Malev Ceases Operations
Malev, the state-owned Hungarian airline, ceased flying with debts of €205 million after the government withdrew financing. The airline, which was placed under bankruptcy protection earlier this week, stopped operating all fights at 06.00 this morning.
Chief Executive Lorant Limburger said: “Unfortunately, what we fretted...
Air Berlin Joins Oneworld Next Month
Air Berlin will become a member of the Oneworld alliance on 20th March, while Niki Airlines, which is part of the Air Berlin Group and which commences services from Shannon to Austria this summer, will join as an affiliate member. Air Berlin, whose entry...
Plan a Client’s Cruise with Military Precision
“Planning a cruise is a bit like a military operation! A good travel agent will help the client determine almost everything in advance, including the right drinks package, wine and dine option, sea pass, excursions, etc,” Jo Rzymowska, Associate Vice President and General Manager,...
Special April Tour Offer from Paradores
Paradores has a special offer of €1,550 for its seven-night Green Spain & La Rioja escorted tour for small groups from 17th – 24th April, including stays in Paradores at Santilla, Sto Domingo de la Calzada (on the Camino de Santiago in La Rioja),...
Travel Centres’ Brave New World
Travel Centres is distributing a new brochure, ‘The Brave New World of Travel’, to travel agencies around the country in a drive to expand its membership. The 12-page brochure sets out the benefits of being a member of the consortium, including enhanced commercial agreements,...
Euro 2012 with Celtic Horizon Tours
Celtic Horizon Tours has a 13-day trip to all three of the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 pool games for €1,299pps, with a single room supplement of €450. The package includes return coach and ferry to Poland, 3-star hotel accommodation for 10-nights B&B in...
Think Mercury Direct, Think Belfast Too!
Mercury Direct has its dedicated Irish brochure, with flights from Dublin, Cork, Knock, Kerry and Shannon, but agents with clients within easy reach of Belfast should also peruse its Summer Escapes 2012 brochure, with holidays based on daily bmi/Air Malta flights from Belfast City...
CUsafe Travel Insurance
An annual travel insurance family plan that includes unlimited trips, worldwide insurance, 21 days wintersports, and up to 60 days on any one trip is being offered from €64.85 by CUsafe Insurance. Other policies include single/multi trip travel insurance, backpacker, business travel, car hire...
Unique Japan Tours for Small Groups
Small group guided tours of Japan from €2,975 to €4,500 per person are offered in 2012 by Unique Japan Tours – which was rebranded in 2011 from Japan Ireland Travel.
The seven tours, with a choice of 22 departure dates, range in price from €2,975...
See the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten
Residents of Donegal may have been able to observe the Northern Lights recently but for clearer and more certain sightings you could recommend that your clients experience the winter world of Hurtigruten. All year round the company’s ships sail the North Pole region and...
Cycle Adventures with Explore!
Having seen increased demand for cycling tours, Explore! of Farnborough in Hampshire has recently re-launched its dedicated cycling brochure, with something for all abilities.
Stella Blackwell told ITTN: “Over the past year Explore has received increased demand for cycling holidays. With Boris Johnson, the Mayor...
Etihad Extends 2 for 1 Pearl Promotion
Etihad Airways has extended its 2 for 1 Pearl Business Class fares promotion until 6th February 2012, including two Dublin – Abu Dhabi return tickets from €3,268.
SACO Opens US Office
SACO, the worldwide serviced apartment network, is opening its first overseas office in the USA. Run by John Murray, the new office is just outside New York in Westport, Connecticut.
Lesley Freed, founder and Chief Executive, said: “After 14 years building a market leading brand...
Irish Ferries’ Best Down Payment Deal
On its summer services to France, Irish Ferries is promoting what the company calls the ‘best down payment deal’ offered by any carrier in Ireland.
Motorists sailing on the Rosslare – Cherbourg/Roscoff services can reserve their preferred sailing dates, even in busiest high season, all...
Malaysia Offers Over 200 Golf Courses
With numerous courses constructed by world-renowned designers and fair weather conditions year round, Malaysia is fast becoming South-East Asia’s golfing paradise. There are now over 200 golf courses in Malaysia, 50 of which are of international standard, and with such diverse and scenic terrain...
Centara Opens First Stand-alone Spa Cenvaree in Goa
Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand will open its first stand-alone Spa Cenvaree during the first quarter of 2012, to be located at the Arcon Arcade in Goa, India. Spa Cenvaree, a Centara brand, is to be found at Centara hotels and resorts throughout...
New Aer Lingus Regional Routes and Additional Frequencies
Aer Arann today announced the addition of two new Aer Lingus Regional routes and increased frequencies on nine of its existing routes as it unveiled details of its summer flight schedule. The new routes, which will be operated by Aer Arann under its franchise...
New United Domestic Routes from Hub Cities
United Continental Holdings has announced plans to launch year-round and seasonal service on several new routes to begin in the summer of 2012. United will begin daily year-round service between Washington/Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Honolulu (HNL) on 7th June 2012, the only non-stop service between the two points. The flights...
Travelport Surveys Travel Agencies on Selling Ancillary Services
A global airline merchandising survey by Travelport shows strong support among travel agencies to assist airlines in selling ancillary services through the GDS. The survey also highlights the challenges travel agents face in the selling of these services, amid their own pressures to grow...
P&O Ferries Trials Spirit of France
P&O Ferries is currently trialing its second new €180 million ship, Spirit of France, which recently arrived at Dover following a four-day delivery voyage from her construction shipyard at Rauma, Finland. The ship will enter into service on the Dover – Calais route from...
