- Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland have partnered at Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an.
- The organisations have engaged with airline partners to discuss new routes and connections.
- Dublin Airport has recorded 36.4m passengers in 2025.
- The partnership has presented a combined aviation and destination proposition.
- Airline partners have met the teams at Stand HNS38 to explore route opportunities.
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland have been partnering at Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an where they promote Ireland as a world-class tourism and business destination.
The two organisations engage with airline partners from across Asia and beyond as they discuss new routes, new connections and new opportunities to grow sustainable air connectivity between Ireland and the region. Routes Asia has provided a key platform for both bodies to present a joined-up aviation and destination proposition.
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland combined air access, market demand and destination appeal in their presentations. They brought demand-led conversations to Xi’an that drew on strong tourism performance, a resilient economy and a shared ambition for long-term connectivity growth. Dublin Airport has served as Ireland’s largest aviation hub and has supported tourism growth, enabled international trade and attracted foreign direct investment.
Dublin Airport welcomed a record 36.4m passengers in 2025 and has offered robust and growing demand across Asian markets through a diverse mix of full-service, hybrid and low-cost carriers. The partnership with Tourism Ireland has enabled both organisations to present airlines with a clear and compelling case for new and expanded services. Dublin Airport has worked closely with airline partners to unlock commercial, operational and marketing opportunities while Tourism Ireland has brought deep market insight and global destination marketing expertise.
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland have been presenting airline partners with a single, compelling proposition of a proven gateway airport, a globally recognised destination brand and an outward-facing economy ready to support new and expanded air services at Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an. Airline partners have met the Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland teams at Stand HNS38 to discuss route opportunities, market trends and long-term partnership potential.
Eoin McGloughlin shared “Routes Asia is a vital forum for connecting Ireland with fast growing markets across the region. By partnering with Tourism Ireland, Dublin Airport is presenting airlines with a strong, evidence-based proposition, underpinned by tourism demand, economic resilience and the airport’s proven ability to support growth.”
Siobhan McManamy shared “Tourism Ireland is working hard to play our part in delivering on the Government’s Action Plan on Market Diversification. Connecting the island of Ireland to the world is crucial for the future growth of overseas tourism. Working in partnership with Dublin Airport at Routes Asia 2026 allows us to showcase the island of Ireland as a superb leisure and business destination.”
