New Flybe Service from Dublin to Yorkshire
Dublin Airport has welcomed Flybe’s announcement that it is to launch a new service between Dublin and Yorkshire. The airline will operate a six times per week service from Dublin Airport to Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport from the end of October.
Vincent Harrison, Dublin Airport...
ITTN Announces 2016 Awards Categories and Voter’s Prize
Irish Travel Trade News has announced that the 25th Silver Jubilee Irish Travel Trade Awards will comprise 26 award categories and that this year’s Voter’s Prize will be a seven-night tour in India.
The award categories (see full list below) include a new category of ‘Best...
Jennifer Becomes Head of Ireland for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has announced a new senior leadership role and team structure for its sales team in Ireland. With immediate effect, Jennifer Callister is promoted into the new position of ‘Head of Ireland’.
She will report directly into Ben Bouldin, Sales Director for UK...
Costs of Lowcostholidays and Lowcostbeds Collapses Still Being Determined
As of Monday 22nd August 2016, the Commission for Aviation Regulation had received 3,040 claims for refund from passengers on foot of bookings with Lowcostholidays Spain SL, which collapsed on 15th July 2016 – but has yet to state if the overall costs exceed...
J Barter Travel Group – Travel Experts Since 1865
“Business is up on last year, with ocean and river cruising doing particularly well,” said George Barter, Chairman, J Barter Travel Group, in an interview with Neil Steedman, ITTN’s News & Features Editor, “and we will soon be launching a new website, Camino by...
Olcote in Ceylon Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka Comes to Dublin
To the sound of a traditional group, Sri Lankan native Tess de Kretser, who has lived in Ireland for almost 35 years, launched a boutique hotel located in the heart of the beautiful Sri Lankan countryside – Olcote in Ceylon – in Dublin. A...
Sunway Holidays Seeks Experienced Cruise Sales Person
Sunway Holidays is looking for an experienced cruise sales person for a full-time position and to start immediately.
Role Description
Successful candidates will join a multi-award-winning holiday company and gain excellent experience in all aspects of the business.
The ideal candidate should have experience on the Amadeus CRS...
Win Place on Fam Trip to Washington DC with United and Destination DC
Win a place on a fam trip to Washington DC, courtesy of United Airlines and Destination DC. To be in the draw for a chance to win a place on this great trip, all you have to do is make a booking on United’s non-stop flight...
Travel Trade Deals – 23rd August 2016
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.
Superbreak is offering a top price ticket to the most popular London...
ClickandGo.com Seeks Sales Executive
ClickandGo.com is looking to appoint a new Sales Executive. No previous travel industry experience is required, but would be an advantage, and the closing date for applications is Monday 5th September 2016.
Purpose of Job
To convert offline enquiries into sales/bookings and to proactively generate additional offline...
Finnair Increases Capacity from Dublin for Summer 2017
Finnair has announced that capacity from Dublin to Helsinki will be increased for the summer 2017 season.
As of Monday 27th March 2017, Finnair will fly up to nine weekly flights between Dublin and Helsinki, an increase of three flights a week compared to the winter...
Travel Trade Family Fun Date
The 2016 Travel Trade Family Fun Day & BBQ will take place on Sunday 28th August 2016 at Wanderers Rugby Football Club, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
For details see: www.travelfunday.ie
One-Third of Women Suffer Sexual Harassment While Travelling on Business
Almost a third (31.4%) of female business travellers have encountered sexual harassment while travelling, according to a Maiden-Voyage report. Handbag theft is the second most frequent incident, followed by drink spiking and sexual assault. Furthermore, 79.2% of female business travellers claim they are under-prepared to deal...
Survey of Irish Holiday Makers
More than 80% of Irish holiday makers will avoid travelling to places they perceive to be at risk from terrorist attacks. 94% cited France as the country most at risk from terrorism, with Turkey and Tunisia also ranking highly at 91% and 87% respectively. Mexico...
Mukesh Steps Down from World Travel Centre, Belfast
In a surprise announcement, Mukesh Sharma has decided to step down from his role as Managing Director of World Travel Centre in Belfast.
Mukesh said: “After almost seven enjoyable years as Managing Director of World Travel Centre in Belfast, during which time the company’s success...
Win a Holiday for Two to Menorca with Sunway
Win a holiday to Menorca with Sunway. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to earn a free Menorca holiday for two adults for your agency.
One of the most popular family holiday destinations, Menorca, with its spectacular coastline comprising long sandy stretches of beach, picturesque bays...
CAR Issues Three Travel Agent Licences, One Tour Operator Licence
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) updated its list of travel agent licences on 10th August to include three new licences and two new trading names, having updated its list of tour operator licences on 8th August to include one new licence.
Travel agent licence 0770 was...
Travel Trade Deals – 16th August 2016
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.
Classic Collection Holidays is offering winter sun offers for seven nights...
Aer Lingus Celebrates One Millionth Transatlantic Passenger
Aer Lingus has welcomed its one-millionth transatlantic passenger. On checking-in to their flight to Los Angeles, California, Olwen Kelleghan and Ciarán Foy from Co Dublin were greeted by Aer Lingus staff with champagne, a complimentary Business Class upgrade, and a pair of complimentary tickets...
Cork Airport Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Terminal
Cork Airport is celebrating the 10th birthday of its terminal building. Since it first opened in August 2006 over 25 million people have travelled through Cork Airport’s state-of-the-art terminal and facilities.
Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director, Cork Airport said: “We wanted to mark the important occasion...
