Job Alert: Travel Department is Hiring Customer Service Executive
Travel Department is hiring for a Customer Service Executive.
Are you a person with a calm, patient demeanour who can react to customer communication quickly and professionally? Do you have excellent written English skills, great attention to detail and excellent geographical knowledge? If so, we...
TTR Roadshows are back for Spring 2022
The TTR Road Show is back for spring 2022.
Next week, the roadshow comes to Belfast, Galway and Cork.
Tuesday 22nd February: Hilton Hotel, Belfast
Wednesday 23rd February: The Galmont Hotel, Galway
Thursday 24th February: The Metropole Hotel, Cork.
Register today to make sure you don't miss this!
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Ryanair announces 7 new summer routes from Cork Airport
Ryanair has announced 7 new routes from Cork Airport ahead of summer 2022.
The seven new routes include Alghero (Sardinia), Pisa, Valencia, Venice, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The airline will serve 25 destinations with over 120 weekly flights.
Ryanair will also increase its investment at...
Norwegian Cruise Line to create new tier system of rewards for agents
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is creating a new tier-based system of benefits for agents.
The new system is to celebrate the first anniversary of NCL Freestyle Rewards incentive.
The rewards programme offers travel agent partners the chance to collect points towards gifts or vouchers of their choice.
How...
Multi-generational holidays on the rise for Irish families
3G (three-generation) holidays are on the rise for Irish families, according to data from Clayton Hotel.
Over 95% of us in Ireland believe multi-generation holidays are beneficial for everyone.
The research suggests the trend is set to continue with over 66% expecting multi-generational holidays to increase...
Staycity to build third aparthotel in Germany
Irish company Staycity will build a third aparthotel in Germany.
The aparthotel will be based in Frankfurt and is a short walk from Frankfurt Airport.
The building will feature a mix of studio and one-bed apartments. All facilities include a guest lounge, gym, pantry, car...
FROSCH Ireland team expands with KC Travel
KC Travel is joining the FROSCH Ireland team.
Caroline O' Riordan, Managing Director of KC Travel, said " I am excited to join the FROSCH family and bring a global brand to our clients here in Kerry and further afield. This represents a huge opportunity...
Switzerland scraps nearly all Covid restrictions
Switzerland has removed nearly all of its Covid restrictions.
People in Switzerland will no longer have to show COVID certificates in restaurants, bars or other venues such as theatres and concert halls.
Self-isolation rules will remain until the end of March. Wearing masks while visiting health...
Air France KLM beats profit expectations for 2021
Air France-KLM has beaten its profit expectations for 2021 as transatlantic travel resumes.
The airline revealed a profit of 178 million in its annual reports.
It turned a positive operating result in its fourth quarter as revenue more than doubled, following eased air travel restrictions.
The group...
Hertz expands electric vehicle fleet with UFODRIVE partnership
Hertz is expanding its electric vehicle fleet by partnering with Irish company UFODRIVE.
UFODRIVE is the first all-digital, all-electric car rental service controlled from an app.
Its technology delivers a two-minute ‘arrive and drive,’ service and entirely digital experience.
The company was founded in 2018...
ITTN hits the road with Royal Caribbean
ITTN hits the road with Royal Caribbean.
Shane Cullen took to the roads with Royal Caribbean today. The Royal Caribbean team were promoting their new campaign where agents can win a trip onboard the new Wonder of the Seas.
First, the team headed to Grenham Travel...
AWTE and ITTN match donations to raise funds for Pieta House
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) and Ireland's Travel Trade Network matched donations yesterday to raise funds for Pieta House
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) committee members Lorraine Quinn and Yvonne Muldoon joined Sharon Jordan of ITTN to present a cheque to...
Meet the Media – First Look Across the Atlantic
ITTN’s Shane Cullen attended the Meet the Media networking event for the Irish & UK media, which was held in the Radisson Blu Hotel on 14 February 2022.
Travel Media’s event had 30 worldwide travel suppliers including hoteliers, tourist boards and tour operators.
Routes Reopen...
Canada eases border measures for international visitors from 28th February
Canada will ease its travel restrictions for international visitors from 28th February.
Visitors must present a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of departure, or a PCR within 72 hours of departure.
Previously only a PCR was allowed.
Fully vaccinated travellers arriving to Canada from any country will be...
Ryanair adds eight new routes from Edinburgh for summer 2022
Ryanair is adding eight destinations to its network from Edinburgh Airport this summer.
The airline is launching routes to Madrid, Santiago, Bari, Nimes, Palermo (Italy) and Paris.
A new route from Cork to Edinburgh is also being launched.
This will bring the number of destinations served up...
Airbnb predicts strong trajectory for 2022 as travellers return
Airbnb has predicted a strong recovery for 2022 as the number of travellers continues to rise.
The accommodation platform said the range of nights booked has nearly matched its 2019 levels.
Out of those levels, long term stays accounted for 22% of nights booked.
Domestic and non-urban...
MSC Cruises joins Green Marine Europe
MSC Cruises has become the first cruise company to join Green Marine Europe.
Green Marine Europe is a voluntary environmental certification for the maritime industry and was launched in 2020.
In order to obtain the Green Marine label, candidates must measure their environmental performance by using...
Travel management company ATPI renews partnership with Amadeus
U.K. travel management company ATPI has renewed its agreement with Amadeus.
The agreement will see ATPI expand to over 15 countries, including Australia, the United States and Asia.
The travel management company will also "expand upon its current use of Amadeus technology" in the United States...
Delta and Aer Lingus to resume flights to Boston
Flights from Ireland to Boston are set to ramp up in frequency this month.
Delta Air Lines is set to recommence their Dublin – Boston flights on the 28th of February. This route will be served by B767-300 aircraft.
The Aer Lingus Dublin – Boston route...
Aer Lingus returns to Seattle in May 2022
Aer Lingus route to Seattle will return from May.
The Dublin to Seattle route will take off from May 25th and operate 5 times per week.
It continues the airline's path to North America, with routes to Boston and Miami also confirmed for the coming months.
