Simon Daly Takes on a New Role
The popular British Airways Manager for Ireland, Simon Daly, is taking on extra managerial responsibilities with effect from 1st July.
In addition to Ireland he will also take over Sales and Marketing for Jersey and part of the regional area of the UK, excluding the...
Portuguese Tourist Office Says Farewell Jose, Welcome Filipe
After five years as Director of the Portuguese Tourist Office in Dublin, José Noguiera Ramos is moving on to pastures new. At a reception at the residence of the Portuguese Ambassador, Bernardo Futscher Pereira praised Jose for his tenure here and the manner in...
Lucky Winners of Tickets from Emirates to Irish Open
Irish Open sponsor Emirates, in conjunction with Irish Travel Trade News, held a lucky prize draw in which 12 lucky winners each received two tickets for the major golf event that is taking place at Carton House, Co Kildare, from Thursday 27th – Sunday...
SAS Orders New Long-Haul Airbus Fleet
Scandinavian Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the order of eight new A350-900 XWB and four A330-300 Enhanced aircraft
The agreement marks the launch of the airline’s long-haul strategy of an extensive fleet renewal plan, options for more aircraft, and a total...
Cathy Burke Celebrates 35 Years in Travel
Congratulations to Cathy Burke, General Manager of Travel Counsellors Ireland, who is celebrating her 35th year in travel this week. Interestingly, in a recent clear-out at home, Cathy found a job confirmation letter from her first ever employer at Noel Martin Travel. The family-owned travel agency...
Valerie Joins Emirates Dublin Sales Team
Emirates today confirmed the appointment of Valerie Murphy (ex-SAS Ireland) to its corporate sales team in Ireland.
Valerie, who is from Dublin, has over 23 years’ aviation industry experience, working in the areas of airline operations, sales & marketing, business development and key account management....
Mary’s Creation Seeks Your Vote
Mary Conway at Creation Travel in Limerick has mouths watering with Ireland's first entry in Celebrity Cruises’ Chef's Challenge – Culinary Creation. You can vote for Mary, or enter your own dish, at the RCL travel agents Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/rcltravelagents/app_448952861833126
Cook your way to Stockholm this...
New Incentives for Etihad ‘BusinessConnect’ SME Loyalty Programme
Etihad Airways has unveiled three new incentives as part of its BusinessConnect SME loyalty programme. BusinessConnect is a free mileage-earning programme for companies with between two and 50 business travellers that do not have a corporate contract with Etihad.
The incentives, which all run until...
Advantage Irish Ferries and Haven!
With the usual round of summer tournaments now underway at Wimbledon and elsewhere, many young people will cherish thoughts of following in the steps of their tennis idols. With that in mind, families taking a break at a number of Irish Ferries Haven holiday...
BA Allows Post-Landing Mobile Use, Trials Electronic Bag Tag
On 1st July 2013 British Airways will become the first airline in Europe to allow passengers to switch on their mobile phones after landing. The new policy will apply to every BA flight landing worldwide. Meanwhile, BA is also trialling an electronic bag tag...
Amadeus Report: At the Big Data Crossroads
Travel industry stands at a ‘big data crossroads’, according to a major global study commissioned by Amadeus and authored by Harvard Business School professor Thomas Davenport. Harnessing high volumes of new, unstructured data offers the promise of better decision-making, greater product innovation and stronger...
Mantic Point Launches ‘Who’s Where’ for Corporate Travel Managers
Itinerary management solutions provider Mantic Point has announced the launch of ‘Who’s Where’, a new corporate duty of care product designed to provide corporate travel buyers and travel management companies with the ability to track and alert individual travellers to any issues that may...
Bicycles, Boats, Beers…and Vikings!
The Danes might be tempted (with much justification) to use the theme ‘Probably the best citybreak in the world’ to promote Wonderful Copenhagen, where from last Saturday until 17th November the National Museum’s ‘Viking’ exhibition includes the longest Viking warship ever found and several artifacts...
Oman Air Sails Into Dun Laoghaire
As part of the Princes Route European sailing race for the MOD 70 class, the Oman Air-sponsored boat was in Dun Laoghaire last weekend. The €3 million craft can reach speeds of 40 knots and is part of an educational programme to train young...
Falcon Adds Two New Destinations
Falcon Holidays has launched its Summer 2014 programme, and has added two destinations to the brochure. The new resorts are Ibiza in the Balearic Islands and the Greek resort of Rhodes. Both will have weekly departures from Dublin.
Helen Caron, Director of Ireland and TUI...
Freedom Travel to Open Third Branch
Congratulations to Ciara Mooney of Freedom Travel, who will be opening the agency’s third office on this Saturday, 29th June.
The new branch will be in New Row, just off Main Street in Naas, Co Kildare.
Fanfan Wins Hertz Week for Two in Croatia
The Ambassador of Croatia recently visited the Hertz European Centre in Swords, Co Dublin, to mark the company’s ‘Focus on Franchise Campaign’ that featured Croatia in May and to present a prize of a week for two in Croatia to one employee. The incentive...
Karen is Second Lowcostbeds Happy Monday Winner
Lowcostbeds has announced the second winner in its ‘Happy Mondays’ promotion. Agents that make an accommodation booking with a transfer during the promotion are being automatically entered into a weekly draw for a €100 voucher to cheer up their Monday.
This week’s winner was Karen...
Delta Acquires 49% of Virgin and Announces New Codeshare Agreement
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways today (Monday 24th June) detailed a codeshare agreement across 108 routes that offers customers seamless connections to 66 destinations across North America and the UK.
The codeshare announcement coincides with Delta acquiring a 49% stake in Virgin, the...
USA to Allow Laptop Use During Take-off and Landing
The USA is to lift an “outdated” ban on airline passengers using laptops during take-off and landing. The Federal Aviation Administration is to rule that travellers can keep laptops, iPads and electronic readers on during taxi, take-off and landing because they are safer than...
