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With the longest runway in Ireland at 3,199m, Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the Antonov AN-225, the world’s largest aircraft

Bigger or rather Longer is Better - Shannon Airport

General - 22nd October 2021 - 5:00pm

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With the longest runway in Ireland at 3,199m, Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the Antonov AN-225, the world’s largest aircraft.

CLIA announced the appointment of Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for CLIA in Europe, effective as of 15 November 2021.

CLIA announces appointment of Director General for Europe

Cruise - 22nd October 2021 - 4:30pm

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CLIA announced the appointment of Marie-Caroline Laurent as Director General for CLIA in Europe, effective as of 15 November 2021.

Michelle Ryan and Jennifer Callister (RCI Ireland) R1-R2; Royal Caribbean International debuts the inaugural Ultimate World Cruise, an epic 274-night adventure that visits 7 continents

Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Tour, 274-Night Cruise to 7 Continents

Cruise - 22nd October 2021 - 4:00pm

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Royal Caribbean International debuts the inaugural Ultimate World Cruise, an epic 274-night adventure that visits 7 continents, more than 150 destinations in 65 countries and 11 great wonders of the world.

, Andrea, Liza, Jenny and Ivan look forward to welcoming you all back to SFO with Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus Dublin to San Francisco direct flights return 12 December 2021

Airline - 22nd October 2021 - 3:30pm

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In more good news for customers, Aer Lingus can’t wait to get their customers back to the Golden State of San Francisco this winter.

Shane Cullen (Travelbiz.ie) attended virtual event detailing the news on Salzburgerland

SalzburgerLand Winter Skiing Season

Functions - 22nd October 2021 - 3:00pm

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Shane Cullen (Travelbiz.ie) attended virtual event detailing the news on Salzburgerland and the approaching winter ski season.

Martina Coogan and Aoife Gregg Anderson (United Airlines)

United Airlines Trans-Atlantic bookings from November onwards exceed 2019 levels

Cruise - 22nd October 2021 - 2:30pm

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In the days immediately after the U.S. announced it would reopen to international travel, United’s trans-Atlantic bookings for November and beyond exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Visit Belfast’s state-of-the-art visitor information centre has been voted the best in Northern Ireland

Visit Belfast Welcome Centre recognised as best in class at Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 2021

General - 22nd October 2021 - 2:00pm

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Visit Belfast’s state-of-the-art visitor information centre has been voted the best in Northern Ireland, securing a major award at this year’s Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards.

Olwen McKinney (Amadeus) Tees it up on Declan Power (Shannon Airport) at Troia Golf at the ITAA Conference Golf Day

ITAA Conference Fun on the Tee

Functions - 22nd October 2021 - 1:30pm

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Declan Power (Shannon Airport) obliged at Troia Golf last week as Olwen McKinney (Amadeus) discovered she had no tees. Declan landed 300 yards in the middle of the first fairway and has not been seen since!