Route development is Shannon Airport’s biggest challenge – Tourism Ireland CEO
Securing new routes is the single biggest challenge facing Shannon Airport, a recent business event in the county heard.
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Tour buses on backroads in Clare ‘a dangerous issue’
Buses using backroads in North Clare is “a serious, dangerous issue”, public representatives in the county have declared.
Doolin2Aran Ferries among Irish delegation in three city Canadian sales blitz
*Sandra Moffatt, Tourism Ireland; Genevieve Sheehan, Sheenco Travel; Carmel Flynn, Parknasilla Resort; Aidan McNally, Teeling Whiskey; Eugene Garrihy, Doolin2Aran Ferries; (front, l-r) Ron Lonsdale, Collette Vacations; Richard Byrne-Afoullouss, Adams & Butler; Ciaran Doherty and Dana Welch, Tourism Ireland; and Conor Duffy, Royal Irish Tours, on day one of the Tourism Ireland sales mission in London …
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Wild Atlantic Walkway would bring major benefits to Clare – Carey
A number of coastal walks in North and West Clare could benefit from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way, one Clare TD has said.
Ring of Clare Cycle bringing 4000 visitors to the county
4,000 visitors will descend upon the county this weekend as the SKODA Ring of Clare cycle pedals into town.
World class tourism experience can be brought to Lough Derg
Lough Derg has the potential to become “a world class tourism product” if the right strategy is put in place.
A look inside refurbished Lahinch Coast Hotel
*Photos copyright Martin Connolly / The Clare Echo THE newly-refurbished Lahinch Coast Hotel has opened its doors under new management. The Clare Echo took a look inside the beautiful 144-room establishment, which has undergone major changes since co-owners and joint managers John and Bríd O’Meara took the reins. Bríd and John O’Meara, previously of the …
Wild Atlantic Way rebranding of Airport won’t take off
A Wild Atlantic Way rebranding of Shannon Airport has failed to make a splash with airport management. In response to motions raised by Cllr Paul Murphy and Cllr Pat McMahon at the January meeting of Clare County Council, Shannon Group plc Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Thomas issued a formal reply to the local authority having …
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Shannon Airport rebranding could tackle Dublin’s monopoly
Dublin Airport’s monopoly could be tackled by rebranding Shannon Airport to put emphasis on the Wild Atlantic Way. Inspired by an editorial which featured in The Clare Echo at the end of November, Cllr Paul Murphy put pen to paper on a motion which gives “a massive opportunity to rebrand the airport”. Stuart Holly’s editorial …
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Thomas concerned by Brexit’s impact on Shannon Airport
In the midst of Brexit and Britain’s expected departure from the European Union, Shannon Airport will be without connectivity to the continent which has “concerned” airport management. Matthew Thomas, CEO of Shannon Group plc briefed elected officials of Clare County Council on Monday where he presented an update on their activity so far in 2018. …
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