United to Operate B787-10 Dreamliner Between Dublin and New York/Newark
United Airlines will operate its newest B787-10 Dreamliner on six transatlantic routes from its New York/Newark hub beginning next spring, including Dublin from 22nd May 2019. United was the first...
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Thailand Leads Asia in International Visitor spending-UNWTO report
International visitors spent more money in Thailand than in any other Asian country in 2017, according to a UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report. The report said that Thailand recorded a total...
View ArticleCAR Issues Notice Re Heffernan’s Travel Claims and Renews Licence for One...
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has issued an ‘Important Notice’ regarding the deadline for claims against the bond of Heffernan’s Shipping & Tourist Agency Ltd, and has renewed the...
View ArticleDublin Airport Passenger Numbers Up 60% Since T2 Opened in 2010
Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed more than 80 million passengers since it opened eight years ago on 19th November 2010 – more than 60% since T2 opened in 2010 and up a further 6% so far this...
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Cantabria Infinita Region Briefs Trade in Dublin
The region of Cantabria Infinita in northern Spain, which includes the city of Santander, the home of the Parliament of Cantabria, University of Cantabria and Menendez Pelayo International University...
View ArticleShannon Duty Free Named in Ireland’s Top Five and ‘National Visitor Store’ of...
Shannon Duty Free has scooped honours in the annual Retail Excellence Ireland Awards. The store, which has recently undergone a major revamp, has been named as ‘National Visitor Store’ of the Year and...
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Travelling from Home with New KLM iFly VR Experience
Now, if you are in the mood for a faraway trip, you won’t even have to leave your home. With the new iFly virtual reality (VR), you can take a virtual trip. KLM’s online platform uses VR to let...
View ArticleGreat Value Travel Deals – 20th November 2018
Neil Steedman compiles a list of Top Travel Deals from tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, and bed banks. TOUR OPERATORS Insight Vacations offers include an Enchanting Canyonlands escorted tour,...
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Center Parcs are Set to Turn Longford into a 29.5c Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Irish mother and son Lego artist duo unveil the 55,667 brick model that showcases all that Ireland’s largest waterpark will offer Irish families Center Parcs Ireland is set to make a splash in...
View ArticleFirst Boeing 777X Flight Test Aircraft Comes Together
Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first 777X aircraft that will take to the skies in 2019, with the first delivery scheduled for 2020. In a major production milestone...
View ArticleTemple Stays in Japan Now Easy to Book Online with Terahaku
Temples throughout Japan are now open to hosting travellers and tourists thanks in part to the launch of new project, Terahaku, and could make an interesting add-on to Rugby World Cup trips next year....
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Celebrity Edge Arrives in Port Everglades, Florida
Celebrity Cruises’ new 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge arrived at Florida’s Port Everglades on Monday 19th November 2018 after a 4,000-mile journey from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St...
View ArticleMore Barrhead Travel Stores for Northern Ireland
Scotland-based Barrhead Travel plans to open 25 new stores, mainly in Northern Ireland and England, over the next five years – and all of the company’s 98 branches will include an ‘ambassador’ for...
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Royal Caribbean International 2020 Sailings from UK Now on Sale
Royal Caribbean International itineraries for 2020 sailings from the UK are now on sale. Anthem of the Seas will make her return to Southampton for the first time since 2015, where she will join...
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PATA Promotes in Dublin at the Loft Bar
The Pacific Area Tourism Association (PATA) UK / Ireland Chapter, led by President Christopher Crampton from the ICS Travel Group, had a great turnout for their very successful workshop in Dublin’s...
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Fifteen Raffle Prizes to Be Won at Irish Travel Trade Awards
MC Keelin Shanley will be giving away 15 great raffle prizes at tomorrow evening’s Irish Travel Trade Awards at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin 4 – so don’t forget to bring your business card...
View ArticlePublic Ballot for Japan Rugby World Cup 2019 Tickets
The public ballot announcement for those ever-in-demand Rugby World Cup 2019 match tickets will happen next week on Monday 26th November 2018 (Japan time). The Japan National Tourism Organisation has...
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WestJet to Increase Capacity from Atlantic Canada to Dublin Airport
WestJet will launch a new daily summer service from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dublin from next April, but is discontinuing its existing summer service from St John’s, Newfoundland to Dublin. The move...
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Caroline O’Toole Wins Tickets for Two to Beijing with Hainan Airlines
As always, the 27th Irish Travel Trade Awards offered attendees chances to win a lucky draw prize, including tickets for two from 10 airlines, a four-night holiday for two in Salou, and car ferry...
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Meadhbh is ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year
Meadhbh Byrne, Trailfinders, was declared the winner of the 2018 ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year Award at Friday night’s Gala Dinner event. Meadhbh, whose winning photo, Under A Bridge In...
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