NCL Launches Programme Of Trade Events To Help Agents Get The Most Out Of A Record-Breaking 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a leader in global cruise travel, is focusing on expanding its presence in the Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Events (MICE) sector in the UK through a new internal appointment and travel agent engagement events.
Earlier this year, NCLH launched a new...
Boeing Delays Could Put Ryanair Summer Flights At Risk
Ryanair is currently evaluating the impact of production issues with Boeing's 737 MAX, which will result in reduced deliveries by the manufacturer in the near future.
The low-cost carrier has 24 new jets set for delivery within the next three months, but this schedule may...
Turkish Airlines Announces Its Strategic Plan For The Next 10 Years
Established in 1933 with a modest fleet of only five aircraft, Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Turkey, has achieved remarkable growth and established a strong global presence. Over the past two decades, the airline has outperformed the industry average in terms of capacity,...
Wizz Air Signs New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cepsa starting in 2025 to procure sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and utilize it on its routes across Spain.
As part of an initiative to promote SAF at Seville Airport in November 2022,...
Choice Hotels Adds Scandinavia’s ‘Fortress Hotels’ To Its Ascend Hotel Collection Portfolio
As part of an agreement between Nordic Choice Hotels and The Fortress Hotels, Choice Hotels EMEA has expanded its upscale Ascend Hotel Collection portfolio by adding four boutique Scandinavian hotels with significant historical importance. These hotels include Oscarsborg Fortress, Kongsvinger Fortress, and Reenskaug Hotel...
Madrid To Consider Imposing Tourist Tax
The possibility of Madrid adopting a contentious tourist tax is currently under discussion, with Reyes Maroto, former tourism minister, running for mayor of the city.
Introducing a tourist tax would make Madrid the latest addition to a growing roster of European cities, countries, and regions...
Virgin Atlantic Confirmed As Headline Sponsor Of The ITTN Awards 2023
ITTN is thrilled to announce that Virgin Atlantic will be the Headline Sponsor of the ITTN Awards 2023, for the second consecutive year. ITTN are extremely grateful for the continued support and commitment that Virgin Atlantic has shown towards the ITTN Awards and our industry as...
Cocktails and Learning with Costa Brava & Girona Pyrenees
Last Night Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees hosted travel trade and media in Medley, Fleet street for a night of learning, networking and cocktail making. The event was organised by Jens Bachmann from Avia Reps.
The evening started with networking with the suppliers from...
American Holidays Host Trade Media in Bang
American Holidays hosted a lunch in Bang Restaurant yesterday afternoon with Trade Media in attendance. Dee Burdock, Product Manager, Bladhana Richardson, Marketing Manager and Astrid Bell, Cruise Product Manager, hosted the lunch on behalf of American Holidays.
The new American Holidays brochure has just launched....
Princess Cruises Sailing Seven Ships in Alaska This Year
Princess Cruises is gearing up for the commencement of the 2023 Alaska cruise season, which kicks off on April 29.
Highlights this year include sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that engages guests in all things Alaska, as Princess deploys seven ships across 14 cruise itineraries...
Bird Strike Forces Aer Lingus Flight To Make Emergency Landing At Dublin Airport
Aer Lingus Flight EI123 had to make an emergency landing yesterday en route to Chicago after a flock of pigeons was sucked into one of the aircraft's engines.
The plane had taken off from Dublin Airport around 11:30 am and just 15 minutes into the...
More Holidaymakers Planning To Take Off-Peak Trips
According to the European Travel Commission (ETC), there has been a 6% rise in the number of travellers who intend to take overnight trips between April and May, with nearly 30% of those surveyed planning to do so in 2023.
However, only 23% expect to...
Riviera Travel Launches Travel Agent Engagement Committee
Riviera Travel is inviting travel agents to join its newly established travel agent engagement committee. The decision to create the committee follows a recent survey completed by almost 500 agents, which assessed Riviera's performance in several areas.
The survey results showed that over 90% of...
Etihad Launches New ‘Wi-Fly’ With Free Chat Packages And Unlimited Data
Etihad Airways has launched new Wi-Fly packages called 'Chat' and 'Surf,' allowing passengers to stay connected and browse the internet with ease while flying on Etihad's wide-body fleet.
Passengers flying with Etihad can now enjoy complimentary 'Chat' messaging during their entire flight by signing in...
Visit Florida Announces New Dates For 2024 Florida Huddle And Encounter
Visit Florida has announced that Florida Huddle and Encounter 2024 will now take place Feb. 4-6, 2024, replacing the July 29-31 dates announced at Florida Huddle and Encounter 2023. The Miami Beach Convention Center will continue to host these events in partnership with the...
Reminder: Closing Date For Applications For ITAA CEO Role is Friday 14th April
With the announcement of Pat Dawson Retiring, the Irish Travel Agents Association is recruiting for the position of CEO. To apply, please send a letter of application and your CV to the email address [email protected]. Deadline for applications is close of business tomorrow, Friday 14th April.
Position:...
Explora I Completes Successful Sea Trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand owned by the MSC Group, has announced that the sea trials for EXPLORA I, the first of up to six luxury ships being built for the brand by Fincantieri in Italy, have been successfully completed. Fincantieri is...
Ryanair Condemns Ursula Von Der Leyen For Inaction Over French ATC Strikes
Ryanair has criticized EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for failing to protect EU citizens and visitors' right to freedom of movement during the recent French ATC strikes. The strikes have led to the cancellation of over 627,000 Ryanair passengers' flights in the...
Discover OceanBooking’s 5 Star GF Victoria Hotel
The easily identifiable, 5 Star GF Victoria hotel in Costa Adeje, Tenerife is featured on pro.oceanbooking.com, the Tenerife specialist tour operator, now with direct flights from Dublin.
This wonderful hotel is a mere 150m from Playa del Duque beach, yet still offers 4 different pool...
MSC World Europa Begins Mediterranean Season
The Mediterranean summer season has commenced for MSC Cruises' inaugural LNG vessel, MSC World Europa, which is also their largest ship, delivered in October 2022 following its deployment in the Arabian Gulf.
Throughout the summer season, the ship will be powered by LNG, with an...
