Abu Dhabi at Volvo Ocean Race Finale in Galway
There is no doubt about what a huge success this year’s Volvo Ocean Race was and the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority capitalised on this by having a fine pavilion in Galway for the race finale – and invited some agents and tour...
Travel Counsellors in Sunday Times International Track 200
Travel Counsellors is celebrating after being named in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The company was placed 56th in the list, which ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales.
Cathy Burke, General Manager Ireland, said: “I am very proud of the...
JetBlue to Commence New York – Grand Cayman Service
JetBlue Airways is to commence a three times weekly service from New York JFK International Airport to Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman on 15th November 2012, operating on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Last week Aer Lingus announced that from early 2013 its...
Philippines Launches Tourism Campaign in Phoenix Park
The Philippine Embassy in Dublin recently launched the country’s ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ tourism campaign during the ‘Philippine Day’ in Phoenix Park. Philippine Day is an annual public event to celebrate Philippine Independence Day and attracts a crowd of 5,000. The day-long...
Aer Lingus Moving to Terminal 5 at New York JFK
Aer Lingus and JetBlue have announced an agreement for Aer Lingus to move its flight operations at New York John F Kennedy International Airport from Terminal 4 to JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in early 2013. The minimum connection time from European arrivals to US departures...
Contiki Agents Incentive for Oktoberfest 2012
Contiki, Holidays for 18-35s, is offering all agents a chance to win a spot on an exclusive Oktoberfest trip! Simply book any Contiki trips and email your reference number to Jessica at [email protected] by 31st August. The three agents with the most days booked will join the...
United Announces New Routes Including San Francisco – Paris CDG
United today announced plans to launch year-round and seasonal service on several new international and domestic routes, including a daily year-round service between San Francisco and Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport from 11th April 2013.
The routes include:
New daily trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic flights from...
Summer Savings on Irish Ferries Haven Holidays
Hot holiday offers from Irish Ferries this summer include savings of up to €220 on a 7-night holiday or up to €125 on 3-night and 4-night breaks from 27th July to 9th August at the Haven Holiday Parks of Presthaven Sands, Hafan y Mor...
London City Airport Celebrates 1 Millionth Flight
When CityJet flight AF5118 arrived at London City Airport from Dublin at 08.50 this morning it brought the total number of flights handled by the airport since it opened in 1987 to one million.
As the unsuspecting passengers walked through the arrivals doors into the...
Cebu Pacific Air Looks to Long-haul
Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has formed a partnership with Routesonline to utilise its Route Exchange product to support its short-haul network expansion across Asia and its growth into medium and long-haul markets. Earlier this year, Cebu Pacific announced that it will operate...
Emirates Launches Dublin Price Promotion
Emirates today launched a one-week summer price promotion for the Irish market. Promotional fares from Dublin for the period include:
Economy Class return fares to Dubai starting from €496; Business Class from €2,007; First Class from €2,980
Business Class return fares to Sydney start from €3,523...
Insight Vacations 2013 USA & Canada Programme
On the back of double digit growth from 2011 passenger numbers, premium and luxury tour operator Insight Vacations has released its 2013 USA & Canada programme. This features 24 comprehensive holiday options including seven new luxury Gold itineraries and one new tour within the...
Travelport Launches Travelport Total, Plans Webinars
Travelport Ireland has launched an upgraded version of Viewdata & Sabs II: Travelport Total. This simple to use, web-based technology now includes low-cost carriers and transfer options. It is provided via Travelport’s partner Micros Travel. Low-cost carrier bookings are available at a charge per...
1STS Delivers Independence Day Cupcakes
Sharon Jordan and her One Stop Touring Shop team – including new 1STS team member Jessica Byrne (Sales & Marketing Administrator) were out and about celebrating Independence Day on 4th July, dropping into travel agencies with delicious American-themed cupcakes.
Aer Lingus Relaunches Dublin – Copenhagen
Aer Lingus is to relaunch its Dublin – Copenhagen route on 28th October 2012 with a daily return service. Flight EI626 will depart Dublin on six days a week at 16.30, arriving Copenhagen at 19.40 (with EI627 returning at 20.20), while on Saturdays flight...
Etihad Cargo Increases 21% in 1H2012
Etihad Cargo carried a record 175,000 tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2012, a 21% increase over the same period last year. The jump represents an extra 30,000 tonnes compared to H1 2011, with revenues 13% higher. Etihad Cargo operates to 87...
Celebrity Cruises 2012 MasterChef Competition in Ireland
Fine dining with unique interpretations is an integral part of the Celebrity Cruises experience that keeps guests coming back time after time. To highlight this in a fun and engaging way with trade partners, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its latest agent incentive promotion –...
ITTN Supports Irish Travel Trade Charity Day at ALSAA
Irish Travel Trade News applauds the innovative and worthy initiative introduced by Dave Walsh and supported by six leading suppliers in the industry to hold an Irish Travel Trade Charity Family Fun Day, which will take place at the ALSAA Sports Club on Saturday...
Air Canada Fam Trip to Toronto
Air Canada recently hosted eight Irish travel agents on a familiarisation trip to Toronto, Niagra-on-the-Lake and Niagra Falls – including helicopter flights for the best views!
Eamon Flanagan, Air Canada GSA, was their host and those participating comprised: John Gray, Selective Travel Management, Belfast; Mary...
Etihad Moves Dublin Office, Brings Dhows to Galway
Etihad Airways has moved its Dublin office to a new home at 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. The phone numbers will remain the same until further notice and travel agents will be advised when new numbers are in place. Etihad has also brought dhows...
