Iberia Launches Stopover Hola Madrid Programme
Luis Gallego, Executive Chairman of Iberia, has joined with the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, to launch a new stopover programme, entitled Hola Madrid, designed to encourage long-haul...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines Announces Capacity Increase to Cape Town
Turkish Airlines has announced that from 17 February there will be an increase in capacity to Cape Town, with an aircraft change from an A330 to a B777 with an increase of 60 seats. From 10 March the...
View ArticlePaul Carty Retires from Guinness Storehouse, Catherine Toolan is New Managing...
Guinness and Diageo have announced that Paul Carty is to retire as Managing Director of the Guinness Storehouse. He joined as MD in its year of opening year almost two decades ago. Under his...
View ArticleSeamus Heaney HomePlace – Embrace a Giant Spirit Event
In an ‘Embrace a Giant Spirit’ event organised by Tourism NI, actors Stephen Rea, Tara Lynne O’Neill and Laurence Kinlan, musician Neil Martin and the singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan, gave a unique and...
View ArticleCoronavirus Update: Still Only 12 Severe Cases Outside Mainland China
The death toll from the coronavirus has now risen to 1,016 in China, one in the Philippines and one in Hong Kong, overtaking those from SARS in 2003 (774) and from MERS in 2012 (858). Reported cases...
View ArticleThings to Do in Toronto
A flight to Toronto takes around seven hours, so it’s a great choice for a short city break. No further than New York (and maybe even better!), you’ll see why Canadian cities are famous for being...
View ArticleAbout Air Transat
Based in Montreal, Air Transat flies some five million passengers per year to 60 destinations across 26 countries. The airlines offers flights from Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester and London to Toronto,...
View ArticleTravel in Style in Club Class
Kick back and relax in an exclusive, 12-seat cabin with spacious, reclinable seats and various comforts to ensure a pleasant journey. Bring a generous baggage allowance of two checked-in bags at 32kg...
View ArticleIntroducing the New Airbus A321neoLR
Air Transat wants the holiday to start the moment passengers step onboard. That’s why they are adding 15 new Airbus A321neoLRs to the fleet, launching a new standard in leisure travel. Greenest in its...
View ArticleCash Giveaways for Canadian Getaways
Book flights to Canada with Air Transat and claim rewards for every passenger: €15 shopping voucher for each return Eco Standard ticket €25 shopping voucher for each return Eco Flex or Club Class...
View ArticleFly the World’s Best Leisure Airline to Canada
Air Transat has been around for more than 30 years, so they know what vacationers look for. Passengers get a taste of Canada even before they land, with comfortable, direct flights from Dublin to...
View ArticlePerfect Day in the Bahamas – and Perfect Week for Agents with Royal Caribbean...
“A cruise is an amazing experience when you are onboard and also a convenient way to see different destinations. There is massive room for growth in Ireland for everyone – it’s great that there is so...
View ArticleSilversea Launches Solo Promo for Valentine’s Day
Silversea has introduced zero single supplement fares on a curated selection of nine voyages, meaning solo travellers can give themselves the gift of travel this Valentine’s Day. Valid on new bookings...
View ArticleTravel Partners Group Announces 2020 Roadshow Dates
Travel Partners Group has announced its roadshow schedule for 2020 – and this year TPG is giving one lucky agent a chance to make a difference to their favourite charity. The winner at each roadshow...
View ArticleIrish Cruise Market grows by 13.8%
Cruise passenger figures released by CLIA UK & Ireland show continued growth for the Irish cruise market. From January – September last year, 42,000 Irish travellers took a cruise, an increase of...
View ArticleAshford Castle Only Irish Hotel Included in Forbes 2020 Honours List
Forbes Travel Guide has announced its Star Rating winners for 2020 and, for the first time ever, an Irish hotel has achieved a Five-Star ranking in the annual honours list – the top rating possible....
View ArticleEuropean Airports Report Slower Passenger Growth in 2019
European airport trade association, ACI Europe has released its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2019. This is the only air traffic report that includes all types of airline passenger...
View ArticleITTN’s Top Travel Deals – 13th February 2020
Seven nights half-board at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, from €979pps for April-June dates with Tropical Sky is among Neil Steedman’s Top Travel Deals from tour operators,...
View ArticleEtihad Airways Launches TravelPass to Frequent Fliers
Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with a Norwegian technology developer, Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass. The system is a travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent...
View ArticleKevin Cullinane Elected Chairman of ACI European Communications Forum
Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications, Cork Airport, has been elected Chairman of the Airport Council International’s Europe Digital Communications Forum at its Spring Conference in Athens. The forum...
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