Norwegian Reports Most Successful Ever Route Launch
Norwegian Air International quickly sold its 5,000 seats from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to New York and Boston at the €69 introductory one-way fare. In response, Aer Lingus may offer ‘basic’ fares for which passengers just get a seat and a meal.
A spokesperson for...
CAR Invites Submissions on Draft Strategic Plan 2017-2019
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is currently developing a strategic plan for the period 2017-2019, including the implementation of the new EU Package Travel Directive and a review of current bonding and customer protection arrangements, and is keen to hear the view of...
SuperBreak Incentive for Agents Includes Take That Tickets in London
SuperBreak has launched the next phase of its post-Christmas campaign with a new incentive for all agents that offers the chance win a two-night short break to London for two, including VIP tickets to see Take That at the O2 Arena.
The competition runs from...
Great Value Travel Trade Deals – 28th February 2017
Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Trade Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bed banks, and the latest cruise deals.
Sunway’s late deals include Morocco ex Dublin from €199 and Fuerteventura ex...
Amazing Thailand Roadshow Visits Cork
Emma Arnott and Kannika Mac of Amazing Thailand welcomed 46 travel agents to the Clayton Hotel in Cork last Thursday during this year’s Thailand roadshow.
The winner of a place on a fam trip to Thailand with Amazing Thailand and Etihad Airways was Bernie Fenton,...
Ireland West Airport Staff Select Charities for 2017
Ireland West Airport staff have voted to select three new charities for the Ireland West Airport Charity of the Year programme for 2017: Mayo Cancer Support, Western Alzheimers and Western Care.
Announcing the charities were Eugene Connolly, Seamus Moran and Trisha Greavy, Mayo Cancer Support;...
The World of Hyatt is Launched
Hyatt Hotels has announced the launch of World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s new global platform grounded in the simple idea that a little understanding goes a long way. This reflects Hyatt’s purpose and reaffirms its commitment to building genuine and trusted experiences and engaging its...
Norwegian Unveils €69 Flights to USA from Three Irish Cities
Low-cost airline Norwegian has announced a series of new transatlantic flights from Cork, Shannon and Dublin, offering Irish passengers low-cost travel to the USA from just €69.
In total, Norwegian will launch 19 weekly transatlantic flights starting in July from Cork, Dublin and Shannon. The...
Amazing Thailand Roadshow Visits Dublin
Kannika Mac and Emma Arnott of Amazing Thailand welcomed agents to the Gresham Hotel in Dublin last night for this year’s Thailand roadshow and, as always, there were some great prizes to be won.
Representatives from 18 companies featuring Thailand took part, including two airlines,...
Amazing Thailand Roadshow Visits Belfast
The Amazing Thailand Roadshow, led by Emma Arnott and Kannika Mac, visited Belfast on Tuesday 19th February at the Ten Square Hotel, accompanied by representatives from 18 companies featuring Thailand.
The top prize of a place on a fam trip to Thailand later this year with...
Hertz and Air France Launch New Car Rental Products and Services for Passengers
Hertz Global Holdings has announced that Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly will serve as Air France's exclusive car rental providers for four years, following the renewal of the 28-year partnership between Hertz and Air France–KLM Group. Hertz has also launched a specialised website to provide...
Totalstay Signs Hotel Distribution Agreement with Amadeus
JAC Travel’s Totalstay brand portfolio of 165,000 hotels will be available to travel sellers via Amadeus API technology and Hotel Plus in the Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, with the full market implementation for UK and Ireland planned for April. Totalstay currently has a flash...
Emirates to Fly Daily to Phnom Penh in Cambodia
Phnom Penh in Cambodia will be the latest destination that Emirates will serve daily from 1st July this year (subject to government approvals) with a B777-300ER in a two-class configuration.
Outbound, flight EK388 will depart Dubai at 09.15 and arrive in Yangon, Myanmar, at 17.25. It...
CLIA Elects Claire as New Chair for Travel Agent Advisory Council
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has elected Claire Brighton, Senior Commercial Manager, Advantage Travel Partnership, as the new Chair of its Travel Agent Advisory Council (TAAC) for the next two years.
The TAAC is made up of leaders from major travel agency consortia, multiples, and...
Claim Your Listing on TheTravel Directory.ie Website
Irish Travel Trade News (ITTN) has launched a new consumer-focused website, www.TheTravelDirectory.ie, and Irish travel agents, as well as travel industry suppliers and organisations, are invited to ‘Claim Your Listing’ and add (free of charge) to the information provided or to update details as...
Amanda Joins RCI as Sales Director UK & Ireland
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Amanda Darrington as Sales Director UK & Ireland, following Ben Bouldin’s promotion to Associate Vice President and Managing Director UK & Ireland.
Starting on 24th April, Amanda will lead and oversee the 30-strong Royal Caribbean sales team in the UK &...
Norwegian Ireland-USA Flights Get Final Clearance
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now signed off on Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) Section 129 application, thus enabling the carrier to announce details of its proposed routes from Ireland and to commence selling tickets.
Norwegian is expected to announce a Cork – Boston...
Great Value Travel Trade Deals – 21st February 2017
Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Trade Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bed banks, and the latest cruise deals.
Thomson Cruises is offering a seven-night Colourful Coasts cruise onboard Thomson Majesty...
Major Upgrade of Food Outlets Underway at Cork Airport
As Cork Airport undertakes an overhaul of its main food and beverage outlets, passengers are being advised of some temporary disruptions and restrictions to the hot food offering. The advice comes as the airport has a busy week as schools have their mid-term break.
In...
iServe eSmartCode Labels Help Retrieve Lost Travel Items
Lost your passport, mobile phone or luggage – or even your child? Irish company iServe (www.iserve.ie) has products that use an eSmartCode to help you get them back.
Smart I.D. Pack
eSmartCode is a simple, safe and cost effective passive tag for all of your travel...
