CLEAN SWEEP OF FOUR TROPHIES BY EMIRATES AT TRAVEL AWARDS

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Emirates Unveils Retrofitted Boeing 777 on Dublin Route



EMIRATES airline achieved an unprecedented clean sweep at the recent annual Irish Travel Industry Awards, winning all four categories in which it was nominated.
Airline of the Year – Best Long haul
• Airline of the Year – Best Business Class
• Airline Trade Team of the Year
• Sustainable Travel Company of the Year

Anita Thomas, Emirates Country Manager for Ireland joined her team in celebrating the win at Dublin’s Mansion House and said: “To be recognised by our peers in the travel industry is a huge honour, and I’m thrilled to accept these awards on behalf of both the airline, and my team.  We are committed to providing exceptional travel experiences to our customers, and these awards inspire us to continue raising the bar.”
The multiple-award achievement highlights Emirates’ leadership in the aviation industry, particularly in terms of passenger experience. Customers travelling with Emirates enjoy the warm hospitality of the airline’s multinational crew, regionally inspired meals, and award-winning inflight entertainment system that offers up to 6,500 channels of the best movies, TV shows, podcasts and more.
Passengers travelling in Business and First Class also experience an essence of Ireland onboard with VOYA bathroom amenities, Keogh’s Crisps and Killowen yogurt.
Emirates boosted its operations in Ireland last year adding a third daily service to the Dublin–Dubai route for the busy October to March period.  The airline also launched its retrofitted Boeing 777 in Ireland, with stylish interiors and new, award-winning Premium Economy cabin, together with the latest Business Class experience.
The Irish Travel Industry Awards bring together the travel industry’s leading figures to celebrate and showcase excellence in the delivery of travel services to both leisure and business customers.

HEATHROW EMBRACES CHANGE IN RULES GOVERNING LIQUIDS

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Change in rules for liquids at Heathrow

PASSENGERS at Britain’s biggest airport, Heathrow, can now leave liquids in containers up to two litres in their bags while going through security.

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CHART A COURSE FOR SOMABAY, ON RED SEA RIVIERA THIS HALF-TERM

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Soma Splash on the Red Sea Riviera

FAMILIES looking for the ultimate escape this February half term should look no further than Somabay, Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera, with activities that promise to keep the whole family entertained.  

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IRISH TRANSPORT MINISTER SOUNDING PUBLIC OPINION ON NEW DUBLIN-DERRY AIR LINK

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THE Republic’s Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has launched a Market Sounding Survey to support plans for a new Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Dublin and City of Derry Airport, expected to commence in 2026.

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STENA WELCOMES NEW FREIGHT VESSEL FOR HEYSHAM ROUTE

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Tugboats perform a traditional water salute to mark the arrival of Stena Connecta at Belfast Harbour. The new hybrid ferry is due to commence service on the freight route from Belfast to Heysham on Friday January 23

STENA Connecta, the latest purpose-built freight vessel commissioned by Stena Line for the Irish Sea has arrived in Belfast Harbour and is due to go into commercial service on the Belfast-Heysham route on January 23, 2026.

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EMIRATES SHIFTS FOCUS FOR VEGAN CUISINE TO MEET DEMAND FOR MINIMALLY PROCESSED FOOD

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AS global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary – Emirates confirms new concepts are in development to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods.

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DRAMATIC COASTAL SCENERY MEETS RELAXED LUXURY FOR VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION

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ELEPHANT Rock Boutique Hotel, twice named Ulster’s Romantic Hotel of the Year at the Irish Hotel Awards, has unveiled a series of indulgent Valentine’s experiences designed for couples seeking an unforgettable escape on the North Coast.

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TV CELEB RYLAN TO DISCOVER WHY NOTHING BEATS A JET2HOLIDAY!

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HOLIDAYMAKERS HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN AWARD-WINNING HOLIDAYS THROUGH ONLINE CAMPAIGN

JET2HOLIDAYS has appointed TV personality and broadcaster Rylan as its unofficial ‘Head of Holidays’, seeing the presenter take on a variety of different roles across the business to uncover exactly why “Nothing beats a Jet2holiday”.

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TIME TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN GENEVA’S VIBRANT ARTS SCENE

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FOR those looking to immerse themselves in culture this January, Geneva’s internationally recognised art scene is waiting to be discovered, with the Geneva Lux Festival and Art Genève offering culture vultures plenty to explore during their trip. With these two exciting events lighting up the city, alongside a wealth of galleries to explore, there is no better time to experience Europe’s leading city break destination. 

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