Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

The Marcus Portrush Opens as Tapestry Collection’s Debut Hotel in Portrush, Blending History and Adventure

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(IN SHORT) The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in a meticulously restored Victorian building on Northern Ireland’s Portrush coast, marking the brand’s regional debut. The 80-room hotel brings to life the adventures of “Marcus,” a fictional explorer whose narrative and artwork infuse public areas and guest rooms. An £11 million renovation preserves… Read the full news article

FishPal adds six exciting new destinations in Ireland and Northern Ireland

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The fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal has introduced six brand new beats across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Remarkably, one stretch has never been open to the public to fish before. It’s a great opportunity for anglers to easily experience new waters across the Irish Sea for the first time. BALLYDUFF, Ireland, 2025-Jun-12… Read the full news article

Emerald Airlines Crowned UK’s Most Punctual Airline as Belfast City Airport Retains Top Spot for Punctuality

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(IN SHORT) Emerald Airlines, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has been named the UK’s most punctual airline for 2024, according to data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The airline’s achievement, coupled with Belfast City Airport’s continued success as the UK’s most punctual airport for the second year in a row, showcases a strong partnership… Read the full news article

KLM and Belfast City Airport Celebrate 10 Years of Growth with Record-Breaking International Travel

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of partnership with the successful expansion of KLM services. Since the introduction of a second daily flight, passenger numbers to Europe have doubled, while long-haul bookings surged by 159 percent. The largest growth has been seen in bookings to China, with a 751 percent… Read the full news article

30% of anglers also love golf. Now they can combine fly fishing with the Open at Portrush this July!

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Both golf and fishing are outdoor sports that are deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. It’s perhaps not surprising that the fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal says 30% of anglers also enjoy playing or watching golf. Now there’s the opportunity to combine the two by fishing on the River Bann close to Royal… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport Celebrates Graduation of Three Apprentices Now Joining the Fire and Rescue Service

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(IN SHORT) Three apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme—Aoibh Caroll, Jay Sempey, and Nicole Dallot—have completed their training and are now joining the Airport Fire and Rescue Service. The trio underwent a thorough training process in both academic and practical aspects of fire safety and emergency response. Their achievements were recognized at… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport Partners with Weev to Pioneer Electric Vehicle Charging in Northern Ireland

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(IN SHORT) In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, Belfast City Airport has teamed up with Weev, a leading Irish electric vehicle infrastructure company, to introduce electric vehicle (EV) charging points in its Short Stay Car Park. This initiative marks the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, showcasing the airport’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Launches First Direct Air Link Between Northern Ireland and Germany from Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern Ireland. The service, which is the only direct air link between Northern Ireland and Germany, will operate up to four times a… Read the full news article

Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Awards Return for 66th Year of Celebrating Community Pride and Environmental Excellence

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Best Kept NI Awards are back for their 66th year, shaping local pride from the smallest villages to the biggest cities who will battle it out to be crowned the cleanest, greenest, and most beautiful places in Northern Ireland. Sponsored again by George Best Belfast… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes Aer Lingus Regional’s two new routes to Newquay and Jersey

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has announced two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newquay and Jersey. Belfast City Airport will become the only Airport in Northern Ireland to offer a direct route to Newquay Cornwall Airport, with flights available on Mondays,… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates four young aspiring firefighters from Northern Ireland for passing the ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ programme

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four young aspiring firefighters from Northern Ireland have passed a significant milestone in George Best Belfast City Airport’s ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ programme to secure full time employment within the Airport’s fire service. Conor Finch, Damien Wisdom, Jack Leathem, and Cole McClelland land dream roles as operational… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport-backed CPR and AED awareness campaign trains over 200 young people throughout Northern Ireland

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘At the Heart of the Game’, a unique CPR and AED awareness campaign, backed by George Best Belfast City Airport, has trained over 200 young people throughout Northern Ireland in the lifesaving technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The project, launched by inspirational Methodist College student, Pegasus, Ulster… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport announces AWARE as its new charity partner of the year

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has appointed AWARE as its new charity partner of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to provide support to those affected by depression and ill mental health across Northern Ireland. Founded in 1996, AWARE, the only charity in Northern Ireland working exclusively… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes four young firefighter apprentices

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for four young men from Northern Ireland as they land dream roles at George Best Belfast City Airport as firefighting apprentices. Conor Finch, Damien Wisdom, Jack Leathem, and Cole McClelland fought off stiff competition from over 200 applicants to secure their positions… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus and American Airlines launch codeshare agreement

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Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling between Ireland and the United States, will be simple, easy and more convenient for customers as Aer Lingus and American Airlines launch their codeshare agreement this week. Customers traveling with Aer Lingus will now be able to book codeshare travel on American Airlines flights from Chicago… Read the full news article

Caffè Nero to open a new store at George Best Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Premium Coffee House, Caffè Nero has announced it will open a new retail unit at George Best Belfast City Airport. Creating a total of 12 jobs, the store at Belfast City Airport will be the first airport based Caffè Nero outlet in Northern Ireland. A pop-up… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean extends British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021

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Anthem of the Seas Will Offer Additional British Isles Sailings from Southampton, England in September and October LONDON/MIAMI, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced the extension of its British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021. Since early July, Anthem has been sailing from Southampton and welcoming thousands of U.K. residents… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Loganair’s services to Derry in Northern Ireland

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London, UK, 2021-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair today (24/05/2021) commenced their second service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) with their first flight from Liverpool to Derry in Northern Ireland. This is currently the North West’s only service to Derry and flights will initially operate to City of Derry Airport four times a… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport named Northern Ireland’s Venue of the Year by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport, the UK and Ireland’s most convenient airport, has worked hard to make travelling easier for all. Back in 2010, it was the first airport in the UK to introduce a Changing Places toilet and since then, it has continued to improve its accessibility through… Read the full news article

2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland now opened for entries

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Business in the Community is calling on responsible businesses across Northern Ireland to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland. Applications can be made online at www.bitcni.org.uk/awards. Entries will close on Friday 28 February 2020 at 5:00 pm, and the winners will be revealed at a… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates Taste and Tour for winning the ‘Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction’ title

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Taste and Tour has won the title of ‘Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction’ following a competition launched by George Best Belfast City Airport in partnership with Tourism NI. The Belfast based company, which hosts food and drink tours and experiences, will now receive £30,000 of free… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards announces final call for Health and Social Care Facilities across Northern Ireland

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A final call for Health and Social Care Facilities across Northern Ireland to enter the George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards has been issued. The Best Kept Awards, hosted by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC), are designed to recognise and celebrate the health facilities… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards application closes at the end of March

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Schools across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and enter the George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards before it closes at the end of March. The Best Kept School Awards, hosted by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC), acknowledge and… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport announces deadline for entries in search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Attractions and experiences have until Friday 1st March to enter the search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction – a competition which will offer the winner a prize of £30,000 free marketing support and brand visibility at George Best Belfast City Airport. Launched by the airport… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport announces the launch of the Best Kept Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The search has begun for the best kept schools, towns and villages, and healthcare facilities across Northern Ireland, following the launch of the Best Kept Awards, supported by George Best Belfast City Airport. The awards, now in their 62nd year, run by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council, aim… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport announces the search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has partnered with Tourism NI and all eleven Councils in the province to launch the search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction – with £30,000 of free marketing support and brand visibility at the airport on offer to the winner. The… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland

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Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlisle Lake District Airport (CLDA) has unveiled Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, as its airline partner with flights to George Best Belfast City Airport, Dublin Airport and London Southend Airport. The six times weekly service to Belfast City Airport, which… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announced new route from Belfast to Vilnius

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced a new route from Belfast to Vilnius which will commence on 22 April 2015. The new service will initially operate two times a week. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, will be Wizz Air’s launch route… Read the full news article

Over 150,000 expected through Northern Ireland’s main gateway the Belfast International Airport as festive rush gets underway

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2013-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland’s main gateway, is expecting over 150,000 passengers through its doors this festive season as people return for the Christmas holidays. As well as passengers thousands of meeters and greeters are expected to descend on the airport as they welcome home loved ones for Christmas.  And the airport… Read the full news article

Photo release: Arrival of the brand new Thomas Cook Airbus 321 aircraft at Belfast International Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Photos from the launch of the brand new Thomas Cook airbus. This brand new aircraft is the first new A321 into the Thomas cook fleet and will be based at Belfast International Airport. Pictures from Harrison Photography, Belfast. ### Notes to editors: About Thomas Cook Airlines UK Thomas Cook Airlines UK (TCX)… Read the full news article