RCI Is Coming Your Way This Week
Royal Caribbean International has just launched a road show calling on more than 110 travel agencies throughout the island of Ireland. So look out for the sales teams in two BMW SUVs, one black and one white.
Their mission is to brief the agents on...
Emirates Cabin Crew Recruitment Day in Dublin
Emirates is expanding its cabin crew team and in the hope of recruiting some great candidates from Ireland will host a Cabin Crew Open Day on Saturday 29th August 2015 at the Hilton Hotel Charlemont Place.
The Cabin Crew Recruitment Open Day offers interested applicants, men...
Sarah Slattery Interviews Lorraine Quinn, Celebrity Cruises
ITTN’s Sarah Slattery interviewed Lorraine Quinn, Business Development Manager at Celebrity Cruises, onboard Celebrity Silhouette when the ship docked in Dublin.
After a brief tour of Celebrity Silhouette and some time at my leisure, I understood very quickly why Celebrity Cruises is a class above many...
John Grehan Joins Best4Travel
John Grehan has taken the position of General Manager with the Best4Travel group, taking on responsibility for the management and growth of the increasing number of retail outlets and developing product for the group’s websites.
John was previously with Just Sunshine Ireland and Flexible Trips...
Irish Holidaymakers Seek Local Cuisine, New Countries and Local Culture
According to new research released today by Royal Caribbean International, nearly three-quarters (70%) of Irish holidaymakers cite sampling local culinary delight when abroad, compared to just over half in Britain (56%), as one of their main reasons for taking a holiday. Nearly two-thirds (62%)...
Travel Trade Deals – 25th August 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.
Lowcostbeds has special offers to Croatia during September and October. Mljet: Hotel Odisej from...
Lowcostholidays Social Media Approach Leads to Brand Recognition and Sales Growth
Lowcostholidays’ effort to drive growth and engagement across its social media channels has led it to become the top Irish holiday provider on Facebook in the country, with a following of over 183,000 users. A yearly overview of the holiday provider’s social media operations...
Etihad to Operate Only One Daily Flight from Dublin
Etihad Airways is implementing a number of adjustments to its fleet, network, and schedule during the upcoming IATA winter 2015 season, including just a once-daily service from Dublin.The carrier is also cutting the double daily to single on certain dates in December 2015.
The airline’s...
Aer Lingus Supports Irish Rugby Team
Aer Lingus, the ‘Official Airline of the Irish Rugby Team’, shows its support for Joe Schmidt and his players ahead of a vital period for the side in a new video released today. Staff from all over Ireland stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Aer...
CityJet Appoints New Director
CityJet has announced that its Head of Marketing and Communications, Martina McDermott Hurley, has been appointed to the airline’s Executive Management Board.
Pay Byrne, CityJet Executive Chairman, said that McDermott Hurley would bring a wealth of expertise and strategic communications skills to the board: “Martina...
Aer Lingus Regional Has 81% Load Factor for July
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has recorded an 81% passenger load factor for the month of July, according to figures released today. This is up from 78% for the same period last year.
Overall, Aer Lingus Regional flew more than 133,000 passengers in...
Irish Travel Trade Awards Announces Final Award Categories
The 2015 Irish Travel Trade Awards, the Irish travel industry’s social event of the year to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington Road on Friday 27th November 2015, has announced the final eight award categories covering Destinations and Sea Transport.
DESTINATIONS
Best Europe...
DAA Responds to Airport Shopping VAT Discounts Report
In response to a recent UK media report that some British airport retailers are “pocketing millions of pounds in VAT discounts on duty free items without passing on the savings”, the Dublin Airport Authority has issued the following statement on airport shopping.
“Duty free shopping...
Pat Dawson to be Honoured by Spain
Pat Dawson, Chief Executive of the ITAA, will later this year be awarded the Medal of the Order of Civil Merit at the behest of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain, at a ceremony hosted by the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland, José María...
Harmony of the Seas Will Be Largest Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will be the first ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to feature Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park for children.
Splashaway Bay will join Ultimate Abyss, a 10-storey slide, and The...
Four Irish Attractions Make Lonely Planet List
Four Irish attractions have made it on to a list of the world’s top 500 must-see sights of all time, compiled by guidebook publisher Lonely Planet.
To create Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travelist, Lonely Planet’s team of travel experts and authors on the ground rated the...
Travel Trade Deals – 18th August 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.
Emirates seat sale includes Dubai from €499, Maldives from €619 and Phuket from €729. Travel by 10th December,...
Air France-KLM Winners of Super Taste Competition
Air France-KLM has announced the winners of its successful Super Taste trade competition.
First prize winner: Kerry Anne Killian, Atlas Amex
Second prize winner: Marian Mulcahy, Corporate Travel Management
Third prize winner: Sinead Devine, Club Travel
Get Onboard with Emirates Global Sale
Emirates has announced a special 10-day promotion offering great fares and ease of access to sunny climes, sandy beaches, dynamic cities and lively locations, available from 15th – 24th August 2015 for outbound travel between 1st September and 10th December 2015 (Economy Class) and up to 31st August for...
Wendy Wu Reports Good Numbers from Ireland
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s largest outbound operator to China, launched in the Irish market in January and the operator is delighted with current booking numbers and interest from the Irish market. John Booty is the Manager for the Irish market.
Mr and Mrs Denneny...
