Cleopatra Makes Her Los Angeles Debut
Yesterday, 23rd May, brought the premiere in Los Angeles of ‘Cleopatra: The Exhibition’ at the California Science Centre, where it will run through to 31st December 2012. ‘Mysteries of Egypt’, an Imax film starring Omar Sharif, will run concurrently with the exhibition at the...
New Hertz On Demand Mobile Website
The Hertz On Demand car sharing service has launched a new mobile website, mobile.hertzondemand.com (and m.hertzondemand.com) that allows Hertz On Demand members to make, modify, and cancel reservations. The site, available to all members, allows any user to make and modify reservations in any...
CityJet Re-commences Dublin – Pau Flights
CityJet will re-commence its weekend schedule from Dublin to Pau for summer 2012, flying direct to Pau Pyrénées Airport from 25th May 2012. The schedule will offer weekly flights departing from Dublin on a Friday and returning on Monday, with special fares from €79...
Air Canada Extends Dublin – Toronto Service
Air Canada is to extend its non-stop service between Dublin and Toronto this summer, operating up to seven flights per week from 8th June 2012 until 14th October 2012, almost a month longer than originally scheduled.
The Dublin – Toronto service will be operated by...
Travelport Warns Irish Agents of Phishing Attempts
Travelport has been made aware over recent days of possible phishing attempts via web-based requests for confidential customer details. It has therefore sent out an alert to customers via its Ask Travelport portal urging them to be extra vigilant and not respond to these...
Emirates is Official Airline of 2012 Irish Open
Emirates has today announced its first sponsorship in Ireland by becoming the Official Airline of the Irish Open. The 2012 Irish Open, which takes place at the Royal Portrush Golf Club from 28th June – 1st July, is one of the premier events on...
RCI Announces Nine Ships in Europe for Summer 2013
Summer 2013 will see Royal Caribbean International deploy nine ships in Europe to offer 276 sailings to 88 ports on 58 European itineraries. By summer 2013 seven of the nine Europe-based ships will have completed a multi-million dollar re-fit and re-design. ‘Independence of the Seas’...
Stansted Airport Strikes Back On
Ground staff at London Stansted Airport could be on strike tomorrow – and on six other days up to 6th June. The GMB union, which represents ground staff employed by Swissport at the airport, has given notice of strike action “following the breakdown of...
Stay Two Nights, One Night Free in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is offering one night’s free accommodation to passengers who stop over in Abu Dhabi for a minimum of two nights before 1st December 2012. The Essential Abu Dhabi Stopovers offer can be redeemed at 25 hotels, including two 3-star, seven 4-star and 16...
Ryanair Profits Up 25 Per Cent, Passengers Up 5 Per Cent
Ryanair has reported a 25% increase in full year profits to €503 million. Revenue increased 19% to €4,325 million as traffic grew 5% to 75.8 million passengers and average fares rose 16%. Unit costs rose by 13% due to a 30% increase in fuel...
Orlagh Hogan of Travelmood Joins Six Incentive Winners on DTCM / Etihad Ireland Fam Visit to Dubai
Etihad Airways, Definitely Dubai and Jebel Ali International hosted an interesting and informative evening for travel agents who had completed the Dubai Expert training programme at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin last week. Ingrid Aagesen from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing...
Your Video on ITTN YouTube Channel
Earlier this year, Irish Travel Trade News opened its own video channel at www.youtube.com/IrishTravelTradeNews. More recently, we introduced a Featured Video spot on our website home page at ittn.ie. Currently this is showing a number of Definitely Dubai interviews.
If you would like your company...
New Lower Fares with Silversea!
Great value new fares are being offered by Silversea on selected cruises throughout 2012. Many of these are for Mediterranean cruises with departure points accessible with flights from Ireland, and include up to US$1,000 onboard credit for guests to spend on shore excursions, spa...
BA Announces Gatwick – Las Vegas Flights
British Airways is to commence flights from London Gatwick to Las Vegas from 29th October 2012. Flight BA2277 will depart Gatwick at 11.30 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and will be operated by a three-cabin Boeing 777-200ER, with return World Traveller fares from £722....
