A Taste of the World with Air France-KLM
Book any Air France or KLM flight between 1st and 31st July 2015, enter your booking on the competition website, www.winwithafkl.com, and you could win one of lots of scrumptious prizes, including flights for two worldwide.
The top prize is Business Class tickets for two to any...
Career Opportunities at Portman Travel, Tralee, Co Kerry
Portman Travel is one of the top Ireland and UK travel management specialists and is a dynamic and forward thinking company and the only travel management company to hold the Investors in People Gold Standard award. Our background, industry experience and international network, enable...
See Your ITTN+Emirates Travel Photographer of the Year Entries Online!
The ITTN+Emirates Travel Photographer of the Year competition officially launches tomorrow, Wednesday 1st July, but we have already received many eye-catching entries - and you can view them all at ittn.ie/travel-photographer-of-the-year-entries/ . Enter your photos now at ittn.ie/photo-competition !
The overall winner of the inaugural ITTN+Emirates Travel Photographer of the...
Travel Trade Deals – 30th June 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.
Aer Lingus autumn sale includes flights to Europe from €29.99 one way including taxes....
Greek Ministry Advice for Visitors to Greece
A statement issued by the Greek Ministry for Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism says: “We would like inform visitors to Greece that capital controls introduced by the Greek Government do not apply to those wishing to withdraw money from an ATM or carry out...
New York Comes to Dublin
Introducing the ‘New’ New York with its many new hotels, attractions and re-vamped locations, Fred Dixon, President and Chief Executive, and Chris Heywood, Senior Vice President, NYC&Co, gave a most interesting overview of the exciting happenings throughout the most visited city in the USA.
Taylor...
Aer Lingus Regional Shows 7% Load Factor Gain for May
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has recorded a 7% growth in passenger load factor compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the airline. The airline’s load factor for the month of May was at 72%, compared to...
Irish Travel Agents Will Vote for Best Newcomer and Best Agent Friendly Individual
Two new award categories, Best Newcomer and Best Agent Friendly Individual, are being added to this year’s Irish Travel Trade Awards.
The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on Friday 27th November 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington Road. The ‘Best...
Vote in 25 Award Categories and Win a Red Sea Holiday for Two in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh
All fully completed, eligible Voting Forms will be entered into a prize draw, with one entry being randomly selected by Grant Thornton’s computer.
The winner of the Irish Travel Trade Awards Voter’s Prize will receive a summer 2016 holiday for two to Sharm el Sheikh...
ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year Wins Tickets for Two to Worldwide Destination
The overall winner of ITTN’s new competition will win tickets for two from Dublin to any destination on the Emirates worldwide network.
Today most of us have a mobile phone or tablet with a built-in camera so there is no excuse for not taking lots...
ITTN Industry Achievement Award
This special award honours the innovation and contribution to the Irish travel industry made by an individual.
Irish Travel Trade News introduced the ITTN Industry Achievement Award last year as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations – and in the end there were two joint winners:...
ITTN Travel Agency of the Year Awards
Four travel agencies will be declared regional winners and one will be the 2015 ITTN Travel Agency of the Year.
Also as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations last year, Irish Travel Trade News introduced the ITTN Travel Agency of the Year Awards. Club Travel, Leinster;...
Book Online Now for the Event of the Year
Come and join us in the fun and celebrations at the 2015 Irish Travel Trade Awards, now in their 24th year. Booking is open online.
You can experience some of the excitement of last year’s event at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki15mEEOCvg
The Irish Travel Trade Awards are the highlight of...
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Takes Off from Dublin to Los Angeles
History was made when Ethiopian Airlines operated the first flight from Addis Ababa to Dublin and on to Los Angeles. The event was marked by a gala dinner that evening hosted by the airline.
Speaking at the dinner, Michael Yohannes, Senior Sales Representative - UK...
Fifth Brazil Travel Trade Workshop in Dublin
The Embassy of Brazil in Ireland and the Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur) joined forces to host a presentation for the travel trade on this interesting South American destination.
The event was opened by H.E. Alfonso Jose Sena Cardoso, Ambassador to Ireland, who pointed out that...
Niki and Will on How to Sell Cruises
In the June issue of Irish Travel Trade News, Neil Steedman reports on trends in cruise ship design and interviews Will Walsh and Niki Cosgrave, ClickandGo, and John Spollen, Cassidy Travel, on how travel consultants should approach the selling of cruises.
Ask the Client
Will Walsh...
Travel Trade Deals – 23rd June 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.
Sunway is offering packages to the Algarve on 3rd July from €399 per person...
Los Angeles Welcomes New Ethiopian Direct Flight from Dublin
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board were in Dublin to brief the trade and media on the new direct service from Dublin to Los Angeles. The location was Dublin’s trendiest new venue, The Dean Hotel, which was well chosen as it really exudes...
Stefano Sale Joins Air France-KLM
Air France-KLM Group has appointed Stefano Sale to the Dublin sales team based in the Dun Laoghaire office.
Stefano is an aviation veteran and has previously worked with Lufthansa for nine years and with bmi for five years.
Air Show at Shannon Airport on 18th July
This summer, Shannon Airport will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first transatlantic commercial service and the start of Shannon’s unique place in aviation.
Shannon is celebrating in style with a large scale Air Show on Saturday 18th July 2015, which will showcase some spectacular...
