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Fáilte Ireland Backed Sustainable Tourist Accommodation - The Old Coach House - Opens in Tullamore
The Old Coach House, a new sustainable tourist accommodation offering, has been officially opened in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The project was awarded €300,000 in investment funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, which is co-funded by the EU and the Government of Ireland under the EU Just Transition fund. The Old Coach House invested a further €308,000 in the development bringing the total investment to €608,000. The newly redeveloped Old C
Sep 12 min read


Trafalgar Becomes Global Power Brand, Bringing Insight Vacations & Costsaver Products Under One Name
Trafalgar has announced its development into a global travel power brand by introducing new travel categories and bringing the 2027 portfolios of Insight Vacations and Costsaver under the single Trafalgar name to create a broader, simpler portfolio for travel agents and their clients.
Sep 13 min read


Spring Hotels Announces Clubworld Travel's Warren Purdy Winner of NI Summer Sizzler Sales Incentive
Spring Hotels has announced Warren Purdy of Clubworld Travel’s Portadown branch as the winner of its Summer Sizzler sales incentive, run in partnership with Clubworld Travel across Northern Ireland.
The incentive saw Clubworld Travel shops throughout Northern Ireland get behind the campaign, generating strong sales for Spring Hotels and showcasing the continued success of the partnership between the two companies.
As the winning travel adviser, Warren has received a seven-n
Sep 12 min read


Air Canada Introduces Mobility Aid Travel Policy for Passengers
Air Canada has announced a new mobility aid travel policy designed to make travel simpler, more consistent and less stressful for customers who travel with mobility aids, including customers participating in adapted sports.
Sep 12 min read


SAS Scandinavian Airlines Completes Starlink WiFi Installation Across Airbus A320neo Fleet
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has officially completed installation of Starlink-powered WiFi across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet.
Sep 12 min read


Marella Cruises Unveils 'Cruise Month' Deals
Marella Cruises has unveiled its Cruise Month deals for bargain-hunting holidaymakers, available throughout September (1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026), with savings on Marella Cruises holidays.
Sep 11 min read


TUI Care Foundation Launches 3-Year Cultural Heritage Project in Gambia
The Gambia River communities hold a treasure of cultural heritage in the folklore of the Ninki Nanka - a mystical dragon said to reside in the creeks of the Gambia River. However, as traditional storytelling declines amongst younger generations, this rich heritage risks being lost forever. Meanwhile, rural communities along the river remain excluded from the tourism benefits concentrated in coastal areas. To preserve this endangered folklore and create sustainable livelihoods
Sep 13 min read


MSC Foundation Supports Largest Global Assessment Report into Coral Reef Health
The largest global assessment of coral reef condition ever produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) reveals the scale of the declining coral reef cover worldwide and highlights the importance of science-based conservation and long-term monitoring to help reefs recover and build resilience. The MSC Foundation-supported report, "Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025", states a relative decline of 9.5% compared to the baseline average for the period of 198
Sep 13 min read


Riviera Travel Launches 2027 Campaign Agent Incentive
Riviera Travel has launched a brand-new agent incentive to coincide with the release of its new 2027 campaign, giving agents a timely reason to drive early bookings among customers planning ahead, with savings of up to €700 per person on selected 2027 holidays.
Sep 12 min read


HX Expeditions Announces Expedition offers & Fleet Enhancements for 2026
Expedition cruise line HX Expeditions has announced two limited time offers to mark its 130th anniversary, giving guests additional savings on selected expeditions and, in selected European markets, free flights to Arctic Norway.
Sep 14 min read


Family Fun day hosted by Princess Cruises onboard Majestic Princess.
ITTN's Lorraine joined 160 Agents and their families onboard the beautiful Majestic Princess on Saturday in Dun Laoghaire. The rain did not dampen the spirits as the group was transported on tender ships to the ship that loomed large of port. While Lorraine waited for everyone to gather together in the Crown Lounge she took the opportunity to get some snaps with permission from families onboard. The group were welcomed by Abbie Cook Sales Manager, Ireland. Danielle Gordon and
Aug 311 min read


Last Day to Enter VIVA MOMENTS Competition August Category.
The quest continues to find ITTN Photographer of the year with VIVA MOMENTS. The August Category will close today at 9pm! - Don't miss out!
Aug 311 min read


Taking the Fear Out of Flying with EasyJet’s Fearless Flyer Programme
A fear of flying is far more common than many people realise. For some, it means mild unease before take-off; for others, it can lead to sleepless nights in the build-up to a trip, anxiety around turbulence or fears of having a panic attack mid-flight. In more severe cases, people may avoid air travel altogether, potentially missing out on holidays, family occasions, work opportunities and experiences abroad. The frustration for many nervous flyers is that the fear can clash
Aug 312 min read


Accident & General Reveals Latest Pizza Party Winners
Accident & General (A&G) has revealed the latest winners of its monthly Pizza Party draw, with Best4Travel Wexford and Dempsey Travel, Trim receiving a well-deserved Monday lunch courtesy of the travel insurer. The monthly initiative sees A&G select travel agencies at random and treat their teams to a Pizza Party as a thank you for their continued support. This month, the A&G team, Craig, Noel and Adrienne, are sending lunch to the teams at Best4Travel Wexford and Dempsey Tra
Aug 311 min read


Emirates Celebrates 15 Years as US Open Partner
Emirates steps onto the court again as the Official Airline Partner of The US Open Grand Slam® tournament. Celebrating 15 consecutive years of sponsorship, the airline is bringing world-class tennis experiences and hospitality on the ground and in the air as the tournament runs from 30th August to 13th September. Serving “fly better” experiences at its newly designed hospitality suite Emirates will open its brand new 1,579 square-foot luxury hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe S
Aug 313 min read


USA Walker Cup Team Touches Down at Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport welcomed the USA Walker Cup Team on Saturday, as they arrived on a United Airlines flight from Newark ahead of this weekend's tournament at Lahinch Golf Club (5th – 6th September). Vanessa McTigue, Commercial Director of The Shannon Airport Group, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the USA Walker Cup Team on their arrival at Shannon Airport ahead of this weekend's tournament in Co. Clare. As Ireland's Gateway to Golf, we're proud to welcome players, supporter
Aug 312 min read


North Carolina Takes Centre Stage at Aer Lingus College Football Classic Trade Event
ITTN's Zoe joined Aer Lingus, Visit USA and Visit North Carolina on Saturday for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, where travel partners enjoyed a full day of enjoying the destination inspiration and one of the biggest sporting events to take place in Dublin each year.
Aug 313 min read


MSC Cruises Launches August Flash Sale, with 10% Savings on Offer
MSC Cruises has today launched its August Flash Sale, giving customers the chance to save 10% on all cruises currently on sale, excluding MSC World Cruises.
Aug 281 min read


American Airlines Adds Eight Global Routes for 2027
American Airlines has confirmed eight new global routes from the US for next summer.
Aug 281 min read


Beautiful Bahamas Wows Travel Trade in Dún Laoghaire & Dublin Bay
ITTN’s Saoirse Cross-Smith joined a fantastic evening of bites, bubbles and experiencing all the Bahamas has to offer at Dublin Bay and the Royal Marine Hotel.
Aug 284 min read
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