Myanmar to Host ATF 2015
Myanmar is a year round destination - the hilly regions in the north and the northeast enjoy cooler temperatures. Rainfall is also quite low in the central regions during the rainy seasons.
Myanmar is a country that is destined to be become a desired destination...
Bangkok Business Class Special Fare from SAS
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has announced details of a special reduced Business Class return fare from Dublin to Bangkok of €1,892pp return, including all taxes and charges.
Book by 30th March 2014
for travel between 31st January 2014 and 30th March 2014.
New Centurion Club Welcomes Women Golfers
Britain’s newest golf course, Centurion Club, is keen to foster the resultant upswing in women’s interest in the sport engendered by last August’s Solheim Cup being won by a European team on American soil.
“It was great to watch Europe’s ladies take the Solheim Cup...
Win a Fam Trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with Travel Indochina
UK-based specialist tour operator Travel Indochina has launched an incentive programme for agents. Running until 31st March 2014, every agent who books a Travel Indochina Small Group Journey, Asia River Cruise or tailor-made itinerary to Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos will be in with the...
New Conference Dates and New Job Opportunity from Travel Counsellors Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland has announced new dates for its 2014 conference – and is also seeking to appoint a new Recruitment Executive.
The conference will now take place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2014 at the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny. Cathy Burke, General Manager...
Etihad to Go Double Daily on Dublin – Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways will increase its Dublin – Abu Dhabi service from 10 flights per week to double daily from 15th July 2014. The 40% frequency boost will provide 8,988 seats each week between the Irish and UAE capitals.
Etihad will operate a B777-300 ER, configured...
Lowcostbeds Reports Major Increase in Irish Sales
Lowcostbeds.com has reported a record-breaking start to 2014 with Irish sales up 39% on this time last year. The Swiss-based bedbank is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary and intends launching a wide range of trade incentives over the coming months to thank travel agents...
Travel Manitoba Visits Dublin to Promote the Heart of Canada
A delegation from Manitoba, Canada’s Heart Beats, visited Dublin on 21st January to spread the word that if your clients want to kiss a polar bear or get up-close and personal with beluga whales, then Manitoba in the heart of Canada is the place...
Explore More with American Holidays
American Holidays has just released its Explore More brochure for 2014. Low deposits are also being offered on selected sale fares and airlines booked by 31st Januarty 2014 for departure dates up to 24th June 2014, and clients booking a Florida or California getaway...
Spanish Hotel Rates Down as FITUR Opens in Madrid
As Spain’s most important travel trade fair, FITUR, opened yesterday in Madrid, UK-based wholesaler JacTravel has released booking data that shows Spanish hotel rates have dropped across cities and across star ratings by an average of around 10% from 2012 to 2013.
Inbound tourism to...
SAA Awarded 4-Star Skytrax Ranking for 12th Year
South African Airways is one of 36 airlines to be awarded the 4-star Airline ranking for 2014 by
Skytrax, the independent, global airline rating organisation. This is the 12th year in a row for SAA, which also remains the only carrier on the African...
MSC Cruises Renews ‘Get on Board for Children’ Initiative with UNICEF
Started in 2009, MSC’s collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has contributed to building hope for children in need around the world. In the past four years, as part of the MSC Cruises’ ‘Get on Board for Children’ initiative, and, thanks to...
London City Still Most Punctual UK Airport
London City Airport is still the most punctual airport in the UK, according to official statistics. Data released by the Civil Aviation Authority shows that LCY recorded the most scheduled flights on time in the third quarter of 2013.
From July to September, 89% of...
WestJet Expands Network, Flight Schedule
Following the announcement of Canadian airline WestJet’s first foray into the European transatlantic market, with direct flights between Toronto and Dublin beginning on 15th June 2014, WestJet has now announced its most comprehensive schedule release since the airline took to the skies in 1996....
Thomas Cook Ireland: Tour Operators Chase New Customers
Following last Wednesday’s announcement by Thomas Cook Ireland that it was ceasing charter operations out of the Republic of Ireland after this winter season finishes, and plans to close the Dublin office with the potential loss of 44 jobs, the remaining tour operators have...
Thomas Cook Ireland: Travel Agents Not Too Surprised
If the reactions of three Waterford travel agents visited by ITTN’s Neil Steedman on Friday are typical, last week’s Thomas Cook announcement did not come as much of a surprise to travel agents countrywide.
While Thomas Cook’s complete withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland charter...
Christine, Celine and Rosanna are BookaBed Winners
BookaBed has announced the winners of €100 for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week.
So congratulations to Christine Curran, Lee Travel (Paul Street), Cork; Celine Clerkin, Mullaney Travel, Sligo; Rosanna Flood, JustSplit.com, Limerick.
Until 31st January make a booking Monday to Friday with BookaBed and...
Salou and Spanish Tourism Office Entertain in Belfast
Salou, Costa Daurada, and the Spanish Tourism Office, Dublin, hosted an evening for travel agents in Belfast on Thursday 16th January 2014.
Football Legend Pelé Becomes Emirates’ Global Ambassador
Emirates, an Official FIFA Worldwide Partner, today announced Brazilian football legend Pelé as one of its Global Ambassadors. Coinciding with the FIFA World Cup, to be hosted this summer in Brazil, Emirates has partnered with Pelé on its global campaign to showcase the connections...
Early Booking Haven Deals with Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries Holidays has announced a number of early booking deals for 2014 with savings of up to €312 at a selection of UK Haven Holiday Parks. Early summer three-night breaks start from €289, while seven-night ‘Bargain Breaks’ start from €930 for up to...
