New Falcon/Thomson Costa Daurada Flight from Ireland West
Tour operators Falcon/Thomson, part of the TUI Group, have launched the inaugural flight on a new Costa Daurada service direct from Ireland West Airport Knock.
With a weekly flight every Tuesday until 16th August, holidaymakers throughout the West of Ireland have the opportunity to discover the...
You Can Register Now for WTM London 2016
World Travel Market London, for which Irish Travel Trade News is the official trade media in Ireland, has opened registration to the new-look three-day WTM London 2016.
WTM London 2016, which takes place from Monday 7th – Thursday 9th November, is poised to be the most successful...
Jenny Twomey Wins with Affordable Car Hire
The Affordable Car Hire Secret Shopper was out and about in Cork this week and Jenny Twomey received €50 cash when the Secret Shopper called into Premier Travel for a car hire quote.
The Secret Shopper is still out calling into travel agencies up and...
CityJet Reduces Cost of CityFlex on Dublin – London City
On Monday 4th July CityJet is adjusting the way it prices fares. Customers will still be able to choose between the three fare families (CityValue, CityFlex, and CityPremium), but CityFlex will be cheaper than before.
With potential savings of up to €100/£130, now it is...
Book Now for the Event of the Year
Come and join us in the fun and celebrations at the 25th Silver Jubilee Irish Travel Trade Awards - the travel industry’s event of the year. Tickets cost €150 + VAT each, booking is now open online, and special hotel rates are available for overnight...
Getaway to the Land of Golden Sand
Can you smell the sea? Feel the warmth of the sun? See the balmy, crystalline waters of the Mediterranean? It’s not a dream. It’s the Costa Daurada! Eighty kilometres of coastline and 60 breathtaking beaches... where your clients can have the holiday of a...
With the Family
Coming with the family? The Costa Daurada is the best destination! Salou, Cambrils, Vila-seca La Pineda Platja, El Vendrell, Calafell and the Costa Daurada Mountains are all officially certified Family Holiday Destinations.
What does that mean? Well, it means you will find everything you need...
PortAventura World
Buckle up! Can you feel the speed? It’s spectacular... PortAventura World is the best place for thrills and that rush of adrenaline. Excitement, family fun and spectacular shows – it’s all there.
Come and help us celebrate the park’s 21st birthday!
Golden Greens
Want to improve your swing? Getaway to the Costa Daurada and practise on the best golf courses with views of the Mediterranean.
Designed by such famous names as Greg Norman, our eight golf courses offer you all-year-round golfing in the Costa Daurada’s eternal spring.
Roman Tarragona
“The city has charmed me with its hospitality. I believe, even for those who are well-travelled, that it is the most pleasant place of all in which to rest.” These are the words of Lucius Anneus Florus on a visit to Tarragona in the...
Cistercian Heritage
In addition to religion, the Cistercian monks brought us vines, grapes, art and culture. Visit the monasteries of Santes Creus and Poblet, where the stones speak to us of history, but also of the lives of the Benedictine monks they have witnessed.
Immerse yourself in...
Aegean Airlines Now Flies from Dublin to Athens
Aegean Airlines now flies from Dublin to Athens, which means you can now fly to Greece, Cyprus and beyond with the best regional airline in Europe. The carrier, a Star Alliance member, will now operate direct flights from Dublin to Athens twice weekly.
The Greek...
Industry Reactions to Brexit Vote
Irish Travel Trade News asked a number of people in the travel industry for their initial responses to the Brexit vote to take the UK out of the EU by 52% for leave to 48% for remain.
Cormac Meehan, ITAA President
“It cannot be doubted that...
Aer Lingus Introduces Smart Speedy Check-in at Dublin Airport
Aer Lingus has revolutionised its check-in experience with the launch of a new Express Bag Drop service at Dublin Airport, designed to make travel as seamless as possible. Ideally timed to coincide with the busy summer months and football fans jetting off to France...
Travel Trade Deals – 28th June 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 two-night Aladdin Theatre break in London on...
Dublin Airport Wins European Accessibility Award
Dublin Airport has won a major European award for the way in which it deals with disabled passengers and those travelling with reduced mobility.
Dublin Airport won the inaugural Accessible Airport Award at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards in Athens. Separately, Dublin Airport was also...
BookaBed Entertains Cork Agents
BookaBed, A2B Transfers and Universal Orlando Resort hosted an agents’ appreciation night in The Court Yard by Sober Lane venue in Cork City. It was hugely attended with almost 100 agents there on the night. They were treated to plenty of food, drink and music (with...
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Ethiopian Airlines had a joint celebration in Dublin to mark its 70th Anniversary and the first year of operating flights to Ireland. The airline marked the occasion by hosting a lunch at Derry Clarke’s Michelin-starred restaurant, L'Ecrivan, for their top agents.
Michael Yohannes, the airline’s...
Shannon Airport and Aer Lingus Saddle Up for Charity Cycle
Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport are calling on cyclists across the region to saddle up for a special 110k round trip straddling Clare and Galway in aid of two worthy charities. All proceeds from the event will go to the two Shannon Group designated charities...
Kuwait Airways Launches New Transit Service at Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport has announced that Kuwait Airways will operate a new transit service on its Kuwait – New York JFK route starting on Friday 24th June 2016. The service will operate three times a week on Friday, Sunday and Wednesday on a B777-200. This is...
