Georgia On Our Minds
The Governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal and his wife, Sandra, along with representatives from the Government of Georgia, Department of Economic Development, including Kevin Langston, Tracy Vaughan and...
View ArticleSouth African Safari Photo Makes Enda Our August Winner
Enda Larkin of Sunway is our August winner in the ITTN+EMIRATES Travel Photographer of the Year competition with his photo entitled: Can You See Me? Enda took his photo with a Canon Power Shot SX500IS...
View ArticleTravel Trade Deals – 6th September 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 ArticleRCI Launches Autumn 2016 Promotion
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has launched its most extensive offer yet in its autumn 2016 promotion. Holidaymakers have the chance to enjoy great savings on new bookings made from 5th September...
View ArticleSpecial Christmas+New Year Flight to Toronto with Air Transat
Air Transat has scheduled a special winter flight from Dublin to Toronto, allowing Irish holidaymakers to celebrate Christmas and New Year in one of Canada’s top cities. The one-off flight, departing...
View ArticleRita is Blue Insurance ‘Polo Magnifico’ August Winner
Blue Insurance has announced that the winner of the company’s August draw in the Polo Magnifico promotion is Rita Gaughan, Limerick Travel. Rita Gaughan, Limerick Travel Polo Magnifico, in association...
View ArticleHorses for Courses
Photo: Bückeburg Castle and Baroque Gardens (credit: Mark Wohlrab) Finally, did you know that Germany is also a great country for horses? Racecourses are found in many cities (Berlin, Bremen,...
View ArticleBarrier Free Germany
Photo: Erfurt old quarter by wheelchair (credit: Barbara Neumann) Holidays are important for everybody’s wellbeing and destinations should be accessible to all. Find out more about travelling with a...
View ArticleIt’s Only Natural
Photo: Berchtesgaden Lake Königssee in the Bavarian Alps (credit: Moritz Kertzscher) With the recent surge in popularity of hiking and biking, the demand for outdoor holidays has increased accordingly....
View ArticleChristmas Markets
Photo: Bremen Christmas Market at the historic town hall (credit: Jonas Ginter) Germany’s Christmas Markets have been going strong for centuries: Dresden’s Strietzelmarkt dates back to 1434 with its...
View ArticleHere for the Beer?
Photo: Düsseldorf’s ‘Altstadt’, the old part of town, is also known as the world’s largest bar counter (credit: Oliver Franke) Visitors to Germany not only enjoy the local history and culture, they...
View ArticleWelcome to Germany!
Photo: Historic Mainz is just a short tram ride away from Frankfurt/Main Airport (credit: Jochen Keute) Germany’s popularity as a travel destination continues. In 2015 official statistics registered an...
View ArticleIrish Tourism Industry Awards Launched
Minister of Transport, Tourism & Sport Shane Ross TD has launched the Irish Tourism Industry Awards 2017. The awards give recognition to and promote companies and organisations that have made...
View ArticleAer Lingus Commences Dublin to Newark Service
The new 51st and Green lounge in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 was the starting point for the launch of the new Aer Lingus service to Newark, New Jersey, with members of the trade and media being treated...
View ArticleRailshop, DB Bahn, Aer Lingus Fam to Munich
Railshop, DB Bahn and Aer Lingus organised a trade/media fam to Munich.The group was led by Catherine Grennell-Whyte from Railshop who are the general sales agents for DB-Bahn in Ireland,the group...
View ArticleTravelport Sponsors TIGS Captain’s Day at Killeen Castle
The resplendent Killeen Castle Golf Club, Dunsany, Co Meath, was the venue for Tanya Airey’s Captain’s Day TIGS prize, generously sponsored by Travelport. The Jack Nicklaus championship course was in...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Start Your Own Travel Business
Always wanted to run your own business but don’t know where to start? Worried that you might not be able to manage a business all by yourself? A travel franchise is a great way to get the best of both...
View ArticleRegain Your Flexibility
Remember when you were little and the summer holidays seemed to last forever? Busy parents will understand that trying to occupy little ones for eight weeks is a different matter! Working from home can...
View Article“I Re-booked a Cancelled Flight While My Clients Slept” – Martina Hayden
“After 20 years in the travel industry, it still wasn’t becoming any easier to leave the house for work in the morning. It was disheartening to know I would get home at 6.30pm and pick up my regular...
View ArticleTravel Counsellors Support Travel Trade Family Fun Day 2016
Travel Counsellors were delighted to be Silver Sponsor at the 2016 Travel Trade Family Fun Day, which took place on Sunday 28th August at Wanderers FC Rugby Club in Ballsbridge, Dublin. Sixty people...
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