Early booking the big trend as travel agents set for 15-20pc rise in business this year – ITAA
Travel agents are benefiting from the upturn in the economy, with almost three-quarters saying bookings for April to June are…
Qatar is to allow visa-free entry for Irish citizens & 79 other countries
Qatar is to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, including Ireland, effective immediately. Citizens of those countries* wishing…
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Number of travel trade licences up – but CAR to examine holiday protection schemes
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Market is challenging says Irish boss Ray Gammell as Etihad reports $1.87bn loss
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Germany & USA rescue Irish tourist numbers as English visitor numbers decline
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Paul Carty of Guinness Storehouse and Sean Boland of Hertz join Fáilte tourism authority
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