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ITTN.ie Website Receives 12,000+ Hits a Month
Since we launched our new website, www.ittn.ie, at the beginning of July 2011 it has received 73,500 hits, or an average of more than 12,000 a month. We have been breaking the news relevant to the Irish travel industry seven days a week, every week, and have published over 100 in-depth news stories each month.
So when your company or agency has a story to tell, send your news and pictures to [email protected] or email any one of us at (firstname)@belgravegroup.ie.
You can also 'Like' Irish Travel Trade News on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter to receive daily feeds of our online stories.
Your Irish Travel Trade News Team
Ronan, Michael, Neil, Ian and Conor
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Holiday Enquiries Good, Bookings Still Cautious
Irish travel agents and suppliers are generally pleased with the level of holiday enquiries to date and bookings are on a par or slightly up on last year – but low deposit levels, payment plans and really good value are proving to be key factors in clinching sales.
Compared to this time last year, travel agents countrywide are more positive about the prospects for summer sun holiday bookings, with enquiry levels quite high. Whereas people may not have taken a holiday last year, many seem determined to take one this year – even if it's a one-week short-haul holiday – but they have still to be cautious about how they will pay for it. Consequently agents offering phased payments are likely to benefit. Meanwhile, corporate travel bookings are buoyant and are expected to continue to increase as they did in 2011.
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Emirates President Envisages Double-Daily on Dublin - Dubai
As reported on www.ittn.ie on Monday 9th January, when Emirates commenced its three-class A330-200 daily Dublin – Dubai service, the airline's bookings are producing 90+% load factors for the first few months and a B777 may be introduced "fairly soon" and quicker than the planned 18 months time – but President Tim Clark also referred to going double-daily.
"Most of our European routes have gone double-daily within three to four years," he said. "There are approximately 80,000 people of Irish descent in Australia, a key market for Emirates, and more than 70 passengers on the 237-seat inaugural flight came from bookings in Australia. In addition, there are around 5,000 Irish nationals in the UAE."
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We're (Almost) All Going on a Summer Holiday, claims Falcon
A recent survey completed by people on Falcon Holidays' online database and social media showed that 98% of them plan a holiday abroad in 2012 – and two-thirds of those surveyed might take two or more breaks away during the year. The survey results were announced at the launch of Falcon Holidays' new Summer Sun 2012 second addition brochure.
Nine in 10 holidaymakers said they would choose a Mediterranean sun holiday, with a quarter of those surveyed considering a city break. Other choices included ski holidays and cruises.
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Royal Caribbean Launches Dedicated Irish Brochure
Royal Caribbean International has launched its first ever stand-alone brochure for Ireland as a key element of its strategy to strengthen its position as the market leader and to work closer with the trade. The 16-page brochure is packed with 2012-2013 holiday itineraries focusing on the sun-seeker destinations popular with Irish holidaymakers, including Europe and the Caribbean.
Some 100,000 copies of the brochure are being delivered direct to agents in early January and a PDF version is also available via cruisingpower.ie so that agents can have the full itineraries at their fingertips while making bookings.
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Air Canada Achieves 81.6% Load Factor in 2011
Air Canada has reported a system load factor of 81.0% for December, compared with 80.8% in December 2010 – and 81.6% for the full year. Traffic in December increased 3.0% on a capacity increase of 2.8%. Air Canada reports traffic results on a system-wide basis, including regional airlines from which Air Canada purchases capacity.
"For the month of December and full year 2011, Air Canada recorded load factors of 81.0 and 81.6 per cent, respectively," said Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive. "Load factor for the full year was the second highest in Air Canada's history, surpassed only by our all-time record of 81.7% for 2010. For both the month of December and 12-month period, we experienced traffic growth in all markets Air Canada serves. These strong results underscore the effectiveness of our disciplined capacity management and award-winning product. I want to thank our employees whose professionalism and focus on taking care of our customers was recognised throughout the year."
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