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ITTN’s Julia Labedz is continuing her Caribbean adventure in Barbados on a FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus and Travel Trade Representation (TTR). After several days of hotel inspections and even a trip on the original Bajan Bus, day 4 was all about getting in the water and partying in true Barbados style!

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is in Barbados this week on a FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus and Travel Trade Representation (TTR).

The group departed early from the Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort & Spa, which has been home for the first half of the trip. This was the second night the group spent at the hotel, and by this point, the comfort of the resort was fully appreciated...

The group arrived late Sunday night and checked in at the all-inclusive Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort & Spa, before heading for a buffet-style welcome dinner....

Aer Lingus’ direct service from Manchester to Barbados makes the long-haul journey refreshingly straightforward. Beforehand, passengers would have to exit the terminal in Manchester and re-enter, going through the security process again..

On the Virgin Atlantic fam trip to Jamaica that took place last week, it was the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa that hosted the group for its first two nights on arrival to the tropical Caribbean island, while JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar hosted the group for their final two nights!

In partnership with the Jamaica Tourism Board, Celene Duffy (Key Account Manager for APG Ireland) is hosting a fam trip of key travel trade to the vibrant island of Jamaica on a four-night fam that took off yesterday! 

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is continuing the Expedition Kissimmee FAM trip, joined by Jo White of Experience Kissimmee, Charlotte Flach of Selling Travel, and 10 international media representatives. Today’s itinerary placed the spotlight on high-end hospitality, with exclusive access to luxury vacation homes, resort experiences, and even some festive entertainment across Kissimmee.

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is on the Expedition Kissimmee FAM trip this week, exploring one of Florida’s most dynamic visitor destinations through a packed itinerary. The group spent the day discovering some of the area’s wildest highlights,  riding rollercoasters, skimming across the Everglades on an airboat, and spotting a Floridian classic – ‘gators!

ITTN’s Julia Labedz is taking part in Expedition Kissimmee, a global FAM trip hosted by Experience Kissimmee, alongside 12 other international media representatives. Among the participants and joining Julia directly are Jo White of Experience Kissimmee and Charlotte Flach of Selling Travel. The group is set to explore Kissimmee across a packed multi-day itinerary.

Portugal has the holiday favourites locked down, but if you’ve already ticked off the tram rides in Lisbon and the beach bars of the Algarve, it might be time to explore Portugal’s wonderfully weird side - one full of folklore, festivals, food oddities, and offbeat shops.

Travellers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural immersion in Japan can now save an incredible €1,900 per person on the Iconic Japan by Bullet Train Tour with Tropical Sky.

As The Open gears up for a thrilling return to Royal Portrush, golf is enjoying a spotlight moment - and what better way to join the action than by learning the game in Mallorca? For solo travellers curious about golf but unsure where to begin, Solos Holidays has just launched the perfect introduction - a Beginners Golf Week!

Every year, between July and October, hundreds of wild elephants congregate on the open plains of Minneriya National Park, drawn by the shrinking waters of the ancient Minneriya Tank.

Paris, Cannes, Biarritz... France has it all, and it comes alive on Bastille Day across the country. Read all about the event details and pro tips to best celebrate Bastille Day in France.

Since 1996, thousands of alien enthusiasts, both sceptics and true believers, have descended upon Roswell every July to celebrate the long‑standing mystery of the 1947 Roswell Incident at the Roswell UFO Festival.

Make your wedding launch as high-flying as your future together by tying the knot under, or even aboard, the legendary Concorde G‑BOAC at the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester Airport. 

When Ryanair launched flights to Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, few saw it as a hiking opportunity. But for those willing to look...

While many travellers once knew it only for beach resorts, Tunisia has matured into something far more compelling - a destination full of luxurious comfort layered with history and fantastic hospitality.

Iceland is wild, remote, and unfiltered. And while each season offers something different, August quietly holds the crown as the best time to go. Here’s why.