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Cosmos Tours Launches New Travel Agent Training Portal
Cosmos Tours is reinforcing its commitment to its travel agent partners by launching a new dedicated training portal, designed to give agents the knowledge, tools, and confidence to sell escorted touring to their customers.
Oct 53 min read


Meet Boston Impresses Irish Travel Trade and Media With Lunch at DÍON
ITTN’s Saoirse spent a fabulous afternoon at the Meet Boston Trade and Media lunch. T
Oct 52 min read


WTTC and ICC Join Forces to Support Travel & Tourism SMEs Worldwide
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the voice, growth and competitiveness of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the global Travel & Tourism sector.
Oct 52 min read


Best of Luxury Travel Honoured at the 2026 'ULTRAs' in London
The world’s leading hotels, destinations, airlines, and airports, as voted for by Ultratravel magazine readers and the 38 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were revealed at the prestigious ULTRAs awards ceremony, held in London on Thursday 1st October 2026. Recognising the best in global travel, the ULTRAs (Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards) is an eagerly anticipated annual event for the luxury travel industry, organised by Nick Perry, Chairman of
Oct 22 min read


Quark Expeditions to Visit UK for First Time in April
Polar expedition cruise line Quark Expeditions has announced it will visit the UK for the first time in April, whereupon agents will have the chance to go aboard for an exclusive overnight FAM trip.
Oct 21 min read


Tropical Sky Highlights Best Long-Haul Destinations for Families in 2027
With families increasingly looking beyond traditional beach holidays and seeking more from their time away, specialist tour operator Tropical Sky is highlighting three long haul destinations that offer something for every generation, from wildlife and adventure to beaches and culture.
Oct 23 min read


Tourism Ireland Brings Annual 'Flavours of Ireland' Event to Hillsborough Castle
Tourism Ireland’s ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event is taking place in London today – connecting tourism SMEs from across the island of Ireland with leading global inbound tour operators who bring visitors at scale to Ireland from around the world. Now in its 24th year, ‘Flavours’ is an annual Tourism Ireland workshop – where 65 tourism companies from Ireland are connecting with around 100 global inbound tour operators, who’re mainly based in London and who deliver business from al
Oct 22 min read


TIPTO Ramps Up Agent Support with Launch of 'TIPTO Rewards'
Tour operator and travel agent support group, TIPTO has announced a ramping up of its support for agents in the UK and Ireland with the launch of TIPTO Rewards - a new rewards programme offering monthly cash bonuses via a prize draw.
Oct 23 min read


IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Kimpton Brand in Italy, with Rome Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Kimpton property in Rome, bringing its Luxury & Lifestyle brand to the Italian capital. Expected to open in 2029, the hotel is owned by Castello Sgr’s Rome Hotel Development Fund, whose sole investor is 1AM Rome Prime Real Estate Development Fund. Castello Sgr is a leading Italian asset management company specialising in alternative investment funds, primarily in real estate. The Kimpton will become IHG’s third hotel in the
Oct 22 min read


Key Updates from ITAA Annual Conference 2026 in Costa Daurada
ITTN’s Katie is attending the ITAA Conference in the Costa Daurada this weekend. The theme of this year’s conference is Innovate, Transform, Adapt and Accelerate and the conference has brought together key leaders and experts across the travel industry for a day of learning, insights and networking...
Oct 27 min read


Royal Caribbean Unveils 2028 Alaska Cruise Line-Up
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2028 Alaska lineup, offering more ways for vacationers to experience the beauty of the Last Frontier on Anthem, the newly amplified Ovation, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas beginning in April 2028.
Oct 23 min read


Supplier Spotlight: CV Villas Makes Every Moment Count
TTN's Supplier Spotlight is on CV Villas.
Oct 22 min read


Air France Unveils New Menus by Signature Chefs on Long Haul Routes
Air France has announced new menus created by their signature chefs will be available on long-haul flights departing from Paris from this month onwards.
Oct 21 min read


Tourism NI Launches 10 New Music Experiences for Visitors
Tourism Northern Ireland has launched ten new music experiences for visitors aimed at further enhancing the region’s reputation as a destination for vibrant culture and rich heritage. With an ambition to attract more visitors and inspire them to stay longer, explore more, and make return visits, Tourism NI’s Music Experience Development Programme worked with tourism providers to develop a range of new compelling music experiences that will appeal to both the domestic and glo
Oct 22 min read


TUI Care Foundation Launches 'Field to Fork' Support Mechanism in Western Balkans
Rural communities in Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro face growing economic and environmental pressures. Agriculture remains a key source of income for many households, yet small-scale farms often struggle with low productivity, limited market access and the increasing impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, droughts and unpredictable rainfall threaten agricultural production, whilst migration, particularly amongst young people, continues to weaken rural econom
Oct 23 min read


Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027 & 2028 European Voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences.
Oct 23 min read


Global Air Passenger Demand Dips 1%, Latest IATA Figures Show
Global air travel demand dipped by 0.8%, year-on-year, in August, latest monthly figures from The International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
Oct 21 min read


WTTC Announces Hainan Province as Latest Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports of Hainan Province as a Destination Partner.
Oct 22 min read


Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers Up 4% at 20.1 Million People
Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers across its route network in September, representing a 4% year-on-year increase.
Oct 21 min read


Pegasus Airlines Completes Takeover of Czech Airlines & Smartwings Group
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has officially completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of customary closing conditions.
Oct 22 min read
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