12 | UPDATES
TUI Partners with SENNIES to Bolster Special Educational Needs Support in Hotels
TUI has enhanced its commitment to inclusive travel by partnering with special educational needs childcare agency, SENNIES
THE three-year partnership will
offer bespoke training
for all childcare teams and frontline staff to ensure they can provide an inclusive holiday experience for children with additional needs, including neurodiversity. As part of the partnership, TUI introduced two new sensory rooms earlier this year at the TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach in Larnaca, Cyprus and the TUI BLUE Aura, Ibiza. Both hotels are accessible with direct flights from Belfast International Airport. The rooms are specially designed spaces that provide a calming, environment
for
low-stimulation guests
who
may feel overwhelmed by busy or unfamiliar surroundings. They feature elements such as soft lighting, interactive sensory equipment or quiet zones to encourage relaxation and make holidays more enjoyable for the whole family.
Guests will be able to receive
bespoke tools such as visual supports and communication cards to allow children to clearly communicate their wants and needs with the Kids’ Club hosts. Within the kids’ club rooms, they will also introduce ‘Now and Next’ boards to allow children to understand the flow of a session and to be clear about what is coming next. Louise Bates, Director Brands & Product TUI Hotels & Resort said: “TUI is committed to making holidays accessible for all customers and we recognise the many challenges families and children with SEN face while travelling and on holiday. This is why we are taking steps to make our hotels more inclusive and support families at every stage of their holiday. From the booking process to the flight, and for their entire stay in resort, we are working towards becoming the most neuro-friendly travel company possible.
“SENNIES will help us review
www.nitravelnews.com
Aer Lingus Relocates Ireland to Manchester Flights
AER Lingus flights between Manchester and the island of Ireland have moved to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. All Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional flights (operated by Emerald Airlines) to Manchester will depart from and arrive into Terminal 2, offering customers a modern and streamlined travel
experience.
This transition is part of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion transformation programme, which brings all Aer Lingus operations – including its transatlantic services from Manchester – under one roof at Terminal 2. As well as flights to Dublin and Belfast City Airport (operated by Emerald Airlines), Aer Lingus also flies three transatlantic routes from Manchester Airport to New York JFK, Orlando and Barbados.
moves us one step closer in ensuring families and children with SEN can feel seen and supported.” CEO & Founder of SENNIES,
Georgia
Sargeant said: “We’re proud to be partnering with TUI to make neuro-inclusive travel a reality for families with neurodivergent children. Far
too many families have told us they’ve stopped
altogether
all our current childcare guidelines while offering bespoke training to our childcare teams and staff. The work we are doing marks our commitment to inclusive travel and
ETIHAD Airways has expanded its global network with the announcement of a new destination in the Middle East. Damascus, Syria will be added to the network from June 2026.
travelling because
holidays aren’t designed
with their children’s needs in mind. That changes now. This is just the beginning, but it marks an important step towards travel that truly works for every family.”
The new route highlights the growing demand from travellers in the UAE to connect directly to Damascus. Service
commence in June 2026 with
Etihad Welcomes New Middle Eastern Route to its Network
four weekly flights, operated by Etihad’s
Airbus to Damascus will A320 aircraft,
featuring eight Business seats and 150 Economy seats.
November/December 2025
UK Foreign Office Issues New Advice For Peru
NEW advice issued by the UK Foreign Office has warned travellers in Peru about ongoing demonstrations and blockages near by the popular tourist attraction, Machu Pichu. The current advice issued on the Foreign Office website reads, “Due to ongoing demonstrations and road blockages near Machu Pichu, rail service to and from Machu Pichu (Aguas Caliente) have been disrupted until further notice.” The disruption to rail services to Machu Picchu is the result of political protests in the area. For those experiencing difficulties, The UK Foreign Advice highlighted, “If you are stranded in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas
Calientes), IPERÚ can
provide support in person at Av. Pachacuteq Cdra. 1, or by phone at +51 980 328 761.”
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88
