story to tell. Here are a few fun facts that showcase what makes Barbados truly one of a kind. 1. Barbados is one of the world’s newest republics Barb

For Irish travellers seeking a European destination that combines cultural depth, impressive landscapes and excellent value, Romania deserves a prominent place on the 2026–2027 travel calendar. With direct services from Dublin to both Bucharest and Bacău, DAN AIR offers convenient access to two distinct regions without the need for a connecting flight. The routes offer practical options for city breaks, organised tours and visits to friends and relatives. With a journey time

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD has launched Fáilte Ireland's national consultation on Accessible and Inclusive Tourism. People across Ireland are being invited to share their experiences of accessible and inclusive tourism, helping Fáilte Ireland better understand barriers, opportunities, and priorities for the future development of tourism. Accessible and inclusive tourism ensures all people can travel, participate, and enjoy visitor experienc

The Portugal United product and destination presentation - in Dublin this week - brought together leading Portuguese tourism partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to promoting Portugal’s meetings industry, luxury travel experiences, and unspoiled destinations.

Emirates has announced a further enhancement to its is elevating its award-winning Premium Economy experience - with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat.

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

Ireland-US relations emerged as the real winner from the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with a closely contested game between Texas Christian University and the University of North Carolina concluding a week of significant engagement among Ireland, Texas, and North Carolina. On the field, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels secured a narrow 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at the Aviva Stadium. The result remained in doubt until the closing moments,

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.

ITTN is delighted to announce Princess Cruises as the headline sponsor of the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2026, marking an exciting new partnership ahead of one of the Irish travel industry’s biggest nights of the year.

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.

A fear of flying is far more common than many people realise. For some, it means mild unease before take-off; for others, it can lead to sleepless nights in the build-up to a trip, anxiety around turbulence or fears of having a panic attack mid-flight. In more severe cases, people may avoid air travel altogether, potentially missing out on holidays, family occasions, work opportunities and experiences abroad. The frustration for many nervous flyers is that the fear can clash

ITTN's Zoe joined Aer Lingus, Visit USA and Visit North Carolina on Saturday for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, where travel partners enjoyed a full day of enjoying the destination inspiration and one of the biggest sporting events to take place in Dublin each year.

ITTN’s Saoirse Cross-Smith joined a fantastic evening of bites, bubbles and experiencing all the Bahamas has to offer at Dublin Bay and the Royal Marine Hotel.