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Shannon Airport’s status as a key player in the Irish tourism industry was recognised again this week, as it was honoured for the third year running at the World Routes Marketing Awards, held in Durban, South Africa. Shannon was highly commended from a shortlist of five airports in the under four million passengers’ category. It was outright winner of this award last year, having been highly commended two years ago. The award was won outright this year by Halifax International Airport in Canada. The global awards, which are voted exclusively by airlines, recognise the marketing and promotional activities of airports and tourism destinations globally. It was a special night in Durban for the Irish, with Tourism Ireland claiming the top award for ‘Destination Marketing’. Declan Power, Shannon’s head of aviation development, said that being on this prestigious global awards podium for three years running is a huge achievement for the airport. “We are extremely proud of this award. It says …
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