Warm Winter for MSC Divina in the Caribbean
For the first time, MSC Cruises will have a ship based in Miami for both winter and summer seasons. The MSC Divina is offering seven-night cruises in the Caribbean on different itineraries – and 16 Irish travel agents are currently onboard checking out new...
Irish Travel Agents Visit Turkish Do&Co
What ‘restaurant’ has 21 gourmet kitchens in eight countries on three continents, has more than 400 chefs serving food directly to its customers, and serves 150,000 meals a day and 35 million meals a year?
Welcome to Turkish Do&Co, “the world’s best restaurant at 30,000...
Emirates to Fly 70m Passengers in 2020
Emirates expects to fly 70 million passengers in 2020 and the airline, together with its partners in Dubai, is already progressing plans to ensure the right infrastructures are in place to support and capitalise on this growth.
These plans were revealed by Tim Clark, Emirates...
Lowcosttravelgroup Launches Websites in Global Expansion
Lowcosttravelgroup has announced its latest stage of global expansion by launching new B2B and B2C websites in the USA, New Zealand and South Korea, with Australia going live by the end of this month.
“This is an exciting time in the development of the lowcosttravelgroup”, said Paul Evans, Chief Executive. “With the...
Etihad Cabin Crew Transform into ‘Grid Girls’
Etihad Airways ‘grid girls’ gather ahead of this Sunday’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The cabin crew – in the iconic Formula 1 uniforms – have become a key feature of the Yas Marina Circuit race with the image beamed to millions...
High-end Tour Operator If Only Launches in Ireland
If Only, the highly successful tour operator headed by Brendan Maguire and based in Scotland for the past 12 years, has now decided to launch its luxury product in Ireland. The Irish operation will be headed up Martin Penrose, a veteran expert on the...
Frank McCaffrey Joins Justsplit.com as Sales & Marketing Manager
Justsplit.com has announced that Frank McCaffrey has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager. Working alongside Jim Vaughan, Owner and Managing Director, Frank takes on responsibility for all online and offline sales within the current portfolio of justsplit.com products and suppliers. Those who know Frank well will...
Etihad Airways to Screen Live News and Sport Inflight
Etihad Airways is set to transform inflight entertainment options with the introduction of eight live television channels that will broadcast live news and sport, including this weekend’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The new live channels are BBC World News, BBC Arabic,...
It’s In the Giving that The Loop Wins Award
The Loop at Dublin and Cork Airports has this week received international acclaim, winning Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Frontier Awards in Cannes for its Christmas campaign, The Joy of Giving. The Frontier Awards, which date back to 1985, recognise standards of...
MSC Divina Fam Trip Starts in Istanbul
Twenty-four delegates including 16 travel agents are enjoying their first day on the MSC Cruises fam trip today, which will see them boarding the MSC Divina in Istanbul tomorrow and sailing to Dubrovnik and Venice.
Today’s events include a boat trip on the Bosphorus and...
Win a Night at the Irish Travel Trade Awards with Hertz
Hertz is offering two travel agencies the chance to win tickets to attend the 22nd Irish Travel Trade Awards 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington Road (formerly the Burlington Hotel), Dublin 4, on Wednesday 11th December 2013 as guests of Hertz...
Becoming a Dubai Expert
ITTN’s Neil Steedman asked two travel agents – Mary Downes, Product Manager, Cassidy Travel; and Jackie Sheehan, Senior Travel Consultant, Tropical Sky Ireland – about their experiences of completing the Dubai Expert online training programme.
When did you start, how long did it take, and...
Christoph Muller Makes Keynote address at IATA Dublin Summit
The Chief Executive of Aer Lingus, Christoph Muller, was the keynote speaker at the IATA World Passenger Symposium that opened at the Dublin Convention Centre on Tuesday 29th October. In a wide-ranging address, he outlined the changes that the airline has undergone on his...
Low-cost Airline Capacity Booms in Asia, Takes Huge Leap in Eastern Europe
New analysis from Amadeus’s Air Traffic solution reveals that low-cost carriers (LCCs) are showing significant confidence in their potential with an overall global increase in seat capacity of 6.8% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The analysis...
Much to See on Costa Barcelona
La Rambla, Palau Güell and Sagrada Familia may be ‘must sees’ for your clients visiting Barcelona city centre, but there is so much more for them to see and enjoy in Barcelona Province – just a 20-30 minute and €2.00 train ride away, reports...
Jurys Inn Invests €14m in London Extension Project
Jurys Inn Hotel Group is investing €14 million in the extension of its Islington hotel, which will significantly enhance the capacity of the popular central London hotel, located near Angel tube station and London City Airport.
The extension, which will have no impact on the...
RCL Cruises Enhances Cruise Bookings System
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises have launched improvements to cruise bookings system with a two-month agent training and sales blitz.
Customers and travel agents can now enjoy a faster, easier and more flexible cruise fare search experience with RCL Cruises Ltd’s...
Belfast International Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Exhibition
Belfast International Airport unveiled a special 50th anniversary exhibition in the landside departures area on Monday 28th October. The collection of photographs and airport memorabilia charts the history of the airport through the past 50 years.
The exhibition follows the international airport’s journey from its...
COMPETITION: Win a Trip for Two to LA on a BA A380!
British Airways’ new Airbus A380 flew its very first long-haul flight from London to Los Angeles on 24th September, while the first flight to Hong Kong was on 22nd October – and, in conjunction with Irish Travel Trade News, BA is offering YOU the...
It’s Christmas Party Time!
Christmas is fast approaching – so, if you haven’t already, it’s time to make a date in your diary and book for the Irish Travel Industry Christmas Party, to be held on Wednesday 11th December 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin – Burlington...
