Silversea Expands ‘Silver Select’ Promotion to 2017 Voyages
Silversea Cruises has expanded its ‘Silver Select’ programme to include 12 additional voyages in 2017. Originally launched on dozens of worldwide voyages sailing in 2016, the programme enables guests to personalise their voyage with a choice of three savings options: a $1,500 per suite...
SAA Summer Sale Offers ex-Heathrow Return Flights from £512
South African Airways’ summer 2016 sale (on until Tuesday 19th July 2016) offers discounted fares to selected destinations in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
SAA Economy Class sale fares are valid for travel from 11th August 2016 to 15th May 2017*. Cheapest Economy Class fares...
Insight Vacations Launches 2017 Americas Programme
Insight Vacations has launched its USA, Canada and South America 2017 brochure, hosting the trade for drinks and dinner at the trendy Eastside Tavern in Dublin.
According to Sharon Jordan, the prices for 2017 are 20% less than in 2016, and the average travel spend...
Seychelles Honeymoon Photo Makes Katarina Our June Winner
Katarina Trnikova of Cork-based J Barter Travel Group is our June winner in the ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year competition with her photo entitled: Last Drink Before The Storm. Katarina was presented with her €200 voucher by Helena Sweeney, Sales Executive – Munster,...
Pat Dawson is Honoured by the King of Spain
The sun shone and the cava flowed in Thomas Prior Hall, Dublin, as ITAA Chief Executive Pat Dawson was honoured in the presence of his family and friends.
Pat has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Civil Merit at the behest of His...
Tourism Toronto Lets Children Plan Trips
Tourism Toronto (www.seetorontonow.com) has launched a unique online programme aimed at children, with the goal of helping families plan an upcoming visit to the city through an engaging, entertaining and interactive new website.
Yo-Toronto.com gives children a chance to learn about the city in a...
Emirates Summer Fare Specials
Emirates has announced its Summer Fare Specials across all seating classes. Get on board these fantastic offers and experience the Emirates network with access to sandy beaches, sunnier climates, tropical locations and exciting destinations.
Beginning on 6th July until 25th July 2016*, customers can enjoy great value...
Aer Lingus Gets Smart with New Mobile App
Aer Lingus has officially launched its brand new mobile app, available to Android and Apple iOS users, promising a smarter and more personalised mobile experience for its guests.
Currently almost 50% of Aer Lingus guests check in online before they reach the airport, over three...
Dublin Airport Invests €2m in SSKs
Dublin Airport has invested €2 million to improve the check-in experience for four of its major airline customers by installing 62 new self-service kiosks (SSKs) between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 that will allow the airport and its airline customers to process greater numbers...
Travel Trade Deals – 7th 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 bed banks, and the latest cruise deals.
Sunway is offering seven nights in the San Fermin Hotel, Benalmadena, for...
Ireland West Airport Welcomes 10 Millionth Passenger
On Friday 1st July 2016 Ireland West Airport welcomed the 10 millionth passenger to use the airport since it officially opened in 1986.
Lorna Conway, from Athlone, who was travelling to Edinburgh with Flybe for a wedding, with her parents, Seamus and Margaret, was the lucky...
Jet2.com Announces Biggest Ever Winter Programme from Belfast
Jet2.com has announced its biggest ever winter programme from Belfast International Airport with more than 50,000 seats available in 2016/17 – an increase of 25% year-on-year. The airline has increased its winter 2016/17 capacity by 10,000 seats between 30th October 2016 and 25th March 2017.
“This is...
Fam Trip to Athens with Aegean Airlines/Greek NTO
Hot on the heels of the inaugural Aegean Airlines twice-weekly flight from Dublin to Athens, the Greek National Tourist Office teamed up with the airline to host an agents fam trip to this historic city.
According to the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), arrivals to Greece...
Christoph Mueller to Join Emirates
The former Chief Executive of Aer Lingus, Christoph Mueller, and currently Chief Executive of Malaysia Airlines, is joining Emirates, according to industry sources in the Gulf, and is to become the airline’s Chief Transformation Officer.
He announced recently that he would leave Malaysia Airlines in September.
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Cobalt Service to Cyprus
New Cyprus-based airline Cobalt has launched a twice-weekly direct scheduled service from Dublin Airport to Larnaca. The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9th July to 3rd September 2016.
“We are delighted that Dublin – Larnaca is one of Cobalt’s first routes and we...
Jenny Rafter Joins Aer Lingus as Head of Business Development for Leisure
Aer Lingus has announced that Jenny Rafter has been appointed Head of Business Development for Leisure. Jenny has a wealth of experience within the travel industry having previously held sales roles with key travel players such as CityJet, Stobart Air and most recently as...
Winter Sun and Ski Holidays in Demand
“With summer holidays in full swing and most travel agents recording an increase in bookings, perhaps now is the time to focus on getting some early winter sun and ski sales,” writes Sarah Slattery in the Winter Holidays issue of Irish Travel Trade News,...
Wendy Wu Tours and Turkish Airlines Want to Fill Your Fridge
Wendy Wu Tours and Turkish Airlines are giving you the chance to have your office fridge filled with goodies during the month of July. Simply book one of Wendy Wu’s tours (departing in 2016 or 2017) flying with Turkish Airlines before the close of business...
Caribbean Princess Sails into Dublin
Caribbean Princess sailed into Dublin Port on her ‘British Isles’ cruise, under the command of Captain Giorgio Pomata. The ship can carry 3,064 passengers and has a multi-national crew of 1,200.
By the end of August 2016, Caribbean Princess will have sailed her round-‘British Isles’...
Contiki All Set for Further Growth
Contiki has shown 140% year-on-year growth in the Irish market, said Donna Jeavons, Sales & Marketing Director for Europe, who flew into Dublin to announce that the company is dedicating more resources to the brand. “Contiki,” she said, “is all about the experience.”
“Contiki Holidays...
