NITB Promotes at the RHK in Dublin
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board mounted a major promotion in Dublin recently.
The Northern Ireland Showcase – held at the city’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham – was attended by around 120 travel representatives and Republic of Ireland media figures. They included best prospect tour operators, ITOA members,...
Celebrity Cruises Launches New ‘Captain’s Club’ Programme
Celebrity Cruises has announced its enhanced Captain’s Club loyalty programme. Based on guest feedback, the new programme includes two new, additional levels of status and rewards beyond the existing ‘Elite’ level, which is the highest level of membership in the brand’s current four-tiered programme....
Mount Juliet Wins Three Good Food Awards
The Good Food Ireland Awards in association with Kerrygold took place recently following an all-day food tourism conference in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, presented the awards, which have now become the most coveted honour in the world of food...
NITB’s Alan Clarke Receives Honorary Fellowship Award
Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s Chief Executive Alan Clarke has received an Honorary Fellowship Award from Belfast Metropolitan College for his outstanding contribution to tourism. He was awarded the College’s highest accolade for steering NITB through a momentous period of change and investment, culminating in...
U2 Inspire Anthem of the Seas for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean choose the impressive 29th floor of London’s Heron Tower to announce that the cruise line’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, will be based at Southampton after she is launched in 2015. To the sound of the Royal Philharmonic orchestra playing U2’s...
SAS to Increase Dublin – Copenhagen and Dublin – Oslo Seats
Scandinavian Airlines is to increase seat numbers on its ex-Dublin routes to Copenhagen and Oslo next summer and will introduce seven new routes.
From the end of March 2014, SAS will be opening seven new routes, including Stockholm – Visby, Edinburgh – Oslo, and Oslo...
Caitriona Wins ‘Spain in Ireland’ Competition
The Spanish Tourism Office has announced the winner of its ‘Spain in Ireland’ competition.
Caitriona Fleming, Cassidy Travel, has won a week for two people in Lanzarote (www.turismolanzarote.com), including return flights from Ireland courtesy of the Spanish Tourism Board (www.spain.info) and half-board accommodation offered by...
SAA Announces Winners of Capture South Africa Photography Competition
South African Airways has revealed the two
winners of its photography competition, Capture South Africa. A panel of
five judges chose Alco Brand’s winning scenery shot of the view over Cape
Town entitled ‘Cape Town by Night’ and Moira Enslin’s thought-provoking
portrait of an elderly gentleman,...
Tryphavana Joins Celebrity Cruises as Business Development Manager, Ireland
Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland has appointed Tryphavana Cross as Business Development Manager, Ireland. This new role is part of the recent changes to RCL Cruises Ltd’s UK and Ireland business structure that positions each dedicated brand team to better address the differing needs of...
MSC Divina Arrives in Miami Escorted by Fiat 500 Personal Watercraft
The MSC Divina made cruise history on 19th November when it was escorted into Port Miami by a fleet of high-powered Fiat personal watercraft. With the arrival, MSC Divina becomes the first MSC Cruises ship to sail year-round from North America.
The show-stopping entrance concluded...
Etihad / Jet Complete 24% Equity Stake Transaction
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways have announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24% equity stake by Etihad Airways in Jet Airways. All requisite Indian regulatory approvals had been obtained by 12th November 2013.
Jet Airways has, on 20th November...
Ice World Opens at the Venetian Macao
Ice World, a fun-filled and frosty exhibition all carved in ice by talented craftsmen from Harbin, makes its home at The Venetian Macao for the third year in a row. Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, Ice World with the DreamWorks Gang features much-loved...
Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel Voted ‘Best Hotel in Africa’
Sun International’s Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town, set on the beautiful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, arguably one of the best addresses in Cape Town, was awarded ‘Best Hotel in Africa’ at Virgin Holidays’ World Travel Market Awards.
There were 25 categories, covering hotels, attractions, sustainability...
WTM 2013 Tops 50,000 Delegates
World Travel Market 2013 experienced a 5% increase in participants with the event opening its doors to more than 50,000 delegates over the four days (Monday 4th – Thursday 7th November).
All visitor groups experienced growth, according to unaudited figures, with the WTM Buyers’ Club...
Turkish Airlines Shows 705m TRY Profit for 3Q2013
Turkish Airlines’ third quarter consolidated financial statements have been reported to Borsa Istanbul. Compared to the same period of 2012, Turkish Airlines sales revenue increased 28% for the third quarter and 26% for the nine months reaching a total of 13.9 billion TRY. While...
Thomson All-Inclusive Holiday for €500pp in Sharm
It’s covered for your clients before they go - they don’t have to worry about the price of food, drinks and snacks, just enjoy their stay with Thomson Holidays in the wonderful Tropicana Jasmine Hotel at Sharm el Sheikh on the Red Sea Riviera!
This...
Donate Your Used Laptops to Irish Schools
Irish charity Camara Ireland has issued an appeal for donations of laptops for use in Irish schools. There has been a surge in demand for Camara’s educational technology packages and the charity has not yet sourced enough used laptops to meet this demand.
With its...
Amadeus Selected by the European Travel Commission
Amadeus has been selected by the European Travel Commission (ETC) to develop an innovative solution to promote Europe as a destination. VisitEurope is a mobile app that will help most of Europe’s National Tourism Organisations to attract more tourists. The solution is also part...
WIN A TRIP TO MALAYSIA: 10 More Days to Cast Your Votes in the 22nd Irish Travel Trade Awards
Travel agents North and South have until Friday 29th November to vote for your top 25 suppliers in this year’s Irish Travel Trade Awards – and all fully completed, eligible Voting Forms received will be entered into a prize draw for two return flights...
Shannon Welcomes Aer Lingus Summer Service to Malaga
Shannon Airport has welcomed another significant addition to its 2014 schedule after Aer Lingus announced a new Malaga service to its summer destinations. The new service will see the airline fly from Shannon to the Costa del Sol’s busiest airport twice weekly, providing further connectivity...
