Emirates Confirms Appointment of Enda Corneille
As first revealed by Irish Travel Trade News on 5th August, Emirates has now confirmed the appointment of Enda Corneille as Country Manager – Ireland. Enda will take on his new role on 18th August and will manage the team of 26 located between the public...
Hertz Wins Two Social Media Awards
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, was recently awarded two Travel + Leisure’s Social Media in Travel and Tourism (SMITTY) Awards.
Recognised for excellence in social media and innovations, Hertz received the award for Best Use of Foursquare after the...
Uniworld Super Ship to Sail European Rivers in 2015
In Spring 2015, Uniworld will launch its Super Ship, the SS Maria Theresa. Named after the Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia from 1740 to 1780, SS Maria Theresa will sail this very region on Uniworld’s European Jewels river cruise. She...
Etihad Invests in Alitalia and Takes 49% Shareholding
Etihad Airways and Alitalia have signed the transaction implementation agreement that will result in a €1,758 million investment to build a reinvigorated Alitalia as a competitive, sustainable and profitable business. The transaction is due to be completed on 31st December 2014.
The recapitalised Italian national...
SAS Chicago Seat Sale
Scandinavian Airlines has announced details of its latest seat sale, which begins on 18th August and includes fares from Dublin to Chicago. Bookings must be made before 26th August, and the fares are from €677pp return, including all taxes and charges and a 23kg...
New FBO Starts Up At Cork Airport
A new fixed base operator at Cork Airport, EVS Aviation, brings together almost 40 years of experience within the aviation industry, led by Peter Costelloe and Michael Ryan, who will provide the aviation expertise and knowledge base required to deliver cutting-edge ground handling services for GA and...
Hertz Gives Ryanair Customers Chance to Win Back Car Rental Costs
As part of its exclusive partnership with the airline, the Hertz Corporation is offering 31 Ryanair customers the chance to receive up to a €250 refund on the basic cost of their Hertz, Thrifty or Firefly vehicle rental.
Ryanair customers who book a car with...
Ronan Keating in Perth with Etihad Airways
Ronan Keating joined a line-up of VIPs at the official launch of Etihad Airways new daily services between Perth and Abu Dhabi in the Western Australian capital.
The gala event, overlooking the city’s skyline from landmark Kings Park, was hosted by the airline’s Chief Commercial...
Dublin Airport Passengers Up 7% to Date
So far this year, almost 12.3 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport, a 7% increase when compared to the same period last year.Just over 2.3 million passengers passed through the airport in July, an increase of 6% on the same period last year.
Passenger...
Enda Corneille Joins Emirates
Emirates has appointed Enda Corneille as Manager - Ireland in succession to Margaret Shannon, who is retiring.
Enda is a highly experienced aviation professional who has served in a number of senior management positions in Aer Lingus, latterly as the Director of Consumer Affairs and Shared...
Shackelton, Hurtigruten and the Antarctic
Little did Sir Ernest Shackelton realise that when he set out with 28 men on his trans-Antarctic expedition in 1914 that, 100 years later, an exhibition to commemorate his great courage would be the backdrop to a promotion by Hurtigruten in the Royal St...
TTC Trains and Entertains in Cork
The Travel Corporation held a training day for Munster agents in Cork yesterday and finished (into this morning!) with a trade reception at the Clarion Hotel, where a good night was had by all.
John Donohue Joins CityJet
CityJet has appointed John Donohue as Sales and Relationship Manager. The Irish-based airline intends to concentrate on the trade with the objective of generating additional bookings.
The airline is currently the leading carrier on the Dublin to London City route and also operates Dublin to...
Think Turkey – Think Amazing History!
“As one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis is a truly wonderful historic site to visit on a trip to Kusadasi,”writes Joan Scanlon, Head of Sales & Operations, Wings Abroad Holidays.“The temple is located in the ancient city...
Emirates Expands Corporate Sales Team
Emirates has announced the appointment of Filippo Rocchi to the corporate sales team in Ireland.
Filippo, originally from Italy and now living in Dublin, has over 14 years aviation and travel industry experience, working in the areas of sales and marketing, business development and key...
Travel Trade Family Fun Day Raffle Tickets
The Travel Trade Family Fun Day committee will be on the road this coming week selling tickets for the event’s raffle, which cost €5 each. The money raised will go to this year’s charities: The Make A Wish Foundation, Caring for Caroline, Gavin Glynn,...
Contiki 2015-2016 USA & Canada Programme
Your clients can take off on the ultimate road trip across North America with 22 itineraries from Contiki, including the new 55-day Epic Adventure. Early booking discounts save your clients up to €710 when they pay in full on or before 25th September 2014.
The new...
Travelport Increases eNett and Acquires Locomote Shareholdings
Travelport has increased its ownership stake in eNett International, its joint venture with PSP International established in 2009 to provide innovative and integrated payment solutions tailored specifically for the travel industry. The company has also invested in the travel management technology company, Locomote, acquiring...
Cork Airport Launches App for Live Bus and Coach Timetables
Cork Airport has updated its recently launched app by adding live bus and coach departure timetables. The update now makes it even easier for passengers to plan their journey to and from the airport. The free Cork Airport app, which was launched earlier this...
SFO Exceeds Expectations for Aer Lingus
"The new SFO route has exceeded expectations and strongly profitable in its first Q of operation and ahead of network average."
The above is a quote from the recently published Aer Lingus results. In addition, retail revenue per passenger is up by 2.7% to €19.58.
