Amadeus Ireland Renews Atlas Travel and USIT Agreements
Amadeus today announced renewed agreements with Atlas Travel and USIT. Additionally, despite the challenging economy for the global and Irish travel industry, Amadeus Ireland signed or renewed agreements with 15 other local and international travel companies in 2012.
Noeleen Lynch, Managing Director of Atlas Travel,...
United Launches Satellite-Based Wi-Fi Service
United has introduced onboard satellite-based wi-fi Internet connectivity on the first of its international widebody aircraft, becoming the first US-based international carrier to offer customers the ability to stay connected while travelling on long-haul overseas routes.
The aircraft, a Boeing 747 outfitted with Panasonic Avionics...
Michel Roth Culinary Creations in Air France Business Class
From 1st February 2013, chef Michel Roth will offer a new dining experience in the Business Class cabin during Air France long-haul flights departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
On the menu will be six exceptional dishes inspired by French culinary classics. Following chefs Joël Robuchon...
Rocky Mountaineer Launches Stay & Play Free Offer
Rocky Mountaineer has released its 2013 ‘Stay & Play Free’ offering up to CAD$800 per couple in added value.
Clients booking a qualifying Rocky Mountaineer package (rail journeys of four nights or more) before 28th March 2013 will receive one of the following Stay &...
Hertz Sale Offers Up to 33% Off Car Hire Worldwide
Hertz is offering savings of up to 33% on car hire in over 100 countries worldwide in its January sale.
Just book by 31st January 2013 for travel from 2nd January to 30th June 2013.
Terms and Conditions apply. Use discount code (CDP): 766960.
Uniworld to Introduce All-Inclusive Cruises in Europe in 2014
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises plans to introduce all-inclusive river cruises in Europe in 2014. The luxury boutique river cruise line currently offers a host of inclusions, such as all non-alcoholic beverages, fine wine and beer served during lunch and dinner onboard; fully hosted shore...
Two Japanese Airlines Ground Dreamliners After ANA Emergency Landing
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have grounded their fleets of Boeing 787 Dreamliners – 17 and seven aircraft respectively – after ANA flight 692, with 129 passengers, made an emergency landing at Takamatsu Airport in Japan earlier today following a battery alarm signal...
Sunway Launches Majorca Programme from Kerry Airport
Sunway Holidays will operate a new charter series from Kerry to Palma-Majorca commencing on Thursday 27th June 2013. The daytime flights will operate on a weekly basis on Thursdays until 22nd August 2013, departing Kerry at 16.30 and arriving in Palma at 20.10, with...
Azamara Journey Gets New Look
Azamara Journey, the second of Azamara Club Cruises’ twin boutique ships to undergo refurbishment, emerged today from an eight-day drydock in Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard. Azamara Journey, now complete with a refresh of all public spaces and staterooms and an elegant new ‘Azamara Blue’ exterior hull,...
Sri Lankan Partners with Aer Lingus
Sri Lankan Airlines is offering a range of fares and easy connections from Dublin, Cork and Shannon, in partnership with Aer Lingus, via London Heathrow, Paris and Frankfurt, to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
The airline also offers connections to India and the Far East....
€10 Shopping Vouchers for Every RCI Booking in One-week Offer
Royal Caribbean International is ramping up interest in its ‘Unbeatable Sale’ by offering agents the added incentive of a €10 ‘Love2shop’ voucher for every 2013 booking made before 20th January 2013. Just register each booking on cruisingpower.ie.
For further information with terms and conditions and details...
New Germany Camping Guide Includes Ecocamping and Motorhome Sites
The German National Tourist Office has released its new ‘Campsites in Germany’ guide for 2013, with details of over 800 sites for camping and motorhomes, to suit every pocket and choice of holiday.
Campsites in Germany are run to an extremely high standard and offer...
Emirates Seeks Key Account Manager – Corporate
A position as Key Account Manager – Corporate with Emirates in Ireland is currently available and the closing date for applications is Thursday 31st January 2013. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Ireland. Emirates will not provide or assist...
Cyprus for Lovers
As the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, Cyprus has a well-earned reputation as the island of love. With many Irish couples choosing to tie the knot overseas, the Mediterranean’s largest island continues to be the choice destination...
Amadeus Tops the Rankings for European R&D in Travel and Tourism
Amadeus has again maintained its top sector ranking as one of the leading companies in Europe for investment in Research & Development, according to the European Commission.
The 2012 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, an annual report published by the EC, examines the largest 1,000...
British Airways Airbus A380 Coming in July
With its first Airbus A380 due for delivery in July this year, British Airways has revealed the cabin design and seat layout for the new aircraft. The A380 will be the largest aircraft in the fleet and will carry 469 passengers. Two additional aircraft will be delivered in...
Children Sail for Free on Crystal Cruises This Summer
Crystal Cruises is expanding its opportunities for family-friendly summer travel with new ‘Kids Sail Free’ offers in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. On four June and July voyages, junior cruisers age 17 and under can travel for free when sharing a third berth stateroom...
Irish Ferries Supports ‘The Gathering’ With 100 Free Coach Spaces
Irish Ferries has pledged its support for the Irish Government’s ‘The Gathering’ initiative by rolling out its own ‘green carpet’ to attract overseas visitors from Britain to Ireland this year. The total package is valued at €60,000 and is the first of a number...
DAA Rebates €1.5m to 25 Airlines
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 2% last year to 19.1 million, the second consecutive year of traffic growth at Ireland’s main international gateway.
The growth in passenger numbers was underpinned by a major expansion in long-haul traffic, which was up 16%, while short-haul...
Share the Secret to Success and Win an iPad!
Do you have a friend or ex-colleague who has left travel but would like to return to the industry they love? Enter Travel Counsellors’ ‘Refer a Friend’ promotion this month and you could win a brand new iPad3, as well as helping someone you...
