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Etihad Airways Launches Global Sale with Up to 30% Off Flights
Etihad Airways has announced a limited-time global sale, offering guests up to 30% off fares to destinations across its expanding global network.
Sep 211 min read


Reminder: Nominate your Company for ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2026
Reminder: the nominations for both Supplier and Travel Agent categories are open until 24th September 2026.
Sep 211 min read


Aer Lingus Celebrates Dolly Parton on Dublin–Nashville Service
Aer Lingus has renamed its Dublin-to-Nashville service with flight number EI95, in honour of Dolly Parton.
Sep 212 min read


Red Carnation Hotels Strengthens Sustainability Credentials with EarthCheck Certification
Red Carnation Hotels have achieved EarthCheck Silver Certification across their global portfolio of hotels.
Sep 214 min read


TTR Autumn Roadshow Takes Place This Week
This week, the TTR Autumn Roadshow will take place in three destinations across the country.
Sep 212 min read


gategroup Marks Success of Lufthansa’s Award-Winning First Class Dining
gategroup Celebrates Lufthansa’s Award-Winning First Class Culinary Experience Lufthansa has been named “World’s Best First Class Onboard Dining” at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, underscoring the strength of its partnership with gategourmet Germany and the successful launch of its groundbreaking Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program. As Lufthansa’s strategic catering and hospitality partner, gategourmet Germany played a central role in developing and implementi
Sep 182 min read


Air Transat Named World’s Best Leisure Airline for Eighth Time
Air Transat has once again earned international recognition, earning the title of World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards.
Sep 182 min read


InteleTravel Agents Hit the Slopes for Exclusive Ski Training Event
InteleTravel agents attended an exclusive ski training evening at the Ski Club of Ireland in Kilternan, Co. Dublin, sponsored by Club Med.
Sep 183 min read


"A Taste of TAP" Irish Travel Trade hosted by TAP Air Portugal.
ITTN's Lorraine spent a wonderful evening at La Cave restaurant on South Anne Street, where TAP Air Portugal hosted a trade Dinner Experience, "A Taste of TAP".
Sep 182 min read


AWTE Reveals Venue for VIP Event as Tickets Officially Go on Sale
AWTE Ireland will host Vinted in Person, a preloved fashion event for the Irish travel industry, at the Arlington Hotel Dublin on Saturday, 10 October, from 12pm to 2pm.
Sep 181 min read


AAT Kings Expands Community Impact Touring Across 95% of Tours
Australia and New Zealand specialist AAT Kings has shared details of new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences for the 2027/28 season and revealed that 95% of its tours now feature initiatives from the programme.
Sep 182 min read


Abu Dhabi Stopover Welcomes 310,000 Visitors and Expands to Al Ain
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways are marking the growth of the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme at Arabian Travel Market.
Sep 183 min read


British Airways Announces New Tanzania Routes for Summer 2027
British Airways is expanding its network by adding two new destinations in Tanzania: Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
Sep 182 min read


Nashville Declares ‘Dolly Day’ in Citywide Celebration of Dolly Parton
On Friday, Sept. 25, Nashville is coming together to celebrate one of Tennessee’s most beloved icons by doing what Dolly Parton does best: spreading a little kindness. Sept. 25, or 9/25, is a nod to Parton’s iconic hit song and movie “9 to 5.”
Sep 185 min read


Emirates Expands Into Medical Tourism with MTA Partnership
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signalling a focused push to grow the airline's footprint in one of the fastest-growing verticals in international travel: medical tourism. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of ATM 2026, reflects Emirates' strategy of going beyond traditional leisure and corporate travel to build structured, long-term relationships with an organisation that sits at the centre of how people travel
Sep 172 min read


Silversea Refines Suite Collection with Four New Categories of Comfort
Silversea has introduced four distinct categories for its 17 suite types. The new Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa categories will provide their own set of comforts, with every suite continuing to include Silversea's signature benefits.
Sep 173 min read


Huntington Beach Named California’s First Sensory-Inclusive Destination
Huntington Beach is leading the charge for accessible travel as the first destination in California to achieve Sensory Inclusive® Certification by KultureCity, marking a significant step toward creating a more welcoming and supportive experience for travellers and residents with sensory needs and invisible disabilities. Led by Visit Huntington Beach (VHB) in partnership with the City of Huntington Beach, the destination-wide initiative is distinctive in bringing together bo
Sep 173 min read


Irish Ferries Launches ‘Football Flex’ for Premier League Fans
As the new Premier League campaign gets underway, excitement is building among fans across Ireland, with thousands already looking ahead to their next away day at Anfield, Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium. But planning isn’t always as straightforward as it seems and that’s where Irish Ferries’ new Football Flex offer comes in. Irish Ferries’ Football Flex takes the uncertainty out of the equation with: Free amendments if the football fixture date or kick-off time changes
Sep 171 min read


MSC Euribia to Offer Canary Islands Winter Sun Sailings for 2027-28 Season
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Euribia will offer seven-night Canary Islands and Madeira cruises during the winter 2027-28 season
Sep 172 min read


Kandima Maldives Wins Family Activities & Entertainment Award
Kandima Maldives has been named Winner of the Family Activities & Entertainment category at the Family Traveller Awards 2026, hosted by Family Traveller, at a ceremony held at the riverside venue The Swan on London's South Bank on Friday 11 September. The awards drew hundreds of entries across 19 categories spanning hotels and villas, tour operators, cruise lines, destinations and the wider travel industry. An independent panel of family travel journalists shortlisted final
Sep 172 min read
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