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 [...]
It was all hands on deck, so to speak, as AirFrance/KLM/Delta hosted the trade to a summer party at the Harbour Master Bar in Dublin’s IFSC. More than 200 industry personnel enjoyed the excellent atmosphere that the AF/KLM/DL team generated with plenty of eats and drinks. Siobhan Scanlon and her team welcomed all of the agents and [...]
Travel agent support for Lowcostbeds and Resorthoppa has grown by 500% in the past year. The accommodation and transfer provider has become the supplier to many travel agents who are selling dynamic packages. In 2011 the group turned over €1 million in the Irish market – and this has shot up to more than €5 [...]
Last Thursday night, 1st March, there was an exclusive travel trade fundraising event at Lillies Bordello, sponsored by Amadeus. Niki Cosgrave (Stanford) of Donabate Travel/Cruise2 and Emma Taffe of Freedom Travel are going to trek up Kilimanjaro in aid of very good causes (Irish Cancer Society, Irish Heart Foundation and St Francis Hospice in Raheny [...]
The Canadian Embassy was the venue for a trade reception to mark the resumption of the Air Canada service from Dublin to Toronto. The event was hosted by HE Loyola Hearn, the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, and Eamon Flanagan from Air Canada. The flights will resume on 8th June and continue with seven flights per [...]
The Travelport team has been busy visiting agents countrywide – along with a recent visit with agents to the Aviva Stadium for the Ireland v Wales rugby match! Country Manager Dave Walsh told ITTN today: “It has been a superb start to the year with customers around the country renewing contracts, including 1Stop, Westport, Arrow, [...]
Niki Airlines, part of the Air Berlin group, will begin weekly direct flights from Shannon to Austria (Vienna, Linz, Graz) from May to September 2012. Started in 2004, Niki describes itself as “a relatively low cost airline”, is based in Vienna and has formed an alliance with Air Berlin. Titus Johnson, Country Manager UK & [...]
This year’s Consort Travel Group conference will be held on board Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Epic cruise ship, departing Barcelona on 25th April for four nights around the Mediterranean. Consort Board members Doreen McKenzie of Knock Travel and Sandra Corkin of Oasis Travel told Irish Travel Trade News: “Usually about 75 people attend, made [...]
Jean Claffey of Joe Walsh Tours was the winner of the main prize of a fam trip to Western Australia at last night’s Qantas Airways function at the Morrison Hotel, which attracted a large turnout of Irish travel agents. Nick Crabb, Manager Leisure Sales UK & Ireland, and Hazel Young, Ireland Manager, hosted the evening [...]
Emirates’ inaugural flight from Dubai arrived into Dublin this morning, with the A330-200 being escorted from landing to the apron by a fleet of Dublin Airport Fire Service vehicles. Onboard were Emirates’ President, Tim Clark; Salem Obaidalla, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation; Ram Menen, Divisional Senior Vice President-Cargo; and Colm McLoughlin, [...]
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 [...]
