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www.nitravelnews.com Families Enjoy Some Festive Fun at Titanic Belfast
TITANIC Belfast hosted a preview of ‘A Magical Christmas Experience’ for its charity partner NI Cancer Fund for Children. The leading visitor attraction invited families the organisation supports to enjoy a special preview of the popular festive experience
where they
got to take part in lots of fun festive activities and meet Father Christmas. NI Cancer Fund for Children is the charity partner of Titanic Belfast and the leading visitor attraction invited families the organisation supports to enjoy a special preview of the popular festive experience
where they
got to take part in lots of fun festive activities and meet Father Christmas.
FAMILIES ENJOY FESTIVE FUN AT TITANIC BELFAST… Pictured at the launch of ‘A Magical Christmas Experience’ are Jake (7) and Emelia (9), Titanic Belfast’s Elves and NI Cancer Fund for Children’s Community Services Manager, Helen Patterson.
Christmas Officially Lands at Belfast City Airport
cheer to arriving and departing passengers. Michelle Hatfield, Chief People and Marketing Officer, at Belfast City Airport, said “We were thrilled to welcome pupils from our adopted schools to our lights switch event, marking the beginning of the Christmas period at Belfast City Airport. This year was made extra special thanks to some very special guests from the North Pole!
“Christmas is our busiest time of year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming upwards of 10,000 passengers daily to the airport over the coming weeks as many people travel home to spend the holiday period with friends and family.
Thailand
BELFAST City Airport celebrated the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas tree light- switch on event.
Pupils from the airport’s adopted schools, Victoria Park PS, Mitchell House PS, Towerview PS, St Joseph’s PS, Cregagh PS, Seaview PS and St Malachy’s PS, joined Santa and Mrs Claus at the terminal to bring Christmas
Government’s Autumn Statement is “Step in
the Right Direction: Says Advantage and AITO COMMENTING on the government’s Autumn Statement, Julia Lo Bue-Said, Chief Executive, The Advantage Travel Partnership and Noel Josephides,
Director,
AITO (The Specialist Travel Association) jointly stated: “We welcome the key points announced as part of the Autumn statement. Anything which reduces the tax burden on businesses and puts more money back in the pockets of consumers is good news for businesses operating in the UK Outbound Travel sector and for those servicing businesses with travel management solutions. The measures announced today are a step in the right direction. We also welcome the Government’s continued support for
small business and high streets, in particular the business rates support package announced today by the Chancellor. Whilst the overall tax burden remains too high, we appreciate the fiscal constraints on the government at this point and hope that further reductions to business rates will be announced over time. Over the last 12 months, and particularly since the end of
the pandemic, we have seen a very buoyant UK Outbound Travel industry, and we are looking forward with cautious optimism to 2024 and beyond. As a vibrant industry, with a nationwide network of distribution that delivers significantly to the UK economy, we very much want to play a part in the growth agenda also announced today and will be looking to continue working closely with government to achieve this. Advantage and AITO, as UK Outbound Travel continues to engage with politicians and ministerial meetings across the spectrum in amplifying key policy asks for the sector including constituency meetings with over 50 MP across our collective membership. The political affairs work of Advantage and AITO, as UK Outbound Travel, continues at pace and we will be announcing further strategic developments in the near future.”
THAILAND is
considering offering visa-free stays for UK and European holidaymakers.
Prime Minister’s aide Prommin Lertsuridej said the visa-free stays could be extended to up to 90 days.
Europe makes up about 20% of total tourist arrivals to Thailand.
Falling Lamp Post Injures Three Guests
at Disney STRONG winds at Disneyland has caused damage, including to a lamp post, which injured three guests. In a statement, Disneyland said: “At Disneyland, due to the high winds, a light pole blew over, injuring a few guests,” Disneyland said in a statement. “Unfortunately, one guest was transported to the hospital.”
The lamp post toppled and landed onto a sidewalk at Main Street USA. A small area of Main Street USA was cordoned off but otherwise park operations remained open.
Venice
Considers 90-day Visa-Free Stays for UK and European Holidaymakers
Denmark to Impose ‘Green Tax’ on Flights
THE Danish government has proposed a ‘green tax’ for passengers flying in the region; This is being imposed with that aim for completely green domestic routes by 2030.
The fee is set to be phased in gradually, starting in
2025, and will be dependant on flight length in the country.
With fees to be fully introduced by 2030, passengers
can be expected to pay an average of €13 per trip. By 2027, a ‘pit stop’ will be carried out and the tax will then be re-evaluated. It is believed the tax will be used to fund further
green abilities by the danish airport , and remaining funds will go towards elderly people in the country. The government proposes that approximately DKK 550 million will be targeted for measures at Danish airports and the Danish aviation sector.
Rolls Out New Day- Tripper Fee
VENICE has unveiled a plan to charge day-trippers €5 each to enter on peak weekends. The move is part of an effort to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for residents.
The rollout of the tourist
“contribution” programme came after Venice, a Unesco World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on the UN agency’s danger list earlier this year because of the threat that over- tourism was having on its delicate ecosystem.
UFO Sighting Near Airport Grounds
FIGHTERS jets were scrambled and flights were grounded at an Indian airport following the sighting of a UFO. A security alert was issued
in Manipur state with flights halted for several hours. The Indian Air Force posted
on X: “IAF activated its Air Defence response mechanism based on visual inputs from Imphal airport.”
Indian authorities have not disclosed any other details.
January 2024
Barcelona is internationally recognised, as a destination for gastronomic excellence
BARCELONA has just launched an international campaign to position the city as a global gastronomic destination of excellence.
The initiative coincides with the Michelin Gala, one of the most prominent events in the culinary world. This year, it will be held in Barcelona to unveil the new Michelin stars for the 2024 guide. The prestigious Michelin Guide promoters have recognised Barcelona for the excellence and innovation of its gastronomy offering, valuing entrepreneurial spirit, as well as the City’s chefs’ respect for tradition by utilising local products when cooking cosmopolitan and fusion cuisines. The campaign to relaunch the city as a leading gastronomic destination was promoted by Barcelona Tourism this year and features a promotional video that portrays the city as a testing ground for many young chefs and their commitment to local produce that makes haute cuisine affordable for the general public. The four pillars of the campaign, were based on the predominant values of haute cuisine in the city, are genius and innovation, respect for tradition with a view to the future, sustainability, and local and seasonal products.
There are almost 5,600 restaurants and more than 3,000 bars in Barcelona. According to the latest Tourism Activity Report, the main activity of visitors to the city is the tasting of gastronomy, with 92.4% visiting for this reason alone.
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