Aer Lingus adds 300,000 seats on transatlantic and European routes for Winter 2017
Long-haul: 350 more transatlantic flights for Winter 2017 13pc increase in transtlantic capacity compared to 2016 New Airbus A330-300 in…
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…
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Alan Sparling’s SAS links up Shannon and Sweden’s busiest airport
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Irishman to head up Europe’s largest cruise travel agency with German deal
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‘In’ gin follows Guinness and whiskey to Dublin Airport
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Number of travel trade licences up – but CAR to examine holiday protection schemes
Commission for Aviation Regulation currently licenses 14 Irish-based air carriers 5,199 queries received from the public…
Ireland aiming to tee up tourist numbers as US media join golf drive
Irish tourist bosses are aiming to tap into the success of Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington…
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
CSO figures indicate Ireland’s visitor numbers grew 4.2pc in January-June, double Tourism Ireland’s growth guidance.…