TUI UK & Ireland Marketing Chief Jumps Ship to Cunard
Luxury cruise liner giant Cunard has appointed TUI UK & Ireland marketing head Katie McAlister as president.
Ms McAlister will join Cunard in August. She has been with TUI for 24 years.
Ms McAlister said: “This was an unrivalled opportunity to join an iconic travel company...
Aer Lingus Regional Cork-Bristol Route Takes Off
A new six-times weekly Aer Lingus Regional service from Cork to Bristol had its inaugural flight last Friday.
The new service, which was originally announced in February and which will be operated by Emerald Airlines as part of the Aer Lingus Regional franchise, provides a...
Passengers Warned of Travel Disruption at Edinburgh Airport Amid Threat of Strike Action
Passengers have been warned of potential travel disruption at Edinburgh Airport, during the summer, with the Unite trade union set to ballot nearly 300 airport worker members on strike action.
The ballot surrounds working conditions and pay levels and, reportedly, concerns around 275 airport staff...
Emirates Promises Strong Financial Results
Emirates president Tim Clark has promised the airline will post a strong set of financial results for its latest financial year, which ended on March 31.
The Dubai-based airline giant is expected to post its latest annual results later this month.
Speaking at this week’s Arabian...
Delta Air Lines’ Ed Bastian Named CEO of the Year by Global Peers
Global business periodical Chief Executive Magazine has named a travel and tourism boss – namely Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian – as its chief executive of the year for 2023.
The poll is voted on by other CEOs globally.
Mr Bastian’s work leading Delta’s transformation...
Launch of Wideroe Dublin-Bergen Route at The Norwegian Residence
The Norwegian Embassy in Dublin is holding a launch event of Widerøes new direct flight from Dublin to Bergen, in the heart of Fjord Norway; on May 10 at 5pm at The Norwegian Residence in Dublin.
Ireland Showcased at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
Six tourism companies from Ireland travelled to Dubai this week, to join Tourism Ireland at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), in a bid to grow tourist numbers from the Middle East in 2023 and beyond.
Tourism Ireland has arranged meetings for the tourism operators from Ireland with...
Celebrity Cruises Launches ‘Spring into Summer Sale’ Incentive for Travel Agents
Celebrity Cruises is continuing its commitment to supporting top selling travel agents with its latest ‘Spring into Summer Sale’ campaign.
The first 25 travel agents to make 10 or more Celebrity Cruise bookings sailing to Europe in 2023 will win their own Last Minute Luxury...
Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers rise to 16 Million
Ryanair carried 16 million passengers across its route network during April, marking a 13% year-on-year increase.
In all, Ryanair operated more than 89,650 flights last month – although more than 650 were cancelled due to French air traffic control (ATC) strikes, with around 118,000 passenger...
Tourism NI Kickstart Programme Helping Small Firms
A mentoring project aimed at ensuring longer-term sustainability for tourism businesses in Northern Ireland has been described as an “instrumental support programme” following completion of its latest phase.
Funded by Tourism NI, the Kickstart programme provided almost 630 mentoring days to 45 businesses in four main...
Lufthansa Narrows Losses as Bookings Rise
Lufthansa has posted much improved financial results on the back of strong passenger demand for summer flights.
The German airline giant reported adjusted losses of €273m for the first quarter of its financial year and a 40% jump in revenue to just over €7bn.
The loss...
Sales Open for MSC’s First Ever Winter Season in Japan
MSC Cruises hosted a special event on board MSC Bellissima in Yokohama, Japan to mark the start of the summer 2023 season and to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the line’s presence in the country.
At the same time, sales have opened for MSC Cruises’ first ever...
Sunway Agent Lunch with Constantinou Bros Hotels Cyprus
Sunway and Constantinou Bros Hotels hosted a travel trade event in Brookwood on Baggot Street in Dublin on Friday, 28th April. Mary Denton welcomed guests including ITTN's Shane Cullen. She also toasted Pat Dawson who was at the lunch for his final official day...
‘Why You Should Visit the Algarve this Summer’ Conference to be Held this Month
The Irish-Portugal Business Network (IPBN) will host a conference later this month (May 24 in Quinta do Lago) – ‘Why You Should Visit the Algarve this Summer’ – with the aim of drumming up tourism and corporate business between Ireland and the south of...
Royal Caribbean Unveils Kids-Friendly Services on Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has unveiled new sets of services and programmes aimed at kids and young families on board its much-anticipated Icon of the Seas vessel, which debuts next January.
The line has even announced a new recruit – Admiral Awesome – who will be in...
Etihad Wins Hat-Trick of Awards at Business Traveller Awards
Etihad Airways has won a hat-trick of awards at the 2023 Business Traveller Middle East Awards – Best Economy Class, Best Frequent Flyer Programme for ‘Etihad Guest’ and Best Cabin Crew for the third year in a row.
The awards were presented at a gala...
Tourism Ireland on Promotion Trail in Dubai
A total of 13 tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland over the weekend at the Discover Europe Travel Summit in Dubai.
The Discover Europe Travel Summit is a two-day B2B tourism event organised by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with the German National Tourist Board,...
Radisson Plans Major Expansion in Middle East
The Radisson Hotel Group is looking to add nearly 100 new hotels across the Middle East in the next seven years as part of a major expansion drive in the region.
Radisson currently operates 52 hotels and resorts in the Middle East and plans to...
Volcanic peaks to sparkling shores – explore the Pacific Northwest with Brand USA’s inspiring itineraries!
Do your customers request unique and adventurous trips, that leave you a little perplexed? The Pacific Northwest is a fantastic option for those intrepid travellers and this itinerary really does have it all. It starts in Portland, Oregon, which is a food lover’s paradise,...
US Scraps Covid Vaccine Requirements for International Visitors
The US has scrapped all Covid vaccine requirements for in-bound international visitors.
"We are announcing that the administration will end the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travellers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day...
