Glasgow for a Musical Break
With a wealth of cultural attractions, world-class architecture and design, fantastic shopping and a year -round programme of exciting events and festivals that span the worlds of music, film, theatre, art and sport, it is easy to understand why Glasgow has been named as...
New Flight to Larnaca with Cobalt
Dublin Airport has welcomed the launch of the Cyprus-based Cobalt airline’s new direct service to Larnaca.
The new seasonal route will depart Dublin twice weekly, and will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
“We are delighted to work with Cobalt to provide a direct service to Larnaca...
AEGEAN Wins Best Regional Airline in Europe
Star Alliance member AEGEAN secured the award for Best Regional Airline in Europe at the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, continuing its dominance in this category by winning this award for six consecutive years.
Dimitris Gerogiannis, Chief Executive, said: “All of us at AEGEAN are...
Turkish Airlines ‘Best Airline in Europe’ for Sixth Consecutive Year
Turkish Airlines has been chosen as ‘Best Airline in Europe’ for the sixth consecutive year in the 2016 Skytrax World Airlines Awards. As the carrier that flies to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines is openly appreciative of feedback from passengers all over the...
Citywest Hotel Invests €13m in Expansion and Upgrade
The Citywest Hotel planned investment of €13 million is well underway and will see a substantial upgrade to the hotel’s facilities. The investment follows Citywest’s acquisition in 2014 by Tetrarch Capital, an Irish-owned property firm, whose hotel and leisure division, Tetrarch Hospitality, operates and...
Register Now for WTM London 2016
World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration to the new-look three-day WTM London 2016 at www.wtmlondon.com/register.
WTM London 2016, which takes place between Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th November, is poised to be the most successful yet. The new-look...
Travel Expert Doug Lansky to Speak at WTM London
International travel expert Doug Lansky has been confirmed to speak at the new-look three-day World Travel Market London 2016.
Doug Lansky is a tourism development advisor and travel writer with controversial and challenging views on the travel industry, especially the role of Destination Marketing Organisations...
TUI Boss to Address UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit on Safe and Seamless Travel
The new boss at travel giant TUI Group, Fritz Joussen, will make the opening address at the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London 2016.
Fritz Joussen will speak to an audience of around 100 tourism ministers and senior industry executives from...
Futurist Brian Solis to Speak at WTM London
World Travel Market London 2016, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce award-winning author, digital analyst and futurist Brian Solis as a keynote speaker.
Brian Solis studies the influence and effects of emerging technologies on business, marketing and culture and...
From Kent to Ecuador via South Korea, WTM London Attracts New Exhibitors from Around the Globe
The world’s largest hotels search site, an aircraft charter specialist, and the fourth largest city in Ecuador are among the new exhibitors already signed up for this year’s World Travel Market London.
The highest profile first-time exhibitor is Trivago, the price comparison site focused on...
WTM London to Mark 20 Years of Responsible Tourism and 10 World Responsible Tourism Days
World Travel Market London 2016 will commemorate two key responsible tourism anniversaries: 20 years of responsible tourism and 10 years of World Responsible Tourism Days.
The South African Government’s 1996 white paper, The Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa, is widely heralded as...
Spanish Tourism Office Celebrates San Fermín Festival in Dublin
Every year from 6th to 14th July the city of Pamplona in Spain celebrates the festival of San Fermín. For nine days tourists and residents dress in traditional red and white and enjoy the continuous festive spirit that invades the streets.
To celebrate the ‘San...
Aer Lingus Becomes Ireland’s 4-star Airline
Aer Lingus has now achieved a 4-star rating by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation. Aer Lingus is the first Irish airline to receive this rating and joins a select group of only 40 airlines worldwide that also offer a 4-star guest experience....
Travel Trade Deals – 12th July 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 bedbanks, and the latest cruise deals.
Falcon Holidays is offering seven nights in Lanzarote for the February Mid-Term break...
Brian Hynes is Joining The Travel Corporation
Brian Hynes is joining The Travel Corporation from Trailfinders to take up the position of Senior Sales Manager in Ireland.
Brian is looking forward to visiting Irish travel agents nationwide and will be putting a strong focus on developing the Insight Vacations and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise...
Emirates Looks North with UTV Business Eye Awards
The UTV Business Eye Awards, which celebrate their 10th anniversary this year, is Emirates first sponsorship in Northern Ireland and is a sign of its commitment to the island of Ireland. The Awards recognise and honour high achievers and leaders of the Northern Ireland business community...
Victoria’s Secret Opens in Dublin Airport Terminal 1
Victoria’s Secret, one of the world's leading lingerie and beauty retailers, has joined the outlets available at The Loop in Dublin Airport Terminal 1.
The US brand, which up until now has operated its only Irish store in Terminal 2, has continued to grow in popularity...
An ‘App-ortunity’ for Clients of Travel Counsellors
Travel Counsellors has launched its first consumer app, partnering with mobile app developer Apadmi to develop ‘my TC’, which is available from the Apple Store and Google Store.
The app provides leisure and corporate customers with instant access to travel information, itineraries and travel documents,...
Catalonia Wines Presented in Dublin
The Catalan Tourist Board brought the fabulous wines of the Catalan region to the Cliff Townhouse in Dublin for the travel trade to sample the delights of their very drinkable product.
Vicenc Capdevila, Director – UK & Ireland, Catalan Tourist Board, was on hand to...
Blue Insurance ‘Polo Magnifico’ June Winner Announced
Blue Insurance has announced that the winner of the company’s ‘Polo Magnifico’ June draw is Claire Mulligan, Clubworld Travel.
‘Polo Magnifico’, in association with Ireland’s largest Volkswagen dealership, Frank Keane Volkswagen, started in April and runs until March 2017 and is giving one lucky travel...
