Expedia has launched its Travel Agencies Affiliate Programme (TAAP) in Ireland. The programme, which is already operating in many parts of Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, is aimed at boosting agents’ earnings by offering them attractive commission on bookings made through Expedia, including its ‘Expedia Special Rate’ hotels, dynamic packaging, car rental, flights and [...]
World Travel Market 2011 has been voted UKinbound’s Industry Event of the Year at the association’s annual convention gala dinner in Belfast last week for the second year in succession. WTM 2011 experienced a 5% rise in visitors to more than 28,000 visitors (28,183) compared to 26,908 that attended WTM 2010. The 2011 rise came [...]
Travelport has today announced the launch of a new travel application for users of iPhone and Android smartphones in the UK and Ireland. The new app represents the mobile debut of Travelport’s ViewTrip online itinerary product and is one of the first, fully integrated GDS powered travel itinerary apps available. ViewTrip Mobile delivers time critical [...]
Scandinavian Airlines has re-introduced complimentary coffee and tea on all European routes, including domestic flights in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Alan Sparling, Country Manager, SAS Ireland, said: “We are delighted with this recent improvement on our short-haul economy service. Complimentary coffee and tea in Economy is one the most asked for products by our customers [...]
London Heathrow Airport is open and the usual flight schedule is operating today. There will, however, be a handful of cancellations as result of yesterday’s disruption. Airlines cancelled more than 40% of the 1,300 flights originally scheduled yesterday and said there would be some continued disruption due to the knock-on effect.
Aer Lingus today announced traffic statistics for January 2012, when total flown passenger numbers, including Aer Lingus Regional operations, increased by 7.3% on January 2011. Aer Lingus’s total flown passenger numbers were 563,000, a 5.8% increase. Short-haul passengers were 514,000, 6.2% up, while long-haul passengers were 49,000, an increase of 2.1%. Aer Lingus Regional’s total [...]
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 [...]
