WestJet to Fly Dublin-Newfoundland
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has welcomed the announcement by Canadian airline WestJet that it will begin a new daily Dublin-Newfoundland summer service from next June.
The new route, which will operate from June to October, is WestJet’s first European destination. Canadian carrier WestJet flies to...
Oman UK & Ireland Office Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Announces 2014 Roadshow Dates
This month the Oman Ministry of Tourism is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its UK & Ireland Office along with its many achievements over the years. The destination increased its visitor numbers in 2012 by 18%, with consistently increased visitor figures from 25,000 in...
Etihad Airways Orders Up to 82 New Boeing Aircraft
Etihad Airways has announced a firm order for 56 new Boeing wide-body aircraft, with options and purchase rights for a further 26, to support its continued global expansion. The order represents an investment of up to US$25.2 billion at list prices, including related engines.
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Czech Tourism Promotes at WTM
Czech Tourism was busy promoting the country as a destination at World Travel Market in London recently.
Katrina Hobbs, Czech Tourism’s Director for the UK and Ireland, has welcomed the news that Ryanair is to increase frequency from Dublin to Prague in 2014.
The country has...
Second International Airport Opens in Dubai
The first phase in the development of Dubai’s second international airport has been completed and the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport has welcomed its first commercial flight. The airport will be the largest in the world with an annual passenger capacity...
Ark Travel Group Launches Corporate Hotel Site
Ark Travel Group has launched a new corporate site offering savings of up to 40% against booking direct with hotels. The site is password protected for greater security and to allow the addition of better rates that are not available to the general public.
The...
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche New Room Packages
The 5-star Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is launching new room packages that highlight the hotel’s services and Abu Dhabi city’s offering. These include a cultural package that features a visit to cultural sites, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and desert safaris, as well...
Two Million Steps: Visit Florida Completes Beach Trek with Google Maps
Visit Florida has celebrated completion of a four-month-long beach walk that gathered panoramic, step-by-step footage of Florida’s beaches, to be published by Google Maps in spring 2014.
Two-person trekker teams sharing a backpack equipped with a Google StreetView camera walked Florida’s 825 miles of beaches,...
Aer Lingus New Routes for Summer 2014
Aer Lingus has announced additions to its schedule for summer 2014, with new routes and increased frequencies being added to Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports.
New routes from Dublin to Hanover and Pula will start from April, joining recently announced new services to San Francisco...
CAR Renews Travel Agent Licence for Manasik Tours
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has now issued a travel agent licence to Manasik Tours Ltd, licence number 0688, which will run from 7th November 2013 until 31st October 2014. Manasik Tours was one of two companies (the other a tour operator) whose licences...
DAA Welcomes Ryanair Expansion At Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport Authority has welcomed today’s announcement by Ryanair that it will open nine new routes and increase frequencies on eight existing routes at Dublin Airport from April 2014.
This is the third consecutive year of traffic growth at Dublin Airport and the 5% increase...
Dubai Sees 7.5% Increase in Irish Visitors for Q3
The latest figures from Dubai Tourism show that Irish visitor numbers to Dubai have continued to increase in quarter three of 2013. The growth follows the success of the first six months of 2013 which showed that Ireland is a rapidly growing source market...
Malaysia Launches Visit Malaysia 2014 at WTM
Malaysia Tourism was at World Travel Market to launch Visit Malaysia 2014.
Launching Visit Malaysia Year 2014 at the WTM 2013 in London, Malaysia offered a stunning prelude, showcasing its diversity in food, leisure and lifestyle offerings. Leveraging its strategic position in Asia, and offering...
Turkish Airlines Teams Up with TripAdvisor for Ultimate Travel Photo Wall
TripAdvisor is running an eight-week campaign, Ultimate Travel Photo Wall, which showcases amazing traveller photos that highlight the trip experiences of contributors across the globe. Until 17th December, visitors to TripAdvisor can vote for their favourite photos for a chance to win a pair...
Aer Lingus Launches Bia Gourmet Inflight Food
Aer Lingus today launched a new onboard menu called ‘Clodagh’s Kitchen’ Bia on short-haul flights that includes a range collaborated with chef and restaurateur Clodagh McKenna. The menu has a range of fresh lunch and snack options including two delicious treats: a carrot cake...
Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays Celebration
Beginning on 7th December and running until 4th January, families can create lifelong memories during Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration. Ages one to 92 can come face-to-face with The Grinch at Grinchmas, watch larger-than-life balloons float through the streets during the Macy’s Holiday Parade and...
Ethiopian Airlines Acquires First B777-300ER
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African airline, took delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7th November 2013. The B777-300ER is the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet with a 400-passengers seating capacity.
Ethiopian’s B777-300ER will operate in its dense routes such...
Nepal Celebrates Diamond Jubilee of First Ascent of Mount Everest
The Nepal Tourist Board, as part of its World Travel Market participation, marked the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillery and Sherpa Tensing, with a function at the Nepalese Embassy in London. They honoured...
Aer Lingus Does Well in Guardian Travel Awards
Aer Lingus has been recognised in the 2013 Guardian, Observer and guardian.co.uk Travel Awards.
The airline came third in the ‘Best Economy Class Airline’ category, following Emirates and Singapore Airlines, making it the highest ranking European airline in the category. The Guardian travel awards are voted...
Dublin Direct to Cancun in 2014 with Thomas Cook
Irish Travel Trade News has learned that Thomas Cook is planning a direct charter flight from Dublin to Cancun for next year. It is understood that negotiations are at an advanced stage and that an announcement could be made shortly. The frequency is expected...
