Articles tagged “ireland”

Business Travel

Ireland Invests $10 Million to Draw Remote Workers Away From Its Cities

A vast, sprawling network of connected hubs are slowly but surely being built across Ireland’s rural regions. All it needs now are remote workers.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 months ago

Coronavirus

Aer Lingus Says Lifting Travel Restrictions in Ireland Won’t Give It a Bounce

The airline's new CEO has a point by saying the easing of travel curbs on July 19 is "too little too late." Many of her European counterparts would agree.

Padraic Halpin, Reuters | 6 months ago

Business Travel

Oil and Gas Giant BP as a Case Study on the Future of the Workplace

Peek inside the minds of BP executives, and learn how they are thinking about office versus remote work. It sure feels like a new beginning.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 8 months ago

Coronavirus

Ireland Considers Quarantine Crackdown on Foreign Travelers Amid Growing Scrutiny

Travelers from the U.S. and other countries with rising coronavirus case counts are likely to face a harsh reality (and quarantine) at international border control stations until their respective home nations enact policies to control the pandemic.

Padraic Halpin, Reuters | 1 year ago

Tourism

Ireland Delays Loosening Travel Restrictions Until July 20

Ireland has one of the lowest Covid-19 infections rates in Europe, and its cautious approach appears to be working.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 1 year ago

Coronavirus

Normalcy Won’t Come Until 2022: CEO of Ireland’s Largest Hotel Group

It may take until 2022 for bookings to return to pre-coronavirus levels at Ireland's Dalata Hotel Group, but the company also has a sale-leaseback safety net if the travel industry faces an even worse coronavirus downturn.

Padraic Halpin, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines

Ryanair Marketing Boss Kenny Jacobs Is Leaving the Airline

Kenny Jacobs is a well-known member of Ryanair's senior management team and has frequently represented the airline at industry events. Given his prominent role at the company, his departure is something of a shock.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 2 years ago

Tourism

Ireland’s Tourism Success Is Under Threat by Brexit: A Skift Deep Dive

Whatever happens over the next few weeks, months, and years, Brexit has brought back some unpleasant memories and risks damaging the very united tourism that the north and the south in Ireland have worked so hard to build.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Secret Escapes Boosts European Reach With Irish Acquisition

Secret Escapes continues its acquisition spree. The question is what comes next: Will it opt for an IPO or might a buyer be waiting in the wings?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels

Trump Organization to Spend $46 Million Expanding Irish Golf Resort

Given the west of Ireland resort has yet to make a profit, the Trump family must be hoping a multi-million dollar investment will pay off sometime in the not too distant future.

Peter Flanagan, Bloomberg | 3 years ago