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Worrying travel maps from the US (left) and Europe (right). Ireland a worrying outlier with ‘do not travel’ status for Americans and ‘no data available’ for Europeans. Covid situation very stable so maps need to be updated. Time to intervene @dfatirl @Dept_Transport.
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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says new compensation fund of €40m per week for closed businesses (such as pubs, event organisers, travel agents)is more flexible than previous schemes like restart grants because it is paid every week and can cover new businesses if restrictions extended
Belfast was our final stop on the Emerald Pullman private tour train! We loved having Kevin Flanagan on tour with us and hearing his daily updates on the different elements of our staycation with a difference! #staycation2020 #ireland #MakeABreakForIt #feelsbigger 🚆🚆🚆
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Breaking German Government have announced that VAT for food served in restaurants will be reduced in the period 1 July 2020 until 30 June 2021 to 7%
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Big day next week 30 Apr, direct flight Dublin-Dubai. EK 161/2, B777 aircargo operation. No passengers yet.....#emirates #COVID19 #avgeeks
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2019 figures are in for top four European airlines (the 100m club) @Ryanair’s winning margin unexpectedly high at 7 million: 1 Ryanair 152.4m, 2 @lufthansa 145.2m, 3 IAG 118.3m, 4 @airfrance /@KLM 104.2m. Michael O'Leary & Willie Walsh in gold and bronze position for Ireland
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Relief at Belfast City airport as Flybe saved by a wing and a prayer. Raised eyebrows all round re APD. Will competitor airlines also get a reprieve? bit.ly/2TqFXy6
We are delighted to announce that EPIC today reached a landmark 250,000 visitors. To all of our visitors so far, a quarter of a million thank yous! 🙌 Congratulations to Dana Rush, from Amarillo, Texas who is our 250,000th visitor. epicchq.com/epic-celebrates-… #EPICMuseum
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#GeorgiaTech landed in Dublin today ahead of Saturday's big game! 🏈🏈🏈🐝🐝🐝 #TogetherWeSwarm Pics via @GeorgiaTechFB
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Copenhagen is Europe's most expensive city to travel in, writes @TPeavoy: travelextra.ie/copenhagen-to…
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#Emirates named World's Best Airline at the #Skytrax World Airline awards yesertday - see worldairlineawards.com
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Latest @TravelExtraIre includes my review of #Jamaica @Falconholidays @ThomsonHolidays bit.ly/1L1MTJh
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See the city’s unique atmosphere, rich history and “seedy elegance” come to life during Dublin in Words. #LoveDublin amp.twimg.com/v/33106db4-d55…
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Minister @Paschald and our CEO @NiallGibbons at the launch of our end of year review for overseas tourism.
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Speaking to @eoghancorry from @TravelExtraIre about prices for Euro 2016 and travelling amid security fears.
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Replying to @conormcmahon
@conormcmahon @TravelExtraIre great article. You had a busy time in the kingdom! Delighted you enjoyed your stay.
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Great turnout at our #IrelandsAncientEast workshop on how to target internationally. Thanks to all for attending. xitter.gq/sharontolan/status/614…
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Pictures from today's @discoverLA event in @deanhoteldublin j.mp/LATrsm @TravelExtraIre @flyethiopian – at Dublin City, Ireland
Every Sunday morning @TravelExtraIre sends out comprehensive updates on the week that was in travel. It's required reading - simple as. – at Louth, Ireland
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