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MARY McKenna, CEO and Owner of Tour America and Cruise Holidays, has just launched ‘The Travel Suite’, an independent Irish travel company specialising in luxury holidays, cruises, group travel and premium class flights around the world. Having worked in travel for most of her life, Mary has identified a gap in the market which she believes The Travel Suite will fill. Whilst the travel industry is emerging from a turbulent two years, Tour America has managed to restructure, grow, and set up a new business, one which has long been a dream of Mary McKenna’s. Mary said: “Launching a company such
leader in the travel industry, Lorraine Quinn. Mary and Lorraine both know that when people want to travel the right way, they want to travel with the right people. Lorraine said: “We understand that luxury
as The Travel Suite, with an offering of bespoke luxury travel, has been a vision of mine for a number of years. I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years and love to share my incredible memories and passion for travel with everyone. Although the travel industry has seen many changes over the years, our success is partly attributed to always staying focused on the details of value creation. I am extremely conscious that people work hard and need to know that their holiday is going to be everything they expected, and more.” Also involved in establishing The Travel Suite is another incredibly experienced
means something different for everyone and that’s why The Travel Suite offers a personalised service to our clients. We are extremely excited to have an amazing experienced team of Travel Designers who have travelled extensively around the world and who have the in-depth knowledge to make your next holiday an exceptional one. Our expert team, combined with our exclusive partnerships with the leading hotels, resorts and airlines around the world, will ensure all our guests can disconnect to reconnect.”
Mary McKenna started Tour America in her sitting room 27 years ago. It is now Ireland’s no.1 travel company selling holidays to North America, and cruises worldwide. Tour America, 100% Irish owned, has survived many incredible world events including September 11th, the 2008 recession, Costa Concordia Cruise ship sinking, the Ash Cloud and, most recently, Covid 19. This year Mary is launching a new company, The Travel Suite, which will focus on high end holidays around the world. Award-winning travel company Tour America prides itself in offering outstanding customer service. Tour America are also very proud of the many awards it has won over the years, from Entrepreneur of the Year, to the Deloitte’s Best Managed Company (13 years running), Travel Agent of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Social Media SOCKIES, to the Small Firms Award (just to name a few). Lorraine Quinn, the MD of The Travel is
Suite
The Travel Suite has launched their new website
www.thetravelsuite.ie today, offering a suite of experiences to every corner of the globe. Those looking for the personal touch will soon be able to book an appointment at The Travel Suite’s new offices, which will be located in Milltown, South Dublin and will open over coming weeks.
the
The Travel Suite’s Travel Designers have spent years discovering the very best, hidden secrets of the destinations they offer,
Titanic Belfast’s Multi-Million Pound Exhibition To Begin in January
Travel Industry for over 25 years, she has spearheaded a number of international luxury brands such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises in Ireland. Along with Lorraine’s extensive knowledge of the travel industry she also has first-hand knowledge of many luxury cruises and destinations around the world such as Alaska, The Caribbean, The USA, Mexico, Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Malaysia, Australia, Dubai, South Africa and many more. Lorraine and her knowledgeable team in The Travel Suite understand each holiday is unique and they are passionate about looking after you every step of the way.
deliver a number of events in the Titanic Suites.
Denise Kennedy, Titanic Belfast’s Head of Operations said: “We are delighted to have welcomed the seven millionth visitor to Titanic Belfast and are now looking forward to embarking on our most ambitious project and single largest investment to date, in a multi-million-pound refreshment which will see the Titanic Experience transformed. Dreaming big is in our DNA and just
TITANIC Belfast has announced that work will begin on a multi-million pound refreshment programme in January which will see the iconic Titanic Experience being reimagined.
Titanic Belfast Gallery Refreshment Fund, established when the building opened as part of the commercial operator agreement and held by the charity owner, Maritime Belfast Trust.
is coming from the
This comes after a busy high season for the world-leading visitor attraction which has just welcomed its seven millionth visitor. The investment
January until Tuesday 28th February 2023. Visitors will still be able to enjoy the Titanic story during this time with two daily outdoor Discovery Tours to showcase the iconic building and historic slipways. A new standalone ticket for SS Nomadic has also been launched to give people the chance to visit the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world which will be animated by the attraction’s passionate and knowledgeable crew
During the refreshment period, Titanic Belfast will be closed from Monday 2nd
Throughout this period of closure, staff will also undertake intensive training in preparation for the re-launch of the Titanic Experience, operate a retail and hospitality offering at SS Nomadic and continue to
like the designers who created Titanic, we continually innovate how we tell her story and find new ways to capture the imagination. We will continue to push boundaries with immersive technology, original maritime heritage and the authentic Titanic story, to deliver an enriched, emotive visitor experience. “We are confident that the reimagined experience will amaze visitors and sustain Titanic Belfast as a world-class, ‘must-see’ global visitor attraction for years to come. Whilst closed, we will continue to provide a captivating Titanic experience with two outdoor Discovery Tours every day and a new standalone ticket for SS Nomadic where our crew are looking forward to bringing the story of RMS Titanic’s tender ship to life,” Denise added.
For more information please see www.
titanicbelfast.com/closure
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Nov/Dec 2022 Travel News
Favourite Holiday Destinations Finally Recovering From The Aftermath of the Pandemic
Booking data from international one-stop travel service provider,
Trip.com, shows how transatlantic travel has taken off in the last year.
In the year since the US re-opened its borders to international global travellers,
Trip.com has seen a travel boom, when comparing booking stats from October 2021 to October 2022.
US hotel bookings made by British travellers have increased by 382% during the 12 months, while European hotel bookings by US travellers have increased by 111%. Meanwhile, flight bookings from Europe to the US have increased by 67%, indicating the enduring appeal of the US, despite the pandemic, as well as revived demand for long-haul travel.
Andy Washington,
Trip.com Group EMEA General Manager, said: “The US has bounced back to resume its place as one of the most popular destinations for UK travellers according to analysis of
Trip.com data.
“Despite the drop in the value of the pound compared to the US dollar, America continues to attract Brits in large numbers eager to explore North America and reunite with friends and families.”
Rich Sun,
Trip.com Group General Manager for the Americas, said: “Americans have once again returned to Europe, as evidenced by
Trip.com data which shows a 111% surge in European hotel bookings from the US.
“European destinations have become attractive
business travellers looking to cash-in on favourable exchange rates.” In addition to the jump in flight bookings,
the average booking value of flights from Europe to the US has increased by 20% since October 2021.
Regarding routes from Europe to the US, New York was a top-performing destination, with flights from London, Paris, Milan, Madrid, and Barcelona ranked as the top five, and Manchester- New York as the sixth most popular booked flight route between Europe and the US. Over a third of travellers booking flights from Europe to the US came from the UK (39%), followed by Spain in second place (17%), Italy in third place (14%), followed in fourth place by France (12%) and Germany in fifth (11%).
flyers were New York, followed by Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orlando. On average, each month in the last year has seen an 18% rise in Brits booking US hotels.
New York was the most popular city for looking British travellers, followed by Las Vegas in second place, Los Angeles in third, Orlando in fourth and Miami in fifth position.
The average booking value of Americans on European hotels has increased by nearly a quarter (23%) in the last year.
The UK was the most popular European country for hotel and flight bookings by US travellers.
The most popular US cities for European for US holidaymakers and
Paris was the most popular European destination for hotel bookings by US travellers, followed by London and Rome.
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