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Tourism Ireland records +9% growth in overseas visitors for the last year

Commenting on the figures from the CSO for overseas visitors to Ireland for 2014, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “2014 was a strong year for Irish tourism, with today’s CSO figures confirming growth of +9% in overseas visitors, …

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Southeast Asia tourism bodies focus on unique new attractions

In a bid to draw visitors from the region and beyond national tourism organisations in Southeast Asia are showcasing unique new attractions this week.   “Asean Tourism Forum” is being held in Myanmar’s capital, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and …

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Screen time for Scottish Tourism Week Annual Conference 2015

Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP is set to deliver the keynote speech of the Scottish Tourism Week annual conference reaffirming tourism as one of Scotland’s key economic drivers. Following on from the First Minister’s speech a diverse range of …

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Copa Airlines selects SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service reservations system and broad technology portfolio to enhance retailing offerings

Copa Airlines, one of the leading network carriers in Latin America, and a Star Alliance member, has selected Sabre Corporation as the airline’s leading technology provider. Copa will leverage the breadth of Sabre’s leading technology portfolio, including the SabreSonic Customer …

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Etihad Flight College Receives GCAA Approval

Etihad Flight College, the world-class flight training college based at Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, is now authorised to provide the Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program following certification as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by the …

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Get involved as Cut Tourism VAT gears up for the election

The General Election is the best opportunity yet to make Tourism VAT a local issue in your constituency.   We are asking you to contact their Parliamentary candidates and make them aware that this is an important issue for your …

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Lufthansa: New Premium Economy now available from Munich

Thirty-five years after the introduction of its Business Class, Lufthansa is once again offering passengers a new travel class, which can now be experienced for the first time on selected routes from Munich.   Initially, the new Premium Economy Class …

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Singapore Airlines’ award-winning magazine credits Seychelles for its unique beauty

Seychelles is one of the destinations that is renowned for its beaches, clear seas and unspoilt natural environment.   Our country’s beauty has captured the eyes of many photographers, reporters, authors and even environmentalists among others.   Our islands feature …

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Ten killed in 5 Star Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli due to terror attacks

Tourists staying at the luxurious Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, Libya were caught unaware when sudden attack on the hotel killed 10 people. Two attackers were also killed.   An American, French and three others people from Tajikistan were killed in …

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India hears all about the Seychelles as the island’s Minister St.Ange addresses the 34th International Congress of NRIs in Delhi the day before President Obama of the USA lands in India Published on : Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture was in India at Chief Guest for the 34th International Congress of the NRIs and delivered a Keynote Address at the opening ceremony of the Congress.   Minister St.Ange, who …

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