Ladies Over 40 Can Win a Trip to Thailand
The Tourist Authority of Thailand has launched the fabulous 40+ Photo Contest for women over 40 who feel that they are fit and healthy for their age.
The competition is part of TAT’s find your fabulous wellness and medical tourism campaign. To win a three-day...
Expedia TAAP Announces New Travel Agents Platform for Irish Affiliates
Expedia TAAP announced on Thursday 29th August the launch of its new site for Irish travel agents. This is part of a global platform to be deployed worldwide and Ireland is the first market to benefit from it.
“Travel agents will love the new Expedia...
American Holidays Celebrates 10 Years of Cruise Sales
Celebrating 10 years in the cruise business, American Holidays’ Cruise Department welcomed clients from all over Ireland to its office in Duke Street.
Astrid Johnston, Cruise Product Manager, and Lisa Byrne, Marketing Executive, American Holidays, commenced the proceedings with a prize draw. Astrid, who has...
Etihad’s Closing Date for ‘Raise The Bar’ 2013
Etihad Airways, sponsor of the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championships, has announced that midnight on Monday 30th September is the cut-off for entries to this year’s ‘Raise The Bar’, in which GAA clubs can win the ultimate prize, a year’s sponsorship package with...
1STS Launches ‘Facebook Friday’ Incentive for September
One Stop Touring Shop’s brand new agent incentive, ‘Facebook Friday’, will be running for the month of September.
Is someone going on holidays or heading off on maternity leave? Have you worked extra hard this week on a project or a booking? Well, 1STS wants...
CAA Clarifies Protection Arrangements for Holidays Sold in Northern Ireland
Following an agreement reached on Tuesday 27th August, financial protection requirements against the insolvency of ATOL holders will not be duplicated in Northern Ireland. The agreement, between the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the trustees of the Air Travel Trust (ATT) and the Commission...
Aer Lingus Takes Ulster Rugby to the Skies
Ulster rugby players Tommy Bowe, Paddy Wallace and Paddy Jackson were on hand at George Best Belfast City Airport on Tuesday 27th August to help Aer Lingus unveil its new Ulster Rugby decals (stickers) on its London Heathrow and London Gatwick aircraft.
To demonstrate its...
Disneyland Paris Offers for September Bookings with Abbey Travel
With Abbey Travel your clients can now save up to 40% off hotel and park tickets for arrivals up to 2nd April 2014 (excluding 24th, 30th and 31st December, 18th-20th February), plus children stay and play free, for bookings made up to 30th September...
Regina Wins Hertz €250 Voucher
Congratulations to Regina Curran from Tullys Travel, who is last week’s winner of the €250 One4all voucher from Hertz.
Keep sending in your booking numbers, which will then to be entered into the weekly draw for a €250 One4All voucher. Any bookings made since 9th August that...
UK CC Requires Ryanair to Reduce Aer Lingus Shareholding to 5%
Aer Lingus has welcomed the issue today by the UK Competition Commission of its final report on its investigation into Ryanair’s minority shareholding in Aer Lingus, which concludes that Ryanair’s shareholding in Aer Lingus is anti-competitive and that it must sell down its 29.82%...
Global Insight Vacations Delegates Meet in Dublin
Insight Vacations held its annual Global Sales Conference in Ireland this week and delegates from Insight’s selling regions, such as Australia, North America, Canada, and Singapore, flew to Dublin to attend. During the conference Insight’s new Europe 2014 brochure was launched. The new programme includes...
Go Wild on Wednesday with KLM Dublin – Nairobi Flash Sale
Each week Air France and KLM offer one destination at a great fare available just from Ireland and for two days only. This week, KLM is reducing fares to Nairobi from Dublin by up to 29% on flights booked until midnight on 29th August...
Mary’s Creation Makes the Final Three!
Congratulations to Mary Conway of Creation Travel, whose ‘Chocolate Cake from Paradise’ was selected as one of the three finalists at the ‘cook off’ in Stockholm for the Celebrity Cruises’ Chef’s Challenge 2013.
The ultimate winner was Fiona Rafferty of Thomas Cook in Scotland, but...
BA Bowls with American Holidays for Summer Party
British Airways and American Holidays were ‘bowled over’ by fun and laughter at the American Holidays Summer Party, which incorporated bowling, a bite to eat and ‘a few’ drinks!
The event was held as a thank you for American Holidays’ continued support over the past...
MSC Cruises Appoints New Chief Executive
MSC Cruises has announced that Gianni Onorato will become the new Chief Executive of the company, effective from 2nd September 2013.
With almost 30 years’ experience in the cruise industry, Gianni has a thorough understanding of the cruise business and extensive experience in senior executive...
Travel Solutions Offers One-off Break to Vienna Christmas Markets
Travel Solutions is offering a weekend break in Vienna with direct flight from Belfast International Airport for this year’s Christmas markets – and with a choice of traditional or modern 4-star hotel for two nights.
Vienna is a beautiful city all year round, but in...
Dublin Airport Celebrates Twitter Milestone
Dublin Airport celebrated reaching 40,000 followers on Twitter this week by distributing Twitter themed cupcakes to passengers. Dublin Airport is the sixth largest airport in the world on Twitter, and has a larger Twitter following that major global hubs such as Amsterdam Schiphol, Charles...
STAGS Remembers Tom Mannion
The STAGS golf outing in memory of Tom Mannion was held on Saturday 24th August at Douglas Golf Course, sponsored by DAA / Cork Airport.
A total of 28 members and guests played and the overall winner on the day was Michael Doorley of Shandon...
Hand Luggage Tips from BA Cabin Crew
Here are some handy tips from British Airways cabin crew on making life through airports that much easier:
- Always roll your clothes, it really helps save space in your bag and prevents clothes creasing.
- Use all available space by stuffing things such as shoes...
Emirates Announces Non-Stop Dubai – Taipei Service
Emirates has announced the launch of non-stop passenger services from Dubai to Taipei, its 16th destination in the Far East. The service will commence from 10th February 2014, initially with six non-stop flights per week to Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport.
The route will be operated by...
