February 2025 Tourism
Ireland in GB
TOURISM businesses from Northern Ireland arrived in Glasgow, taking part in Tourism Ireland’s first promotion of 2025 in Scotland – the organisation’s annual B2B workshop and n e tw o r k in g event for travel professionals from
across GB.
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Swan Hellenic Welcomes New UK Team Members
GEC TR Appointed Representation Agency for
Destination Cleveland
GEC TR have announced its appointment as the full representation agency for Destination Cleveland, the official destination marketing and management organization for Cleveland, Ohio. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in promoting Cleveland’s rich culture, attractions, and vibrant offerings to the UK and Irish markets.
NI TRAVEL TRADE AT HOLIDAY WORLd SHOw BELFAST
WTTC Welcomes Government Collaboration To Support UK’s Tourism Industry
THE World Travel & Tourism Council has welcomed the UK Government’s new Visitor Economy Advisory Council (VEAC), created to address some of the key challenges facing the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector.
WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson is honoured to have been selected as a founding member of the VEAC and through her participation urges the government to act swiftly and decisively to avoid the long-term decline of an industry that contributed £280BN to the UK economy in 2024 and supported over 4.1MN jobs.
The creation of the Council, chaired by
Tourism Minister, the Rt Hon Sir Chris Bryant MP, represents a unique opportunity
SAD PASSING OF WELL-KNOWN INDUSTRY FIGURE
The NI Travel News Team was saddened to learn of the passing of Mona Boardman Tohill. Mona died peacefully on Thursday
23rd January in Marie Curie Hospice; she fought a long battle with M.N.D. Mona owned travel agency Europa Travel, handed down by her late father, Charlie.
Mona was a previous member of Advantage and the Consort Group and attended meetings regularly,
where
many of the travel trade will have fond memories.
Speaking on her passing, Marie Gallagher, Downe Travel said: “I was touched to receive a message from her as she spent her last few days at Marie Curie Hospice.
As you know she was a very private person and bravely fought MND for over 2 years. Nan and I had kept in touch and as Brian her brother said that he was proud of “My Beautiful Wee Sister”.”
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SWAN Hellenic has announced the expansion of its UK & European reservations team with two key appointments, Joanna Hili and Katrin Roberts,
both joining
from Silversea Cruises. Their extensive expertise and shared passion for delivering
customer service
exceptional will be
instrumental in supporting Swan Hellenic’s continued growth and commitment to excellence.
position Travel & Tourism at the
heart of government decision-making, in collaboration with private sector. WTTC emphasises that the Council must prioritise urgent reforms to address barriers that continue to undermine the UK’s global competitiveness.
Julia Simpson said: “The launch of the Visitor Economy Advisory Council is a positive signal, but its success hinges on immediate and bold action. The Council must address the long-standing issues plaguing the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector to unlock its potential as a driver of economic growth. “The Council is a critical first step.
Travel & Tourism can be a cornerstone of economic recovery, job creation, and regional regeneration, but only if the government demonstrates its commitment through action.”
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