United Airlines Announces Changes Following David Dao Incident
United Airlines has announced 10 substantial changes to how it flies, serves and respects its customers. The changes are the result of United’s examination of its policies and procedures, and...
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Turkish Airlines to Sponsor Irish Cricket Team
Turkish Airlines has been unveiled as the new headline sponsor of Ireland’s senior men’s international cricket team. Initially for one year, the exciting partnership ensures Turkish Airlines’...
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Bindlestiff Tours Appoints GEC as Sales & Marketing Office for UK and Ireland
The Greg Evans Consultancy has been appointed as the UK and Ireland sales and marketing office for small group adventure specialist Bindlestiff Tours. Founded in 2011, Bindlestiff Tours specialises in...
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Amadeus Sponsors TIGS at Powerscourt
Mark Richardson of Smart Comms caused great excitement with a Hole in One at the Amadeus-sponsored TIGS outing to Powerscourt. His great shot with an 8 iron on the 3rd hole took one bounce on the green...
View ArticleSilversea Selects Savoir Beds to Furnish Silver Muse Suites
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea has announced the creation and installation of 10 bespoke beds in the Owner, Grand and Royal suites of its new flagship, Silver Muse, launched on 19th April 2017....
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Mexico Opens Xtasea, the World’s Longest Over-Sea Zip Line
Xtasea, the new Acapulco attraction that was officially opened during Tianguis Turístico 2017, is the longest zip line in the world where you fly over the sea: the Bay of Puerto Marques. Transport...
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Celebrity Cruises to Partner with Malala Fund
Celebrity Cruises has announced a two-year partnership with Malala Fund. With the shared commitment to diversity, inclusion and gender equality, the brand is partnering with Malala Fund whose mission...
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Shannon Welcomes First Lufthansa Flight to Frankfurt
Shannon Airport was in celebratory mode at the weekend as Lufthansa commenced scheduled flights for the first time from the airport as its new Frankfurt service took off. The service to the financial...
View ArticleGreat Value Travel Deals – 2nd May 2017
Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bed banks, and the latest cruise deals....
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Win a Trip to Boston with Business Class Seats on Aer Lingus
This year will see the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F Kennedy and to mark this historic occasion Irish Travel Trade News, in association with Aer Lingus, has organised a special...
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What connects the romantic Black Forest resort of Rottweil to the historic Thuringian town of Weimar? Correct – they are both homes to popular German dog breeds. But there is also the Dachshund, the...
View ArticleWhat’s Up?
Germany hosts a number of world-class events this year: the contemporary art exhibition documenta 14 in Kassel – a 100-minute train ride north of Frankfurt/M. – puts the avant in garde between 10th...
View ArticleFeel Free
Holidays for the cost-conscious? Not only German Rail has bargains: most cities in Germany offer Tourist Cards. Once purchased (online or at local tourist offices) they allow free or reduced travel on...
View ArticleFood, Glorious Food
Did you know that Germany hasn’t got a national cuisine? Typical dishes are local and regional specialities. From delicately flavoured white asparagus south of Frankfurt to the delicious richness of...
View ArticleThe Lives of Others
It is common knowledge that the Berlin Wall came down in November 1989, but can you tell the difference between a ‘honey-trap’ and the ’Romeo method’? Check out strange facts and even stranger exhibits...
View ArticleGood News!
Germany remains a popular destination for Irish travellers: 2016 saw an increase of 9.3% more overnights in Germany from the Republic of Ireland. And with a traveller-friendly infrastructure, English...
View ArticleQatar Airways Offers Free Doha Stopover to Passengers in Transit
Qatar Airways’ newly created destination management company, Discover Qatar, has launched a stopover package in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority to offer transit passengers free luxury hotel...
View ArticleAir Transat Extends Dublin – Toronto Summer Season
Due to demand, Canada’s award-winning leisure airline, Air Transat, is extending its summer season with extra flights on routes to Toronto from Dublin. For Dublin departures, this extension means one...
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Turkish Airlines and Dublin Airport Say Bon Voyage to Irish Cricket Team
Turkish Airlines and Dublin Airport wished the Irish cricket team best of luck in their upcoming games in Bristol and Lord’s against England. This will be the first time that an Irish cricket team has...
View ArticleBmi Regional Launches Double-Daily Derry – London Stansted Service
On Tuesday bmi regional commenced its new service between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted. Fares start from £44 one way. All bmi regional fares include 23kg of checked-in baggage, allocated...
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