Niki Airlines to Fly Shannon – Austria this Summer
Niki Airlines, part of the Air Berlin group, will begin weekly direct flights from Shannon to Austria (Vienna, Linz, Graz) from May to September 2012. Started in 2004, Niki describes itself as “a relatively low cost airline”, is based in Vienna and has formed...
Consort to Have Epic Conference in April
This year’s Consort Travel Group conference will be held on board Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Epic cruise ship, departing Barcelona on 25th April for four nights around the Mediterranean.
Consort Board members Doreen McKenzie of Knock Travel and Sandra Corkin of Oasis Travel told...
Follow Your (Client’s) Bag – and Get Commission
What could be simpler? Follow Your Bag collects your client’s bags from their home in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland and delivers it to their cruise cabin – and you get paid commission.
Directors Adrian Gundy and David Rogers told ITTN: “Our European...
Grand Prix Tours with Travel Solutions
Belfast-based tour operator Travel Solutions is offering short breaks to some of the most prestigious Formula 1 Grand Prixs in Europe – and pays 10% commission to agents, working with Celtic Horizon Tours in the Republic of Ireland.
Valerie King, Sales & Marketing Manager, told...
Louise and Tara Offer TLC!
Louise Jordan and Tara Flanagan, both formerly of Sunway Holidays, have launched TLC Marketing, a consultancy company offering marketing, PR and representation services. Although travel and tourism is their core industry, TLC Marketing is also working with companies in the hospitality and fashion industries.
“We...
1STS Says “Namaste!” with Indian Spices and a Bollywood Night
To celebrate the launch of their new India brochure, Insight Vacations are spicing things up and sharing some great Indian recipes with Ireland’s travel trade. There is a choice of three spices: Garam Masala, Paprika and Cumin. One Stop Touring Shop will also soon...
Wendu Wu Tours for China, Tibet, Hong Kong and Nepal
London-based Wendy Wu Tours has been offering specialist guided tours of China to the British market for the past 14 years – and for 2012 its tours to China, Tibet, Hong Kong and Nepal are also being offered to Irish agents – with through...
Kevels Floating Houses at Ty Nadan in Brittany
The 4-star Camping Le Ty Ladan holiday centre in South Brittany, which is 20 minutes from Lorient Airport with direct flights from Ireland, is offering new and unusual accommodation in 2012 – Kevels floating houses that accommodate five people with separate bedrooms and toilet.
A...
Shannon – Bodrum with Wings Abroad
Wings Abroad is to operate a weekly charter service from Shannon to Bodrum, Turkey, commencing on Monday 18th June. Managing Director Tayfun Gokpinar said: “Wings Abroad has a large following in the Shannon and Munster region and now to be able to offer our...
BA to Resume Flights to Libya
British Airways plans to resume flights from London Heathrow to Tripoli from Tuesday 1st May 2012, following a thorough security review in conjunction with the UK Government and the Libyan authorities. The airline will fly to and from Tripoli three times a week.
ITOF Optimistic on Holiday Bookings
Irish tour operators are seeing a positive trend in outbound holiday bookings for this coming summer holiday season, according to the Irish Tour Operators Federation. “Our advance bookings are very encouraging, and once again confirm that Irish holidaymakers regard the bonded holiday package as...
TA Licences for Sunshine Cruise Holidays and Wings Abroad
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has issued travel agent licences to Salford-based Sunshine Cruise Holidays (TA 0715) and to Wings Abroad Holidays (TA 0716).
Irish Travel Industry is Optimistic
Enquiry levels for summer holidays have been strong in January all over the 32 counties of Ireland and bookings are on a par or slightly up on last year – but most consumers have to be cautious about how they will pay for their...
Etihad Buys into Air Seychelles
Etihad Airways is to acquire a 40% stake in Air Seychelles. Meanwhile, the Etihad Guest loyalty programme is offering members a way through PointsPay to convert Guest Miles into cash to spend anywhere, anytime.
Win a Fam Trip to Disneyland Paris with Air France
Air France is offering nine places to Irish travel agents on a fam trip to Disneyland Paris in May in its latest competition from 23rd January to 6th February.
It is simple to enter the competition. All Air France long-haul ticketed bookings are valid for...
