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6th September 2016
01:57pm BST
“According to the Central Statistics Office, the number of couples getting married in Ireland has stayed static at around 22,0002, so the increase in bookings is unlikely to be related to a rise in couples tying the knot. "Our sense is that consumer confidence is returning to the Irish market and it’s easier now than ever before to get to amazing honeymoon destinations such as Dubai, Mauritius and the Seychelles. Emirates flies twice daily from Dublin to Dubai and from there, honeymooners can connect directly to idyllic locations across Asia, India, Australasia or Africa."Speaking about the type of holidays being taken he added:
"The honeymoon is seen as the perfect opportunity to take that holiday of a lifetime and couples want to make the most of their time away as well as their budget. "The current trend for newly weds flying with Emirates from Ireland is to take in two holiday destinations, usually involving a stop over in Dubai on the return journey, where the lure of year-round sunshine has huge appeal.”Furthermore, 10% of Emirates’ honeymoon customers from Ireland opt to travel in Business Class. With this extra upgrade the newlyweds can enjoy gourmet cuisine, complimentary champagne and a selection of fine wines, lie-flat seats, an airport chauffeur collection service and a greater baggage allowance.