jet2 launches Travel Made Simple campaign for independent travel agents
Jet2holidays is launching a new campaign designed to help independent travel agents convert more enquiries into bookings.
Travel Made Simple has been developed to “tap into knowledge and expertise” that independent agents can provide to customers.
Details of the campaign with Jet2holidays were revealed at the...
Travel Counsellors: TC Together Again
There was a great feeling this morning as I arrived at Druids Glen Hotel for the Travel Counsellors TC Together. It was the first in-person event in two years, so I was looking forward to meeting the Travel Counsellors and catching up with friends...
Aer Lingus to resume flights to Orlando
Aer Lingus is resuming its direct service from Dublin to Orlando from Saturday, 27 November.
Aer Lingus will operate three flights per week, on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday with fares starting from €169 each way, including taxes and charges.
Bill Byrne, Executive Vice-President US at Aer...
Welcome back to France with Le Voyage à Nantes
After almost 2 years, the time has come for Le Voyage à Nantes to resume travel and catch up with press and trade partners in Europe.
Xavier Theret, Head of International Promotion and Relations at Le Voyage à Nantes, is delighted to be travelling back...
British Airways Black Friday deals on flights to US and Europe
British Airways has today (25 November) launched its Black Friday offers, with 20,000 discounted seats to US destinations, deals on European city breaks and savings on British Airways Holidays packages.
The offers are available on bookings made from today to 30 November, 2021.
For instance, offers include...
EU to propose 9-month limit on vaccine validity for travel
The European Union will suggest a nine-month time limit on COVID-19 vaccine validity for travel within the bloc, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, 25 November.
The European Commission will also recommend that the bloc prioritise vaccinated travellers for entry.
The new proposals will seek to put a time...
Princess Cruises’ Black Friday sales
Princess Cruises has launched its Black Friday sale with reduced fares and a low deposit of €50pp on Southampton-based itineraries for 2022. The sale runs until 29 November, 2021.
22 voyages are featured in total, ranging from seven–14 nights and departing between April and September...
Intrepid Travel offers up to 25% off with Cyber Week offers
Intrepid Travel has launched its Cyber Week offers.
The adventure group is offering 25% off worldwide trips and 15% domestic tours in the U.S. and Canada.
There is also 20% off trips to Australia.
The sale runs from November 22nd until December 1st. Bookings are...
Etihad Holidays acquired by Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company
Etihad Holidays will be acquired by ExCeL London owners Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) with a view toward expanding their footprint in tourism. It will integrate with ADNEC's tourism promotion business, Tourism 365.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu...
Ryanair launches flash Buy one, Get one free sale for Black Friday
Ryanair has launched its flash ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Black Friday sale.
Treat that special someone to a winter getaway and get one flight free. This offer is valid for travel between December 2021 – February 2022.
The Buy One Get One Free offer...
Iberia connects inventory to Kyte API
Iberia and Kyte – the aviation sector technology company that offers a white label API to airlines as a SaaS (software as a service) – have today announced the signing of an agreement.
The Kyte API is a tool that allows travel industry distributors to connect directly...
Will Europe’s ski resorts open this season?
Rising Covid case figures in some ski hotspots across Europe are creating obstacles for national and provincial governments, as some nations re-impose lockdowns, or consider capping the number of tourists allowed into ski resorts.
Read the story here.
ITTN Awards: Competition
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Would you like to attend the ITTN Awards next week in Andrew Rudd’s Medley on Fleet Street?
We are giving away 2 tickets to what promises to be an amazing evening.
All you have to do is email [email protected] with your name and we’ll enter...
Holiday World 2022 Postponed
With the recent surge in COVID numbers Bizex have decided to postpone Holiday World Show 2022. This was not an easy decision and was made to ensure the safety and comfort of all exhibitors, partners and visitors.
Maureen Ledwith, Sales Director of Holiday World Show,...
CLIA announces dates for 2022 opportunities webinars
CLIA UK & Ireland will host two webinars for travel agents next week looking at cruise opportunities in 2022.
The webinars will take place at 9.30am on Wednesday, 1 December, and Thursday, 2 December.
Registration will be open in the next few days.
https://twitter.com/CLIAUK/status/1463470898854481924
Ryanair opens Madeira base; fifth in Portugal
Ryanair has announced the opening of its 5th base in Portugal, directly connecting the island of Madeira with six new European countries, including Ireland.
This new direct route will operate twice weekly departing from Dublin Airport every Wednesday and Sunday starting from March 30, 2022.
With...
Celebrity’s Black Friday deals
Until 30 November Celebrity Cruises is offering offering up to $300 onboard spend per stateroom on all sailings between 18 December 2021 and 31 March 2022.
What’s more, guests booking within this time frame can also gain access to the current limited time offer, providing...
Save up to €400 with Royal Caribbean’s Black Friday Offers
Black Friday has officially landed and Royal Caribbean is offering up to €400 additional savings off per stateroom.
The offers kick off today and run through until November 30th.
Guests can get free Balcony upgrades on Wonder, Anthem and Odyssey sailings in Europe 2022 or free Oceanview upgrades on Rhapsody,...
Finnair boosts capacity from Ireland to Finland
Finnair is to add extra flights from Ireland and the UK to meet growing demand from customers looking to experience winter in Finland.
From 3 to 17 December, Finnair will increase its services from Dublin and Manchester with an additional return flight on Friday. This...
Austria says auf wiedersehen to tourism until mid-December
Austria's latest lockdown has temporarily kiboshed tourism until the end of the restrictions.
The new measures, introduced on Monday, 22 November, have resulted in the closure of all hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, cultural institutions and leisure centres.
The restrictions, which are set to last...
