Derval is Second Flexibletrips Winner
Derval from DK Travel in Nenagh is Flexibletrips second weekly winner in its July promotion – and second iPad and trip to New York have been added to the prizes!
All entries so far in July remain in the final prize draw for the white...
Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress on Show at Buckingham Palace
From tomorrow, visitors to London will be able to see Kate Middleton’s wedding dress on display in Buckingham Palace, which will begin its annual Summer Opening. Tourist chiefs are forecasting that it will attract more than half a million visitors, and forecast that it...
Provisional Clearance for Thomas Cook / Co-operative Group Joint Venture
The UK Competition Commission has provisionally cleared the anticipated travel business joint venture between Thomas Cook, the Co-operative Group and the Midlands Co-operative Society. Members of Northern Ireland’s travel industry can submit views on the provisional findings report, in writing, by 11th August 2011.
The...
Alex Gisbert Joins Low Cost Travel Group
The Low Cost Travel Group has appointed Alex Gisbert as International Managing Director. Alex has a strong travel industry background and joined the group on 1st July from his previous role as Director of Online Partner Marketing for Expedia in Europe....
Alex Gisbert Joins Low Cost Travel Group
The Low Cost Travel Group has appointed Alex Gisbert as International Managing Director. Alex has a strong travel industry background and joined the group on 1st July from his previous role as Director of Online Partner Marketing for Expedia in Europe. He joined Expedia...
Gill O’Sullivan Wins Trip to Abu Dhabi
An ecstatic Gill O’Sullivan of Joe Walsh Tours was last night’s winner of the prize draw for a trip to Abu Dhabi during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover (at the New Year), which includes two Coral Class tickets on Etihad Airways and three nights...
Free Gig Tickets in Ibiza
Lowcostbeds.ie is offering free gig tickets for 7-night self-catering stays at the 2-star Ibiza Rocks Hostal in San Antonio at €38pppn based on 2 people sharing. The gigs are: AUGUST: 3rd – Chase, Status, Labrinth; 10th – Example, Sub Focus; 17th – 2manyDJs; 24th...
$6,000 Cash Rewards with Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises is rewarding its loyal guests with a new bonus ‘Referral Rewards Programme’. Crystal Society guests – whether planning to travel or not – can now earn up to $6,000 cash for referring new guests on all cruises through to the end of...
Ryanair / Samsonite Guaranteed Carry-on Bag
Ryanair and Samsonite have combined to launch a Samsonite designed hard-shell carry-on bag that is guaranteed to meet Ryanair’s carry-on bag dimensions and to fit the airline’s bag sizers and luggage compartments. It costs €99/£89 (a 33% discount on the RRP), including delivery anywhere...
Where’s Wally? On Irish Ferries!
Four children’s books, including one from the popular ‘Where’s Wally’ series, will be given to every family taking a seven-night Irish Ferries Haven Holiday package on 19th and 20th August (bookings must be made by 8th August).
With savings of up to €156, a seven-night...
American Orders 460 Narrowbody Aircraft
American Airlines, which announced the closure of its international reservations office in Dublin on Tuesday with the loss of 130 jobs, has placed orders for 200 Boeing 737 and 260 Airbus 320 aircraft – with options on an additional 465 aircraft. Its statement concluded:...
August Specials from Wings Abroad
Turkey specialist tour operator Wings Abroad is offering 14th August departure late deals for seven nights in Kusadasi, based on Dublin-Bodrum or Cork-Izmir flights – both are Sunday departures.
DAA Airport Club Goes Public
As previously announced in May by Business Travel (see page 7, Summer Issue, on www.biztravel.ie for details), the Dublin Airport Authority has now publicly launched its DAA Airport Club that it has been trialling over the past 2.5 years with 500 frequent business travellers.
American Daily Dublin-Chicago Flight Continues
American Airlines’ daily scheduled flight from Dublin to Chicago O’Hare is not affected by the airline’s decision to close its international reservations office in Dublin, with the loss of 130 jobs, after 15 years of operation.
The airline said: “American Airlines has posted significant losses...
Boscolo Hotels Join Autograph Collection
Marriott International’s Autograph Collection brand today announced that six luxury Boscolo Hotels in Europe will join the collection, bringing the portfolio to 26 hotels globally. Four Boscolo hotels in Rome, Venice, Prague and Budapest will join in September 2011. The Boscolo Exedra Roma and...
Two New Travel Agency Licences
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has issued two new travel agency licences. Way 2 Go Travel in Maynooth, Co Kildare has licence 0710 and IntoIndia of Roscrea, Co Tipperary, has licence 0711.
James McManus, who set up his group adventure travel company in 2007 and...
Dublin and Cork to Newquay Flights to End
Air Southwest services from Newquay to Dublin and Cork will end on 30th September. All passengers booked after this date will be fully refunded. The airline has taken a decision to cease all its Plymouth services from 14th September – the Newquay flights were...
Qantas Disappointed by Pilot Action
Qantas has been informed by the Australian and International Pilots Association that long-haul pilots will take industrial action from this Friday, including making union announcements inflight to passengers. Qantas, which is assessing the implications of the work bans, says: “At this stage we don’t...
Don’t Forget the Teabags and Toilet Paper
New research just released by UK website lowcostholidays.com reveals that the most important home comforts British holiday makers pack when heading abroad are tea bags and toilet paper. Surprisingly 25% of the 1,061 respondents also pack an alarm clock, which may be to give...
Etihad Last Minute Summer Sale
Etihad Airways is running a last minute summer special fares promotion for Irish travellers ex-Dublin to selected destinations. These include Abu Dhabi/Dubai €599 Economy / €1,939 Business; Bangkok €711 / €1,985; Phuket/Koh Samui €791; Sydney/Melbourne €999 / €3,090; and Auckland €999 / €3,747.
