February 2025


P&O Cruises Announce New Direct Flights From Belfast - Available to All Agents Now


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Thompson Travel International Celebrate Largest Ever Holiday Showcase


THOMPSON Travel International hosted their annual Holiday Showcase event in the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown in January. With a plethora of travel companies and interests for all, the evening brought holiday-hungry travellers from across the province to the showcase.


Speaking on the success of the event, Director Jason Calvin


P&O Cruises have announced new DIRECT flights from Belfast for their 14 night Caribbean cruise! Departing 27th February 2026 – fly to Barbados DIRECT from Belfast for a fantastic 14 night Caribbean cruise calling at Martinique, St Kitts, Tortola, St Maarten, Antigua, Grenada, St Lucia and Barbados. Two Arvia sailings (K602 and K605) with a direct Belfast flight are now LIVE on polar NOW and available to all agents!


Riviera Travel Announces Major Upgrades Travel Concierge Service


RIVIERA Travel is stepping up its game for 2025 by enhancing sales commissions and launching significant long-haul enhancements to its Travel Concierge service, solidifying its position as the easiest and friendliest team in the travel industry.


Vicky Billing, Head of Sales for Riviera Travel,


says “We have implemented this initiative based on valuable feedback from our dedicated agent committee and input from agents across the country, including those


in Northern and Scottish


Advantage Travel CEO Issues Statement on Los Angeles Wildfires


FOLLOWING the Greater Los Angeles wildfires last week, Julia Lo Bue-Said, Chief Executive Officer of The Advantage Travel Partnership stated,”Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating fires currently sweeping through Los Angeles. We remain hopeful that emergency services


will contain regions.


With our growing emphasis on Long Haul, we recognised some gaps, particularly when it came to regional flight bookings. We hope these changes will significantly benefit the agents we work


with. “ BLUE


Diamond Resorts has launched its Royalton and Planet Hollywood Online Pre-Check In service, a secure online platform that significantly reduces check-in times and allows guests to fast- track the start to their holiday. Aimed at enhancing the arrival experience, this new initiative utilises the latest and most secure hospitality technologies, allowing guests to begin the registration process before they even arrive on property.


the fires soon and prevent further destruction.”


Bue-Said continued, “We strongly advise travellers to follow guidance from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which recommends monitoring local media and following instructions from local authorities. While most flights to and from LAX are currently operating as scheduled, we recommend passengers check their flight status directly with their airline before travelling. Those who have booked through a travel agent should reach out to them for the latest updates and guidance regarding their travel plans.” The UK Foreign Office has advised UK nationals who are currently in or plan on travelling to Los Angeles to “monitor local media and follow the advise of local authorities” amid news that wildfires are sweeping through the city.


said, “We were absolutely delighted to host our biggest Holiday Showcase event in our over 30 years of business. Over 40 different travel companies gave over 1000 attendees lots of inspiration and exclusive offers. Some exciting entertainment from the choir Just Sing kept the crowd entertained. We were also really pleased to raise over £1100 for Kidney Care UK from our charity raffle too. A great night for everyone despite the bad weather!”


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