Cassidy Travel Named ‘Travel & Tourism Business of the Year, 2024’
Cassidy Travel has been named ‘Travel & Tourism Business of the Year 2024’ at the M&A Today Global Awards.
This award recognises the company’s almost four decades in the travel industry and their dedication and outstanding level of service to Irish holidaymakers since 1985.
“Our customers...
Supplier Spotlight: Time to Try a River Cruise with APT Travelmarvel
ITTN’s Supplier Spotlight is Travelmarvel, where your clients can enjoy a River Cruise in 2024. With prices just €1,395 per person full board on the Danube or Rhine – there’s no better time to sail the rivers of Europe.
What river cruises can your clients enjoy?
Reflections of...
Barter’s Travelnet Acquires Rival Cork Agent Premier Travel
Cork-based agent Barter's Travelnet, Ireland’s longest-established travel agency, has acquired Premier Travel, another well-respected travel agency in Cork.
All business operations, including the renowned Pilgrim Tours of Premier Travel, have seamlessly transitioned to Barter’s Travelnet located at 92 Patrick Street, Cork.
The acquisition will...
Michael O’Leary Warns of 10% Rise in Air Fares this Summer
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned air fares will be higher this summer as airlines look to balance a lack of available aircraft with rising passenger demand for travel.
Mr O’Leary – group chief executive at Ryanair – said Ryanair air fares, this summer, are...
Daa Outlines Support for MetroLink Project Access to Dublin Airport
Daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, has outlined its support for the MetroLink project, which would provide an efficient transport link between Swords, Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre for staff and passengers.
Addressing An Board Pleanála's oral hearing into the MetroLink project, last week,...
Etihad Expands Fleet with Delivery of 3 New Boeing 787-9 Jets
Etihad Airways has expanded its fleet by adding three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which it has taken delivery of in the last week.
The national airline of the UAE welcomed the latest additions to its expanding fleet at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport.
The new aircraft...
Maverick Helicopters Expands Southern California Sightseeing Flight Choices
Maverick Helicopters, one of the largest aviation-based tourism companies in the world, has expanded its operations to Southern California, welcoming fliers to experience the US west coast from a new perspective.
In addition to stunning aerial views, Maverick Helicopters offers passengers various adventures including flights...
IATA to Offer Enhanced Turbulence-Related Weather Data to Airlines
Aviation industry representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the transmission of its Turbulence Aware data for use within industry-leading aviation solutions by The Weather Company.
The Weather Company serves a majority of North American commercial airlines and many others globally. With...
Dublin Ranks High as City Break Choice for UK Holidaymakers
Dublin has been ranked one of the most popular city break destination choices for 2024 amongst UK holidaymakers.
The capital ranks 8th in a study by consumer travel insights company Bounce. Amsterdam tops the list of online searches, followed by Paris, Budapest, Barcelona and Prague....
South-East Travel Trade Out in Force for TTR Spring Roadshow in Waterford
South-Eastern members of the travel trade gathered at the Tower Hotel, Waterford for the last stop in the TTR Spring Roadshow yesterday evening.
Agents from Marble City Travel, Strand Travel, Best4Travel Wexford, Icon Travel, Bowe Travel, Inteletravel, Tully’s Travel, Harvey Travel and Travel Centres...
Strong Show for Aer Lingus Taste of America Roadshow 2024 in Cork
Taste of America 2024 Roadshow hosted by Aer Lingus and Brand USA held the fourth and final event in Cork of which Shannon Airport was also a key sponsor.
Declan Power - Shannon Airport
Declan Power (Shannon Airport) thanked Ivan and the team at Aer...
Loganair Appoints Former Wizz Air and EasyJet Executive Luke Farajallah CEO
Luke Farajallah has been appointed chief executive of Loganair.
The announcement follows the recent resignation of former CEO Jonathan Hinkles.
Mr Farajallah will start his new role on March 4. He has held senior roles with the likes of BA CitExpress, Brymon Airways, EasyJet, Wizz Air...
Emirates and Destination NSW Host Training Evening at Trinity City Hotel
Emily Wheeler, Aviations Marketing Coordinator Destination NSW, and Lisa Rabbitte, Account Manager for Emirates Ireland, hosted members of the Irish travel trade for a fun and informative evening at Trinity City Hotel last night.
The Irish Travel Trade were treated to an enlightening presentation by...
Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Owner Posts 70% Surge in Profit
InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Iberostar owner IHG Hotels & Resorts has posted a strong set of annual financial results for 2023, and has forecast a strong 2024.
The group - which operates its leading brands in Ireland - reported a 70% increase in...
AWTE Ireland Announces Details of International Women’s Day 2024 Lunch
Join AWTE Ireland in Cafe en Seine at 12pm on 8 March for an afternoon to celebrate women. The lunch is open to members and non-members and the committee would love to see more male members of the Travel Industry join them.
The lunch will...
Bedsonline Seeking Key Account Manager in Ireland
Bedsonline is recruiting! The company has an exciting Key Account Manager/BDM role, which is available for the right person to come and join its great team. See full job description below.
If you are based in Ireland and have Travel Industry experience and a hunger...
Fáilte Ireland Showcases World Class RoI Golf Offering in Belfast
Fáilte Ireland has showcased some of Ireland’s world-class golf product to golf enthusiasts in Northern Ireland at the annual ‘Keep Discovering Golf Promotion Night’, which was held in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Wednesday 21st February.
Golf tourism is extremely valuable to the Irish...
James Coughlan to Take Over From Sara Zimmerman as Travel Department CEO
Travel Department has announced James Coughlan as its new chief executive.
He will succeed Sara Zimmerman as CEO of the leading guided group holiday company.
Mr Coughlan was previously the director of sales and business development at Abercrombie & Kent until June 2023 and has been...
Riviera Travel Releases Inaugural Itinerary Programmes for Newly Announced Ships – ‘Riviera Radiance’ and ‘Riviera Rose’
Riviera Travel has released the inaugural itinerary programmes for its two new-build river ships, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose, which set sail in 2025.
Riviera announced its fleet expansion last week - introducing both new ships.
The 178-guest Riviera Radiance will operate six different voyages on...
Etihad Changes Flight Numbering System at Dublin Airport
Etihad Airways has informed its travel partners of a change to its flight numbering system on departing flights from Dublin Airport.
From March 31, the flight number for Etihad Dublin-Abu Dhabi will change from EY42 to EY46.
Meanwhile, the flight number for Etihad Abu Dhabi-Dublin will...
