Marriott Hotels Signs Deal with German Golf Association
Marriott Hotels & Resorts has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organisation representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany. The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott Hotels & resorts one of four main sponsors of...
RCI to Unveil ChoiceAir Automated Booking Tool in Dublin and Belfast
As part of Royal Caribbean International’s ongoing investment in training, the company is introducing a new ChoiceAir tool that enables flights to be allocated along with cruise bookings – and has also announced Irish winners of RCI’s ‘The Sea is Calling’ incentive.
Ruby Wake, RCI’s...
Aer Lingus Seeks NI George Best Look-aLikes
Do you know someone in Northern Ireland who is the image of George Best? To celebrate its move to George Best Belfast City Airport on Sunday 28th October 2012, Aer Lingus has launched a competition to find the ‘best’ George Best look-alike in Northern...
New Thomas Cook Partnership with easyJet from Belfast International
Thomas Cook UK has confirmed that it will be taking an allocation of seats on easyJet flights to package with its own holidays for summer 2013. The programme includes new routes from Belfast International, Bristol, Edinburgh, Southend, Stansted and Luton. Rob Thompson, who is...
Scandinavian Airlines Goes Large in Dublin T2
SAS has launched an advertising campaign in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2, using the three large-format backlit poster sites to remind Irish business and leisure passengers of the airline’s great frequency, value and superb service from Terminal 1. The poster sites are in the arrivals...
St Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas with American Holidays
The booming ex-Ireland market to Las Vegas sees American Holidays offering four-night stays over St Patrick’s Day for €739pp at the 4-star Hard Rock Hotel or €849 at the 5-star The Signature at MGM Grand, based on four sharing, including airport transfers and travelling...
Travel Counsellors Conference for Cork in April 2013
The Travel Counsellors Ireland Conference will take place from Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th April 2013 at Fota Island Resort Hotel in Cork. Over 120 delegates are expected to attend, including more than 45 of the company’s agents and partners, as well as the...
Etihad Signs Codeshare with Garuda
Etihad Airways has signed its 42nd codeshare agreement that will come into effect with Garuda Indonesia on 28th Oct ober 2012. James Hogan, Etihad President and Chief Executive, said that the codeshare was a key plank of the airline’s network development strategy.
“The partnership with...
CWT Table Quiz Raises €3,413 for Children’s Hospital
Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s table quiz at the Hampton Hotel last night raised €3,413.00 to support St John’s Oncology Ward in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, with Team Sack Trap winning 1st place with 67/80 points.
The two winners of airline tickets, donated by United and...
Expedia Appoints Maura McCabe as Sales Manager – Ireland
The Expedia Travel Agencies Affiliate Programme (TAAP) has announced that Maura McCabe is the new Sales Manager for Ireland. With over 15 years’ experience in the Irish travel trade, Maura brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
With effect, from 1st October to 30th November...
Will NDC End Airline Fare Comparisons on GDSs?
If IATA airlines vote later today or tomorrow in Abu Dhabi in favour of a proposed New Distribution Capability the new system could be introduced as early as next year – but travel agent bodies, including ECTAA, ASTA and BTC, are critical of the...
Topflight Launches New Ski Brochure
Topflight has launched its new Ski brochure, offering a choice of 35 destinations including resorts in Norway, the USA, France, Austria, Italy and Andorra. Departure airports are Dublin, Cork and Belfast International.
Tony Collins, Managing Director, said: “Value for money continues to be the key...
Royal Caribbean Goes to the Movies
Royal Caribbean International hosted a private preview screening of the Madagascar 3 movie before its general release. The invitation-only event in Movies@Swords at the weekend was attended by 150 trade and media guests with their families who enjoyed the movie and the fun of popcorn...
Inflight Wi-Fi on Aer Lingus Transatlantic Services
Aer Lingus’s long-haul fleet will be fitted with high-speed wireless Internet capability over the winter period – but it may not be free.
By the end of March 2013, all Aer Lingus passengers on transatlantic services will be able to access the Internet in-flight. They...
Qatar Dreamliner on London Heathrow – Doha from December
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker announced at the Aviation Club in London that the airline would introduce its B787 Dreamliner on its London Heathrow – Doha route from December. He also called on the British government to urgently address capacity constraints at...
Scotland’s Minoan Group to Sell Holidays in UK Post Offices
The Glasgow-based Minoan Group has signed an agreement with the National Federation of Sub Postmasters to install computerised travel agency kiosks across the UK’s network of 9,000 sub post offices. The group plans to open at least 1,000 kiosks over the next five years....
Delta 360˚ Lounge Opened at Chelsea FC Hotel
Chelsea Football Club has opened a Delta 360˚ Lounge in the Millennium & Copthorne Hotel at Stamford Bridge. Delta Air Lines, the club’s official airline partner, will also use the lounge to host VIP guests on match days, issuing guests with airline-style tickets inviting...
Save Up to 30% at Disneyland Paris plus Children are Free
Abbey Travel advises that your clients can go to Disneyland Paris this winter and bring their children for free. Sleigh-loads of festive magic await the family at Disneyland Paris where spirits soar during Christmas Season (9th November to 6th January), while the first green...
Irish Travel Trade Family Fun Day Raises €35,000
The inaugural Irish Travel Trade Fun Day raised €35,000, to be shared between Pieta House and the Irish Cancer Society.
The event took place on 1st September at the ALSAA Sports Club in Dublin Airport.
The event committee met Pieta House and Irish Cancer Society...
Amadeus Signs Global Partnership Agreement with Charter Solutions International
Amadeus has signed a global reseller partnership agreement with Charter Solutions International, a US-based mobile technology provider, to offer solutions for TMCs and corporations to handle global traveller tracking and communication in any travel disruption or crisis situation. The proprietary Charter Solutions tool will...
