IATA: Improved Performance Will Cushion Fall in 2012 Profits
The International Air Transport Association has revised upwards its global aviation outlook for 2012, saying that the fall in airline profits from the US$8.4 billion that the industry earned in 2011 will be cushioned by improved airline performance. Airlines are expected to earn $4.1...
TA Licence for Expo Essentials
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has issued Travel Agency Licence number 722 to Expo Essentials, Clune House, IDA Business Technology Park, Kilkenny.
Other licences issued in recent months include Star Travel Agency (721), J Barter International (720), Budgetair (719), and Travel Advisors (718).
Emirates Expands A380 Services
Emirates has commenced its scheduled A380 service from Dubai to Melbourne and Auckland – and will launch A380 services to Moscow and Singapore on 1st December.
The new A380-800 service to Melbourne operates Monday – Friday and has a flight time of 13 hours 25...
Norwegian Sun Sails into Dublin
Norwegian Cruise Line ship ‘Norwegian Sun’ sailed into Dublin Port and the cruise line, in association with Tour America, hosted more than 60 potential cruise customers on board. They were given an hour-long presentation on all of the NCL product, followed by a guided...
Eurosport Sponsors WTM Sports Tourism Programme
There will be a strong focus on sports tourism at this year’s World Travel Market, following on from London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games – and the programme will be sponsored by Eurosport.
“World Travel Market plays an important role in bringing key...
US Car Rental Companies Support New Legislation
Hertz, Enterprise Holdings, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty have all agreed to support US legislation banning the renting of recalled vehicles, as has the American Car Rental Association.
While car dealers are prohibited from selling a recalled automobile, rental car companies are not barred from...
AirAsiaX Announces Child-free Zone in Economy
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsiaX plans to introduce a child-free “quiet zone” in the first seven rows of Economy Class seats on its flights from February 2013. These seats will be restricted to passengers aged 12 and over – initially at no extra cost.
Travelworld Wins 1STS Best Dressed Window in Leinster
Travelworld has been declared the Leinster region winner in One Stop Touring Shop’s Best Dressed Window competition – and hence wins €100. The Munster and Connaught winners will be announced tomorrow and on Wednesday respectively.
The three winners will then be asked to send in a...
Lowcostbeds Adds 1,000 Properties in Australia
Lowcostbeds has added Australia to its portfolio of destinations, introducing more than 1,000 properties in Queensland, New South Wales (Sydney) and Western Australia (Perth) and plans to add more.
“Our long-haul programme is expanding rapidly,” said David Weatherson, Long-haul Product and Purchasing Manager. “We have...
Emirates Arena Opens in Glasgow
Emirates has announced a major sponsorship deal that includes a multi-million pound sponsorship with Glasgow City Council under which Emirates now holds the exclusive naming rights for the city’s new world-class £113 million indoor sports facility, the ‘Emirates Arena’. The venue will open its...
ENIT – Italian State Tourist Board Meets the Trade
Dublin’s trendiest hotel, The Clarence, was the venue for the annual trade visit to Dublin by ENIT - Italian State Tourist Board. The six regions had representatives on hand to update the Irish trade on the latest developments, using the workshop format.
Regione Basilicata
Italy’s best...
Lee Travel and RCI Cruises from Ireland to Norway
Lee Travel has announced an exclusive agreement with Royal Caribbean International to work together to invite holidaymakers to board Europe’s largest cruise ship, Independence of the Seas, for cruises direct from Ireland for the very first time.
The deal will enable 200 guests that book...
Turkish Airlines to Increase Dublin – Istanbul Frequency
From March 2013 Turkish Airlines will increase the number of weekly Dublin – Istanbul flights from seven to 10, with the introduction of new evening flights. On Mondays and Saturdays Turkish Airlines will fly twice daily from Dublin, thus offering new onward connections to...
Climb in Aid of Three Charities
Emma Taafe of Freedom Travel and Niki Cosgrave have asked us to clarify that their planned climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in March 2013 will be in aid of not only the Irish Heart Foundation but also the Irish Cancer Society and St Frances Hospice.
You...
EasyJet Adds Extra Belfast – London Flights
EasyJet is to increase its flights between Belfast International Airport and London Gatwick, with a 10.15 flight from Belfast and a 12.05 flight from London Gatwick added to the schedule from 20th December 2012, with fares from £20.99, one-way including taxes.
The additional frequency will add...
Six New Winter Destinations for Aer Lingus
The Dublin Airport Authority has welcomed Aer Lingus’s plan to launch six new routes from Dublin Airport for winter 2012, with a new route from Cork to Brussels also planned.
The new routes for the winter season from Dublin are Verona, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bordeaux, Venice...
Trick or Treat at Haven Holidays
Irish Ferries Haven Holidays has lots on offer this Halloween for parents looking to treat the little ones to a mid-term break.
With festive fun running from 19th October to 2nd November, prices start at €348 for a three-night stay for up to six people...
Catherine O’Hara Wins All Ireland Tickets from Etihad
There was a tremendous response to the Etihad Airways agents competition to win two tickets, including corporate hospitality, for the GAA All Ireland Hurling Senior Final replay this Sunday.
The winner is Catherine O’Hara of Manning Travel in Kilkenny. Catherine told Irish Travel Trade News...
Voting Now Open for 21st Irish Travel Trade Awards – Luxury Trip for Two to Malta for One Lucky Voter
All travel agency staff in Ireland, North and South, can now vote for their 25 top suppliers in the 21st Irish Travel Trade Awards – you can cast your votes now by clicking on ittn.ie/awards
Please note that this year’s award categories include Best Premium...
Stella and JP Win Dubai Event Prizes
Stella Cleary-Ackland of Cellet Travel Services and JP Thompson of the Sunday World were the two lucky winners at last night’s Dubai event in Dublin hosted by Dubai Tourism, Kerzner International and Etihad Airways.
Stella won two tickets from Etihad Airways to next Sunday’s GAA...
