United Airlines Orders up to 200 787 Dreamliners
United Airlines orders 100 new 787 Dreamliners - plus options to add 100 more. For context, this represents the largest widebody aircraft order by a U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history and if you're a bit of an aviation geek, you'll whisper, WOW, under...
Aer Lingus Summer Schedule Released
Aer Lingus summer 2023 schedule with 53 European destinations from Ireland is now on sale and includes new destinations including Kos, Brindisi in Puglia and Olbia in Sardinia. Aer Lingus will commence twice weekly flights to the new destinations starting with Kos and Olbia...
Tom Britton of Marble City Travel Competes in Run Barbados 2022
Tom Britton, Managing Director of Marble City Travel, competed in and completed the 39th edition of the Run Barbados Marathon this past weekend.
Tom was very happy with his time despite twisting his ankle halfway through.
This year’s races took place along Barbados’ rugged East Coast....
IATA: Arriving at the Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ One Step Closer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality.
The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalisation of Admissibility will enable travellers to digitally prove admissibility to...
Dublin Airport is Winter Ready
daa Chairman, Basil Geoghegan, confirms Dublin Airport's "Winter Readiness". The daa issued a statement in response to comments made in the Dáil during Leader’s Question Time.
daa Statement on Winter Readiness
daa Chairman Basil Geoghegan stated:
“Notwithstanding current sub-zero temperatures, Dublin Airport’s Winter Readiness Plans have meant...
Industry Stalwart Jo Rzymowska to Step Down from Celebrity Cruises
After a remarkable cruise industry career spanning nearly two decades, Jo Rzymowska will be stepping down from her position as Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA for Celebrity Cruises as of June 2023.
Ms Rzymowska, a highly respected leader, began her cruise career in 2005 as Sales...
MSC Cruises Unveils New Trade Partner Promotion
MSC Cruises is offering its trade partners a ‘Balcony Bonus’ promotion throughout January.
The line will be giving away an MSC Cruise holiday for two adults in a stunning balcony cabin every day during January to 31 lucky trade partners in the UK and Ireland...
Guest Satisfaction Levels Lagging Overall Global Hotel Recovery
Guest satisfaction levels are not keeping up with the general recovery in trade being seen across the global hotel industry, a new survey claims.
The latest three-month review – covering the third quarter of 2022 – by ReviewPro, which is part of Chinese hospitality technology...
Air Vistara Reaches 10 Million Passengers Amid Merger with Air India
The Tata Group and Singapore Airlines have announced the merger of India’s two (and only) full-service airlines – Air India and Vistara.
India is all set to get a bigger full-service airline by amalgamating Air India and Vistara. Additionally, Singapore Airlines (SIA), will participate in the process by claiming...
Aer Lingus Regional Adds Cornwall and Jersey Routes from Belfast City Airport
Aer Lingus Regional has added two new routes from Belfast City Airport – to Newquay in Cornwall and Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Aer Lingus Regional – which is operated by Emerald Airlines – will start flying the new routes from April 3, 2023, and...
Ryanair Adds Liverpool Route to Bumper Summer 2023 Shannon Airport Roster
Ryanair has added a Liverpool route to its already bumper summer 2023 schedule out of Shannon Airport.
The new Shannon-Liverpool route will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Saturdays from March 26, 2023.
This comes on top of the announcement less than three weeks ago of new Ryanair services to Naples in Italy and Porto in...
Aer Lingus Releases Largest Ever Transatlantic Flights Schedule
Aer Lingus has launched its largest Ireland and UK transatlantic flight schedule ever.
It is the biggest-ever summer 2023 schedule with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.
Aer Lingus offers 270,000 seats flying direct from its new hub in Manchester to New...
TTG Agency of the Year Shortlist Announced
TTG has revealed the 2023 TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies, finalists.
Congratulations to all those named, and thank you to all of the suppliers who took the time to rate agencies in its regional and nationwide categories to help whittle down nearly 400 entries to a...
ITAA Announces Opening of Voting for Irish Travel Industry Awards 2023
Voting has officially opened for the 2023 Irish Travel Industry Awards (ITIA), organised by The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA).
The ITAA has also announced MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for its 2023 Irish Travel Industry Awards – the first time the event has...
Pennsylvanian Mom Names Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship
Royal Caribbean officially named its newest ship – Wonder of the Seas – at a ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida on Sunday night.
“Wonder of the Seas exemplifies Royal Caribbean Group’s focus on unparalleled innovation, sustainable cruise ship design and our commitment to delivering world-class, memorable...
Martin Penrose to join TUI Ireland as Trade Relations Executive.
TUI Ireland is delighted to announce that Martin Penrose will join its Marketing & Trade Relations team in the New Year in the role of Trade Relations Executive.
Martin is well known in the Irish Travel Trade through the variety of roles he has held...
Ethiopian Airlines has Won the 2022 Business Traveller Readers Award “Best African Airline” for the Third Year Running
Ethiopian Airlines won the 2022 Business Traveller Readers Award “Best African Airline” for the third consecutive year.
Business Traveller is the leading magazine for the frequent business traveller, with nine editions worldwide — in the UK, US, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, China, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland and...
Guernsey Forms New Body to Put Island on Tourism Map
The local government of Guernsey is planning to form a new body charged with the specific role of better promoting the second largest of the Channel Islands as a tourism destination.
The government will have some minimal input, but the proposed new Tourism Management Board...
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025 Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and Alaska.
In advance of the festive season, the company is providing cruisers with the opportunity to book the cruise...
Radisson Hotels Doubles Down on Sustainability Pledge
The Radisson Hotel Group has further enhanced its green and sustainability credentials by signing up to be a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - the independent, non-profit organisation which sets 'green' standards for tourism and hospitality businesses.
Radisson announced, in September, that...
