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Dublin Airport Opens New Fast Track Security Facilities in Both Terminals
Dublin Airport has unveiled its latest passenger improvement with the opening of new Fast Track security facilities in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, giving passengers a quicker and more convenient way to get through security.
Sep 293 min read


Shannon Airport Brand Campaign Nominated in Digital Media Awards 2026
Shannon Airport’s new brand campaign, “The Best Place to Fly From” has been shortlisted for a prestigious national marketing award, having been nominated in the “Best in Class – Brand” category at the Digital Media Awards 2026.
Sep 292 min read


Zürich Champions its Sustainable Tourism Credentials
The Swiss city of Zürich has always had a lot to offer the curious visitor; but it's the city's leaps forward in sustainable tourism practices which the city elders are most keen to promote at present. Zürich ranks among the world's most sustainable convention and tourism destinations, and the case begins the moment visitors arrive. Whether they land at Zürich Airport or step off the train at Zürich HB, the low-impact option is often also the easiest: walk to the hotel or out
Sep 294 min read


GoTürkiye Destination Promotion Event Attracts Huge Dublin Trade Turn Out
ITTNs Sharon Jordan met with multiple suppliers from Türkiye yesterday at Anatara The Marker Hotel in Dublin, as a guest of The Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Office of the Counsellor, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, who organised the event.
Sep 292 min read


Minor Hotels Unveils 'ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection' in Tuscany
Minor Hotels has announced the signing of ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, its second Colbert Collection property in Italy and a strategic addition to one of the company’s most important growth brands. Scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of San Gimignano, Tuscany, the hotel will strengthen the global expansion of Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ premium soft brand for independent properties shaped by cultural discovery, culinary expression and meaningful s
Sep 293 min read


HBX Enhances Bedsonline and Rebrands it as Bedsonline+
HBX Group - the leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has upgraded and rebranded its Bedsonline booking platform as Bedsonline+ - which features next generation AI tools and expanded products for travel agents.
Sep 292 min read


Australian & New Zealand Travel Journalists Familiarise Themselves with Ireland
Six travel journalists from Australia and New Zealand – writing for online magazines and a daily newspaper with a combined reach of millions of readers – have been visiting the island of Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland. The aim of the visit is to familiarise the journalists with our superb tourism offering. The action-packed itinerary included a falconry experience at Ballynahinch Castle, DK Connemara Oysters, a b
Sep 292 min read


International Travel Journalists Experience NI's Peace and Reconciliation Journey
International travel journalists, together with representatives of US tour operators and universities, are discovering Northern Ireland’s peace and reconciliation journey this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland. The itineraries include Hillsborough Castle, Crumlin Road Gaol, The Troubles & Beyond Exhibition at the Ulster Museum, Linen Hall Library Political Collection, as well as visits to the various exhibitions and museums throughout Belfast an
Sep 291 min read


Cork Airport August Passenger Volumes 21% Ahead of Pre-Covid Levels
Cork Airport welcomed 360,535 passengers in August, latest monthly figures show.
Sep 292 min read


Princess Cruises Scores Industry First in Launching App in ChatGPT
Princess Cruises has become the first global cruise line to launch a native app in ChatGPT, bringing trusted, real-time cruise planning directly into the leading AI platform.
Sep 293 min read


MSC Cruises Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sandy Cay Luxury Private Island Destination
MSC Cruises has celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, its new luxury private island destination located in The Bahamas.
Sep 292 min read


Trigon Hotels Marks 210 Years of Service From 20 Team Members
Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel in Cork city and the Cork International Hotel, celebrated 20 team members who marked a total of 210 years of service with the group. The team members were honoured at the Long Service Awards, held in the Cork International Hotel on Thursday, September 24th. Among the longest servicing members were Valerie Lynch, Public Areas in the Metropole, with 35 years at the hotel and Esther O’Neill, Accommodation at the Metropole Hot
Sep 292 min read


Brand USA Opens 'Travel Week UK & Europe 2026' in Amsterdam
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, has officially opened Brand USA Travel Week UK & Europe 2026, its flagship annual trade and media event.
Sep 294 min read


ATTA Unveils New Strategic Direction Supporting Africa's Growing Appeal
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has unveiled a new strategic direction, vision and tiered membership structure.
Sep 293 min read


InteleTravel Quest 2026 Wraps up in Krakow!
Over the weekend, ITTN’s Katie attended Intele Travel Quest 2026 (ITQ) in Krakow – the company’s annual conference that brings together advisors, partners and industry leaders for a 3-day conference celebrating the year to date and the year to come across the company. There were over 500 advisors in attendance this year, networking and learning under the theme ‘Xcelerate Your Success’ sponsored by headline partners Jet2holidays and Royal Caribbean.
Sep 285 min read


American Airlines Adds Seating Perk for Loyalty Programme Members
American Airlines has upgraded its app, making it easier for frequent customers to find the perfect seat.
Sep 281 min read


Brittany Ferries Logs 6% Fuel Savings Through Digital Twin-Enabled Routing Solution
Brittany Ferries, Adrena and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (“BV Solutions”, the M&O advisory services business line of Bureau Veritas) have successfully demonstrated fuel savings of up to 6% through the deployment of an advanced digital twin-enabled routing solution. The AdrenaShip concept highlights the potential of advanced digital technologies to improve vessel efficiency and support maritime decarbonisation. Combining Brittany Ferries’ operational expertise,
Sep 283 min read


CroisiEurope Introduces New Rhine, Danube & Main Itineraries for Summer 2027
CroisiEurope has announced an overhaul of its river cruise programme for summer 2027, with the introduction of a series of new itineraries across the Rhine, Danube and Main.
Sep 283 min read


Palm Beach Sees Record 6.1 Million Visitors in First Half of 2026
Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, has announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.
Sep 282 min read


Call for Night-Time Economy to be Embedded in Policy
Dublin’s night-time economy needs to be embedded in policy and city planning from the outset, rather than treated as an afterthought, according to one of the key messages to emerge from Bright Nights, Big City: Culture, Music, and the Future of the Night-Time Economy. More than 30 speakers from Ireland and internationally gathered at the National Concert Hall on 22 September for the conference, presented by AIM Ireland and Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor, R
Sep 283 min read
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