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Record Travel Demand Hits Dublin Airport and Portuguese Cruise Industry
Dublin Airport reported record passenger numbers during its busiest summer season, while Portugal saw cruise activity reach an all-time high. These figures highlight a surge in tourism across both Irish and Portuguese destinations.
9 Sept, 11:11 — 9 Sept, 18:03
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irish-timesHigh7h ago
Dublin Airport reports record passenger numbers over ‘busiest summer season’
Every day in June, July and August saw more than 100,000 passengers use the airport
By James Cox
Read full article →irish-independent7h ago
Dublin Airport records record summer passenger numbers as 3.8 million travel through in August
For each day of June, July and August, Dublin Airport says it facilitated the passage of more than 100,000 people
By Keith Kelly
Read full article →portugal-newsMostly Factual46m ago
Cruise activity hits record high in Portugal
In August 2026, the Port of Lisbon recorded a record number of cruise passengers visiting the city.
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First report: irish-independent · 9 Sept, 11:11|Full coverage: 3 · 7h|Window: 7h
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