Port of Seattle Appoints Ron Peck as Tourism Director
The Port of Seattle has taken on a new Tourism Director, Ron Peck, who will be responsible for finding innovative ways of persuading increasing numbers of visitors, including those from Ireland, to choose Seattle and Washington State.
“The Port of Seattle is excited to have...
Aer Lingus Adds 12,000 Seats to France and Spain for Summer 2016
Aer Lingus has announced an additional 12,000 seats to France and Northern Spain for the peak summer 2016 period with the addition of an extra aircraft to its short-haul fleet. Operated by British Airways CityFlyer, the additional capacity will be provided by adding an Embraer...
Electronic Passport Now a Requirement for US Travel
The US Embassy, and the Irish Travel Agents Association, are reminding all Irish passport holders that a valid electronic passport is required if they wish to visit the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As of this Friday, 1st April, all Irish people who...
Dublin Airport Partners with Skyscanner
Dublin Airport has teamed up with Skyscanner to provide a suite of data technology services that will enhance its status as a world-leading hub airport for flight connections and a destination of choice for customers.
Skyscanner will provide Dublin Airport with a big dataset, through...
Turkish Airlines to Gotham City
Gotham City is the new (fictional!) route for Turkish Airlines and Dundrum Town Centre was the venue for the route launch of the new Batman v Superman movie, Dawn of Justice. Travel trade, along with their families, were invited to join the Turkish Airlines team...
Irish Ferries Launches ‘Epic’ 25% Irish Sea Sale
Irish Ferries has unveiled a spring sale entitled ‘Epic’ through which the company is offering 25% off motorist fares on the Irish Sea up until 18th December 2016.
Valid on new reservations made before 15th April, the offer applies to all fast ferry and cruise...
G Adventures Introduces New Active Adventures
Cultural trekking in Bhutan, a first-of-its-kind multisport trip in Japan, cycling through rice fields in China, and rafting and cycling in Patagonia, Argentina, are all new experiences in the 2016 Active brochure from G Adventures, represented in Ireland by Sunway.
In addition, the small group...
Brussels Airport Update @ 09.00hrs at 30th March
Brussels Airport currently remains closed. As a result, all Aer Lingus flights to and from Brussels on, Wednesday 30th March, Thursday 31st March and Friday 1st April have been cancelled.
Wednesday 30th March
EI 630 Dublin to Brussels - cancelled
EI 631 Brussels to Dublin - cancelled
EI 638...
Dubai International Airport Introduces Smartwatch App
Any clients heading to Dubai International Airport who possess a smartwatch can now have timely, important travel information delivered to them on their smartwatch following the launch of a new service integrating the gadget with the airport’s popular smartphone app – and is available...
Travel Counsellors Conference Highlights at Powerscourt
Travel Counsellors, head office team members and a host of special guests recently joined together at the 5-star Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa in Co Wicklow for two days of inspiration, motivation and exciting announcements at the company’s annual conference.
The event was organised by...
Key Speakers and Special Guest Provide Power and Motivation
A record number of Travel Counsellors heard about the latest news and initiatives to help support them in growing their businesses.
Cathy Burke, General Manager Ireland (above), opened the conference business sessions with an insightful presentation highlighting the performance of Travel Counsellors over the past...
Travel Counsellors Celebrate the Success of Top Performers
Roger Barrett left a busy, long-haul specialist agency in Dublin City in late 2013 and took the leap to open his own business. After just over two years, he is now one of the top performing Travel Counsellors in Ireland who earn in excess of...
Fidelma Brady Reveals All About Life as a Travel Counsellor
Fidelma Brady, who joined in 2007, was asked a few questions to find out about life as a Travel Counsellor and what it means to her.
Above, Fidelma highlights ‘The Power of Now’ with Mike Graham, Head of Sales Promotions, and Travel Counsellor Mandy Walsh.
Why did...
Travel Counsellors Celebrate with Supplier Business Partners
A record number of more than 55 of Travel Counsellors’ business partners exhibited at the supplier exhibition session, or Pow Wow.
Agents were able to meet directly with representatives from a host of airlines, tourist boards, cruise lines, destination management companies, hotels, tour operators and...
TCs Celebrate in Style at Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Travel Counsellors and delegates, including partners and spouses, enjoyed a lavish black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony, where individual Travel Counsellors were recognised and rewarded for their outstanding achievements and performances over the past year.
The award winners included (above): Mandy Walsh, Meath; Laura Beirne-Gormley, Donegal;...
2016 ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year
Irish Travel Trade News is delighted to announce that in 2016 we are again partnering with Emirates for our Travel Photographer of the Year competition this summer – and for an extended period of five months.
The competition will run from 1st June to 31st October 2016...
Royal Caribbean on the Road in Ireland
The Royal Caribbean International roadshow is underway this week calling on more than 160 travel agencies across the island of Ireland.
Ben Bouldin, RCI, told Irish Travel Trade News that the Irish roadshow in August had been a tremendous success and that this week they...
CAR Updates TA and TO Licence Lists
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has updated its lists of licensed travel agents and tour operators to add one new licence to each and to make amendments to the trading names of two existing travel agencies.
Tour operator licence number 269 was issued on...
Travel Trade Deals – 29th March 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 4-star Old Phuket Karon boutique...
SuperBreak Expands America Short Break Programme
SuperBreak has expanded its product offering in the USA with new hotels, new destinations, new flight options and new entertainment choices. The development comes as part of the operator’s mid-haul expansion, focusing on short breaks of five nights or less.
While the tour operator has...
