eTravel Launches eFlights Comparison Website
eTravel has launched www.eflights.ie, a price comparison system that compares over 154 worldwide airlines on one easy to use, secure and practical system.
“With all the top worldwide airlines on the one system, customers can be assured they are receiving the cheapest airfares and there...
Successful Trade Evening by Oman Tourism
Oman certainly knows how to host the trade, as Alison Cryer from the Sultanate of Oman Tourism and her team proved at a trade evening workshop complete with film shows and authentic Omani cuisine in Brooks Hotel, Dublin.
Oman is located in the Gulf region...
Air France-KLM WoW Fares Go Even Wilder!
Today, Air France-KLM celebrate the first anniversary of their ‘Wild on Wednesday’ (WoW!) fares with special deals to six amazing destinations worldwide – including, for the first time, an Air France Premium Economy deal! Travel agents have the chance to win RETURN ECONOMY CLASS...
Air France-KLM WoW Fares Will Go Even Wilder!
Tomorrow, Air France-KLM will celebrate the first anniversary of their ‘Wild on Wednesday’ (WoW!) fares with special deals from Dublin and Cork to five destinations worldwide – plus, for the first time, an Air France Premium Economy deal from Dublin – and travel agents...
Golden Globe Irish Travel Trade Awards: Friday 28th November 2014
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Irish Travel Trade News, the 23rd Irish Travel Trade Awards will have a ‘Golden Globe’ theme this year and will be held on Friday 28th November 2014 at the prestigious DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington...
Your Fam Trip Report Could Win €1,000!
Irish Travel Trade News has launched its 2014 Budding Travel Writer of the Year competition – if you have been on an ex-Ireland fam trip or travel trade prize trip since 1st January 2013 your report could win for you a cheque for €1,000.00...
Think Bitez – Think Tranquil and Charming
“A ‘jewel in the crown’ or a ‘hidden gem’ best describes the resort of Bitez on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula,” writes Joan Scanlon, Head of Sales & Operations, Wings Abroad Holidays.
“Experience the mixture of colours in this simply stunning resort. A mix of green and blue,...
Emirates Agents Fam Trip to Mauritius
Stephen Davitt, Emirates, and Paul Weir, Beachcomber Hotel Group, recently led a group of agents on a great agents fam trip to the beautiful island of Mauritius. The land arrangements were organised by ground handler Mautourco and included an overnight stay at four of...
Elaine Was Rocker of the Night at Falcon/Spanish TO Bingo
Elaine Massey from Killiney Travel was the Rocker of the Night at the Falcon Holidays / Spanish Tourism Office Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo event at 4 Dame Lane. Elaine won an all-in trip to Gran Canaria and also a trip to the Costa del Sol.
Prizes...
Irish Visitors Up 7.5%: 25+ Reasons to Visit Germany
Ireland is showing the highest rise in overnight stays to Germany within the past five years. Latest figures released by the German National Tourist Office show an increase of 7.5% for January-February 2014, compared to the same period in 2013.
Interest in the 25th anniversary...
Four More €100 BookaBed Winners
BookaBed has announced last week’s winners of its €100 per day incentive.
Congratulations to Yvonne Tully, Club Travel; Anna Kurdziel, Sol Travel, Tralee; Caroline Riordan, Abbey Travel, Killarney; and Aileen Sparks, Douglas Travel, Cork.
In conjunction with the launch of its improved website, including TripAdvisor reviews...
WOW Factor Comes to Cobh with RCI
Agents from Falcon Travel Shop Savoy get into the ‘WOW’ spirit with Jenny Rafter, Royal Caribbean International’s Major Account Manager, and Ben Bouldin, Sales Director, onboard Legend of the Seas in Cobh. Agents from across Ireland were treated to a ship tour and lunch...
CityJet to Fly Dublin to Cambridge
CityJet will be expanding its Dublin offering by launching a route to Cambridge, the first direct service from Dublin. More than a university town, Cambridge is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and is in East Anglia in the heart of...
Amadeus Appoints European Cruise Line Sales Manager
Amadeus has appointed Garry Brown as its new European Cruise Line Sales Manager. This follows Amadeus’s announcement last year of its plans to develop and expand on its existing cruise business in the UK and Europe.
Garry has been brought onboard to keep advancing the...
Just Sunshine Entertains at Marcel’s
“Saturday flights from Dublin to Tunisia from 21st June to 27th September, seamless packages to quality hotels in eight resorts, the most competitive prices available, €50 deposit, a team dedicated to the Irish market, and a local number 7-day call centre – it‘s a...
Second Emirates Flight Increases Demand for Dubai
Emirates has seen a significant increase in demand following the announcement that the airline will operate a second daily non-stop flight between Dublin and Dubai from 1st September 2014, reports Margaret Shannon, Country Manager Ireland. The B777-300ER will add more than 5,000 seats a...
Mercury Direct and Abbey Travel Announce Strategic Alliance
Tour operator Mercury Direct has appointed Abbey Travel as its GSA in Ireland. Under the agreement Abbey Travel will distribute all Mercury Direct products, long-haul and short-haul, in the Republic of Ireland. Abbey Travel has produced a dedicated brochure for Malta and Gozo, destinations...
Win an Overnight for Two at Monart with MSC Cruises
To celebrate the launch of its New Experiences, MSC Cruises is giving travel agents a chance to win an overnight for two at the 5-star Destination Spa Monart – with dinner and spa treatments included! An 11-day Flash Sale for ex-Southampton cruises also starts today.
All...
Prize Draw and Short Films at Oman Roadshow in Dublin
Next Tuesday, 29th April, Oman Tourism will be hosting its Tourism Souk Roadshow at Brooks Hotel, Dublin, from 6.00pm – 9.30pm – and there will be prizes to be won, so register now!
All guests will have the opportunity to view short films of the...
New Flybe Route from Dublin to London City
Flybe has signed a five-year agreement with London City Airport that will see the introduction of a new direct service from Dublin Airport. One-way fares including taxes and charges start from €60. Other new routes include Belfast City to London City.
From Monday 27th October...
