JUNE 30, 2018
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ITH a royal visit planned, increased travel options available and a wealth of events and activities due to take place, Ireland is proving a top destination for travel this summer. Following a healthy first quarter for travel in 2018, which saw the number of overseas visitors to the island increase by 7.3 per cent, the nation is preparing to welcome even more people to its shores as the holiday season kicks in. “Looking to the upcoming summer season, the air and sea access picture is very positive – with increases in the number of airline seats from Britain, Mainland Europe, North America and long-haul markets,” Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said. “We are determined to ensure that tourism growth continues,” he added, “and we have a really comprehensive promotional programme underway, working with industry partners across the island of Ireland, as well as with a wide range of international tour operators and with major air and sea carriers.” Newlywed Royals the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are among those due to visit in the coming weeks, while a host of events, including the Ulster Fleadh, are set to bring even more people across the water. According to Mr Gibbons, “there has never been a better time to visit the island of Ireland”, read on to find out why…