Home Blog Page 431

Utah Office of Tourism Launches Specialist Academy for Ireland and UK Travel Agents and Sales Advisors

The Utah Office of Tourism has launched a new Utah Specialist Academy for travel agents and sales advisors worldwide, including the UK and Irish markets. The Utah Office of Tourism is encouraging travel advisors to elevate their destination experience by taking a learning journey through...

Helsinki Tops European City List for Walking

A woman in an overcoat walks on a pavement in Europe
Data collected by leading British footwear retailer schuh reveals that Finnish Capital Helsinki is the best European city for walking. A number of different metrics including air quality, tidiness, the quality of green space, and safety for walkers has been scaled in order to provide an overall score which ranks 49 of the European capital...

United Airlines Unveils Massive Expansion of Services from US to Australia and New Zealand

United Airlines has unveiled a huge expansion into Oceania and the south Pacific region, representing the largest such growth drive by a US airline. Part of the expansion will feature the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch in New Zealand; while United will...

Over Two-Thirds of Irish People Yet to Book Summer Holiday, as Survey Shows Late Bookings Trend

More than two-thirds of Irish people are yet to book their summer 2023 holiday, according to a new travel sentiment survey conducted by online travel agent Click&Go. The survey examined answers from 1,743 respondents. Some 68% of respondents have not booked their 2023 overseas holiday yet....

SEA LIFE Bray Launches Annual Passes for First Time Since 2019

SEA LIFE Bray has launched new Annual Passes for the first time since 2019! Annual Passes offer the best value way to visit SEA LIFE Bray and are the key to an incredible year of fun and amazing discoveries. For 12 months pass holders will be...

Fermanagh’s Killyhevlin Hotel to Add 12 Luxury Self-Catering Studios

One of Northern Ireland’s leading hotels has announced plans for the addition of 12 new luxurious self-catering Lakeview Studios following a £1.6m investment and the creation of 10 new jobs. The new Studios at Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen, which currently comprises 71 guestrooms and 20...

Celebrating the First Anniversary of Vox Group’s New Offices in Dublin

A Testament to Ireland's Thriving Tourism Industry As the Irish tourism industry bounces back post-pandemic, Vox Group is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of its new base in Dublin. Over the past year, its partnerships with Irish tourism partners have skyrocketed, contributing to the growth...

WebBeds Appoints Regional Director of Sales for Southern Europe

WebBeds, the global marketplace providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced the promotion of Felipe Vidal to the position of WebBeds’ Regional Director of Sales - Southern Europe. WebBeds has promoted talent from within its ranks to recruit for...

Only 1 Day Left to Avail of Royal Caribbean Super Sale!

Tomorrow is the last day to get on board Royal Caribbean’s current Super Sale via its Pre-Cruise Planner, through which passengers can get savings on beverage packages, shore excursions and onboard WiFi. The sale covers 7 of Royal Caribbean’s ships – namely Anthem, Explorer, Enchantment,...

Granard Booktown Festival Hopes to Boost Tourism

A shot of the colourful buildings at Granard, where the book festival takes place
Granard Booktown festival is inspired by the global booktown movement most notably by Wigtown in Scotland. It aims to boost tourism and economy for the town. Through books and the arts, Granard, a small midlands town will become Ireland's newest booktown. Using words and...

Thai-Owned Avani Hotels & Resorts to Expand into Europe

Thai hotel group Minor Hotels is to expand its Avani Hotels & Resorts brand into Europe and Latin America, with seven new properties due to open across both regions by the middle of next year. Avani will add five properties in key cities in Europe...

EasyJet Expects Strong Economic Recovery this Year

EasyJet in ireland
EasyJet has said it is on course to beat full-year financial expectations after reducing first-half losses and seeing a pattern of strong bookings extend beyond Easter into the summer season. The UK low fares airline, in a trading update, said it expects to generate around...

Turkish Airlines adds Free Text Messaging to Inflight Internet Experience

Turkish Airlines has added free text messaging services to international passengers as it enhances its in-flight internet experience. Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines will be offering free and limitless messaging services to all passengers on international flights where internet access...

IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens 2 Luxury Hotels in Rome

IHG Hotels & Resorts is at the forefront of a resurgence in luxury in the Italian capital of Rome as two new exquisite hotels, InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Six Senses Rome open their doors. The hotels, alongside IHG’s exclusive partnership with Mr &...

Loganair to Upgrade City of Derry – London Link from Stansted to Heathrow

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is to move its Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services linking City of Derry and Dundee airports and London into Heathrow with effect from May 6. The airline has recently gained additional access to slots at Heathrow, and subject...

Bill Clinton Reconnects with Europa Hotel 25 Years on from Good Friday Agreement

Former US President Bill Clinton was warmly welcomed back to the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Saturday, where he was reunited with the head concierge Martin Mulholland, whom he first met when he stayed in the hotel with wife Hillary in 1995 and 1998. "I'm...

Cork’s Montenotte Hotel Unveils New Executive Chef

South African chef Rudi Liebenberg has been unveiled as the new executive chef at the renowned Montenotte Hotel in Cork city. Mr Liebenberg has been plucked from his home country – having previously worked at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg and most recently the Belmond...

Ryanair Announces €40m Investment at Dublin Airport

Ryanair has announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport with the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4-bay hangar – a €40m investment creating more than 200 new highly paid and high skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics. This new 120,000sq foot...

Supplier Of The Week – Visit Valencia

Why Valencia should be your next destination It is not by chance that it has been chosen as the best city to live in the entire world by expatriates of more than five different nationalities. Mediterranean, authentic and with a rich history, Valencia is becoming one of...

Road Trips USA – Self Drive Itineraries with Something for Everyone

Over the next 8 weeks, Brand USA will be highlighting eight exciting road trip itineraries, for you to share with your clients. As your official guide, Brand USA will show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach… From...

Upcoming Events