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jet2 offers agents the chance to win a €5k marketing campaign

jet2 is offering agents a chance to win a marketing campaign worth up to €5k. Trade partners must create a "luxury masterpiece" by dressing their store windows or posting on social media. The three most creative entries will each win a "Travel Made Simple" marketing campaign...

Virgin Atlantic confirms new route to Texas

Virgin Atlantic will launch a route to the Texas state capital Austin in May. The route will depart from London Heathrow and operate four times a week. Virgin will operate four times a week from 25 May, while flights go on sale from 12 January. Austin is...

G Adventures names community tourism as top travel trend for 2022

G Adventures has named the top 10 travel trends for 2022, with community tourism as number one. The tour operator released the information as part of its annual trends report. During the pandemic, there has been an increased focus on community and local business, which may...

Emerald Cruises luxury superyacht will depart in March

The new Emerald Cruises superyacht will depart on its maiden voyage in March 2022. Emerald Azzura will set sail on an eight-day cruise from Jordan on 11 March 2022. lt will set sail from Aqaba, Jordan, calling at ports in Egypt and Israel along the way. Guests...

Air France – KLM introduces levy for flights using sustainable fuel

Air France KLM has introduced a levy on flights using sustainable fuel. This charge will apply on all flights from France and Netherlands that use sustainable fuel on their trip. Travellers in economy class will pay between one and four euro while those in business class...

Tenerife introduces stricter Covid restrictions

New Covid-19 restrictions have been introduced in Tenerife due to rising case numbers. Level four came into force on Monday (January 10), with increased regulations in pubs, hotels, restaurants and on public transport. Pubs and restaurants have to shut down at midnight and public transport capacity is...

Travel Centres conference confirmed for November 2022

The annual Travel Centres conference will take place this year on Saturday, November 12th 2022, More details will be announced in the coming months. The 17th annual conference will be held at the Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Registration will open after Easter, after which...

Emirates celebrates 10 years in Ireland

Emirates is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Ireland this week. Since its first flight in 2012, the airline has carried over 2.8 million passengers between Dublin and Dubai Enda Corneille, country manager Emirates, Ireland, said, " When we launched in Ireland 10 years ago, we were in...

Royal Caribbean announces summer 2023 lineup

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Royal Caribbean has revealed their sailing lineup for summer 2023. Nine different ships will sail to landmark destinations in over 25 countries. Cruises range from five to 12 nights and go from Reykjavik to Tel Aviv and everything in between. The nine Royal Caribbean cruise ships that will be...

December was the busiest month for air travel in 2021 despite cancellations

 December was the busiest month for global air travel in 2021 despite worldwide flight cancellations. A total of 2.43 million flights took place, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Over 59,240 flights were cancelled globally over Christmas and New Year, the highest number in over...

British Airways resume Sydney flights from March 2022

British Airways will resume its London Heathrow to Sydney service after a two-year pause. The service resumes on March 27, 2022. The trip takes almost 23 hours in total as it travels via Singapore. The route was suspended in April 2020 at the onset of the...

5 American destinations to inspire your 2022 bucket list

International travel finally made a return in 2021. With that in mind, discover 5 of the best American destinations to inspire your 2022 bucket list.  Colorado, USA Four National Parks can be visited in Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited in...

Explainer: What the new Covid restrictions in Italy mean

Italy has tightened its Covid restrictions from today, January 10. What's happening? Italy currently has two passes in use, sort of like a Covid cert on a smaller scale. A Green Pass is a basic statement that the holder has been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered...

ECTAA praises Croatia for post-pandemic tourism recovery

The European Travel Agents and Tour Operator's Association (ECTAA) has praised Croatia for its post-pandemic tourism recovery. The country boasted over 14 million tourists in 2021. In 2020, the COVID-19 related travel restrictions hit Croatia's tourism sector very hard. The country logged a mere seven million...

Randox to offer Click and Collect covid testing in UK

Randox has made its Covid-19 testing for travel available by click and collect in the UK. Customers can now order tests online and pick them up at a store within the PayPoint-owned Collect+ network. The service launched on January 7 and will initially be available in more than...

easyJet plans to pioneer green hydrogen flying

easyJet has revealed plans to develop emission-free hydrogen-powered flights. The airline will work with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to develop a hydrogen fuel cell system. CAeS is currently working on an existing prototype of a small Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, which is expected to be in operation by...

ITTN Awards 2022: Mark your diaries

Get the diaries out and mark this date for the ITTN Awards 2022! The 2022 ITTN Awards will be held on Friday 25th November, in the Burlington Hotel. TV host Baz Asmawy will be our MC on the night. Last year, we held a much smaller...

MSC Cruises giveaway for travel agents

MSC Cruises are rewarding travel agents with the chance to win one of 31 getaways. Lucky agents can win a cruise in a Balcony cabin for 2 guests travelling before the end of March 2022. All you have to do is make a booking to...

Emerald Airlines chosen as new operator for Donegal to Dublin service

Emerald Airlines has been chosen as the new operator between Donegal Airport and Dublin Airport. From 26 February, Emerald Airlines will be offering up to 2 flights daily linking the two. The new carrier, which recently won a ten-year contract to run the Aer Lingus Regional service, will run the...

Royal Caribbean offers new agent incentive for 2022

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Royal Caribbean is offering a brand new agent incentive to kick of 2022. Ireland Club Royal members will receive €50 per booking on all Europe 2022 sailings throughout January (1st – 31st). This can be earned by registering each booking made through Club Rewards and...

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