All posts tagged "Dubai Tourism"

In a newly created role, AMG Ltd’s parent group has appointed Ian Scott as Group Managing Director....

Dubai Tourism hosted a ‘thank you’ lunch for the trade in Dublin’s number one wine-bar, Ely Wine...

“All our promotional activity in 2015 will focus on eight core themes: Gastronomy, Beach and Marine, Outdoor Adventure, Culture and History, Spa and Hotel, Shopping, Family, and Events,” Ian Scott, Director UK & Ireland, Dubai Tourism, said in an interview with Irish Travel Trade News. “We also have the world’s most famous...

Dubai Tourism reports a 19% increase in Irish visitors this August to 3,301, compared with 2,775 in August 2013. The cumulative effects of an expanding product portfolio, competitive pricing and mega-fams for agents have heightened exposure for Dubai across Ireland.  Ian Scott, UK & Ireland Director, Dubai Tourism, said: “The increase in Irish visitors...

Dubai Tourism treated 20 top performing Irish agents to an extra-special fam trip from 2nd – 7th September. The agents stayed at some of the city’s top hotels including Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside and Jumeirah Emirates Towers.  The agents were also treated to some exciting activities including a yacht cruise, a...

Have you never been to Dubai and wonder what it is really like? Hear just how it is from one who knows: recent participant on a Dubai Tourism fam trip, Orla Tooher of GoHop.ie – on www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpDgT7aJbXU#t=17   And it could be YOU! Sign up to the Dubai Expert online training programme...

Ever wondered what it is like to be on a Dubai Tourism fam trip to Dubai? Hear just how it is from one who knows – recent visitor Sharon Sheridan of Navan Travel – on www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUei1lb_qY   And it could be YOU! Sign up to the Dubai Expert online training programme today...

Dubai Tourism and Etihad Airways jointly hosted top-performing agents in Northern Ireland to dinner and a Katy Perry concert in Belfast.  Ingrid Aagesen, Dubai Tourism, and Liza Hammond, Etihad Airways, were the hosts for an exquisite dinner at Coppi Restaurant in the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, and prime seats at the Katy Perry...

Hundreds of agents attended this year’s Big Travel Trade Event, held at the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Club, Belfast, in June. More than 60 exhibitors took part, including Emirates Airlines, who were promoting their new double-daily service from Dublin to Dubai. The event was a great opportunity for Dubai Tourism to update...

A new brand for Dubai was launched at the recent Arabian Travel Market, ahead of a global marketing campaign.  With Dubai Tourism stating that the long-term ambition is for Dubai to become the most visited city in the world, the new brand was launched at this year’s ATM, ahead of a global...

Congratulations and best wishes to Ingrid Aagesen, Dubai Tourism, who is now on maternity leave. While Ingrid is away, please contact Ian Scott, Director UK & Ireland, at: iscott@dubaitourism.co.uk .

Irish travel agents from eight agencies recently enjoyed a four-day fam trip to Dubai, courtesy of Dubai Tourism, Emirates, JA Resorts & Hotels, and Arabian Adventures.    Accompanying Ingrid Aagesen, Dubai Tourism, and Stephen Davitt, Emirates, were eight travel agents: Qi Luo, Club Travel / Budget Travel; Orla Tooher, GoHop.ie; Anna Mills,...

Ingrid Aagesen, Dubai Tourism, and Liza Hammond, Etihad Airways, hosted top performing agents in Northern Ireland to a night out on Wednesday 7th May, with dinner at Coppi Restaurant in the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, and prime seats at the Katy Perry Prismatic Concert!   Liza and Ingrid are also travelling around Northern...

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Irish Travel Trade News has launched a brand new product: client-dedicated microsites hosted on the ITTN website. The first, launched today for Dubai Tourism, can be viewed at www.dubai.ittn.ie.    The microsites provide one-stop-shop knowledge resources for the Irish travel industry. Partners can promote, in...

Eight lucky travel agents joined Stephen Davitt and Jane Masterson from Emirates at the 02 for the Back Street Boys concert.The evening was a joint promotion with Dubai Tourism.   The lucky agents were Olivia Byrne, Travelmood; Caitriona Power, Club Travel; Jane Murray, World Travel Centre; Yvonne Tully, Club Travel; Peter McKiernan,...

It was very Definitely Dubai in number 37 Dawson Street, Dublin, as Emirates and Dubai Tourism hosted the trade to give an update on this growing destination – which welcomed 41,000 Irish visitors last year.   Dubai will host Expo in 2020 and the objective is to double the tourism arrivals in...