WestJet Plus – a Great Experience PLUS More
From the time they book to the time they board, WestJet’s Plus fare gives your clients everything they need for the best travel experience. Plus now has extra space to spread out and new premium food choices to fuel your clients throughout their flight.
Booking...
Toronto: Canada’s Largest City, Full of Excitement
Toronto is a fabulous destination for an exciting city getaway any time of the year. A bustling commerce centre and great place to explore and play, your clients will never run out of things to do in this diverse urban centre.
Canada’s largest city...
Seeking Sea Shells on Seychelles Sequined Seashores
Many destinations do not quite live up to their promotional photograph promises – beaches are not so palm tree-lined and uninhabited, sands not so clean and white, seas not so clear and turquoise – but Seychelles’ beaches did not disappoint ITTN’s Neil Steedman.
Pure white...
CAR Issues New Travel Agent Licence
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) updated its list of travel agent licences on 18th September to add one new licence and delete five trading names for one existing licence.
TA licence number 0760 has been issued to Irish Rugby Tours Ltd, 1 Main Street, Carrigaline,...
Michael Caslin Moves 747 Travel Upstairs
After 45 years in retail and wholesale travel, Michael Caslin, a doyen of the trade, has decided to close the 747 Travel retail shop at 82 Aungier Street in Dublin 2 and to continue his successful sports package, group and incentive business from offices over...
Hawaii Tourism Says Aloha in Dublin
Aloha was the bye word for the presentation of the wonderful State of Hawaii on their first trip to Ireland. Regional Tourist Offices headed by Hawaii Tourism and hotel groups and resorts greeted the trade at Trinity City Hotel in Dublin to present their...
Heathrow Express Online Advance Booking Discounted Fares
Heathrow Express has introduced 7-day, 30-day and 90-day Advance Express Saver and Business First online fares that offer substantial discounts up to 66% on standard fares.
The normal Express Saver fares are £21.50 single / £35.00 return, for Business First £29.50 single / £53.00 return,...
Irish Ferries Welcomes Fans with World Cup Offer
As Ireland made final preparations for its Rugby World Cup campaign, Irish Ferries prepares to welcome fans onboard its services to the UK with an offer that sees a car and four supporters travel from €50 per person each way.
With over 12,000 fans already...
Travel Trade Deals – 22nd September 2015
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 bedbanks, and the latest cruise deals.
MSC Cruises has launched its ‘Get the Best’ promotion for summer 2016. Book...
The Vijitt Resort Phuket for Honeymoons
Thailand is blessed with many fine beach resorts dotted around the kingdom’s coastline. Phuket is no exception and it is here that you will find the Vijitt Resort Phuket, one of the finest and located on the aptly named Friendship Beach.
Located in Rawai, the...
Holland America Appoints BDM for Ireland
Holland America Line has appointed Vikki Courtman as Business Development Manager for Ireland. Vikki has been with Holland America Line/ Seabourn since summer 2012 as Business Development Manager – Midlands and has now added Ireland to her responsibilities.
Previously she has worked for Amadeus, Fred Olsen...
Come Visit the Belfast International Arts Festival
The Ulster Bank Belfast International Arts Festival (9th October - 1st November) returns with a world-class programme of theatre, performance art, moving image, visual art, dance and music.
The new international festival will reflect both the changing city and the continuing evolution of creative practice...
Irish Ferries Celebrates 20 Years of Services to Roscoff
As part of celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of Irish Ferries' services from Rosslare to the French port of Roscoff, a civic reception, attended by the Mayor of Roscoff Joseph Seité and other local dignitaries, was held onboard the company’s vessel Oscar Wilde.
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Win a Trip to Hong Kong with Silversea!
Six lucky winners will jet off on British Airways for a two-night fam trip with Silversea to experience the best that Hong Kong has to offer.
This fabulous trip includes:
• Return flights with British Airways
• Two nights’ accommodation at the waterfront-located Intercontinental Hong Kong
• Tour...
CAR Issues Two New Licences
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has updated its lists of licensed travel agents and tour operators to include two recently issued licences as well as changes of address for two other travel agencies.
Holiday Plus Ltd, 185 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, Tel:...
Win a Trip to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Silversea and Agne Tours
You could be one of 15 lucky agents to win a place on an exclusive trip to Istanbul on 19th-22nd October 2015, courtesy of Turkish Airlines, Silversea Cruises and Agne Tours.
To enter the draw, simply book either of the following between 9th September and 9th October 2015:
1x...
Holland America Wines and Dines Top Agents in Dublin Port
Irish travel agents got a really warm welcome on board the MS Prinsendam, Holland America’s ‘Elegant Explorer’ during the ship visit in Dublin Port and, following a tour of the ship, they received an informative product presentation from Carly Perkins, the cruise line’s Marketing...
Travel Agency of the Year Heats Up
A total of 27 travel agencies throughout the island of Ireland have been nominated for the ITTN Travel Agency of the Year Award 2015.
All 14 sponsors of this year’s Irish Travel Trade Awards were invited to nominate their top travel agencies in each of...
Club Med and Sunway Promote the Iconic Brand
Club Med, with 66 resorts worldwide comprising 43 sun resorts, 22 snow resorts and one cruise ship, in association with Sunway, its GSA in Ireland, hosted the trade to dinner in the trendiest venue in Dublin 4, The Dylan Hotel.
The Club Med team of...
Travel Trade Deals – 15th September 2015
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 bedbanks, and the latest cruise deals.
Classic Resorts’ Caribbean winter offers include the 4-star Riu Montego Bay in Jamaica...
