Etihad Announces Ireland Recruitment Drive for 100 Jobs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:15:36 GMT

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a recruitment drive in Ireland to find at least 100 new Irish employees to support its growth around the world.

Etihad already employs more than 90 Irish staff at the airport, its Dublin line maintenance operation and across its global network.

Now the airline is aiming to more than double those numbers.

Etihad Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, who is in Dublin to participate in the Global Irish Economic Forum at Dublin Castle, said: “We’ve built close relationships with Ireland and with Irish communities around the world since we began our service to Dublin four years ago.

“We have directly invested more than €16 million into Ireland over that time. That money has gone into our premium lounge and ground operations at Dublin airport, our Dublin Line Maintenance Centre and of course our sponsorship commitment as a supporter of GAA hurling. And our operating costs and Irish aircraft financing deals see tens of millions more every year coming into the Irish economy from Etihad.

“Next month, we are holding cabin crew recruitment Open Days in Dublin and we are hoping to hire at least 100 employees from this market.”

Etihad launched its Dublin to Abu Dhabi flights in 2007. Today it operates 10 flights a week into the UAE’s capital city, offering onward connections to another 70 destinations around the world.
Etihad has flown more than 640,000 guests on the route and carried more than 9,000 tonnes of cargo.

Mr Hogan said: “I’ve been a passionate supporter of bringing flights to Dublin and I’ve been delighted by the response we have had for the last four years.

“At Etihad, we make a real effort to embed ourselves into the local culture of our destination markets and become a partner in trade and tourism. Ireland has been a shining example of how that partnership can work and we highly appreciate the support we have received.

“Over the coming months and years, you will see that support repaid with continuing investment in the route and in our relationships here in the Irish market.”

Etihad’s recruitment Open Days will be held at the Burlington Hotel on 30 November and 1 December 2011. Etihad is also planning to hold Open Days in Belfast and Cork.

Hotels.com finds amorous Irish love a foreign fling

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:29:11 GMT

New Hotels.com research* has uncovered that the lucky-in-love Irish consider a romantic fling an essential part of the perfect holiday with 57% admitting they have fallen for the charms of another whilst in a foreign land.

The new research reveals that when holidaymakers are away from the drudgery of their daily routines, they are more likely to let their inhibitions go and seize the opportunity to find that special someone. Almost two thirds of those surveyed admitted that when on holiday they were more likely to let their guard down and give love a chance to blossom (61%).

According to the survey, for many a holiday romance isn't just a two-week fling. Two fifths of loved-up Irish holiday-makers (41%) try to keep the flame burning once they return home. However, statistics show the odds are against them with only 7% of holiday romances lasting the distance with 33% slowly petering out. One in five (20%) holiday couples even call time on their foreign romance before they embark on their homeward-bound journey, believing that a holiday fling should not outlast the holiday.

Alison Couper, Communications Director for Hotels.com, said: "Our research has shown that love often blossoms when people are on holiday away from their daily routine. We have also found that the stereotypes seem to be holding up: Irish and Brits are the most reserved about relationships on holiday whereas Italians really set pulses racing."

The survey, which polled holiday-goers from eight European countries, showed the Italians to be Europe's most romantic nation, with 79% admitting to a holiday romance, followed by 76% of Spanish holiday-makers who keep an eye out for romantic opportunities when abroad.

In fact, when compared with their more hot-blooded Latin counterparts, the Irish (57%) are actually the least likely to embark on a far-flung fling, followed closely by UK neighbours (60%).

When it comes to being open about their relationship status back at home, 10% of Irish holidaymakers admitted to lying to their love interest in order to make a romance more likely. The Danes are the most honest with just 4% admitting to being economical with the truth. At the other end of the spectrum, the French were found to be the least honest (18%) about the presence of a significant other.

The research also reveals that the majority of Irish who embark on a romance believe it is as a result of a 'moment in time' and holiday circumstances rather than actual romance (83%), with the Irish among the top sceptics of why a romance flourishes on holiday, on par with the UK (83%) and just below the Swedes, who top the poll on this question (85%). The Spanish are more romantic in their beliefs and the least likely to blame it solely on their holiday surroundings (61%).

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Notes to Editors:
*Research conducted amongst 2,604 travellers across the Ireland, UK, France, Sweden, Italy, Sweden, Spain and Denmark in September 2009.

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Stena Line teams up with Gary Pope to ensure kids stay happy on car holidays

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:48:28 GMT

Stena Line, leading ferry company, has announced that it has teamed up with London-based expert Gary Pope to advise holidaymakers on the best way of preparing themselves and their family before a car holiday.

Gary Pope is managing director of the British company Kids Industries. It's Gary and his colleagues who advise companies like Nickelodeon, Unilever and Disney how to design their products and services so they appeal to children.

"People spend a lot of time in the car on a car holiday and it's important as parents to make sure the children enjoy the experience as much as possible. Gary's tips are often quite simple, but the point is that it's often things that parents wouldn't think of," said Nigel Tilson, UK Communications Manager at Stena Line.

Gary, who is also an adviser on child studies to Oxford University, has listed a number of important tips for a successful car holiday with the children. Most of his tips are easy to follow with a little forward planning and Gary's Top Ten Tips can be found on the Stena Line website.

Families taking car holidays this summer should start planning with the children a few weeks ahead of departure and buy a secret stock of surprises for them, according to the international child expert.

"Three absolute musts to have with you on a car holiday are the children's favourite toys or cuddly toy, colouring books and a secret supply of mini surprises. The surprises can be used to portion out toys, books and games periodically, if and when the journey gets tedious or when arguments start in the back seat," said Gary.

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers take car holidays each summer which include a ferry crossing across the Irish Sea with Stena Line. This summer is no exception, especially with fares starting at £79 single for a car and driver for midweek travel with kids going free. And there's plenty for the kids to do once they get onboard. They can meet Curious George, enjoy a movie, have a fun time in specially-designed play areas - plus there are giveaways for kids throughout the summer.

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Notes to Editors:

About Stena Line:
Stena Line is the Irish Sea ferries market leader, offering the biggest ferry fleet and the widest choice of routes between Britain and Ireland, including Stranraer to Belfast, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Port, Fishguard to Rosslare and ferries to Larne from Fleetwood. The company carries over three million passengers on its Irish Sea routes each year, more than its rival operators combined.

For more information about Kids Industries, please contact Gary Pope on 07984 404673.

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