New Hotel Openings in Florida for Summer 2016
Following yet another record-breaking year in visitation, Florida continues to expand and invest in new
hotels and renovations, to meet growing tourism demands.
“It is very encouraging seeing so many new and refurbished properties across Florida,” said Colin Brodie, Director UK & Ireland, Visit Florida. “It...
Victoria Beckham Named World’s Best Dressed Traveller
Victoria Beckham has been named the world’s best dressed female celebrity traveller in British Airways’ Best Dressed Traveller List 2016 - #bestdressedtraveller.
The fashion designer beat stars including Amal Clooney and Angelina Jolie to the top spot, as compiled by the airline and Hollywood fashion...
Travelport and TTS Launch Mobile Agent for Windows Phones
Travelport and TTS, a developer of innovative solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, have announced that Travelport Mobile Agent is now available on Windows-powered phones.
Travelport Mobile Agent is a tool, developed by TTS, that allows Travelport-connected travel agents around the world to...
13 New Services Increase Dublin Airport Summer Seat Capacity by 2m
Dublin Airport is expecting its busiest ever summer, with a total of 13 new routes/services, seven short-haul and six long-haul destinations being added to the flight schedule and providing almost two million extra seats, a 9% increase in capacity compared to last summer.
Aer Lingus...
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP)
Launched in 1998, Expedia is the world’s largest online travel company. It is also the biggest online travel provider in Europe, serving millions of travellers every year.
The Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) is the division of Expedia that is dedicated to serving the travel trade and, more specifically, fulfilling...
Seven Good Reasons to Book with Expedia TAAP
There are many reasons why travel agents should book with Expedia TAAP. Here are seven of them, including a dedicated Irish support team – along with best price guarantees.
Free and quick registration: it takes just five minutes to sign up and start earning commission!
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Irish Team: ATTS Travel Representation Solutions
In Ireland the Expedia TAAP programme is supported by ATTS Travel Representation Solutions, who support sales and provide a contact for travel agencies in the local market.
To speak to the Irish team, call 01 517 1525 and choose option 1.
Expedia’s Best Price Guarantees
We all like to get value for money, and there is nothing worse than booking a hotel or a flight+hotel (booked together) and then finding it cheaper elsewhere, so Expedia offers the following guarantees.
Expedia’s Hotel Best Price Guarantee applies up to 48 hours pre...
Expedia.ie Hotel Only Bookings Guarantee
If you book and pay for a hotel room on Expedia.ie and later find a lower rate for your hotel room on our site, or another site, just let us know and we will refund the difference to you. It is that easy.
For hotel...
Daily Bargain Last-Minute Hotels
Look for bargain hotels online every day in our Last-Minute Hotels. Expedia work closely with our network of suppliers to make sure you get the best solution for your trip at unbeatable last-minute rates.
Or be spontaneous and get an even cheaper rate with our...
Win Tickets to Irish Open Golf with Emirates and ITTN
Emirates, airline partner to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, is offering ITTN readers the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, taking place at the K Club, from 19th – 22nd May. With the event a...
ITAA Responds to New Ryanair Schools Travel Service
Included among new services for year three of Ryanair’s ‘Always Getting Better’ programme, is a Ryanair Schools Travel service to be launched this summer – and it has already received reactions from the Irish Travel Agents Association.
Robin Kiely, Head of Communications, sai: “Ryanair Schools...
Falcon, Gran Canaria and Spanish Tourism Office Get Agents Cooking
Cooks Academy is becoming a popular venue for travel trade events. For the second time in a week agents who are aspiring cooks, from agencies including Cassidy Travel, Travelworld, Abbey Travel and JustSplit.com, joined Falcon at the venue.
Hosted by Falcon Holidays, Gran Canaria and...
Travel Trade Deals – 26th April 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.
Falcon Holidays is offering two weeks in the Mariners Club, Majorca, from...
Etihad Sponsors TIGS Golf in Druids Glen
Scenic Druids Glen Golf Club, in the heart of Co Wicklow, was the venue for the President’s Prize (Peter O’Hanlon) for the Travel Industry Golf Society. A record turn out of more than 60 members and guests enjoyed the course, while the sunny weather...
GTM 2016: Diversity of Germany’s Attractions Continue to Attract Increasing Numbers of Irish Visitors
The huge variety of reasons to visit Germany, including value for money, is continuing to attract increasing numbers of Irish visitors, up 10.8% in 1Q2016 on top of a 13% increase in 2015 and 22.3% in 2014, who also registered the second highest average...
Aer Lingus Regional Adds 1,500 Seats for Isle of Man TT Races
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has added extra capacity on its Dublin to Isle of Man route to cater for Irish motorcycle racing fans travelling to the Isle of Man TT races taking place from 28th May to 10th June.
The Isle of...
Expedia Unveils Global Millennial Traveller Report
Expedia has unveiled research that gives insight to Millennial generation travel trends. The report, conducted by global consumer trends and insight group Future Foundation across eight countries: Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, France, South Korea, the UK and USA – highlights what inspires Millennials to...
New York City Hosts Trade to Dinner
The ever-evolving City of New York returned to Dublin, as represented by Reginald Charlot and Tryphavana Cross, this week to showcase its new and innovative products to the Irish trade.
Staten Island was to the fore with its Giant Ferris Wheel with pods that hold...
Irish Ferries Supports Garda Charity Row
Irish Ferries has linked up with An Garda Siochana to support their forthcoming ‘Chris Crossing’ charity boat row across the Irish Sea, the aim being to raise some €50,000 for the National Neurosurgical Centre at Beaumont Hospital.
Planned in memory of Garda Chris Byrne, who...
