Ireland Tourism News
Aer Lingus takes off for Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service to Minneapolis-St. Paul, gateway to the Midwest, has taken to the skies, marking the start of the airline’s 16th transatlantic route. Flight EI089 was operated by a Boeing 757, named after the Irish Saint, Saint Otteran.
Ireland promotes Wild Atlantic Way with new film
Tourism Ireland has created a new online film to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way – and to remind people everywhere how the route has brought the world closer together.
Tourism Ireland outlines China growth strategy as trade visit begins
Tourism Ireland is doubling its marketing investment in China, to €1 million, and will also double its marketing team to 12 over the coming months. The destination aims to grow Chinese visitor numbers to 200,000 by 2025.
Hainan Airlines launches new Shenzhen-Dublin route
Tourism Ireland has welcomed the inaugural Hainan Airlines flight from Shenzhen, in south-eastern China, to Dublin. This is the second service from mainland China to Ireland – with Hainan operating a service from Beijing since last year.
Tourism Ireland sets its sights on US growth
Tourism minister Brendan Griffin has launched the 2019 marketing plan for Tourism Ireland in the United States at an event in New York attended by leading tour operators, travel agents and journalists from the tri-State area.
Breaking Travel News interview: Niall Gibbons, chief executive, Tourism Ireland
As Aer Lingus unveils its new livery, Breaking Travel News catches up with Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, to discover how important the carrier is to the hospitality sector in the destination
Dublin joins Big Bus Tours portfolio
Introducing the first Big Bus Dublin bus to the city, the lord mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, cut the ribbon alongside Phil Boggon, executive vice president of western Europe at Big Bus Tours.
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Ireland opens new visa application centre in United Arab Emirates
The embassy of Ireland has opened the United Arab Emirates’ first external visa application centre in partnership with VFS Global. Operations at the new centre in Abu Dhabi are now live.
Paul Carnell, sales director, Convention Centre Dublin
Recognised with the title of Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre by the World Travel Awards, Paul Carnell, sales director with the Convention Centre Dublin, talks to Breaking Travel News about the honour.
Natura Bisse opens second Irish location at The K Club
Natura Bisse, the luxury Spanish skincare brand, has opened a second spa in Ireland, at the prestigious The K Club, located in a rural setting just 30 minutes outside of the bustling city of Dublin.
Ryanair launches three times weekly Liverpool-Shannon service
Ryanair has celebrated its new Liverpool to Shannon service, which will operate three times weekly as part of its summer 2018 schedule.
Guinness Storehouse remains top attraction in Ireland
The Guinness Storehouse has retained its position as Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction by surpassing all previous records, with 1,711,281 guests passing through its doors in 2017. Since first opening its doors to the public in 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has welcomed almost 18 million visitors.