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Contributors: John Trew, Nigel Heath, Robin Nowacki, Patric Baird, Andrea McVeigh, Heidi McAlpin, Ciaran Mulligan, Yasmin Latif, Paul Wilson, Vicky Richards, Ally Thompson, The Holiday NInja, Paul Clements, Michael Beattie, Natasha Warcholak, Fiona McIlwaine Biggins, Margaret Carragher


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January 2021 Travel News 10-11 Contents


3. Stena Line’s Newest Ship Arrives in Belfast: New addition to the Stena Line fleet - Embla - arrives in Belfast 4. How Will Tourism to Spain be Affected by Brexit? How will Brexit affect your next holiday? 5. BA Goes Above and Beyond to Help Those in Need: Airline makes good on promise to have positive impact in community 8. Research Reveals 93% Would Take Vaccine to Go On Holiday: 2,000 holidaymakers surveyed 9. Six in 10 Parents Find it Difficult to Keep Everyone Happy: Everyone wants different things shows new research 13-16. The Local Tourist: The latest local news, hotel reviews and weekend break inspiration 18-23. Virtual Holiday Show: Exciting destination insights with NI Travel News 24-25. The Local Tourist: Boating on the Shannon, a hotel break in Kilkenny and a weekend motorhome adventure 28. Travel Trade News: The latest news from the travel trade


News Extra Local Tour Operator Sees Increase


in Christmas and New Year Sales L


OCAL tour operator, Travel Solutions, has reviewed sales figures for the period between Christmas and New Year and say initial figures are “encouraging”. Announcing the figures, Peter McMinn, the companies Managing Director explained: “New sales taken between Christmas and New Years Eve are always a good barometer of what we can expect when we enter the peak summer holiday booking period of January. “Taking into account the horrendous year we have all experienced due to the pandemic, we were all apprehensive about the year to come, but initial sales figures are encouraging.” Continuing, Peter said: “We know there is a pent-up demand for holidays and when consumers get the green light


to travel, we are expecting a deluge of holiday bookings. From Boxing Day, the Travel Solutions sales team have taken an increased number of telephone calls compared to the same period last Christmas and consumers are booking – taking advantage of low deposits and some of the best value holiday prices we have seen for many a year.”


Peter concluded: “Holiday prices operate on a supply and demand basis, and prices will increase as bookings increase. Consumers should be looking to book now to grab a great value price.”


Travel Solutions operate


to a wide range of holiday destinations, with flights from Belfast and Dublin, throughout the year. Contact your local travel agent for more information.


Dominican Republic Extends Free Health Coverage Plan


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THE Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR) has announced the continuation of their free health coverage plan to 31 March 2021 for tourists arriving on commercial flights and staying at a hotel. The plan, which was originally set to


cover tourists only through to 1 January 2021, has now been extended. The plan is effective from the moment of check-in at a hotel and includes all


Travel Solutions has seen an increase in bookings between Christmas and New Year Sri Lanka Welcomes First Tourists Since Closing


POPULAR long-haul holidays destination, Sri Lanka has welcomed the first tourists since closing its borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic eight months ago. Two groups of travellers from the Ukraine


visited under a pilot program to restart the country’s tourism sector.


On arrival the visitors underwent PCR Covid


coverage of medical emergencies in case of COVID-19. “The Dominican government is committed to the reactivation of our tourism industry in an efficient and responsible manner. The free traveller assistance plan has proven to be a success, as it has helped position the Dominican Republic as a safe destination where tourists can enjoy the country’s offerings with the peace of mind that there is a


tests before being transported to designated hotels and they were all tested again over the next few days.


Under a ‘bio-bubble’ they are able to visit designated tourist spots. About 2,500 tourists will be arriving under the program over the next two weeks, mainly from CIS countries.


health system prepared to care for them in case of any contingency, and at no cost to them,” said David Collado, Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism. The free health coverage plan


includes complete care with coverage for medical emergencies in case of COVID-19 including ambulatory visits, hospitalisations, medicines, prolonged visits due to medical emergencies, specialist attention, visits to various


health centres throughout the country, transportation in case of emergency, hospital expenses and penalty costs for flight changes. The extension of the plan is a measure


that attests to the commitment of the Ministry of Tourism with the industry, a driving force for the Dominican economy, and constitutes an important incentive to continue the path of tourism recovery for 2021.


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