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Tourism Australia and the internationally renowned film-maker Baz Luhrmann, and his team, have created a new destination campaign to make Australia the ‘must visit’ destination for travellers around the world.

Thursday, 28 August 2008 - The Mayor of Clare today called on management at Aer Lingus to immediately clarify its plans regarding its operating of transatlantic services at Shannon Airport.

Newgrange Lodge, which provides a unique venue that, offers hotel accommodation and traditional Irish hospitality, teamed up with ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car hire site.

Clontarf Castle Hotel, providing luxury castle accommodation in Dublin, has been chosen for the 2008 Insiders Select List by Expedia, rated as the world’s leading online travel company.

Bus and Coach Tours catalogue has been added to www.EireVacation.eu, Ireland accommodation and travel guide, which is a directory of hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses & self catering accommodation in Ireland for European visitors.

Online accommodation provider IrishaccommodationGuide.com to take one bite of the elephant at a time in a bid for greater online presence

Innovative SMS service now takes questions from mobiles in 198 countries. Experienced agents respond with practical answers in minutes.

IrishVillasAbroad, in partnership with ReservaCar Dublin Airport, has introduced a new car rental service on their website.

Tuscany Fine Rentals offers villas in Tuscany, now allows customers to book car rental too.

Tuesday, 20 May 2008 - Business owners from across South Galway and North Clare have gathered in Kilfenora today to explore the possibility of developing ecotourism activities in the Burren.

The Morgan and The Beacon Hotels have recently launched the Meetingsbooker.com online meeting room booking engine system on their websites. The booking engine allows clients to view meeting room details and provisionally book meeting rooms online.

As the number of sailing yachts continues to grow rapidly around the world, many new boat owners are finding that they lack the skills to safely sail their boats and are turning to specialised yacht delivery professionals for help.

Burren Connect Project to host ecotourism workshop on 20 May 2008

ReservaTicket has been added to ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car rental site, which originally offers Dublin Airport car hire, now allows customers to rent cars and book tickets online at the same time.

Tuesday, 11th March 2008 – The Mayor of Clare today said that the ending of Aer Lingus’s direct service between Shannon and Chicago had caused numerous problems for members of the Irish-American and business community in the US Midwest.

February 2008 director of IrishGreenFees.ie, Shay Bollard partnered with Dublin business woman Noemi Beres, ReservaCar Dublin Airport.

County Clare, 3rd March 2008 – Clare County Council today announced that work would shortly commence on a permanent lifeguard station at Lahinch Promenade.

The true story of a journey through 28 cities and 15 countries in 31 days, alone.

ReservaCar Cork Airport uses an award winning next generation global car rental distribution system that enables customers to access real-time pricing, availability and bookings from 450 car hire suppliers in 134 countries in less than 2 seconds.

The people of Askeaton, County Limerick are hoping that the Republic of Ireland’s only service point for motorhomes will provide a significant boost to the local economy.

December 2007 Dublin businessman and director of Orlando Villas Ireland, Derek Heffernan partnered with Dublin business woman Noemi Beres, ReservaCar Dublin Airport.

Thrifty Car Rental Ireland is one of the largest car rental companies in Ireland, and as such has a wide range of used cars available. The combination of a competitive price and wide variety has helped Thrifty increase car sales by 40% in2007.

When it comes to van rental in Ireland, there is only one provider in the market who is able to cater for all needs. The product offered to customers is designed with flexibility in mind.

Monday 26th November 2007 - Two attractions on Ireland's west coast have emerged triumphant in the 2007 Interpret Britain and Ireland Awards.

Irish based online hotel operators Global Hotels set to conduct a major overhaul of their Hotels in Cork site to gauge customer feedback

With an ever increasing attention being paid to green issues, and in the light of the high environment cost of the car rental industry, Thrifty Ireland have implemented efforts aimed at reducing their impact on the local and global environment.

Consumers are more likely to believe negative commentary about your business as opposed to advertisements. Businesses in Ireland are now using Online Reputation Management technology and services to protects their business reputation online.

September 2007 saw Dublin business woman, Noemi Beres launch the website for ReservaCar Dublin Airport. This offers visitors to Dublin Airport a real-time, guaranteed, worldwide car rentals booking engine.

Tuesday 30th October 2007 - One of the country's largest hotel groups has warned of a potential downturn in the domestic tourism sector unless Ireland's label of an expensive overseas destination is redressed.

Cashback website CurlyWorm.com to offer cash back to members booking Temple Bar hotels in Dublin Ireland

Digiweb Ireland have signed a deal in excess of €300,000 over 3 years to provide Tower Hotel Group with a connectivity and managed hosting solution tailored to their requirements.

Ireland's first Cashback website Curlyworm.com opens for business

The Mayor of Clare, Cllr Patricia McCarthy indicated today that the Government must now make the next move regarding the retention of direct services between Shannon International Airport and London Heathrow.

The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance confirmed today that it had lodged an application for slots at London Heathrow Airport.

The Mayor of Clare today (Monday 24th September 07) called on members of the public to express their opposition to the axing of the Shannon to Heathrow service by attending the first full Government debate on the issue this Wednesday.

Ballyvaughan, County Clare, IRELAND - Dozens of tourism officials from across Europe will gather in Ballyvaughan, County Clare this Friday (28th September 07) for an international Conference entitled 'An Experiment In Community Tourism'.

The Mayors and Managers of eleven cities and counties along the Western Seaboard have this evening demanded that secure permanent and quality connectivity between Shannon Airport and London Heathrow be reinstated.

Over two million US viewers watched the official launch of County Clare's first dedicated tourism website on US television network Fox News today.

Commenting on Ryanair's request that an EGM be called, Minister of State, Mr. Tony Killeen said, "The holding of the EGM allows all Aer Lingus shareholders to voice their concerns over the potential loss of services between Shannon and Heathrow.

A delegation of leading Irish tourism development agencies has embarked on a five day promotional drive in the United States aimed at showcasing Shannon Airport as a key gateway to Ireland.

Up to 10,000 jobs in 28 multinational companies throughout County Limerick are threatened by Aer Lingus' decision to withdraw its daily Shannon-Heathrow service.

Members of Shannon Town Council have unanimously called on the Government to immediately explain why Aer Lingus slots at Heathrow airport were not ring fenced in the interests of Shannon Airport, as requested by the Local Authority in April 2005.

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Tony Killeen T.D., has described today's Government allocation of funding for persons with a disability as "good news for the disability sector in Clare".

Organisers of the world's largest Irish culture festival have provided a major boost to the tourist industry in County Clare.

Clare County Council today announced that it has deployed traffic wardens at the site of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in an effort to reduce the number of vehicles parking illegally at the world famous tourist attraction.

The members of Seanad Éireann were today presented with a motion to approve Ireland's participation in the EU-US Agreement on Passenger Name Records (PNR).

Mayor of Clare Councillor Flan Garvey will this week meet with Nova Scotia’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage to discuss the potential for establishing a direct flight between Ireland and the Canadian province.