The United Party Gets Ready for Washington DC!
The United team of Aoife Gregg, Brian Hughes, Massimo Larini and Barry Jackson, ably led by Yvonne Muldoon, Sales Manager Ireland & Northern Ireland, hosted a most enjoyable evening for over 100 members of the travel trade at The Lost Society in Dublin’s South...
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Opening Delayed Nine Months
The new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport is now scheduled to open on 17th March 2013, more than nine months after the revised 3rd June 2012 date and later than the autumn opening subsequently announced earlier this month.
Yesterday, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH announced that Dr...
Measles Warning for Euro 2012 Fans
Irish fans travelling to Poland and Ukraine for Euro 2012 games are being warned of a measles epidemic that is currently sweeping the west of Ukraine, close to the border.
Measles is one of the most infectious viruses for humans. More than 6,000 cases have...
ALR Ireland West Airport Knock – Birmingham Route
From 11th June 2012, Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann will provide daily flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Birmingham with fares starting from €29.99 one way including taxes. The news comes a week after bmibaby, which is currently operating an Ireland...
“Creative Tourism Experiences” to all Royal Orchid Plus members.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways International have jointly embarked on a creative tourism campaign entitled "Discover the Other You". This campaign is designed to attract tourists to visit Thailand for a unique experience in creative tourism that will inspire them...
Save with Insight Vacations 2012/13 Winter Europe
Insight Vacations has launched its 2012/13 Winter Europe including the Eastern Mediterranean and Christmas Markets programme. The new collection features 28 autumn, winter and spring itineraries, including three new fully escorted tours.
The new programme provides agents with a comprehensive range of hassle-free holiday options...
Up to 30% Off in Abbey Travel Disneyland Paris Sale
Abbey Travel is offering up to 30% off Disneyland Paris hotels and park passes, plus children under 12 stay and play free. The sale ends on 28th June 2012.
The 20th anniversary party at Disneyland Paris is in full swing with a new night-time spectacular...
Carol Anne O’Neill is new Falcon G.M.
Falcon Holidays / Thomson has appointed a new General Manager for Ireland.
Carol Anne O’Neill, who has 11 years’ previous experience working for Falcon, has been appointed to the position of General Manager, which will see her responsible for the day-to-day running of the Falcon...
On Your Bike In Colorado
Following on from the success of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge in 2011, Colorado is delighted to announce that the event will take place again in 2012.
The route for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place August 20-26,...
Don’t DoSomethingDaft, DoSomethingDifferent.com!
We hope you have had the pleasure of meeting Dirk ‘Discount’ Delaney the Third, the star of our spoof advertising campaign – and watch out for Ali, debuting at the end of this month! They are here to remind you of the multiple benefits...
Meet the DSD Superhero Team – in Spandex!
DoSomethingDifferent.com has launched a dedicated agent Facebook page with an exclusive superhero service.
DoSomethingDifferent.com wanted to stay in touch with their travel agent partners and keep them in-the-know with popular updates from the Florida theme parks, new shows that launch in Las Vegas, Broadway...
Selling the Experience
The advantages and benefits of up-selling are commonly known to retailers, most of whom offer add-ons with every sale – car hire, airport hotels or hotel upgrades are often added to holidays without a second thought. However, some agents are missing a key opportunity...
DoSomethingDifferent.com’s Party with a Difference!
Sponsored by Universal Studios Orlando, DoSomethingDifferent.com will be hosting – on 24th May at The Lost Society in Dublin – a Launch Party with a Difference! As a relatively new ancillaries brand to the Irish market, this event provides the perfect opportunity for travel industry...
What’s New at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal’s Superstar Parade and Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories have recently opened at Universal Orlando Resort, bringing two brand-new kinds of entertainment experiences to Universal’s guests. The new experiences are the latest in Universal Orlando’s ‘Year to be Here’, during which...
It’s What We Do That Counts…
Don’t forget – it is what your clients do while on holiday that makes it memorable and special, and DoSomethingDifferent.com sells a mind-boggling range of experiences in hundreds of holiday destinations worldwide, from balloon flights over Cairns to diving with sharks or abseiling down Table Mountain...
Real Madrid Soccer Camp at La Manga
Real Madrid enhanced their place among Europe’s footballing giants by capturing their 32nd La Liga Spanish title this month and children will have the chance to learn from the club’s top coaches at Spain’s La Manga Club resort this summer. The Real Madrid Soccer...
Etihad Airways Celebrates Manchester City Title Win
Etihad Airways has led the cheers of celebration for Manchester City as the club was crowned Barclays Premier League champions with victory over Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
It was the first time since 1968 that Manchester City has won the...
Three Airlines Host The Trade
It was all hands on deck, so to speak, as AirFrance/KLM/Delta hosted the trade to a summer party at the Harbour Master Bar in Dublin’s IFSC. More than 200 industry personnel enjoyed the excellent atmosphere that the AF/KLM/DL team generated with plenty of eats and drinks.
Siobhan...
Music Trail Opens in Leipzig
Leipziger Notenspur, a 5km self-guided walking route connecting the homes and workplaces of world-famous composers and musicians, opened in Leipzig, Germany, on Saturday. Over 600 travel trade buyers and media from almost 40 countries, including Ireland, are attending the 38th Germany Travel Mart, with...
