Irish Ferries launch summer 2017 campaign & other news from the cruise & ferry industry
Irish Ferries launched the France 2017 programme with a 10pc discount on early bookings. The…
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Belmond on track for new luxury experience & other news from Ireland’s tourism trade
The Belmond Grand Hibernian set off for its first journey from Dublin this week, a…
What is behind Ryanair’s latest spat with DAA
3pc reduction on routes to Britain mirrors predicted decline in English outbound Ryanair expanding summer…
Le Boat to launch 5, 7 & 9 person Horizon models in 2017
Le Boat will expand model range of Horizon boats in 2017. Three new models to…
Starbucks to create 25 jobs at Belfast City Airport
Starbucks to open at George Best Belfast City Airport Twenty-five jobs to be created in…
It’s all right to fly: Turbulence, thick fog, tyres and other questions answered by Capt Steve Allright
To mark 30 years since British Airways launched its Flying with Confidence course, Captain Steve…
Ryanair’s Belfast to Berlin route experiencing strong demand
New Ryanair route from Belfast to commence on September 1 New routes from Belfast to…
Annalise Murphy has aircraft named after her by airline her father flies for
Ireland’s Olympic sailing silver medallist Annalise Murphy unveiled her own name on the nose of a…
Irish hotels see 3.3pc increase in occupancy
Hotel industry in Ireland has 3.3pc increased occupancy levels Irish hotels profits are now higher…
ICG reports passenger numbers fall 1.9pc car volumes up 5.5pc in first half of 2016
Irish Continental Group revenue up 5.2pc to €150.5m Passenger numbers were down 1.9pc to 686,600. Tourism bookings ‘broadly in…
Koster appointed Lufthansa senior director sales for Britain, Ireland and Iceland
Andreas Köster is the new Lufthansa senior director sales for Britain, Ireland and Iceland Koster…
Four out of ten ECC complaints related to air travel in 2015
European Consumer Centre dealt with 3,500 contacts last year Four out of 10 contacts were…
United B767-300 N663UA makes emergency landing at Shannon
Shannon accommmodates Houston-Heathrow flight emergency 10 passengers & 2 crew in hospital with minor injuries soft…
Greece voted best country by Condé Nast readers, Ireland 19th
Maldives was named best island and Greece was named best country in the Condé Nast…
CLIA Conference 2017 set for May 24-26 in Southampton
CLIA Conference May 24-26 2017 Remastered Queen Mary 2 on show Navigator of the Seas virtual…
Supermac’s and Applegreen consider Motorway stop options in Clare
Supermac’s to lodge second bid for plaza outside Ennis First bid was rejected by An…
Ryanair 127pc passenger increase in Romania
Ryanair record 127pc passenger increase in Romania New routes to Timisoara and Berlin to be…
Ryanair warns customers of online ticket scam
Ryanair has warned customers that the website ryanair.com-freechance.com is an online scam The website claims…
Egypt reports 41.9pc drop in tourist arrivals
By Tadhg Peavoy Tourist arrivals in Egypt drop by 41.9pc for the month of July…
Mandy Burrie joins Celebrity Cruises as sales manager for Ireland
Mandy Burrie regional sales for Scotland and Ireland Rachel Mould regional sales for NE England Mandy…
If Only add Australia, NZ & Pacific islands to portfolio
If Only add Australia, NZ & Pacific Islands Sales for new destinations starts Sept 1 If Only, represented…
Germany Travel Awards announce Oct 28 deadline for entries
2017 Germany Travel Awards entries open Winners to be announced February 7 in London Charles Wilson from…
123.ie: Terrorism, Tea, and the wonderful world of travel statistics
80pc would avoid travelling to places at risk of terrorist attacks India and Brazil perceived…
Tourism Ireland launch campaign in Britain to promote the west of Ireland
Knock airport joine Flybe in campaign West of Ireland promotion runs until September Tourism Ireland,…
The dog days of summer: Scotland looks to canine tourism
‘Paws for a Break’ campaign awarded £20,000 by VisitScotland Research found holidays with pets had higher…
Women in Business Travel report avoidance of destinations
Female business travellers may be avoiding destinations Maidenvoyage.com’s white paper 1 in 3 female business travellers…
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February 2008- Santiago de Chile
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February 2008- Kansas
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February 2008- Isle of Man
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February 2008- Miami
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February 2008- Malaysia
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February 2008- Jamaica & the Caribbean
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February 2008- Vienna by Cauvery Madhavan
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February 2008- Going dental in Budapest
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February 2008-Antarctic on MS Fram
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February 2008- Venice
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February 2008- San Diego
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February 2008- Cyprus
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February 2008-Whitsundays
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