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# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Here's what is troubling the tourism industry as it braces for 'choppier waters' in 2020
Environmental concerns, late bookings and eroding confidence are trickling through the market.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 7 November, 2019
'I love being close to the metal': A flight in the Profit Hunter with Embraer's John Slattery
The Clare native showcases the Brazilian firm’s new jet, reflecting on European aviation and sustainable flying.
# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
'I love being close to the metal': A flight in the Profit Hunter with Embraer's John Slattery
The Clare native showcases the Brazilian firm’s new jet, reflecting on European aviation and sustainable flying.
# tourism-and-transport - Monday 4 November, 2019
Europe's turbulent skies have proved a boon for Ryanair and its sisters
Thomas Cook’s collapse created ‘significant opportunities’ for Austrian brand Lauda.
# tourism-and-transport - Saturday 2 November, 2019
Ryanair has blamed Serbian officials for the 'forced cancellation' of a new route
The Irish airline said it was refused permission to operate a new Frankfurt Hahn-Niš service.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Ryanair has blamed Serbian officials for the 'forced cancellation' of a new route
The Irish airline said it was refused permission to operate a new Frankfurt Hahn-Niš service.
Ryanair has blamed Serbian officials for the 'forced cancellation' of a new route
The Irish airline said it was refused permission to operate a new Frankfurt Hahn-Niš service.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 24 October, 2019
DAA criticises move by aviation watchdog to cut Dublin Airport charges
The chief executive of the airport described the move as a ‘disaster for passengers’.
The aviation watchdog has decided to cut Dublin Airport charges
DAA will be allowed impose an average €7.87 levy on airlines.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 10 October, 2019
Softbank-backed hotel chain Oyo is making preparations for entering Ireland
The company has aspirations to ‘build the largest hotel business’ in the country.
# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 9 October, 2019
Billion-dollar short-term letting outfit Sonder is the latest to stick its flag in Dublin
The US company is the latest apartment rental company to enter the Irish market.
# tourism-and-transport - Friday 4 October, 2019
Softbank-backed hotel chain Oyo is making preparations for entering Ireland
The company has aspirations to ‘build the largest hotel business’ in the country.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Almost two-thirds of Irish hotels have been 'negatively impacted' by the sterling drop
Brexit and the weakened pound are worries for the sector.
The government has been asked to consider extending state aid to Shannon and Cork airports
Could aviation be used to promote regional growth?
# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 2 October, 2019
The government has been asked to consider extending state aid to Shannon and Cork airports
Could aviation be used to promote regional growth?
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 26 September, 2019
'This is absolutely existential': Inside Dublin Airport's fight for growth
The airport has experienced a breakneck upswing. Now it is fighting regulatory challenges to keep up.
# tourism-and-transport - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
What the demise of Thomas Cook means for its main competitor
Some analysts think German rival Tui could pick up some of the UK company’s revenues.
# tourism-and-transport - Saturday 21 September, 2019
'This is absolutely existential': Inside Dublin Airport's fight for growth
The airport has experienced a breakneck upswing. Now it is fighting regulatory challenges to keep up.
# tourism-and-transport - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
Norwegian Air is cutting some Ireland-Scandinavia flights as it pursues profitability
It will stop flying from Dublin to Helsinki and temporarily end Copenhagen services.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 12 September, 2019
Cathay Pacific announces it is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service
The non-stop flights will be shelved from November until March 2020.
Cathay Pacific is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service
The non-stop flights will be shelved from November until March 2020.
# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 11 September, 2019
There was a bump in overseas visitors during the first half of 2019 - but spending barely budged
Britain, Germany and France each recorded a dip in expenditure while North America was up.
# tourism-and-transport - Saturday 31 August, 2019
Wi-Fi, touchscreens and tourism: Eir is planning a major revamp of its payphones
The telecoms company is hoping the changes will bring a bump in users.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 29 August, 2019
Wi-Fi, touchscreens and tourism: Eir is planning a major revamp of its payphones
The telecoms company is hoping the changes will bring a bump in users.
# tourism-and-transport - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Wi-Fi, touchscreens and tourism: Eir is planning a major revamp of its payphones
The telecoms company is hoping the changes will bring a bump in users.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 22 August, 2019
Dublin hoteliers' sales took a hit during one of the summer's busiest months
Pundits say there is a silver lining on the horizon, though not everyone’s convinced yet.
# tourism-and-transport - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Dublin hoteliers' sales took a hit during one of the summer's busiest months
Pundits say there is a silver lining on the horizon, though not everyone’s convinced yet.
# tourism-and-transport - Saturday 17 August, 2019
What went wrong with Norwegian Air's transatlantic dream?
The scrappy Scandi carrier had a bumpy ride in Ireland before the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
# tourism-and-transport - Friday 16 August, 2019
A 'distortion' in tax law has cost Ireland valuable business from conferences
Venues are at a ‘competitive disadvantage’ due to VAT rules, according to the industry.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 15 August, 2019
A multimillion-euro campaign has been rolled out to improve the perception of Irish cuisine
Fáilte Ireland will promote more than 600 food- and drink-related events through ‘Taste the Island’.
Hainan Airlines is axing its Dublin-Shenzhen service and shelving its Beijing route till 2020
Tourism Ireland said the decision is ‘very regrettable’ as it looks to promote Ireland in China.
What went wrong with Norwegian Air's transatlantic dream?
The scrappy Scandi carrier had a bumpy ride in Ireland before the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
What went wrong with Norwegian Air's transatlantic dream?
The scrappy Scandi carrier had a bumpy ride in Ireland before the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
# tourism-and-transport - Monday 12 August, 2019
Hainan Airlines is axing its Dublin-Shenzhen service and shelving its Beijing route till 2020
Tourism Ireland said the decision is ‘very regrettable’ as it looks to promote Ireland in China.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 8 August, 2019
'Everybody has to play their part': Dalata's plastic-free plans for 2020
Ireland’s biggest hotel group is on track to ban plastic toiletry bottles within six months
Ryanair is suing outgoing second-in-command Peter Bellew
The Meath native, once tipped to become Michael O’Leary’s replacement, is moving to rival EasyJet.
Ryanair is suing outgoing second-in-command Peter Bellew
The Meath native, once tipped to become Michael O’Leary’s replacement, is moving to rival EasyJet.
# tourism-and-transport - Thursday 1 August, 2019
Ryanair has claimed that absenteeism among Dublin Airport security staff is 'shocking'
But operator DAA has strongly rejected the airline’s claims.
Emirates says Dublin Airport's infrastructural woes are hampering its business
The Gulf airline said the issue has had a ‘steady negative impact’ on its services.
Soon after Ryanair warned 900 jobs are at risk, its sister Laudamotion said it could axe roles too
The Austria-based subsidiary told staff that up to 30 workers could be let go.
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SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
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