Dolphin Dynamics Introduces Innovative Tool to Enhance Expedia TAAP Bookings
Dolphin Dynamics, a leading travel technology company, has announced the launch of a revolutionary tool designed to simplify the management of Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) accommodation bookings. This new module, seamlessly integrated into the Dolphin back-office platform, is set to elevate efficiency,...
Exploring the Future: PATA Unveils 2024 Travel Trends in Pacific Asia
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has recently revealed its highly anticipated '2024 PATA Patterns Travel Trends Report,' offering a comprehensive overview of emerging trends expected to shape travel to the region and beyond in the coming years. The report, available...
Travel Centres Announces Change of Venue for 2024 Conference
Travel Centres has announced a change of venue for its conference in 2024.
The new home for the consortium’s 19th annual event is Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas, ensuring excellent accessibility for delegates coming from all compass points in Ireland.
The conference dates are November 8th &...
AWTE Christmas Lunch – Last Chance For Tickets!
The legendary AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives) Christmas Lunch is back this Friday and Brooks Hotel is the venue for the highly anticipated event.
The Travel Corporation is key sponsor for the festive lunch meet-up and there are lots of wonderful prizes to be won...
Denver Named Host City for IPW 2029
The US Travel Association has selected Denver, Colorado to host IPW, America’s largest annual international travel trade show that draws around 5,000 delegates, including 1,400 international delegates from 60 countries over three days.
“This is a milestone that will highlight the best of Denver and generate...
Expedia TAAP Hosts Travel Trade Lunch in Dublin
Expedia TAAP hosted the Irish Travel Trade for a lunch in Bang Restaurant Dublin.
The lunch, hosted by Catherine Grennell Whyte and Martin Hannigan From ATTS-Travel Representation Solutions, was to thank their trade partners for their support throughout the year!
Expedia TAAP offers a wide breadth...
SWISS Names Heike Birlenbach as Next Chief Commercial Officer
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has named Heike Birlenbach as its next chief commercial officer.
Effective from January 1, Ms Birlenbach – who is presently senior vice president of customer experience at parent Lufthansa Group Airlines – will succeed Tamur Goudarzi Pour, who will take...
Dublin Airport Set for 1.5 Million Passengers This Christmas
Dublin Airport is expecting around 1.5 million passengers to travel through its two terminals over the festive period.
The peak Christmas travel period between Monday, December 18 and Friday, January 6 will see more than 75,000 passengers pass through the airport every day.
The busiest day...
Etihad Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary in Dublin
Jason Kearns, Account Manager Ireland, and Louise Perrin, Corporate Sales Manager UK, hosted members of the Irish travel trade for a celebration dinner in the Anantara Hotel, Dublin last week.
Jason thanked everyone for their support over the last number of years and was delighted...
Shannon Airport Expecting Busiest Christmas in 14 Years
Shannon Airport is expecting more than 121,000 passengers to travel through it during the Christmas holiday period; representing a year-on-year increase of 18%.
Shannon said this year will be the busiest Christmas period at the airport in 14 years, with the highest number of passengers...
Princess Cruises Celebrates Beginning of ‘Star Princess’ Construction in Italy
Princess Cruises and its partners at Fincantieri Shipyard have celebrated the beginning of construction of the second cruise ship – Star Princess – with the official keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone, Italy.
The keel, the bottom-most part of the ship and main foundation, is the first block...
Aer Lingus and Allianz Partners Extend US and Europe Insurance Partnership to March 2027
Aer Lingus and Allianz Partners have extended their existing long-term insurance partnership across Europe and the US until March 2027.
The partnership originally started in 2008.
Aer Lingus will offer customers residing in the 12 partnership marketsacross Europe, as well as in the US, multi-risk travel...
Ryanair Launches Limited Time 10% Winter Sun Seat Sale
Ryanair has launched a limited-time winter sun seat sale with 10% off on fares to Europe’s most popular winter sun destinations.
The sale covers more than 400,000 discounted seats to destinations like Bordeaux, Faro, Malaga, Malta and Paphos.
The discount is available on select routes...
Leinster Hotel, Dublin’s Latest Luxury Property, to Open Next Month
Dublin’s latest luxury hotel is set to open next month.
The Leinster Hotel - part of Paddy McKillen Jr's growing hospitality empire - will open its doors in January.
Billed as Dublin’s first luxury lifestyle hotel, The Leinster will be located just off Merrion Square, on...
Together, Better Connected with Star Alliance at their Christmas Lunch
ITTN's Shane Cullen attended the Star Alliance Christmas lunch in the plush surroundings of the Shelbourne Hotel. Martina Coogan thanked Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport as sponsors of the Star Alliance lunch. She raised a glass "to friends present and gone" and wished everyone...
SAF Production to Grow, but Costs to Remain High
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to treble next year, but usage is also set to get ever more expensive, which will likely result in air fares increasing.
SAF is seen as a key ingredient in airlines’ attempts to reach net zero over the next...
EasyJet to Go Live with Datalex Retail Partnership
Irish airline industry retail technology company Datalex is set to go live with the use of its Datalex Merchandiser product with UK low fares airline EasyJet.
The Datalex Merchandiser product will provide the airline with the ability to connect customers with digital content that matches...
MSC World Europa to Feature in Channel 4 Documentary ‘Billion Pound Cruise Ship’
Channel 4 is debuting a brand-new documentary, Billion Pound Cruise Ship, with MSC Cruises’ cutting-edge megaship MSC World Europa as the star.
The 1-hour show follows the 22-deck, 215,900 GT, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise ship from her first steel cutting in 2019 to her first guests...
Supplier Spotlight: 100 Agents to Win in Celebrity Cruises Giveaway!
100 AGENTS WILL WIN IN OUR LATEST CELEBRITY MOMENTS PRIZE GIVEAWAY
The top 100 agents will win €500 each, to spend however they like on their Celebrity Rewards Mastercard. We're also offering a €50 bonus for every 5 bookings you make, this is on top...
Air Canada Launches Annual Christmas Ad
In keeping with tradition, Air Canada is again weaving festive magic into the hearts of passengers this year with the launch of its latest holiday spot. Released today, the 1:30 minute spot captures the joy of reuniting with loved ones at the most wonderful time...
