Cash May Be King in Cyprus
Travel agents with clients travelling to Cyprus over the next few days should consider advising them to take cash as well as credit and debit cards, due to current uncertainty over electronic cash withdrawals.
Cyprus will be voting later today (Tuesday 19th March) whether to...
Emirates Hosts IRB Master Class for Leinster Referees
Fresh from refereeing the recent Six Nations clash with France at the Aviva Stadium, International Rugby Board elite panel referees Steve Walsh, Wayne Barnes and Greg Garner took time out to take part in a refereeing workshop, hosted by Emirates Airline, at Old Wesley...
Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Go Green for St Patrick’s Day
In a major coup for Irish tourism, an ancient wonder of the world – the Pyramids of Giza – went green for the first time ever, joining a host of other landmarks and iconic sites around the world for Tourism Ireland’s annual ‘global greening’...
The 1STS Secret Caller is Back!
One Stop Touring Shop has a new incentive starting from Tuesday. 1STS is giving agents the chance to win €50 cash instantly for recommending them. All you have to do is name one of the 1STS brands – Insight Vacations, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises,...
New Worldchoice Ireland Directors
Worldchoice Ireland has appointed two new directors to the board. John Haynes and Isa Johnston have retired and are replaced by Michael Doorley (Chairman) and Joe Tully. Des Manning is the alternative Director.
Chairman Doorley thanked John and Isa for their sterling efforts over the...
St Patrick’s Day Greetings from the ITTN Team!
The Irish Travel Trade News Team – Ronan, Michael, Neil, Ian, Hilary and Manus – wish all our readers a joyful St Patrick’s Day.
The latest ‘icon’ to join Tourism Ireland’s global greening this weekend is Sir Richard Branson! The business magnate has dyed his...
God’s Own Country – Kerala Promotes to the Trade
Known as God’s own country, Kerala in India had a well attended trade workshop and presentation in Dublin last night (Wednesday). This is a destination that exudes peace and contentment for the visitor, so it is not surprising that the international visitor numbers have increased by 24% over the past...
Amadeus Signs Agreement with China Airlines Group
Amadeus has signed an extensive long-term content agreement with China Airlines Group that offers Amadeus travel agents access to a comprehensive range of fares, schedules and availability from China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest airline, and Mandarin Airlines, its regional and domestic subsidiary.
Within Asia, the new...
American Holidays Packages Canada with Air Transat
American Holidays has again teamed up with Canadian holiday airline Air Transat for summer 2013, with five flights per week from Dublin to Toronto and a weekly flight from Dublin to Montreal. There will also be a weekly flight from Shannon to Toronto. These...
Alvaro Moves from Turkish Airlines
Alvaro Aravena has left Turkish Airlines, where he has been responsible for Marketing, Advertising, Groups and Travel Agents Support since January 2009.
He is now Business Development Manager at Innstant Travel. He was previously Groups Manager for Czech Airlines from June 2001 to December 2008.
BookaBed Miami Night in Cork Next Thursday – Fam Trip in April
Bookabed, in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic, is inviting travel agents to its Miami Night taking place on Thursday 21st March 2013 in Soho Bar and Restaurant, 77 Grand Parade, Cork City, from 18.30 to late.
Lee Osborne, Sales Manager, said: “It promises to be a...
IATA Disappointed with EC’s Proposed Revisions to EC261
The International Air Transport Association has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission’s proposed revisions to its passenger rights legislation (EC Regulation 261 or EC 261).
Tony Tyler, IATA Director General and Chief Executive, said: “There are some positive aspects to the Commission’s review but...
1STS Train & Dine Roadshow to Visit Limerick
The One Stop Touring Shop girls are hitting the road again for the second leg of their Train & Dine Roadshow. It will take place next Thursday 21st March in Limerick. The training will take place from 2pm – 5pm in the Savoy Hotel,...
SAS Ireland Launches SAS Credits
Scandinavian Airlines has launched its new ‘SAS Credits’ programme where corporate companies can earn up to 6% of the ticket price back when they fly with SAS or Wideroe.
Alan Sparling, Country Manager SAS – Ireland, said: “We are extremely pleased with the take up...
Travelport / American Announce Distribution Agreement, Resolve Litigation
Travelport and American Airlines have announced a new long-term, global distribution agreement. In addition to enabling continued access to shop and book the full content of flights marketed by American Airlines, the new agreement positions Travelport to become the first global distribution system to offer...
Calling All Golfers: Free TIGS Membership for 2013
Travel Industry Golf Society, which is offering free membership for 2013, has finalised its outings for 2013, commencing with Druids Glen on 17th April.
17th April ...
ITOA Tourism ‘Speed-dating’ in Dublin
ITOA, the Incoming Tour Operators Association, is hosting a major ‘speed-dating’-style business workshop in Dublin tomorrow, Thursday 14th March. Thirty of Ireland’s leading inbound tour operators will be meeting in Fitzpatrick’s Castle hotel with over 200 owners and operators of tourism businesses from the...
National Geographic Traveller Photography Winners
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has announced the winners of its Travel Photography 2013 Competition, now available to view online at http://photos.natgeotraveller.co.uk
. Mike Byford’s ‘Corfe Castle’ pipped all the other contenders to become the grand-prize winner.
National Geographic Traveller launched its photo competition last September in...
“Ireland is a Distinct and Different Market,” Ed Burke Tells Thai Hoteliers
“Airlines are increasingly treating Ireland differently, recognising that we are a distinct single market and quite different from the UK, and they are reaping the benefits – and you should do likewise,” Ed Burke of Twohigs told some 30 Thai hoteliers attending the Tourism...
BA Flies into Guinness World Records Book
British Airways has set two Guinness World Record titles including the ‘Highest Harlem Shake’ and ‘Highest Concert’ in the sky, with Tony Hadley and Kim Wilde performing their hits on a red-nosed B767 aircraft at 43,000 feet for Comic Relief. A video of the...
