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Halifax, Nova Scotia, New Destination from Dublin

Only four hours away, Halifax in Nova Scotia is a destination that will be an experience as the new service from French airline Europe Airpost starts up new flight connections from Dublin to Halifax later this month. There is a very real connection between Ireland...

No Baggage Charges – Irish Ferries

In a tongue in cheek response to the announcement that some airlines are pushing up their summer baggage charges, Irish Ferries has reminded holidaymakers travelling by ferry that they can bring all that their car can carry, free of any charges whatsoever. According to Dermot...

ASL Launches New European Airline Brand

Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group has launched a new European airline brand, ASL Airlines, as part of its strategy for continued growth in passenger and cargo operations. ASL’s four European airlines are to be renamed under the new ASL Airlines brand and there will be four...

Celebrity Launches June Promotional Offers

As the summer season gets underway Celebrity Cruises has launched a number of incentives to support agents in securing new bookings. Agents registered to the Celebrity Rewards scheme have the opportunity to earn €30 worth of rewards points when they make a booking for any...

Alitalia Unveils New Livery and Product Upgrades

Alitalia has introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity at a launch event at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport for more than 1,500 Alitalia staff. The airline also announced product upgrades across all classes of service on its international wide-body fleet. “The new...

Downtown Orlando Has Lots to Offer – IPW

There is more to Orlando than theme parks and attractions, such as the city’s dynamic downtown area. Here you will find the Amway Centre, the home stadium for the local NBA team, the Orlando Magic and home to more than 120 events annually. Nationwide basketball...

New Orleans to Host IPW-2016

Stephen Parry, President and Chief Executive, New Orleans CVB, has revealed plans for the next IPW event, being hosted in New Orleans from 18th - 22nd June 2016. This is the first time the international travel industry event will return to the city since 2002....

Record Passenger Numbers in May at Dublin Airport

A record number of passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in May. Passenger numbers grew by 13% last month, with more than 2.2 million passengers travelling through the airport. This made it the busiest May ever in the 75-year history of Dublin Airport. “The latest monthly figures...

Discover Our Golden Beaches

The Costa Daurada shoreline comprises 13 municipalities that stretch over 92 kilometres offering some 60 different golden beaches in all shapes and sizes. They very from the small, secluded coves of Mont-roig del Camp-Miami Platja to the dramatic cliffs of Torredembarra, from the high-iodine waters...

Come With the Family

Costa Daurada is a pre-eminent family destination that offers something for everyone among the endless leisure options. It is the perfect place to spend a holiday together, while letting each member of the family pursue his or her favourite activity. The leisure options include a wide...

Leisure in Costa Daurada

Fill your leisure time with the extensive array of exciting activities available on the Costa Daurada, including theme parks and three water parks. PortAventura is Europe’s main family holiday destination, with something for everyone. It is an exciting world of emotions, with two parks and...

Golf and Sports

The Costa Daurada’s enviable climate means golf aficionados can enjoy the sport all year round, whether at one of the region's seven golf courses or any of its two pitch and putt facilities. The excellent facilities are perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Good transport...

Wine Tourism

The vine, perhaps the most prominent symbol of Mediterranean culture, is one of the values that identify the Costa Daurada, for the extensive area of the territory covered by vineyards and the uniqueness of its products. With six DOs (denominaciones de origen or designations of...

Festivals and Celebrations

Festivals are veritable living monuments in Costa Daurada and visitors can partake in a variety of celebrations with magical, religious and agricultural roots all year round. The link below leads you to a list of the main events that you can enjoy, including teetering ‘human...

IPW 2015 Success in Orlando, Florida

Orlando in Florida is now the USA’s most visited city with 62 million visitors last year, and a record 32 million bed nights sold. It has just made another record in hosting IPW-International Pow Wow-largest ever annual event in the Orange County Convention Centre. It...

Sales Executive Sought by Travel Counsellors Ireland

Travel Counsellors Ireland is looking to strengthen its growing Head Office team in Cork and is looking for an experienced Sales Executive. The successful candidate will become part of one of the fasted growing and commercially successful travel companies in Ireland. The company is looking for someone...

Travel Trade Deals – 9th June 2015

Travel Trade Deals, Irish Travel Trade News, Sarah Slattery
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 sale offers up to 20% off over 60 routes to Europe...

Harry Potter Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood – IPW

Universal Studios Hollywood announced at IPW in Orlando that ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ will open in spring 2016. It will be authentic to the visual landscape of the fiction and the films, including Hogwarts Castle, which will serve as the iconic focal...

New for 2015

We are delighted to announce the launch of Red Sea Holidays’ brand new holiday programme from Dublin to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, where Red Sea Holidays offers an award-winning selection of great value 4-star and 5-star hotels. Many of the hotels are only available...

Great for Families

Red Sea Holidays family-friendly hotels offer loads of fun and entertainment, activities and children’s pools, plus peace of mind for parents with hassle-free all-inclusive options, supervised kids’ clubs and gently sloping beaches. They are great value too with guaranteed flat rate child prices on all...

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