The Paddington Trail in London
Paddington Bear has packed his suitcase and is going to London for his big screen debut in the Paddington film, to be released in the UK on 28th November 2014.Watch the Paddington movie trailer and you will see that, alongside the lovable bear from...
Emirates Goes Mystery Shopping
This week Emirates celebrates the launch of its special fares by selecting various agents for a visit from a mystery shopper.
If the agent recommends Emirates first to Dubai, he/she will receive a shopping voucher for €50 or a bottle of champagne. The Emirates team...
Fiona Foster Joins Innstant
Innstant Travel, the online wholesale division of the Innstant Group, is to step up its drive and support for the trade with the appointment of Fiona Foster as Head of Operations. Darryl Ismail, Chief Executive, said: “We are very happy to welcome Fiona to...
Simon Daly to Join Topflight
Tony Collins, Chairman of Topflight, has announced the appointment of Simon Daly to the position of Director Topflight Worldwide. Simon, who will take up his new role on 11th August 2014, comes to Topflight with huge management experience, having formally been Manager Ireland for...
Etihad Goes Double Daily from Dublin
Etihad Airways has increased its Abu Dhabi - Dublin service from 10 flights per week to double daily. The airline marked the occasion by hosting the trade to view its First and Business Class Lounge at Dublin Airport and to inspect the B777 in...
Think Turkey – Think Amazing History!
“The House of the Virgin Mary in Turkey is one of the most sacred places for Christianity and is very popular with tourists,”writes Joan Scanlon, Head of Sales & Operations, Wings Abroad Holidays. “In the hills above Ephesus, there is a small chapel that...
Travelling to Britain or France by Car More Suitably Meets Some Customers’ Needs
“I would ask travel agents to always keep Irish Ferries in mind as a travel option for their customers – who may not think of it as an option initially, but they may well thank you for it afterward!” said Dermot Merrigan, Head of...
SAA Introduces Restaurant-Quality Gourmet Cuisine with Do & Co
South African Airways, with its new onboard catering partner, Do & Co Event and Airline Catering Ltd, has introduced restaurant-quality gourmet onboard menus in Business and Economy Class cabins on all flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg, serving a selection of high quality international...
TTC and Explore Georgia Launch Insight 2015/16 USA & Canada Programme
Peter Hannaford, Explore Georgia’s Director – UK & Ireland, was in Dublin on Thursday 17th July to join Sharon Jordan and Carole Carmody of The Travel Travel Corporation to launch Insight Vacations’ 2015/16 USA & Canada programme at a travel media lunch in Fire.
“It is...
Happy 21st Birthday to Travelfinders
Travelfinders is celebrating its 21st birthday this July with a new-look responsive website. The company, which has been an advertising partner of RTÉ for the past 21 years, has extended its advertising options in recent years to include RTÉ.ie/travel as well as the new look...
Neuschwanstein Still Germany’s Most Popular Destination
Neuschwanstein Castle, Europa Park in Rust and Cologne Cathedral took front row yet again in this year’s list of the 100 most popular sights for foreign tourists in Germany. This was the result of the third survey about the ‘Top 100’ (via the website...
Innstant Adds Chateaux & Hotels to Portfolio
Innstant Travel has added the new collection of Chateaux & Hotels to its current portfolio.
Chateaux & Hotels Collection (CHC) is a group of individually owned hotels, ranging from charming boutique hotels in rural and city locations to grand chateaux hotels with an emphasis on classic...
Alvaro Says Adios
Leaving Dublin this Friday for adventures anew in the Americas North and South as Business Development Manager – Americas for APG-Global, and also covering the Caribbean, Alvaro Aravena said a fond farewell to his friends in the trade at Hogans in Georges Street.
Alvaro will...
YOUR Fam Trip Report Could Win You €1,000!
Have you been on a fam or prize trip in the past 18 months, i.e. since 1st January 2013? If so, your 500-word report could win you €1,000 in ITTN’s Budding Travel Writer competition. Our June winner is Irene McCaffrey of Travel Department, Dublin.
This...
CAR Issues Timetable for Autumn Renewal of Licences
The Commission for Aviation Regulation is inviting holders of travel agency and tour operator licences requiring renewal in autumn 2014 to read in full CN2/2014 and ensure that applications and any supporting documentation required are submitted on time to avoid levies that may be incurred.
The...
BookaBed and Attraction World Entertain Munster Agents
BookaBed, in conjunction with Attraction World, hosted a great agents night in The Bodega, Cork City, with a turnout of over 65 agents to the event. There was plenty of food and drink to be had as well as some fantastic prizes.
“The loyalty from...
DoSomethingDifferent – Win a PortAventura Holiday for Two!
DoSomethingDifferent.com is offering travel agents the chance to win a holiday for two to PortAventura in Salou, Catalonia – and the prize draw will be based on bookings made between 1st July and 31st August 2014.
The prize includes return flights, four nights B&B at...
If Only and Emirates Bring Agents to Dirty Dancing
Martin Penrose from If Only and Stephen Davitt from Emirates invited a selection of agents along to the popular stage show 'Dirty Dancing' for the opening performance. They were joined on the evening by Neela Goyal from Jumeirah Group. After a quick meal and drinks,...
Irish Agent Bookings Up 35% for Lowcostbeds
Lowcostbeds, which now does business with 145 travel agencies in Ireland, of which 32 have direct XML links to its bed stock, reports that trade sales in Ireland are up 35% year-on-year.
Clem Walshe, Managing Director – Ireland, told Irish Travel Trade News at a...
RCI Becomes First Cruise Line to Use Google Street View Technology
Royal Caribbean International is changing the way how people plan their vacations by working with Google to be the first cruise line to launch Google Maps Business View using Google’s Street View technology onboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas.
“Business View...
