Four Finalists Announced in ITTN Travel Agency of the Year Awards
Irish Travel Trade News is pleased to announce the winner in each province of the inaugural ITTN Travel Agency of the Year Awards. An overall all-Ireland winner has also been selected and will be announced at the Irish travel industry’s ‘Oscars’, the Irish Travel...
River Cruise Convention Highlights Extra Profits for Agents
The world of river cruising was in Amsterdam last weekend for the fourth River Cruise convention, organised by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
The river cruise section is really growing, with a more than 22% increase in bookings last year, and a record 24...
Air France/KLM/Delta Agents Booking Incentive
Up to 12th December, Air France, KLM and Delta Air Lines are running an agents’ booking incentive to win two Business Class tickets with KLM.
All you need to do is log your Air France / KLM / Delta Business Class worldwide bookings on www.winwithafkl.com...
India, Bhutan and Nepal in Luxury with Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations’ Signature Year continues with the release of its 2015-16 India, Bhutan & Nepal brochure. The comprehensive collection of luxury, escorted journeys includes six Insight Gold journeys that feature an array of hotels and dining. Additionally, seven premium Mini Stays have been designed...
Irish Ferries Hosts Haven Fam
A party of Irish travel agents were in cheerful mood before departing on a recent Irish Ferries fam visit to Haven’s Hafan Y Mor holiday park in North Wales.
Back row: Thomas Walsh (Brose Walsh Band Management), John O’Brien (JustSplit.com), Sabrina Wiedmer (Irish Ferries), Phillip...
Etihad to Sponsor New York City FC
New York City FC, the new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, has announced a major partnership with Etihad Airways.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline becomes the club’s Principal Partner which will see its branding on all of the team’s playing jerseys.
In conjunction with the uniform sponsorship,...
Germany No 1 in Worldwide Brand Comparison
Germany has been voted into first place in the latest Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index 2014, in a global comparison of 50 nations, putting it ahead of the USA and the UK. Meanwhile, over one million Germans and people from worldwide celebrated on Sunday...
Aer Rianta International Scoops Global Award
Ireland’s reputation for digital innovation received a further boost this week at the international Frontier Awards in Cannes. Aer Rianta International’s e-commerce website, www.theloop.ie, triumphed in the Best Digital Innovation category which, according to the Frontier judges, “recognises indisputable innovation with demonstrable sales results”.
The Loop...
Shannon Airport Reports 28% Increase in October
October sees Shannon’s summer season go out on a high with a 28% increase in passenger numbers on last year. Winter is also looking promising thanks to six new services compared to last year.
Shannon Airport’s strong momentum across 2014 has continued into the final...
Design Hotels Promotion Awards Extra Commission to Travel Agents
Design Hotels is offering a special travel agent promotion with over 140 member hotels awarding 15% commission on their Best Available Rates. The offer is valid for GDS bookings from 17th November 2014 with arrivals from 1st December 2014 until 28th February 2015. For a full list...
Caroline Could Win €1,000 at the Irish Travel Trade Awards!
Caroline Martin of Project Travel is our November winner in the ITTN Budding Travel Writer competition – and hence receives a €100 One4all voucher, an invitation to the 23rd Irish Travel Trade Awards at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin on Friday 28th November 2014, and the...
Winners of Hertz / Travelport Incentive for October
The five lucky winners of the Hertz / Travelport €50 weekly vouchers for October have been announced.
The winners are:
Christine O’Sullivan, CTM
Joanne Culleton, Tully's
Sally O’Brien, Carlson Wagonlit
Catherine Monaghan, FCmA
Aoife Jordan, Travel Leaders
Remember to send in your booking reference for any discretionary bookings made through Galileo or Worldspan...
CAR Completes Autumn Licensing Renewals
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has completed the autumn 2014 licensing round for travel agents and tour operators offering travel from Ireland. A total of 116 travel agents and 46 tour operators were licensed in this round. One travel agency has not (yet) had...
Tony Collins Honoured by Austria for Services to Tourism
At a ceremony in Dublin, at the Austrian Embassy Residence in Ballsbridge, Tony Collins, Chairman of the Topflight Travel Group, was presented with ‘The Decoration of Honour in Gold’ by Austrian Ambassador Thomas Nader.
The Award was given to Tony Collins for his services to Austrian...
Inaugural Irish Tourism Industry Awards for Gala Dinner in April 2015
The Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2015, the first ever national scheme to identify and celebrate those leading lights that are making a difference in the tourism industry and actively contributing to recent growth in the sector, were launched on Tuesday 11th November, with the winners...
Patrick Joins Turkish Airlines
Patrick McKinney has joined Turkish Airlines from AIB. His primary responsibility will be to develop and implement the domestic Corporate Sales and Marketing strategy.
Previously, Patrick successfully managed AIB’s sponsorship portfolio including the AIB GAA Club Championships. He has also worked in event management on several Ladies...
Scenic Utah Comes to Dublin
Utah came to Dublin and, with the help and expertise provided by Bill Scoffield of Bryce Canyon, Joyce Kelly of Zion National Park and St George, and Charlie DeLorme of San Juan County, presented a wonderful vista of rugged canyons, National Parks and monuments...
Win with Emirates Awesome Autumn Madness
Emirates, which now flies double-daily to Dubai from Dublin, has organised a super agents competition between now and 15th December.
To win one of the many weekly prizes, which include €100 One4all vouchers, iPads and tickets to Dubai, all you have to do is to...
Malindo Air to Distribute Through Travelport
Travelport has announced a multi-year, full content agreement with Malaysia-based hybrid carrier, Malindo Air. The agreement takes immediate effect and enables Travelport-connected agents to search, compare and book fares and other ancillary services offered by Malindo Air via Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform for the...
CityJet Supports Movember
During the month of November, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on hundreds of thousands of men’s faces around the world. The objective is to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s health.
CityJet is yet again getting behind...
