Business as Usual at Thai Travel Mart + in Bangkok
The annual Thai Travel Mart + has just taken place in the kingdom’s capital city, Bangkok - where it was business as usual at this major tourism event.
This year’s theme, ‘Experience with Us’, reflects the fact that leisure travel is shifting away from just...
Tapas Onboard ‘Juan Sebastian de Elcano’ with Spanish Tourism Office
The magnificent Spanish Navy training ship, ‘Juan Sebastian de Elcano’, was the venue by the Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin to host the trade and media during her visit to Dublin port. She was built in Cadiz in 1927 and cost €49,220, a princely...
Travel Agents Can Win Trip of a Lifetime to Orlando
Aer Lingus has once again teamed up with Orlando Flexticket, the ticket that allows unlimited access to six Florida theme parks with one great ticket. The airline is offering travel agents the chance to fly to Orlando with Aer Lingus for your very own...
Tanya and Philip Airey Demonstrate Length and Accuracy at Spanish Golf Outing
The Spanish Tourism Office hosted its annual golf outing at the Heritage Golf Resort, Killenard, Co Laois.
Gary Boyd from Bryan Somers Travel, Belfast, was the overall winner but the Aireys (Tanya and Philip) made a spectacular contribution to the day with Philip coming in...
Margaret Shannon to Depart Emirates
Emirates has today confirmed that Margaret Shannon, Country Manager for Ireland, will depart the company at the end of August. Margaret has headed up the Irish operation since before the launch of Emirates in Ireland in January 2012, overseeing major milestones including an early...
Travelport Launches New Brand Vision
Travelport has outlined details of its new global brand vision and strategy. In a bid to more accurately describe the role Travelport now plays in the global travel distribution chain, where it has strategically invested over recent years, the new vision is a significant departure...
Shannon to Stage First Ever Night-time Runway Run for Charity
Shannon Airport, in association with Bank of Ireland, is set to make history again on Friday 4th July when over 1,000 runners line up for the first ever night-run on an Irish airport runway.
In yet another first at Ireland’s most historic airport, the Bank...
Etihad Airways Withdraws from Skytrax
Etihad Airways has sent a letter to Skytrax formally announcing its decision to withdraw from Skytrax, including the Skytrax World Airline Awards and the Skytrax Audit.
The decision was made after Etihad Airways carried out a review of the criteria and measurement of the Skytrax...
Julie Anne Wins €500 One4all Vouchers with Lowcostbeds
Lowcostbeds has announced the final winner in its Happy Mondays trade promotion – and hence the recipient of €500 One4all vouchers.
So congratulations to Julie Anne Ryan, Limerick Travel, who is delighted with her prize.
Grainne Caffrey,
Sales Manager, Lowcostbeds, said: “Congratulations to all our lucky winners...
New Online Form Guide for Golf’s Leading Tours
A new online form guide for golf that tracks the week by week performances of players on the world’s leading Tours has been launched.
Stroke Rank awards points to players in every tournament played each week on the professional Tours based on their score in...
CAR Issues New Travel Agency Licence, Publishes Annual Report
The Commission for Aviation Regulation updated its list of travel agency licences on 26th May, adding one new licence and one new trading name, and has published its annual report for 2013, which states that the Commission is continuing to investigate three reports of...
DoSomethingDifferent.com Boosts Portfolio of Products and Experiences in India
DoSomethingDifferent.com has launched an extensive portfolio of new products and experiences in India, making it even easier for agents to sell wonderful experiences and excursions to all types of travellers visiting the country.
Annabel Cove, Business Development Manager, said: “It’s not just the intrepid travellers...
ITAA Partners with RCI for Annual Conference
The Irish Travel Agents Association has announced that its annual conference will take place on board the newest addition to Royal Caribbean International’s fleet, the Quantum of the Seas. The conference will take place during the ship’s maiden voyage departing Southampton, England, on 31st...
BookaBed Has Two Tickets for Croke Park Concert
Due to popular demand, BookaBed’s €100 a day travel trade incentive is back for the month of June – and promises more promotions during the month, including two tickets to “a small concert” that will take place in Croke Park at the end of...
Ryanair Adds Five Routes to ex-Shannon Winter Schedule
Shannon Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it is to add five routes on to its winter schedule this year as another significant boost for the airport. The airport’s winter schedule, which starts at the end of October, will see Ryanair retain...
Lufthansa to Go Year-Round on Dublin-Munich
Dublin Airport has welcomed Lufthansa’s announcement that it will continue its Dublin-Munich service throughout the winter. This news comes weeks after Lufthansa announced a 16% increase in frequency on the Dublin-Munich route for the summer months.
Vincent Harrison, Dublin Airport Managing Director, said: “I am delighted that...
Stacey is Third Lowcostbeds Happy Monday Winner
Lowcostbeds.ie has announced the third weekly winner in its Happy Monday trade promotion with a prize of €100 One4all vouchers.
Congratulations to Stacey MacMahon, Skytours Travel, Dublin, Stacey wins €100 one4all voucher.For this, the final week, the lucky winner will win €500 One4all vouchers.
Make a...
September Move into Heathrow T2 for SAS
Following the opening of the brand new Star Alliance Terminal 2 at London Heathrow on 4th June, SAS announced that it will move into the ultra-modern terminal on 10th September 2014.
The new facility, now known as Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal, will see all...
Malaysia Airlines Revises Checked-in Baggage Policy
Malaysia Airlines’ passengers can now check-in a maximum of two pieces of baggage, within the 30, 40, and 50kg free baggage allowance included in their travel in Economy, Business and First Class respectively.
These revisions apply to all tickets, irrespective of issuance dates, for travel...
Travel Counsellors Tell Agents to ‘Switch On’ at Kilkenny Conference
Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrated another hugely successful year at the company’s annual conference, which took place in Lyrath Estate & Spa in Kilkenny on 21st-22nd May.
The event was underpinned throughout by the theme ‘Switch On’, which highlighted the focus on providing the company’s Travel...
