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Shannon’s survival dependent on return of routes & multi-annual funding

*Launching the business case for a multi-annual, fully-funded regional air access recovery and growth plan for regional airports: (front) Stephen Keogh, president Shannon Chamber and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, president, Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) with (back l-r): Dermot Kelly, chair, Shannon branch IHF; Darragh McAllister, incoming president, Ennis Chamber; Donnacha Hurley. President, Limerick Chamber; and Ken …

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New national leadership training initiative in hospitality and tourism

By Stuart Holly

A new leadership programme that will provide highly-subsidised targeted training for the hospitality and tourism industry in the Mid-West region has been welcomed by the Minister of Statewith responsibility for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins TD. Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism, funded through the Government’s Skills to Advance initiative, is the first of …

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Clare hotels braced for bleak start to 2021

By Páraic McMahon

Hotels and guesthouses in Clare are facing their harshest ever start to a new year due to a collapse in room occupancy figures according to the latest industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Changes to aviation policy can salvage Shannon Airport – reaction to closure of Ryanair’s winter base

By Paraic McMahon

Operations at Shannon Airport can be salvaged by changes to the Government’s testing and aviation policy according to one Clare TD while mixed reactions have ensued following confirmation that Ryanair will close its base at Shannon and Cork Airport for the winter.

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