Lufthansa Simplifies Online Booking and Operates B747-8 to World Cup
Lufthansa has made it easier to book tickets and a wide range of other services with a new shopping cart function on its website – and from 29th March will fly its newest B747-8 on the Frankfurt – Sao Paolo route, just in time...
Etihad Aviation Group Unveiled
Etihad Airways has announced the next step in its long-term business strategy, with the creation of the Etihad Aviation Group, a new structure marking the transition from a single entity airline to a wider global aviation group that will include Etihad Airways, the newly...
Avani Launches Sepang GoldCoast Resort
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale brand launched by Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group in 2011, has added its fifth property – Avani Sepang GoldCoast Resort in Malaysia. The resort is located on the country’s west coast in the state of Selangor, close to Sepang...
Amadeus Announces 2013 Full Year Results with €620m Adjusted Profit
Amadeus IT Holding SA, parent company of the Amadeus Group, has reported year-on-year financial and operating results for the full year to 31st December 2013. Adjusted profit for the year increased by 7.8% to €619.5 million, supported by an increase in revenue of 6.6%...
Singapore Airlines to Close Dublin Office
Singapore Airlines has decided to close its Dublin office in Dawson Street and the staff have been informed. It is understood that bookings have declined since the arrival of direct eastbound flights from Dublin to Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and beyond.
A spokesperson for...
CAR Issues New Travel Agency Licence
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has updated its website, following the issue of a new travel agency licence to commence on 1st March 2014 and expire on 31st October 2014.
RSD Travel Ireland Ltd, 28-32 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, was established on 7th November...
Stena Line Acquires Celtic Link Ferry Service to France
Stena Line has acquired the Irish-owned Celtic Link ferry service that operates from Rosslare to Cherbourg. Celtic Link currently provides a three times weekly service between Ireland and France with the MV Celtic Horizon, which can accommodate 1,000 passengers, 200 cars and 120 freight...
New Tourism Expo in Tanzania to Host Irish Buyers
The Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE), Tanzania’s first ever International Tourism Expo, which will be held from 1st – 4th October 2014, will be hosting Irish buyers and travel writers.
S!TE will be held at the Mlimani City Conference Complex in Dar Es-Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial...
Insight Vacations Exotics Collection Adds Bhutan
Insight Vacations has released its new Exotics Collection, featuring a range of new premium escorted journeys in India, Nepal, Greece, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco, the new destination of Bhutan, and a range of Signature hotels, dining and experiences across new and existing...
Turkish Airlines Expands Istanbul Lounge
Turkish Airlines’ newest addition to guest comfort is its expanded and refurbished lounge at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul. Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul, already a world-class facility, has added another 2,400 m2 to its existing 3,500 m2, increasing the size by over 40% in order to...
Etihad Announces Daily Service to Phuket
Etihad Airways will expand its network in South East Asia with the launch of a non-stop daily service between Abu Dhabi and Phuket.
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and has emerged as one of the world’s most popular destinations for holidays and retirement....
WestJet Selects Panasonic for Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity
WestJet, which commences a Dublin – St John’s service on 15th June, has signed a multi-year agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide the airline with a new inflight entertainment system with the ability to feature wireless satellite Internet connectivity, live streaming television, on-demand...
Ethiopian to Go Daily on LHR – Addis Ababa from July 2014
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of daily flights from London Heathrow to Addis Ababa from 8th July 2014, when a new Tuesday evening service is added to the schedule. The new departure leaves London Heathrow at 21.00, arriving at the capital’s Bole International...
125 Years at Rhaetian Railway
The Rhaetian Railway in Graubünden, Switzerland, is celebrating its 125-year anniversary in 2014. Your clients can experience the pioneer spirit behind this impressive alpine train on the spectacular UNESCO Railway Experience Trail.
This trail takes in one of the most dramatic sections of the Rhaetian...
Wings Abroad Steps Up Think Turkey Campaign
Over the next few weeks and months travel agents will be seeing and hearing lots of information about Turkey on ittn.ie with hints and tips to make selling this destination much easier. Wings Abroad Holidays, the Turkish holiday specialists, are actively involved in promoting...
Royal Caribbean ‘WOW’ Continues
To continue to promote the month of ‘WOW’ itinerary unveilings, and hot on the heels of the announcement that Allure of the Seas will call the Mediterranean home in summer 2015, the Royal Caribbean International sales team hit the road to deliver dedicated trade...
Lowcosttravelgroup to Open New Irish HQ in Dundalk
The lowcosttravelgroup has announced setting up a new Irish headquarters in Dundalk, Co Louth – employing up to 12 staff. Irish Managing Director Clem Walshe said: “The level of growth that we have enjoyed over the past year gave us a clear indication of...
Lorenzo and Oliviero on the Move Up for MSC Cruises
Lorenzo Diamantini, currently Sales Director for Ireland for MSC Cruises based in London, has been promoted to the position of Deputy Executive Director Anglo Saxon Markets, based in Geneva with responsibility for the UK, Ireland and Australia. Meanwhile, Oliviero Morelli, currently Product Director based...
Dedicated Thailand Brochure from Topflight Worldwide
Topflight Worldwide has launched its first dedicated Thailand brochure featuring Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, and Cha Am.
Holidays can be custom-made to suit your clients’ wishes, with as many combinations of resorts...
Island Escapes Launches in Donabate
Brian McCarthy has joined David O’Hagan of Donabate Travel as Sales Director of their new venture, Island Escapes. Other members of the team are Shane Coburn and Milana Maliaukaite.
Operating under Donabate Travel’s travel agency licence number 0697, Island Escapes currently offers Dubai, Madagascar, the...
