Careers@HiltonLive in Dublin
Conrad Dublin, Hilton Dublin and Hilton Dublin Airport are inviting people to take part in a series of events this week, showcasing careers in hospitality. From today, Monday 16th April, Hilton Worldwide is hosting Careers@HiltonLive, a week-long initiative designed to offer practical tips and...
Flight Disruptions in Portugal
Passengers on flights to Portugal may face disruption in the coming weeks due to industrial action by air traffic controllers. Following two-hour walkouts last Thursday and Friday, further walkouts are planned for 19th, 20th, and 26th April between 07.00 and 09.00.
SATA pilots are also...
Heathrow by Invitation Service Extended
London Heathrow Airport is now extending its exclusive ‘Heathrow by Invitation’ VIP service – previously reserved for royalty, heads of state and dignitaries – to other ‘privileged guests’. The VIP lounge service is available to selected departing, arriving and connecting passengers.
“You’ll rarely see another...
Two New Travel Counsellors
New Dublin-based Travel Counsellors Andre Bedford and Derek Dunne recently joined Cathy Burke, General Manager – Ireland (centre) at the TCTV Studio in Sunny Bolton, England, for their TV debut.
Long UK Border Queues Forecast
The Immigration Services Union forecasts that passport queues to enter the UK could regularly extend to three or four hours. The Board of Airline Representatives, which represents over 80 airlines, says that the Border Force needs access to improved processes and better use of...
Weekend Conference for Travel Centres
The Travel Centres consortium has announced that its annual conference will revert to a weekend event this year and will take place from Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd November 2012 at the Killashee House Hotel and Villa Spa near Naas, Co Kildare — located...
BA to Sell bmibaby and bmi Regional
Following the acquisition of bmi by IAG from Lufthansa, British Airways is continuing discussions with potential buyers for bmibaby and bmi Regional and has stated that there could be up to 1,200 redundancies at bmi’s head office at Castle Donnington and at UK regional...
Ryanair Partners with Isango!
Ryanair has announced a partnership with online retailer Isango! to offer low-cost tour and attraction tickets to its passengers online or onboard flights. They include a Papal Audience Tour in Rome for €36.00 (full price €43.20) and a Bike Tour in Madrid for €22.00...
Irish Ferries Fare Sale to Britain
Irish Ferries is currently promoting a late-spring fare sale to Britain with savings of up to 30% on offer. Highlight is a car plus two fare from €119 each way, valid for travel on Monday to Thursday sailings up to 31st May on Rosslare...
Etihad 5-Day Sale Starts Today
Etihad Airways is celebrating its new, five year strategic partnership with the Gaelic Athletic Association by launching a five-day sale to five destinations: Abu Dhabi/Dubai (€525 Coral/Economy Class, including taxes and surcharges), Bangkok (€635), Chengdu (€615), Seychelles (€645), and Sydney (€1,085). The sale starts...
Wine Fair on Oscar Wilde to Roscoff
To mark the first summer sailing to Roscoff, Irish Ferries is hosting a wine fair on board the Oscar Wilde departing Rosslare on Friday 11th May and arriving back two days later. Talks, tastings and a preview of the wines they can buy ashore...
Amadeus Supports Expedia EC Complaint Against Google Flight
Amadeus has decided to support Expedia’s complaint to the European Commission that Google Flight Search is abusing Google’s dominant position on the Internet. The EC opened its investigation into Google in November 2010. Amadeus said its decision to back Expedia's complaint was “in the...
Iberia Pilots Commence 30 Days of Strike Action
Up to 150 Iberia flights within Spain and to Europe and Latin America were grounded yesterday as pilots began their plan to strike for 30 days – every Monday and Friday until July – in protest against the launch of low-cost carrier Iberia Express.
Iberia...
Virgin America Commences Philadelphia Services
Virgin America today marks the start of its new twice-daily non-stop flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco International Airport. The airline began a three times daily non-stop service between Philadelphia and Los Angeles International Airport last Wednesday.
ABTA-ATOL Joint Administration Scheme Launched
The Travel Association (the Association of British Travel Agents) has launched an ABTA-ATOL Joint Administration Scheme to provide members with a simple and cost-effective process to comply with the new ATOL regulations. The scheme enables members to apply for an ATOL licence through ABTA...
WTTC Global Summit in Japan
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit will take place in Tokyo and Sendai from 16th – 19th April with 85 speakers taking part in the annual event that brings together nearly 1,000 industry and government leaders from around the world to tackle...
Free Hong Kong Culture Tour
The Langham Place hotel in Mongkok, Hong Kong, has launched a free Culture Tour of its Mongkok neighbouring streets, taking guests on an exploration of Mongkok’s hidden gems. The tour is an addition to its nightly Mongkok Market Tour.
Strolling along Shanghai Street towards Yau...
Air France 60th B777 for Caribbean-Indian Ocean Routes
Air France has just taken delivery of its 60th passenger Boeing 777, to be used on its Caribbean-Indian Ocean network. The new 468-seat Boeing 777-300ER is equipped with 14 ‘full sleep’ Business Class seats, which are longer and wider.
The architecture, completely redesigned to provide...
Free 24-Hour Options with Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook Holidays is offering to hold options for Irish agents for a maximum of 24 hours, with no charge and no commitment, throughout the month of April. The offer is restricted to four weeks before departure.
Minor Appoints Robert Kunkler
Minor Hotel Group has appointed Robert Kunkler as Senior Vice President Hotel Operations. Robert, who is from Freiburg, Germany, will be responsible for the performance of all operating Anantara properties across all geographies, and for the successful opening of those that are already in...
