Celebrity Cruises to Host Three Seminars in Ireland in 2017
“Celebrity Cruises is planning to host three seminars in Ireland during 2017 and Celebrity Silhouette will be visiting Belfast, Dublin, Waterford and Cork in the summer,” Jo Rzymowska, Managing Director UK & Ireland, told ITTN’s Neil Steedman on a recent visit to Dublin. “We...
Ryanair Launches European Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance
Ryanair has launched a new annual multi-trip travel insurance service on the Ryanair.com website in partnership with Europ Assistance and offering customers cover on an unlimited number of European trips, of up to 28 days each in duration.
Greg O’Gorman, Director of Ancillary Revenue, said:...
Katrice is Blue Insurance ‘Polo Magnifico’ January Winner
Blue Insurance has announced that the winner of the January ‘Polo Magnifico’ draw is Katrice Gunning, Cassidy Travel.
‘Polo Magnifico’, in association with Frank Keane Volkswagen, started in April 2016 and runs until March 2017. The competition is giving one lucky travel agent or broker...
Passenger Growth Continues at Cork Airport in 2017
Cork Airport saw passenger numbers increase by 6% in January 2017 compared with the same month last year. This represents an increase in passenger numbers of 7,000 from 125,000 in January 2016 to 132,000 in January 2017. The increase comes on the back of a...
Haven Holidays Makes a Splash for 2017
Haven Holidays is gearing up for the 2017 season with a £3 million refurbishment of the indoor swimming pool complex at the company’s popular all-action park of Hafan Y Mor in North Wales.
The move forms part of a significant overhaul by Haven at two...
Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Up 9% in January
January passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 9% to almost 1.9 million.
Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe grew by 7%, with almost 873,000 passengers travelling to European destinations. UK traffic grew by 8% with more than 741,000 passengers travelling on routes between...
ASLF Summer Flights from Dublin to Halifax
ASL Airlines France (ASLF), part of the ASL Aviation Group based in Dublin and one of the leading airlines in France, is again flying direct from Dublin to Halifax this summer. Taking advantage of the best weather in Nova Scotia, the once weekly flight begins...
High Quality Service with ASL Airlines France
For many, flying involves extra expenses on top of the ticket cost. ASL Airlines France harkens back to a time when flying was a joy, a classy experience when everything was included.
Take a flight with ASL Airlines France at: http://www.aslairlines.fr/en/video/on-a-europe-airpost-passenger-flight/?loc=press
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While onboard their flight...
Experience Nova Scotia with €280 Agent Fare + 1
ASL Airlines France invites Irish travel agency staff plus one companion to explore this exciting new destination for Irish travellers. Nova Scotia has a huge inventory of attractions, fun things to do outdoors, amazing landscapes, and a fascinating history.
For only €280 per person return...
Countless Things to Do in Nova Scotia
Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is eastern Canada’s most populated hub. Sitting at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this dynamic and charming maritime city has the second largest harbour in the world. Chances are you will hear the fiddle being played along...
Nova Scotia – the Trip of a Lifetime
Amanda Walsh from Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny, who travelled from Ireland to Nova Scotia last year, shares some of her experiences.
“It was the trip of a lifetime. Every place we visited was so scenic and people were so friendly.” Amanda and her partner spent two...
How to Book ASL Airlines France Flights
You can book ASL Airlines France flights for your clients in Amadeus or through the ASLF travel agency portal.
In Amadeus: All ASL Airlines France flights are available in Amadeus (code: 5O).
Through the Travel Agency Portal: http://fo-emea.ttinteractive.com/EuropeAirpost/racine_site/agv_fiche_contact.asp?id_sessionlangue=2
To request a login for the Travel Agency Portal,...
Royal Caribbean Aims to Double Irish Bookings by 2021
“The cruise market in Ireland – including 6+-star and river cruising – is currently around 35,000 guests and there is potential for the industry to double that over the next five years,” Ben Bouldin, Associate Vice President and Managing Director UK & Ireland, Royal...
SuperBreak Introduces MasterChef Travel Dining Short Breaks
SuperBreak has introduced a range of food-themed short breaks under the ‘MasterChef Travel’ brand. The breaks combine accommodation in cities such as Liverpool, York, Edinburgh and London with a three-course dinner experience at either Jamie’s Italian or Marco’s New York Italian or Steakhouse. A...
USA Top Destination in Record-Breaking January for Travel Counsellors Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland has announced that the USA was the company’s most popular destination for bookings in January, despite the recent political turmoil and the dollar closing in on parity with the euro. A high volume of bookings made were for the USA, with stays...
Lufthansa Rolls in New Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa chose the fine airport of Munich to roll in the new Airbus A350-900 with an aircraft, spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar. The aircraft has been named after the city of Nuremberg.
A media show with light...
Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2017 – All the Winners
Ireland’s tourism industry was celebrated at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards, where winners in 14 categories won awards for excellence and innovation. Minister for Tourism Shane Ross TD presented the Waterford Crystal trophies to winners at a gala event in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road...
Great Value Travel Trade Deals – 7th 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 from €199, Fuerteventura from €299, and...
RCI Club Royal Launches ‘Who’s Extraordinary?’ Competition
Royal Caribbean International’s loyalty programme has announced its first ever ‘Trade Partner & Club Royal Awards Ceremony’ to recognise the work that agent partners are doing to raise the profile of cruise among holidaymakers in the UK and Ireland. Taking place on Thursday 23rd...
Holiday Show Returns to UL Arena in Limerick
The Holiday Show, in association with Shannon Airport, will be held at the UL Arena on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February, and will be the biggest of its kind outside of the capital.
The free event, which follows on from last year’s inaugural show, will welcome...
