Travelport / SIA Extend Global Content Agreement
Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide with access to Singapore Airlines’ full range of market fares. Singapore Airlines will also be leveraging Travelport’s functionalities to benefit travel agents by improving efficiencies when making and...
Government Approves Drafting of Bill to Establish Shannon Group plc
The Government has approved the drafting of the Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013, paving the way for the creation of the new Shannon Group entity.
Minister Leo Varadkar said: “I have reconstituted the board of the Shannon Airport Authority and Minister Bruton...
Copenhagen Fashion Festival in August
Since Vivienne Westwood showcased her ‘Anglomania’ collection in its Autumn Winter fashion week, Copenhagen’s Fashion Festival has become internationally acclaimed.
This year’s festival will run from Wednesday 7th until Sunday 11th August and more than 50,000 people are expected to attend.
With various runway shows,...
First Choice UK Launches SuneoClub Budget Hotel Brand
In the UK, First Choice has launched a new all-inclusive budget hotel brand, SuneoClub, aimed at cash-strapped couples, families and group. The operator is also selling parent company TUI Travel’s six Club Magic Life beachfront all-inclusive properties to UK customers for the first time.
SuneoClub...
BA to Operate A380 on London Heathrow – Johannesburg
British Airways will operate an Airbus A380 on its London Heathrow – Johannesburg route next year, commencing with three times a week from 10th February then six flights weekly from 10thMarch.
Johannesburg will be BA’s third A380 destination, following the launch of a five-times-weekly service...
Ryanair Offers to Sell Aer Lingus Stake to Another EU Airline
Ryanair today confirmed that, as part of its ongoing remedies discussions with the UK Competition Commission, it has now offered the following undertaking to the CC: “Ryanair will undertake to unconditionally sell its 29% shareholding to any other EU airline that makes an offer...
Mary Makes the Final!
Mary Conway of Creation Travel’s ‘Chocolate Cake from Paradise’ has been voted into second place in Celebrity Cruises’ Chef’s Challenge – and so Mary will be jetting off to Stockholm next month for the final ‘cook off’ onboard Celebrity Eclipse.
Mary’s creation was the only...
Contiki Launches 2014 Asia Trips
Contiki Holidays has launched its 2014 Asia trips, featuring holidays across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China for 18-35 year olds and including special experiences such as the sunrise over the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia, a stroll along the Great Wall of China, or a dip in the...
Virgin Offers Upper Class Ground Service to Economy Passengers
Virgin Atlantic is offering its Upper Class ground service to all passengers. From £240 per person, economy and premium economy passengers can enjoy ‘Guest List’ benefits such as a limousine transfer to the airport, fast-track security and entry to Virgin’s Clubhouse lounges.
Other benefits include...
Travelport Mobile Agent for Worldspan
Travelport has launched Travelport Mobile Agent for Worldspan, making the mobile GDS application now available on all three Travelport GDS cores.
All Travelport-connected agents around the globe using the Galileo, Apollo or Worldspan GDS platforms are now able to download Travelport Mobile Agent. The app...
On AzQuest: Invergordon to Edinburgh
ITTN’s News & Features Editor Neil Steedman visits Loch Ness and logs his final report from onboard the Azamara Quest (without having seen Nessie).
From Invergordon I took a most pleasant Land Discoveries tour to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, with the landscape lush and...
WTM 2013 Responsible Tourism Programme Includes TripAdvisor
World Travel Market has announced a number of high-calibre speakers for its first panel sessions for World Responsible Tourism Programme, including TripAdvisor. The quality of eco-certification has come to the fore this year and the issues will be discussed with TripAdvisor Responsible Travel Director,...
Belfast International Renews ATC Contract
Belfast International Airport has reappointed NATS to provide air traffic control services on the site for the next five years, as well as an ‘en route service’ for all air traffic flying through the Belfast area.
In 2012, Belfast International Airport carried over 4.3 million...
Taiwanese Duo Set Off for Europe
Dublin’s spire in O’Connell Street was the departure point for two young Taiwanese men who have set off on a European Odyssey to visit 44 cities in 24 countries. The duo are in Ireland as part of the Ireland-Taiwan Working Holiday Programme.
They were seen...
San Diego Makes Travellers Choice Awards
San Diego has been listed for its award-winning attractions, museums, hotels, parks and beaches in Trip Advisor's recently announced 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards. Six San Diego facilities ranked in the Top 25 in a variety of categories, including Balboa Park named the #5 ‘Top...
On AzQuest: Glasgow to Invergordon
Azamara Club Cruises’ luxury ship Azamara Quest is currently saiing her first ex-Dublin itinerary to Hamburg via Belfast, Glasgow, Invergordon and Edinburgh. ITTN’s News & Features Editor Neil Steedman continues his daily reports from onboard.
I fell asleep early last night in Glasgow (and so,...
From Taiwan to Dublin and On to 24 Countries
Two young men from Taiwan are planning the trip of a lifetime and it all began when they travelled to Ireland as part of the Ireland-Taiwan Working Holiday programme, a scheme introduced last year. Lin Bing-Yi and Wang Wei-Dong are planning to travel around...
Shannon June Passenger Numbers Up 8%
Shannon Airport’s passenger numbers have turned a significant corner, with figures for June showing an 8% increase on the same month last year, including a 38% increase in US passengers.
The development has seen month-over-month passenger numbers grow for the first time in five years...
Solos Welcome on Barcelona Coast Walking Getaway
UWalk.ie is offering a four-night guided walk in Spain’s Costa Barcelona on 14th October for €395.00 per person. Flights are extra and you can fly into Girona and avail of UWalk’s free airport transfer or fly into Barcelona and take the short train journey...
Up to 25% Off Europcar Rentals
Europcar is offering up to 25% off car rentals this summer in holiday destinations across France, Germany, Hungary, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates.
Colm Brady, Business Development Director at Europcar Ireland, said: “We are delighted to use our strong relationship with Europcar Worldwide to...
