TravelWise Free Smartphone Travel App from DFA
Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, has launched TravelWise, a new free smartphone travel app available for download on iOS and Android.
“I am delighted to launch TravelWise, my Department’s new free smartphone app,” he said. “TravelWise will help Irish people travelling...
Rose Kane is May Winner with Blue Insurance
Rose Kane is the May winner with Blue Insurance. ‘Polo Magnifico’, in association with the Frank Keane Volkswagen dealership, started in April and runs until March 2017 and is giving one lucky travel agent or broker the chance to take home a brand new...
Travel Trade Deals – 14th 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.
Classic Resorts is offering seven nights in the 4-star Riu Lupita...
Dublin Airport Celebrates Falcon Flights to Jamaica and Mexico
Dublin Airport has welcomed the launch of inaugural flights to Jamaica and Mexico by tour operator Falcon Holidays and Thomson, a member of the TUI Group. The new charter programme from Dublin operates with a Thomson Airways B787 Dreamliner, including Premium Club. Each route...
Travelport Updates Trade on Smartpoint
Sinead Reilly and the Travelport team of Joanne Madden, David Conlon, Tara Haynes and Sharon Lyons brought the new Smartpoint product to the trade at The Marker Hotel last week. This was the final call of three Smartpoint presentations around Ireland.
Offering more content and...
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Air Canada rouge Vancouver Service
Last Friday brought the launch of the new Air Canada rouge seasonal service to Vancouver. The new route will departs Dublin three times weekly and complements the airline’s existing service from Dublin to Toronto. The route is Dublin Airport’s first direct flight to Canada’s...
Aer Lingus College Football to Land in Dublin
As sponsor of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, Aer Lingus will be bringing a piece of the USA to Dublin in September. Fans from all over the world will flock to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic to see the Boston College Eagles...
Sky Bridge Banter Wall Helps Dublin Airport Top Customer Service Survey
Dublin Airport recently topped a survey, conducted by Airports Council International, being placed first for customer service among airports of its size in Europe. The results mark huge progress for the airport, which just a few years ago was bottom in a similar ACI...
Atlas Travel Highest User in Europe of Amadeus m-Power
Dublin-based Atlas Travel is now the highest user in Europe of Amadeus m-Power, the end-to-end mobile travel app completely tailor-made for the travel agency and for their travellers. Other corporate travel users are WTC / Selective Travel and (soon) Club Travel, while Volker Lorenz,...
Grainne Caffrey Joins Sunway Holidays
Sunway Holidays has announced the appointment of Grainne Caffrey as Niche Product Manager.She will be responsible for Club Med, AMA Rivercruise, Trafalgar escorted tours, G Adventure, Neilson, Sunsail and Mark Warner holidays.
Grainne will join the product team in Sunway’s head office in Dun Laoghaire,...
Topflight to Appoint Reseller Development Manager
Topflight seeks an experienced Reseller Development Manager to drive and increase the company’s revenue through its reseller partners. The successful candidate will have a strong and demonstrable track record in achieving sales targets from new and base customers, particularly in an indirect, partner-led environment.
The...
Thai Travel Mart 2016 Opens in Chiang Mai
The Thai Travel Mart 2016 Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub region (TTM+ 2016) has opened in Chiang Mai, the northern capital of Thailand, with more than 850 delegates from 55 countries, including Ireland.
The three-day event, the largest travel trade show of...
Win Tickets for Two to the Rocky Horror Show
The iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll musical, the Rocky Horror Show, is coming to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin in October – and Irish Travel Trade News readers can win tickets for two from short-break specialist SuperBreak.
Simply complete the phrase ‘My clients love...
Less Than One Year-to-Go for Silver Muse
Silver Muse is to launch in April 2017, taking in many of Earth’s most magnificent landmarks – including 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – during her inaugural season. Ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea has launched a dedicated brochure, offering new details into the cruise line’s...
Silversea Introduces £350 Air Offer for Silver Discoverer Expedition Cruises
Silversea has introduced a £350 round-trip economy air add-on from a selection of UK gateways. The special air offer is available on six Silver Discoverer voyages sailing in October, November and December 2016 to Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Onboard the small-sized, all-suite Silver Discoverer,...
Silversea’s ‘Exclusively Yours – Enriched Voyages’ Collection
From opera to ballet to the culinary arts, Silversea is offering the perfect blend of culture and travel with its new collection of speciality voyages. Titled ‘Exclusively Yours – Enriched Voyages’, these inspiring theme cruises, set to take place in late summer and autumn...
Silversea Alluring Single Fares with Supplements Starting at 10 Per Cent
Silversea is delighted to welcome solo travellers aboard its intimate ships, with single supplements starting at only 10% above the Silver Privilege Fares on select voyages.
For single occupancy, either a 10% or 25% single supplement will be added to the cruise fare on the 88 voyages...
Wellness-themed Expedition Cruises Onboard Silver Discoverer
Silversea Cruises has launched a collection of wellness-themed expedition cruises designed for travellers looking to recharge their mind and body by combining exploration travel with a holistic approach to rejuvenation.
The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered onboard Silver Discoverer in 2016 and 2017 are designed...
Seniors Sets Sail for Success with Silversea Sponsorship Deal
The Senior PGA Professional Championship is riding on the crest of a wave after securing a three-year sponsorship deal with Silversea Cruises.
In a world of multi-national conglomerates, Silversea Cruises is owned and operated by one family, the Lefebvres of Rome. This means genuine pride in...
St John’s, Newfoundland: a Great Weekend Break from Dublin!
Paula Glynn, Grogan Travel, perfectly summed up for everyone this weekend’s four-day fun fam trip with Sunway and WestJet to St John’s in Newfoundland with: “I’ve had a ball!”
Discovering that St John’s is just a short 4.5-hour flight from Dublin and makes a great...
