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ITTN Talks to Brand USA's Jackie Ennis
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan sat down with Jackie Ennis, Vice President, Global Trade Development at Brand USA, to find out how the organisation is supporting travel agents and tour operators with free training, itinerary planning tools and marketing resources.
Aug 43 min read


ITTN Talks to AmaWaterways’ Katrina Latimer
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan had a very informative but relaxed interview with Katrina Latimer, AMA Waterways, Strategic Key Account Manager, Retail & Consortia UK & Ireland.
Jul 301 min read


Meet Abbie Cook onboard Sky Princess with ITTN & Princess Cruises
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed recently appointed Abbie Cook (Sales Manager, Ireland | Princess Cruises UK & Europe) onboard Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. While new to the Princess team, she is no stranger to cruise or, indeed, the Carnival Cruise Line family. Find out more about Abbie Cook, the strategy for the Irish market, upcoming activities and events in Ireland and get a look onboard the stunning Sky Princess ship and find out about the new addition to the Princess C
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Meet Abbie Cook onboard Sky Princess with ITTN & Princess Cruises
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed recently appointed Abbie Cook (Sales Manager, Ireland | Princess Cruises UK & Europe) onboard Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. While new to the Princess team, she is no stranger to cruise or, indeed, the Carnival Cruise Line family. Find out more about Abbie Cook, the strategy for the Irish market, upcoming activities and events in Ireland and get a look onboard the stunning Sky Princess ship and find out about the new addition to the Princess C
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Meet Abbie Cook onboard Sky Princess with ITTN & Princess Cruises
ITTN's Shane Cullen interviewed recently appointed Abbie Cook (Sales Manager, Ireland | Princess Cruises UK & Europe) onboard Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. While new to the Princess team, she is no stranger to cruise or, indeed, the Carnival Cruise Line family. Find out more about Abbie Cook, the strategy for the Irish market, upcoming activities and events in Ireland and get a look onboard the stunning Sky Princess ship and find out about the new addition to the Princess C
Jun 25, 20253 min read
Entertainment on NCL’s Norwegian Aqua - Rumour has it it's the Best in the Business
In part four of ITTN's exclusive series onboard NCL's latest addition to the fleet - the luxurious Norwegian Aqua, we take a look at the impressive entertainment offering onboard. The entertainment onboard Norwegian Aqua includes 2 world-class shows with iconic hit songs that ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced onboard. Get a sneak peek of the unique and spacious theatre design that elevates the Aqua Theatre experience and makes it stand out across the cruise industry. If you are
May 30, 20252 min read
Entertainment on NCL’s Norwegian Aqua - Rumour has it it's the Best in the Business
In part four of ITTN's exclusive series onboard NCL's latest addition to the fleet - the luxurious Norwegian Aqua, we take a look at the impressive entertainment offering onboard. The entertainment onboard Norwegian Aqua includes 2 world-class shows with iconic hit songs that ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced onboard. Get a sneak peek of the unique and spacious theatre design that elevates the Aqua Theatre experience and makes it stand out across the cruise industry. If you are
May 30, 20252 min read
Entertainment on NCL’s Norwegian Aqua - Rumour has it it's the Best in the Business
In part four of ITTN's exclusive series onboard NCL's latest addition to the fleet - the luxurious Norwegian Aqua, we take a look at the impressive entertainment offering onboard. The entertainment onboard Norwegian Aqua includes 2 world-class shows with iconic hit songs that ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced onboard. Get a sneak peek of the unique and spacious theatre design that elevates the Aqua Theatre experience and makes it stand out across the cruise industry. If you are
May 30, 20252 min read
Entertainment on NCL’s Norwegian Aqua - Rumour has it it's the Best in the Business
In part four of ITTN's exclusive series onboard NCL's latest addition to the fleet - the luxurious Norwegian Aqua, we take a look at the impressive entertainment offering onboard. The entertainment onboard Norwegian Aqua includes 2 world-class shows with iconic hit songs that ITTN's Shane Cullen experienced onboard. Get a sneak peek of the unique and spacious theatre design that elevates the Aqua Theatre experience and makes it stand out across the cruise industry. If you are
May 30, 20252 min read
Decadent Dining on NCL’s New Norwegian Aqua
In the third part of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). This time we talk food, glorious food. You are spoilt for choice onboard NCL Aqua with a selection of 17 restaurants and 18 bars to choose from. One of the notable additions on Aqua and the Prima Class ships is the Indulge Food Hall. G
May 29, 20251 min read
Decadent Dining on NCL’s New Norwegian Aqua
In the third part of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). This time we talk food, glorious food. You are spoilt for choice onboard NCL Aqua with a selection of 17 restaurants and 18 bars to choose from. One of the notable additions on Aqua and the Prima Class ships is the Indulge Food Hall. G
May 29, 20251 min read
Decadent Dining on NCL’s New Norwegian Aqua
In the third part of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). This time we talk food, glorious food. You are spoilt for choice onboard NCL Aqua with a selection of 17 restaurants and 18 bars to choose from. One of the notable additions on Aqua and the Prima Class ships is the Indulge Food Hall. G
May 29, 20251 min read
Trade Thoughts on NCL's New Norwegian Aqua
In part two of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). Find out how the Irish travel trade got on during the massive launch of Norwegian Aqua, the third ship in NCL's Prima Class series. Get a sneak peek onboard the finished ship as Shane films onboard her decks, which are ready and waiting for
May 28, 20251 min read
Trade Thoughts on NCL's New Norwegian Aqua
In part two of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). Find out how the Irish travel trade got on during the massive launch of Norwegian Aqua, the third ship in NCL's Prima Class series. Get a sneak peek onboard the finished ship as Shane films onboard her decks, which are ready and waiting for
May 28, 20251 min read
Trade Thoughts on NCL's New Norwegian Aqua
In part two of ITTN’s exclusive series onboard NCL’s Norwegian Aqua, Shane Cullen interviews Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager – Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) and Gary Anslow (Senior Director of Sales – UK & Ireland). Find out how the Irish travel trade got on during the massive launch of Norwegian Aqua, the third ship in NCL's Prima Class series. Get a sneak peek onboard the finished ship as Shane films onboard her decks, which are ready and waiting for
May 28, 20251 min read
Designed with Rafa Nadal & Celebrating Mediterranean Living - Meliá Hotels & ITTN
In the first of the mini-series covering Meliá Hotels' extensive offering, ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Barbara Preininger, Sales Manager for Leisure Hotels in Catalonia for Meliá Hotels International . Barbara shares the ethos of the Meliá hotels located on the Costa Brava - Zel Costa Brava, one of the group's newest lifestyle brand designed in conjunction with one of the most accomplished tennis players, Rafa Nadal. Zel is a premium lifestyle brand inspired by Mediterran
Mar 14, 20252 min read
Designed with Rafa Nadal & Celebrating Mediterranean Living - Meliá Hotels & ITTN
In the first of the mini-series covering Meliá Hotels' extensive offering, ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Barbara Preininger, Sales Manager for Leisure Hotels in Catalonia for Meliá Hotels International . Barbara shares the ethos of the Meliá hotels located on the Costa Brava - Zel Costa Brava, one of the group's newest lifestyle brand designed in conjunction with one of the most accomplished tennis players, Rafa Nadal. Zel is a premium lifestyle brand inspired by Mediterran
Mar 14, 20252 min read
Designed with Rafa Nadal & Celebrating Mediterranean Living - Meliá Hotels & ITTN
In the first of the mini-series covering Meliá Hotels' extensive offering, ITTN's Shane Cullen interviews Barbara Preininger, Sales Manager for Leisure Hotels in Catalonia for Meliá Hotels International . Barbara shares the ethos of the Meliá hotels located on the Costa Brava - Zel Costa Brava, one of the group's newest lifestyle brand designed in conjunction with one of the most accomplished tennis players, Rafa Nadal. Zel is a premium lifestyle brand inspired by Mediterran
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Aer Lingus Taste of America Roadshow 2025 Wraps in Cork
The Aer Lingus Taste of America Roadshow 2025 is a wrap. The final event in the 4-night roadshow concluded in Cork with lots of prizewinners. Headline sponsors for the roadshow were Brand USA, Shannon Airport & Dublin Airport. ITTN's Shane Cullen reports from the Cork event. Prizewinners at Taste of America Roadshow 2025 in Cork Cathal White (Travel Counsellors) won the top prize of flights to Orlando, Florida plus 5 nights’ accommodation in Central Florida Majella Jones (Tra
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Aer Lingus Taste of America Roadshow 2025 Wraps in Cork
The Aer Lingus Taste of America Roadshow 2025 is a wrap. The final event in the 4-night roadshow concluded in Cork with lots of prizewinners. Headline sponsors for the roadshow were Brand USA, Shannon Airport & Dublin Airport. ITTN's Shane Cullen reports from the Cork event. Prizewinners at Taste of America Roadshow 2025 in Cork Cathal White (Travel Counsellors) won the top prize of flights to Orlando, Florida plus 5 nights’ accommodation in Central Florida Majella Jones (Tra
Feb 21, 20252 min read
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