Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will debut in Ireland with the opening of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The property is one of the Irish capital’s most contemporary and architecturally impressive buildings and is located in the heart of the Docklands.

Tourism Ireland expects to activate its global big green button campaign in Australia from late August – a marketing initiative aimed squarely at re-starting tourism with firm bookings.

Australia claims third largest percentage of citizens with Irish roots (top slot is the USA, followed by Canada). At last count, 10% of Australians said ancestors came from the Emerald Isle. Many know Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, home ground of Six Nations and many other prestigious sports events.

United Airlines has revealed it will operate its newest Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on six transatlantic routes from its New York/Newark hub, beginning in March 2019.