Tourism Ireland to Double Investment In China
Tourism Ireland is doubling its marketing investment in China to €1 million, and will also double its marketing team to 12, over the coming months – to increase Chinese visitor numbers to 200,000 by...
View ArticleHotel Riu Palace Oasis in Gran Canaria for Luxury Stays
The Hotel RIU Palace Palace Oasis is located on the sunshine island of Gran Canaria. This 5-star property is well positioned on the beach in Maspalomas, has 2,300 square metres of lush tropical...
View ArticleRoyal Caribbean Opens $250m Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at CocoCay – the first in the cruise line’s new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world – is now open, following a...
View ArticleITTN’s Great Value Travel Deals – 9th May 2019
Neil Steedman compiles a list of Top Travel Deals from tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, and bed banks. TOUR OPERATORS Classic Resorts has the following offers booked by 31 May for all-inclusive...
View ArticleTravel Counsellors Ireland Announces Sponsorship Partnership with Irish Guide...
Travel Counsellors Ireland is partnering with national charity Irish Guide Dogs, with the commitment to sponsoring vital first-year training of a new-born puppy. The announcement comes ahead of...
View ArticleEuropean Travel Commission Records Strong Start to 2019 for Hospitality Sector
The European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report shows that the region started 2019 on a positive note, following 6% growth in 2018, with Ireland up 7%. A more moderate rate of expansion is...
View ArticleCork Airport Shortlisted for Best European Airport Award
Cork Airport is shortlisted for the prestigious Airports Council International (ACI) Best Airport Awards for the third year in a row. Cork Airport is the only Irish airport to be nominated in the under...
View Articledaa “Extremely Concerned” at Aviation Regulator’s Proposed Charges
daa has said that it is extremely concerned at the proposal from the Commission for Aviation Regulation to reduce airport charges at Dublin Airport by more than 22% over the next five years. “daa will...
View ArticleLufthansa to Operate A340 on Dublin-Frankfurt
Lufthansa is planning to operate an Airbus A340-300 on the Dublin-Frankfurt route. The provisional dates for this flight are from 3 July to 23 October. The three-class configuration of the aircraft is...
View ArticleAcrotel Hotels and Resorts Team Visits Dublin
Joy Lacana and Jens Beckmann from Aviareps brought the Acrotel Hotels and Resorts team from Sithonia, Halkidiki, in Northern Greece to introduce the Group to the Irish trade. Danielle Simpson and Jo...
View ArticleRoyal Caribbean International Cancels Independence 2020 ex-UK Season
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled Independence of the Seas’ ex-UK season from May 2020 and will transfer the 4,560-passenger ship to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to offer Caribbean sailings....
View ArticleDalata Wins Irish Times Company of the Year Award
Dalata, Ireland’s largest hotel group, has won The Irish Times Company of the Year Award, sponsored by KPMG. The hotel group, which is led by Sligo entrepreneur Pat McCann, announced 13% growth in...
View ArticleWestJet Has Been Sold for US$5 Billion to Onex
WestJet Airlines Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement that provides for its acquisition in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Onex Corporation and its affiliated funds...
View ArticleCAR Completes Spring Licensing Round
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has completed the spring 2019 licensing round for travel agents and tour operators. A total of 91 travel agents were licensed in this round – while two more...
View ArticleSilver Shadow to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment
Silversea’s all-suite, 388-guest Silver Shadow is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment in November 2019. The renovation will include the creation of a new atrium area on deck 5 and major...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines’ New Airport Hub in Istanbul
On 6 April 2019 Turkish Airlines completed its ‘Great Move’ from Atatürk Airport, which had been the carrier’s home throughout its 86-year history, to its new home base, Istanbul Airport. Neil...
View ArticleEurostar Launches New Virtual Guide to Assist Travellers with Autism
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking Britain with Continental Europe, has launched a new 360° virtual guide to help travellers with autism have a smooth and stress-free journey....
View ArticleSalou Loves Sports
Water sports, football, running, golf, triathlon… Salou loves sports! The privileged location of our city, in the Costa Daurada and the Mediterranean Sea, ensures a paradise to enjoy any kind of sport....
View ArticleSalou for Teenagers
Salou is the holiday destination with more leisure opportunities in the Mediterranean: beaches, sun, friends, laughter, unforgettable experiences, fun, and many more options for you to discover....
View ArticleSalou for Over 50s
The ideal combination of relaxation and activity is possible in Salou thanks to our varied offer. There are sunrises and sunsets announcing something magical, which give off a unique energy in Salou....
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