Sharon O’Rourke Wins United Trip to Chicago
Sharon O’Rourke from USIT was the lucky winner of the recent United Airlines booking incentive to see Ireland take on the All Blacks (New Zealand) in Chicago this November. To celebrate the return of...
View Article10 Etiquette Rules for Flying Economy Class from Expedia
Our air planes are filling up and our tempers are rising; air travel in the 21st century is no picnic, particularly when you fly economy. Economy flight operators are providing us with a bargain trip...
View ArticleAer Lingus is Third Most Loved Carrier in Europe
Aer Lingus has been voted the third most loved carrier across Europe. This accolade comes hot on the heels of its recent 4-star rating awarded by Skytrax last month, making Aer Lingus not just...
View ArticleCork Airport Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Terminal
Cork Airport is celebrating the 10th birthday of its terminal building. Since it first opened in August 2006 over 25 million people have travelled through Cork Airport’s state-of-the-art terminal and...
View ArticleTravel Trade Deals – 16th August 2016
Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Trade Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bed banks, and the latest cruise...
View ArticleDublin Now More Expensive for Hotel Rooms than London
Latest data from global hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that Dublin’s average hotel room rates have risen by 70% to £163 between Q2 2015 and Q2 2016. This means that Dublin rates are on...
View ArticleAer Lingus Celebrates One Millionth Transatlantic Passenger
Aer Lingus has welcomed its one-millionth transatlantic passenger. On checking-in to their flight to Los Angeles, California, Olwen Kelleghan and Ciarán Foy from Co Dublin were greeted by Aer Lingus...
View ArticleCAR Issues Three Travel Agent Licences, One Tour Operator Licence
The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) updated its list of travel agent licences on 10th August to include three new licences and two new trading names, having updated its list of tour operator...
View ArticleWin a Holiday for Two to Menorca with Sunway
Win a holiday to Menorca with Sunway. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to earn a free Menorca holiday for two adults for your agency. One of the most popular family holiday destinations, Menorca,...
View ArticleMukesh Steps Down from World Travel Centre, Belfast
In a surprise announcement, Mukesh Sharma has decided to step down from his role as Managing Director of World Travel Centre in Belfast. Mukesh Sharma MBE Mukesh said: “After almost seven enjoyable...
View ArticleWin Tickets to American College Football with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is the headline sponsor of the American College Football, Boston College v Georgia Tech, match taking place on Saturday 3rd September in the Aviva stadium in Dublin – and five agents can...
View ArticleSunway Holidays are looking for an Experienced Cruise Sales person
Sunway Holidays are looking for an Experienced Cruise Sales person This is a full time position Start date: Immediate Role Description: Sunway holidays are seeking a travel consultant...
View ArticleWin Tickets for Boston College v Georgia Tech with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is now operating direct flights from Dublin (double daily) and Shannon (daily) to Boston and is the headline sponsor of the American College Football, Boston College v Georgia Tech, match...
View ArticleTravel Trade Deals – 23rd August 2016
Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Trade Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bed banks, and the latest cruise...
View ArticleClickandGo.com Seeks Sales Executive
ClickandGo.com is looking to appoint a new Sales Executive. No previous travel industry experience is required, but would be an advantage, and the closing date for applications is Monday 5th September...
View ArticleFinnair Increases Capacity from Dublin for Summer 2017
Finnair has announced that capacity from Dublin to Helsinki will be increased for the summer 2017 season. As of Monday 27th March 2017, Finnair will fly up to nine weekly flights between Dublin and...
View ArticleOne-Third of Women Suffer Sexual Harassment While Travelling on Business
Almost a third (31.4%) of female business travellers have encountered sexual harassment while travelling, according to a Maiden-Voyage report. Handbag theft is the second most frequent incident,...
View ArticleSurvey of Irish Holiday-Makers
More than 80% of Irish holiday-makers will avoid travelling to places they perceive to be at risk from terrorist attacks. 94% cited France as the country most at risk from terrorism, with Turkey and...
View ArticleITTN Announces 2016 Awards Categories and Voter’s Prize
Irish Travel Trade News has announced that the 25th Silver Jubilee Irish Travel Trade Awards will comprise 26 award categories and that this year’s Voter’s Prize will be a seven-night tour in India....
View ArticleJennifer Becomes Head of Ireland for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has announced a new senior leadership role and team structure for its sales team in Ireland. With immediate effect, Jennifer Callister is promoted into the new position of...
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