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Carnival Posts Record Profits and Revenues for Third Quarter
Carnival Corporation has posted record third quarter financial results and is seeing strong future booking trends.
Sep 302 min read


Supplier Spotlight: Elevate your Europe Adventure with Royal Caribbean
ITTN's Supplier Spotlight is Royal Caribbean. Pack your bags for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure along Europe’s most sought after shores in 2027.
Sep 302 min read


Club Med Reaches Growth Milestone in Ireland
Premium all-inclusive travel brand Club Med has reached a milestone success in Ireland after just three years in the market.
Sep 302 min read


MSC World Atlantic Marks Construction Milestone, as it Touches Water for First Time
MSC Cruises has celebrated a major milestone in the construction of its next flagship, MSC World Atlantic, as the ship touched water for the first time at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France this past weekend.
Sep 302 min read


WTTC Reveals Full Programme for Global Summit in Malta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the full programme for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta.
Sep 307 min read


Alaska Looking to Join Aer Lingus-Included Atlantic Joint Business Alliance
Alaska Airlines is planning to join the Atlantic Joint Business Alliance of airlines - which includes Aer Lingus among its members - in order to boost its global connectivity.
Sep 302 min read


Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge Named World's Best by Skytrax
The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge has once again been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the lounge’s third consecutive win in the category. The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also secured second place, with Star Alliance taking both the top two spots in this year’s category. The latest accolade continues a decade-long track record of being the world’s best for Star
Sep 303 min read


Tourism NI Launches “Crucially Important” Tourism & Hospitality Week 2026
Tourism Northern Ireland has launched Tourism & Hospitality Week 2026. Now in its third year, the dedicated week aims to shine a spotlight on the importance of the tourism and hospitality sector to the local economy as well as the positive impact it has on local communities, through a series of engaging events. One of Northern Ireland’s most valuable industries, the tourism and hospitality sector generates £1.2 billion for Northern Ireland’s economy, supporting more than 70,0
Sep 303 min read


ECN Awards: John Galligan Lifetime Achievement & HX Expeditions Wins Big
Irish travel and tourism industry stalwart John Galligan was acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement award from The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) this week at its ECN Awards 2026
Sep 303 min read


British Luxury Travel Buyers Attend Tourism Ireland Luxury Ireland Showcase Event
A total of 15 British luxury travel buyers have been attending Tourism Ireland’s Luxury Ireland Showcase in Buckinghamshire, near London, this week. They are meeting, and doing business with, 15 tourism companies from across the island of Ireland. The aim of the event is to highlight our superb luxury tourism offering to the British tour operators in attendance. It involves a programme of one-to-one appointments and networking sessions – providing an excellent opportunity f
Sep 301 min read


Italian Travel & Lifestyle Journalists Sample a 'Taste' of the Wild Atlantic Way
Six travel and lifestyle journalists from Italy, with a combined reach of around 1.7 million readers, have been exploring the Wild Atlantic Way this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists, who represent various print and online publications, are experiencing the superb food and drink of the Wild Atlantic Way first-hand – and then creating articles and stories to inspire potential Italian holidaymakers to book their next trip to Ireland. The gro
Sep 301 min read


Reminder: Register Now for ITTN Webinar: Holland America Line on October 15
Just to remind everyone, the ITTN Webinar - Holland America event will take place on October 15, so now is the time to register.
Sep 301 min read


Viking Cruises Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship for Egypt
Viking Cruises has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet.
Sep 302 min read


Egypt Sets Five-Year Goal to Double International Yacht Calls
The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) has set a goal of doubling international yacht calls to Egypt within five years.
Sep 302 min read


Cruise Canada Opens Sixth Depot in Yukon Territory, Making Access Easier
Exploring the Yukon by road will become even easier in 2027, with Cruise Canada announcing the opening of its sixth Canadian depot in Whitehorse in the Yukon territory.
Sep 302 min read


Jackson Weech Appointed Director General of Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has appointed veteran Bahamian hospitality executive Jackson Alexander Weech Director General.
Sep 303 min read


Loveholidays Reveals Top Rated Resorts by Irish families with Affordable Deals Still Available for Mid-Term Break
St Julian’s in Malta, Santa Ponsa in Mallorca and Mijas Costa in Spain are the highest-rated resort towns among Irish families, a new ranking from loveholidays has revealed.
Sep 302 min read


Emirates Launches Promotional Campaign for Dubai's Winter Events Calendar
Emirates has launched a multi-market promotional campaign in step with Dubai's winter events calendar, alongside exclusive experiences like Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Lost World Aquarium and Dubai City Sightseeing Hop and Hop Off bus tour on the roster of free attractions.
Sep 293 min read


Voting Officially Open for the 2026 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards!
The wait is officially over! The ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards, in association with headline sponsor Princess Cruises, are back!
Sep 292 min read


Visit Tampa Bay Extends Scope of UK & Ireland Representation
Visit Tampa Bay has expanded its 11-year partnership with UK-based public relations agency, Magic Torch PR, with the agency now adding the DMO’s sales and marketing initiatives in UK and Ireland to its portfolio of services.
Sep 293 min read
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