A Message for Christmas Party Goers!
Your team at Irish Travel Trade News are really looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening (Friday 25th November @ 7.30pm) at the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Christmas Party, the 20th Irish Travel Trade Awards, the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Entrepreneur of the...
KLM to Fly Amsterdam – Lusaka
On 15th May 2012 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will make its first flight to Lusaka, Zambia, from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. KLM will serve Lusaka three times a week using an Airbus A330-200 with seats for 243 passengers, 30 in World Business Class and 213...
Etihad / Malaysia Frequent Flyer Agreement
Codeshare partners Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines have entered a reciprocal Frequent Flyer agreement. Etihad Guest members can now earn Etihad Guest Miles when flying on Malaysia Airlines, while members of Enrich, Malaysia Airlines’ programme, can also earn Enrich Miles on Etihad Airways flights...
Lowcost Travel Appoints Group Sales Director
Lowcost Travel Group has appointed Paul Riches as Group Sales Director with responsibility for its UK and European trade development plans for Lowcostbeds and Resorthoppa.
Paul, who will take up the group’s new role in December, was commercial director of Interhome holiday home rentals for...
Margaret Shannon Appointed Country Manager by Emirates
Irish Travel Trade News can exclusively reveal that Margaret Shannon has been appointed Country Manager – Ireland by Emirates. Margaret is one of Ireland’s most highly experienced aviation executives, having worked with Ryanair, KLM, Air France KLM and, most recently, Aer Lingus.
ITTN understands that...
Virgin Atlantic Awards Top Irish Agents
The importance of the Irish market was reinforced by the presence of Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, Julie Southern, at the airline’s annual Irish Agents Awards Dinner, held at the Morgan Hotel in Dublin last week.
The ever-popular Terry Smith, fresh from his winning...
Silverseas Team Visits Ireland
The Silverseas sales team of Mike Bonner and Priti Mehta were in Ireland to bring leading cruise agents up to date on the luxury cruise line’s plans for 2012.
They visited both Dublin and Belfast and outlined the planned itineraries for all six ships in...
CAR Online Licensing to Open on 16th January 2012
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has published its scheme to implement the travel trade’s spring licensing round for licences commencing from 1st May 2012. The online licensing facility will open on 16th January 2012. The CAR recommends that travel agents allow a minimum of...
Etihad Named Airline of the Year by ‘Arabian Business’
Etihad Airways has been named Airline of the Year by Arabian Business magazine “in recognition of Etihad Airways’ financial performance and service offering, as well as the remarkable speed of its expansion”.
Etihad’s Chief Executive James Hogan said: “We are delighted to have been named...
Aer Lingus CEO Christoph Mueller to Join Tourism Ireland Board
The North South Ministerial Council Plenary Meeting in Armagh has appointed a new Board for Tourism Ireland that includes Aer Lingus Chief Executive Christoph Mueller. The new Board will serve for a four-year period until December 2015.
The other five Board members nominated by Minister...
Some Flights Affected at London Heathrow
Some arriving and departing flights have been cancelled today at London Heathrow Airport due to weather conditions in the UK and Northern Europe. Flights from Ireland have not been unduly affected, although two flights to London City and Munich were cancelled early this morning.
JetBlue Non-stop New York – Dominican Republic
JetBlue Airways has launched a non-stop twice-weekly service between New York JFK and La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Passengers can book introductory fares up to 1st December 2011 at $149 each way for Wednesday travel through to...
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists
CarTrawler, Club Travel, and Clubs to Hire have been chosen by the Association of Foreign Airlines, the Irish Tour Operators Federation and Irish Travel Trade News as the three short-listed finalists for the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
CarTrawler
CarTrawler was established...
Join the Awards Party – and Win a Prize!
As always, the 20th Irish Travel Trade Awards event, taking place this Friday at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, will offer all attendees the chance to win one of many great lucky draw prizes, including tickets for two from leading airlines.
To whet your appetite, these...
CAR Invites Comments on Future Format for Regulatory Accounts Proposals
In November 2011, the Commission for Aviation Regulation commenced a review of the format of regulatory accounts that the Irish Aviation Authority and Dublin Airport Authority prepare. The CAR indicated in April 2011 that it intended to review the format, and would advise parties...
Travel Centres Agents Speed-date Suppliers
Travel Centres held a very successful Suppliers Workshop at the Clarion Hotel, IFSC, Dublin, last Tuesday, when some 60 members held scheduled 15-minute ‘speed dates’ with the consortium’s preferred suppliers.
Far & Away with Thomas Cook Ireland
Thomas Cook Ireland’s 156-page Far & Away brochure offers a wide range of destinations worldwide, including Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, USA Cities, Orlando, Cape Verde, United Arab Emirates, India, Indian Ocean, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as cruises and escorted tours to South Africa, Sri...
Ryanair Adds Booking Verification Step
Ryanair has added a verification requirement into its booking process whereby a customer must input a unique code. The change will prevent screen-scraping, which many in the Irish travel industry may use in dynamic packaging.
Finnair First Airline to Implement Amadeus Dynamic Website Manager
Finnair has become the first airline to choose Amadeus Dynamic Website Manager to seamlessly tailor its customers’ online experience, while driving conversion rates for the airline.
Amadeus Dynamic Website Manager, the latest offering from the Amadeus e-commerce portfolio, is uniquely underlined by airline business rules...
RCCL Commission Structure to Remain Similar in 2012
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will retain a similar commission structure for travel agents in 2012 as for 2011 and expects the level of business from Ireland coming through the trade to continue around its current level of 85%. Direct sales will grow, but so...
