84 TRAVEL TRADE NEWS
Ambassador Cruise Line Welcomes New Arrivals to Trade Team
AMBASSADOR Cruise Line has announced the appointment of four new Business Development Executives, a Trade Support Executive and a Trade Support Assistant as the no fly, affordable quality cruise line further bolsters its in-house trade team with a view to ensuring the business meets the needs of its agent partners in the most effective and productive way possible. Each new addition to the team that now totals 13 colleagues will have responsibility for fostering existing commercial
relationships in their
respective geographical or work areas to maximise sales opportunities and drive day-to-day trading while instigating new agent and trade partnerships. Debbie Ballantyne has joined Ambassador as Business Development Executive for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reporting into Karen Cameron, Ambassador’s Deputy
Head
of Trade until Ambassador names
Karen’s replacement as Divisional Sales Manager –
North, Ambassador
Debbie joins from Barrhead
Travel, where she was a Branch Manager. Previous roles include sales positions at Iglu Cruise and
Cruise.co.uk.
Lucky NI Agents Get the Full NCL Treatment with Travel Solutions
NINE lucky NI Travel agents have set sail with Travel Solutions onboard the beautiful Norwegian Cruise Line’s Escape. Joining NCL’s Aaron Fletcher and Travel Solutions’ Robert Wilson, agents explored Cannes and Pisa/Florence during this sailing from Barcelona to Rome, all whilst enjoying wonderful NCL hospitality. The lucky agents won the NCL cruise between Barcelona and Rome for making the most NCL bookings over the past year.
Travel Solutions Strengthens Senior Team With New Appointment
NOR THERN Ireland’s Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of Diane Poole OBE as their new Head of Commercial. The Belfast based Tour Operator offers a wide range of holiday and travel product
from departure points throughout the UK and Ireland and continues to add new and creative product to their holiday portfolio.
Travel Solutions Managing Director, Peter McMinn, said when making the announcement: “We are extremely pleased that Diane has agreed to join us in the role of Head of Commercial. Diane is highly thought of within the UK and Irish travel and tourism industry and brings to Travel Solutions vast experience and insight”. Peter continued,
“Travel Solutions continues to grow its business and in recent years are grown its profile in regions outside of Northern Ireland. We are positioning the company for future growth and Diane will be a very welcome addition to our team”. Diane said,
“I look forward to joining the team at Travel Solutions and working closely with suppliers and travel agency partners to strengthen relationships and grow business. The team have shared their plans with me and it is exciting to be part of them”.
First Northern Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Week Launches
TOURISM Northern Ireland, Hospitality Ulster and the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance (NITA) have joined forces to officially launch Northern Ireland’s first Tourism and Hospitality Week. Celebrating one of region’s most valuable industries, the inaugural Tourism and Hospitality week, which will take place from September 26 until October 3, 2024, will shine a spotlight on the importance of the sector to the local economy through a series of engaging events for both industry and the public.
The launch comes as the latest NISRA
figures show that visitors to Northern Ireland spent a record £1.2 billion in 2023, generated through 5.4 million overnights trips taken in the region.
MEMBERS of the public will find it easier than ever to pick up the latest edition of NI Travel News as travel agents across the country took delivery of their brand new newspaper stands. Deborah Harris, PR & Marketing Manager,
from Belfast International
APT Travelmarvel Appoints
Michelle Ryan as Ireland Country Manager
APT have announced the appointment of Michelle Ryan as its first dedicated Country Manager for Ireland,
Radisson Hotel Group Announce New Flight Booking Service for Guests
RADISSON Hotel Group’s has partnered with Etraveli Group to introduce a new booking service – ‘Radisson Flights’ – which the Group has said is helping to further enhance the guest experience through advanced and seamless digital solutions. To expand its booking and hospitality offerings,
Radisson as
part of the company’s strategic plan and investments to expand its presence and grow trade business for its Travelmarvel brand in this integral market. Selling only through the trade in Ireland, Michelle will report into Brad Bennetts, APT & Travelmarvel’s Head of Sales & Business Development,
to nurture existing
relationships and forge new partnerships with travel agents and retail partners.
Hotel Group has
forged a strategic partnership with Etraveli Group, a tech platform for selling flights. By leveraging Etraveli Group’s vast global network, guests will be able to access flight options at competitive prices, accessible via Radisson Hotel Group platform. Launching in 13 countries, the new service not only strengthens Radisson Hotel Group’s digital capabilities but also elevates the guest experience by offering a more comprehensive and convenient booking solution, making travel planning easier and more efficient than ever before.
First Class Holidays Partners with Wendy Wu Tours: Unlocking Premier Japan Touring Experiences for UK Travellers
FIRST Class Holidays has announced a new partnership with Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s leading touring specialist to Japan. This partnership marks the launch of First Class Holidays’ first-ever Asia touring programme, offering a variety of fully inclusive, expertly crafted tours to Japan through its travel agent network. Wendy Wu Tours brings the largest collection of Japan tours to the UK market. The new partnership enables First Class Holidays to provide agents with a wide range of specialist Japan tours that cater to
travellers’ desires to explore not only iconic landmarks like Mount Fuji and Tokyo but also
off-the-beaten-path
fully inclusive packages that cover flights, accommodation,
guided tours,
locations. With authentic
culinary experiences, and visa handling, Wendy Wu ensures that travellers can focus solely on enjoying their adventure. The tours, set for 2025 and 2026, offer an in-depth look into Japan’s vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty, making them a perfect fit for First Class Holidays’ clients traveling to and from Australasia.
Contiki Announces Largest-Ever European Trip Launch
CONTIKI, has launched their largest- ever set of European itineraries, with ten new trips now available to book for 2025. Included in this launch, Contiki has become the first youth tour operator to add an itinerary that is solely focussed on Albania.
The brand-new tours are purposefully designed to transport young travellers to the world’s most memorable locations, leaving Contiki to take care of the details and leaving guests to connect with like- minded travellers. Plus, to coincide with the launch, the first ten bookers on five of the new itineraries will receive a huge 50% off, as part of an exciting, celebratory gift from Contiki. *
Airport met the NI Travel News team to check out the stands which are sponsored by local airport. Members of the public can pick up the
latest edition for FREE from your local travel agency.
www.nitravelnews.com
Mahlatini Luxury Travel Achieves Historic B Corp Certification
MAHLATINI Luxury Travel, a leading specialist in luxury African andIndian Ocean travel,
has
announced its certification as a B Corporation® (B Corp™). This milestone makes Mahlatini the first independent African specialist tour operator to achieve this prestigious recognition,
underscoring its
commitment to sustainability, responsible travel, and positive community impact. “Our journey to become the first independent
African specialist B
Corp certified tour operator is a natural next step to provide formal recognition, but also accountability, of our commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental impact.” SaidGreg Fox, co-founder of Mahlatini. “Sustainability has always been rooted in Mahlatini’s DNA. Our mission is centred on creating unique travel experiences that have a positive impact on the places and people our clients visit.”
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