UK Network Rail Strike: Heathrow Express to Shorten Operating Hours
Heathrow Express plans to run services every 15 minutes during shortened operating hours if a threatened 24-hour walk-out by Network Rail workers goes ahead from 5pm on the UK Bank Holiday, Monday 25th May 2015. Customers are being advised to check Twitter, @heathrowexpress, and website...
Six Child-Friendly Day Trips in Massachusetts
Booking a family to Boston? Provide them with these suggestions for quick day trips in Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to the Cape, that will form happy memories for parents, teens and children alike.
Greater Boston
Jump your way into a sea of trampolines at Sky Zone Indoor...
Air France Shows Off Paris CDG as European Hub
Air France Account Manager Teresa Murphy recently took some members of the Irish travel trade to visit Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The agents were given an in-depth briefing and tour to show that CDG is an efficient European hub.
Attending were (above, back row):...
Simon Cook Joins Oman Air
Oman Air has appointed Simon Cook as Country Manager UK & Ireland, with responsibility for driving the revenues, passenger numbers and yields of Oman Air’s scheduled flights through the business travel and leisure travel sectors.
Simon previously had the same role with Air Berlin since...
Salou is a Natural Gem Just Waiting to Be Discovered
As many already know Salou is a family destination and holiday hotspot par excellence. Visitors who come to spend a few days in the city have a privileged setting to discover. The beautiful and typically Mediterranean landscapes and seemingly endless kilometres of clean beaches...
New Visitor Attractions in Salou
Salou is internationally renowned for being a unique Mediterranean destination: a popular spot for sun and beach, with accommodation to fit all pockets... and the icing on the cake is a spectacular theme park: PortAventura. Salou is constantly adding new fun activities and services....
Come Play Golf in Salou – on Spain’s 45 Newest Holes
Salou has become well established as a popular golfing destination and one of the most luxurious areas in which to practice a wide range of sports, complemented by the city itself, to truly relish your free time throughout the year. The facilities at the...
Salou Offers Endless Leisure and Entertainment!
PortAventura and the Costa Caribe Aquatic Park are the two fun parks par excellence in Salou. However, the city has continued to add an extremely varied range of activities, which are complemented by both traditional and daring proposals – including karting, zip line circuits,...
Watersports in Salou – Enjoy the Sea!
Salou is a member of the Costa Daurada Estació Náutica Water Sports Centre, along with the towns of Cambrils, Mont-roig, Miami Platja, L’Hospitalet and Ametlla de Mar. There are some nine kilometres of coastline in Salou, so you can take full advantage of everything...
Play Football for a Unique Holiday Experience in Salou!
Salou offers visitors unique holidays: playing football and then spending your free time however you like: theme parks, water parks, water sports, beach, zip-lines, hiking etc. The top installations at the Salou Football Sport Complex led to the city’s certification as a Sport Tourism...
Wacky Trousers Could Win You €500 Voucher from Emirates at Irish Open
Wacky Trousers’ Day is back and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation is anticipating a parade ring of the most unique and unusual golfing attire from golfers and fans alike. The organisers are inviting all spectators, young and old,...
TUI to Phase Out Falcon, Thomson and First Choice Brands
TUI is to phase out the Falcon, Thomson and First Choice brands in a move that follows the merger of the UK and German businesses last year - but changes in the UK and Ireland markets will not happen for two or three years...
Aer Lingus Opens Arrivals Lounge in T2 for Business Class
Aer Lingus has opened an Arrivals lounge in T2 for Business Class passengers arriving on transatlantic flights into Dublin Airport.
The new lounge, called the Revival Lounge, is located on the left end of the baggage arrivals area after clearing immigration.
The new facility has six...
Celebrity Cruises Unveils ‘Suite Class’ Restaurant in Dublin
Celebrity Cruises is synonymous with luxury and with fine dining and wines, so it was no surprise that the company chose one of Dublin’s fine dining restaurants, L’Ecrivain, to brief the media on ‘Luminae’.
The upmarket cruise line revealed details of its newly named ‘Suite...
Visit Florida Provides Market Update in Dublin
A strong delegation from Florida came to Dublin on 14th May for a business advisory session with key trade representatives, followed by an appreciation lunch for Irish travel trade and media, in – for the 20th year – Chapter One restaurant.
The delegation was led by Colin...
Travel Trade Deals – 19th May 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.
Croatia Tours is offering the Hotel Odisej, half board, on the island of Mijet available...
Travel Parking Group Looking4app Now on Travelport Smartpoint
Travelport has announced that the Travel Parking Group airport parking application, Looking4app, is now available to travel agencies through Travelport Smartpoint.
Travel Parking Group, which provides car park reservation and distribution systems for travel agents, airlines and airports, offers a choice of meet and greet,...
Alton Towers Launches ‘Big Six’ Challenge
Britain’s top theme park, Alton Towers Resort, has launched the ‘Big Six’ Challenge which tests one’s courage to ride six of the UK’s biggest roller coasters in one day.
In support of those brave enough to undertake the challenge, Irish Ferries is offering a three-night’s stay with...
Dublin Airport Increases Northern Ireland Business
The number of Northern Ireland residents using Dublin Airport increased by 52 per cent to a record 864,000 last year.
“Dublin Airport continued to expand its market share in Northern Ireland last year, as Northern Ireland consumers responded to our extensive route network and the...
Lowcosttravel Reports Significant Global Growth
Latest figures released by the Lowcosttravel Group show a significant rise in turnover to €643 million for 2013/14, with Majorca-based Lowcostholidays and Swiss-based trade bedbank Lowcostbeds reporting an EBITDA of €2.9 million after several years of consistent and significant investment across their brands.
The group’s...
