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KLM flies into George Best airport in Belfast
One of Europe’s largest airline groups, Air France KLM, is to commence operations from Northern Ireland. George Best Belfast City Airport is the only airport in the UK or Ireland included in expansion plans announced today by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines who will commence a daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from May 2015.
Tourism Ireland receives tourism figures boost
Tourism Ireland has welcomed news that overseas visitor numbers have increased by 11 per cent for the December 2013 to February 2014 period. Contributing to the largest share of growth, an additional 79,500 people from Great Britain visited the Island of Ireland giving a 14 per cent increase.
Ireland to scrap air travel tax
Officials in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed they will scrap air travel tax from April next year. The move has been welcomed by business leaders who hope it will boost tourism in the country.
Tourism Ireland launches new website for Middle East travellers
Tourism Ireland has launched a new and improved website for its GCC audience with an exclusive competition for one lucky winner to experience a ‘road-trip-of-a-lifetime’ along Northern Ireland’s most famous coastal route. Enhancing Tourism Ireland’s online presence in the region, the new website has been developed in response to growing interest in travel to the island of Ireland from the Middle East market.
World class golf at Adare Manor in Ireland
Recognised as the World’s Leading Boutique Golf Resort by the World Travel Awards, Adare Manor has carved a niche as one of the finest properties in Ireland. Breaking Travel News tees off for a round on the championship course.
NYE Dublin festival to mark official beginning of ‘The Gathering Ireland’
The Gathering Ireland 2013, a year-long celebration of all things Irish, will kick off in style with the NYE Dublin Festival on the 31st of December 2012 and the 1st of January 2013.
Fáilte Ireland: Two new trails to attract more visitors
A new Kilkenny Culture Trail has just been launched extending the availability of the city’s cultural entertainment offerings such as heritage venues, theatres, sporting events and food and drink, over the next few months.
Minister Foster meets Tourism Ireland Board in Belfast
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster MLA met with the board members of Tourism Ireland in Belfast last week, ahead of the organisation’s October board meeting. Tourism Ireland’s remit is to promote Northern Ireland across the world, this year focusing primarily on the four main tourism markets of Great Britain, North America, France and Germany.
Irish PM recognises critical role of tourism in economic recovery
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, prime minister of Ireland, has joined the World Travel &Tourism Council/UN World Tourism Organisation sponsored Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign. Speaking at the Global Irish Economic Forum he said: “Tourism is playing a critical role in Ireland’s economic recovery.”
Majestic tall ships sail Into Ireland’s party of the Year
The Irish will welcome over 50 majestic Tall Ships from 12 countries, some 1,400 sail trainees and an anticipated 500,000 maritime, music and festival fans to the quays of Waterford City this weekend for the biggest party of 2011.
Tourism Ireland to reap from Obama visit
Tourism Ireland has ramped up its US marketing campaign to coincide with President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, which is expected to generate huge publicity in the US. Hundreds of international journalists have been accredited as part of the visit, with Tourism Ireland using the visit to leverage awareness in the US.
Queen ends Ireland visit with tourism focus
The Queen has concluded her state visit to Ireland by visiting two of the country’s most popular tourist sites, the Rock of Cashel, followed by Cork’s historic market. The first two days of her visit focused on the “troubled past” between Britain and Ireland, and she offered her sympathy to those who had suffered during the conflict.