Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced a new elective module to its online agent training programme, NCLU, about the recently unveiled ‘Cruise Like a Norwegian’ brand platform. It also contains sales and marketing tips and ends in a short online quiz that counts towards overall NCLU points. Nine courses are currently live on NCLU.
As of March 13th, Turkish Airlines will commence a twice-weekly service on Tuesdays and Fridays from 13th March from Istanbul to the Ukranian city of Harkiv (Kharkov), increasing to seven its destinations in Ukraine, along with Kiev, Odesa, Simferopol, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Lviv. An introductory fare of €109 is available for travel between 13th March and [...]
In an interview with ITTN’s Neil Steedman, Helen Caron, Director of Ireland for Falcon Holidays, expects further products to join Holiday Villages and Splash World in the Falcon portfolio and declares herself to be “a big advocate” of the Falcon and Thomson retail shops. During your 12 years with First Choice, what has been your [...]
Silversea has announced new fares on select voyages sailing from March to November 2012. The new fares, which start from £2,299, are available on voyages spanning the globe from Africa, Alaska and the Americas to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe and include onboard spending credits of up to $1,000 per suite. The credits can be used [...]
A new Travelocity App for iPad is now available on the App Store, giving travellers the ability to book flights, hotels and car rentals all in one app. It joins the company’s existing app for iPhone and iPod touch, as well as devices on Android and Windows Phone 7. To celebrate the launch, Travelocity is [...]
British Airways Club World offers (bookable by 13th March) to the Caribbean from Sunway include seven nights all-inclusive at the 4-star Morgan Bay in St Lucia in April/May from €1,999pps, including taxes and charges; seven nights all-inclusive at the 5-star Dreams La Romana in the Dominican Republic in May from €2,265pps; and seven nights B&B [...]
Emirates is to increase its daily capacity from Dubai to Kuwait and Doha in August, adding almost 29% capacity across the two routes. Qatar and Kuwait will each get an additional daily frequency, bringing operations to Doha to six services per day and Kuwait up to five flights per day. With six flights per day, [...]
A new industry study commissioned by Amadeus, ‘Empowering inspiration: the future of travel search’, identifies trend-setting consumers’ behaviour and motivations when shopping for travel online, and identifies their experience during the destination selection, shopping and booking processes. The study also details the key trends and predictions for how consumers want to be able to search [...]
China Southern Airlines will commence a London Heathrow – Guangzhou service on 6th June 2012, after eight years of talks, and will operate three times a week from Terminal 4. China Southern Airlines was established on 1st July 1988. Since then, the airline acquired and merged with a number of domestic airlines, becoming one of [...]
Delta Air Lines will stop operating its London Heathrow – Miami service on 16th April 2012, citing “high jet fuel prices and fluctuations in passenger demand”. The airline will move its London Gatwick – Atlanta service to Heathrow from 17th April.
The United Party Gets Ready for Washington DC!
The United team of Aoife Gregg, Brian Hughes, Massimo Larini and Barry Jackson, ably led by Yvonne Muldoon, Sales Manager Ireland & Northern Ireland, hosted a most enjoyable evening for over 100 members of the travel trade at The Lost Society in Dublin’s South William Street last night – complete with magician! The occasion was [...]
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Opening Delayed Nine Months
The new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport is now scheduled to open on 17th March 2013, more than nine months after the revised 3rd June 2012 date and later than the autumn opening subsequently announced earlier this month. Yesterday, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH announced that Dr Manfred Körtgen, managing director of operations and construction since September [...]
Measles Warning for Euro 2012 Fans
Irish fans travelling to Poland and Ukraine for Euro 2012 games are being warned of a measles epidemic that is currently sweeping the west of Ukraine, close to the border. Measles is one of the most infectious viruses for humans. More than 6,000 cases have been reported in Ukraine this year, including 162 over the [...]
ALR Ireland West Airport Knock – Birmingham Route
From 11th June 2012, Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann will provide daily flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Birmingham with fares starting from €29.99 one way including taxes. The news comes a week after bmibaby, which is currently operating an Ireland West Knock – Birmingham service, confirmed that it would cease to [...]
“Creative Tourism Experiences” to all Royal Orchid Plus members.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways International have jointly embarked on a creative tourism campaign entitled “Discover the Other You”. This campaign is designed to attract tourists to visit Thailand for a unique experience in creative tourism that will inspire them to discover new perspectives in life. “Discover the Other You” targets [...]
Save with Insight Vacations 2012/13 Winter Europe
Insight Vacations has launched its 2012/13 Winter Europe including the Eastern Mediterranean and Christmas Markets programme. The new collection features 28 autumn, winter and spring itineraries, including three new fully escorted tours. The new programme provides agents with a comprehensive range of hassle-free holiday options taking in some of the most exciting destinations in Europe [...]
Up to 30% Off in Abbey Travel Disneyland Paris Sale
Abbey Travel is offering up to 30% off Disneyland Paris hotels and park passes, plus children under 12 stay and play free. The sale ends on 28th June 2012. The 20th anniversary party at Disneyland Paris is in full swing with a new night-time spectacular – Disney Dreams!; a colourful daily parade – Disney Magic [...]
Carol Anne O’Neill is new Falcon G.M.
Falcon Holidays / Thomson has appointed a new General Manager for Ireland. Carol Anne O’Neill, who has 11 years’ previous experience working for Falcon, has been appointed to the position of General Manager, which will see her responsible for the day-to-day running of the Falcon and Thomson tour operations in Ireland, including production selection, planning, [...]
Following on from the success of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge in 2011, Colorado is delighted to announce that the event will take place again in 2012. The route for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place August 20-26, will take riders on a heart-pounding journey through the breath-taking [...]
Real Madrid Soccer Camp at La Manga
Real Madrid enhanced their place among Europe’s footballing giants by capturing their 32nd La Liga Spanish title this month and children will have the chance to learn from the club’s top coaches at Spain’s La Manga Club resort this summer. The Real Madrid Soccer Camp will run from 16th – 27th July and is open [...]
