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LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses proposed EU travel refund legislation on RTÉ Drivetime
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Brian Loughnane appointed GM of Sheen Falls Lodge
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House Dublin & other venues offer free Heineken zero to designated drivers for Christmas
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499-cabin Viking Vela floated out at Fincantieri
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Fáilte Ireland suspends all promotional activities for Dublin in wake of riot
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Fáilte Ireland has temporarily suspended all promotional activities for Dublin…
Vail Resorts buys Crans-Montana mountain in Switzerland
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New outdoor dining area launched in Carlingford
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2023 BTJA awards presented for travel journalism
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Ashford Castle wins 5 sustainability awards from Quartz Inn
Niall Rochford and Paula Carroll of Ashford Castle Ashford Castle, owned by Red Carnation Hotels,…
36 Irish business suppliers attend IBTM in Barcelona
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Disney channels available on Cathay Pacific inflight entertainment from today
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SAS to reward loyalty programme members for making sustainable choices
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Qatar Airways increases frequencies on five routes
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Zurich named as the most expensive city in the world by Economist Intelligence Unit
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UL, Trinity and Aircraft Leasing Ireland launch SAF initiative
Kerstin Mey University of Lmerick President University of Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, and Aircraft Leasing…
Zedwell opens new windowless hotel in London
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Here are ALL the 4,000 nominees for 285 awards at the World Travel Awards in Dubai tonight
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EasyJet’s confirms ninth based A320 at Belfast International Airport
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Atlantic Aviation Group turnover increases to €131.7m
Patrick Jordan owner of Atlantic Aviation Group Patrick Jordan, owner of Atlantic Aviation Group and…
EU proposes protection for travel agents as it updates refund laws
Didier Reynders EU antitrust commissioner The European Commission has put forward proposals to provide refunds…
Trinity College launches latest phase of Old Library Redevelopment Project
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NCL Viva named by Luis Fonsi in Despacito-themed ceremony in Miami
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Colm Wu buys former Dobbins restaurant for €850k
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Filippo Rocchi new sales manager for Emirates in Ireland
Filippo Rocchi of Emirates Filippo Rocchi has been promoted to the new sales manager for…
Dromineer Bay Hotel in Tipperary gets planning for ‘major redevelopment’
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Irish visits to Malta 7.2pc ahead of pre-pandemic level
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Springboard Communications to manage Fáilte Ireland internal communications
Susie Horgan of Springboard Communications Springboard Communications has been appointed by Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national…
Airbus reveals flying experience of the future as it predicts aircraft services business will double
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus The same connectivity as you have on your couch and…
‘Ireland is an outlier in interpreting e-scooter laws’
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CEO of Air India urges Delhi government to restrict foreign airlines
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India The CEO of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has urged…
Kinsale marks transformation of historic Old Mill building
Heather Humphreys The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will perform the…
CANSO Global Safety Conference hosted by AirNav Ireland in Dublin
Peter Kearney CEO of Airnav Ireland The 2023 CANSO Global Safety Conference in Dublin from…
Children can fly for free from Shannon in limited time promotion
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Dublin Docklands and Clones cross border canal amongst Waterways Ireland 10-year projects
John McDonagh CEO of Waterways Islands Waterways Ireland has launched a comprehensive 10 Year Plan…
‘What we can and cannot do,’ DFA preparing new consular assistance charter for Irish abroad
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