Today, Monday the 18th May, Portugal is delighted to be taking another step in the process of gradually opening up the economy and social living. Coinciding with International Museum Day, this new phase is marked by the opening, not only of museums, but also of all other cultural facilities, such as monuments, art galleries, interpretive…
The European Union announced on Wednesday, 13th May, that it is pushing for a gradual reopening of borders and claims that is not too late to safely retrieve summer holiday season. The Canary Islands Tourist Board, Turismo Islas Canarias, welcomes the EU’s advice on how to safely resume travel and is looking forward to the reboot of Europe’s tourism….
In our hectic world it can often be difficult to disconnect and take time for yourself. The stunning scenery of the Canary Islands are the perfect place for reflection. The beauty of its landscapes, its volcanos, beaches, cliffs and forests, allow tourists to relax and be present. The Canary Islands has become one of the…
In this blog, we look at 30 commonly used coronavirus and travel hashtags on Twitter and their potential reach. This list comes from research on Twitter over the course of a week (April 30th – May 6th, 2020) and from a Q&A with travel writers and bloggers. We asked our travel media community and friends…
The Canary Islands (Spain) and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have agreed a pilot flight in July for the world’s first ‘safe’ flight using the Digital Health Passport, developed by Canarian company Hi + Card. Canary Island’s regional Tourism Minister Yaiza Castilla and Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, confirmed Friday…
I don’t think we’re the only ones who will agree that March and April have been a bit of a whirlwind. Over the past few months, the world has come to grips with the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and begun adjusting to the ‘new normal’ and we here in TravelMedia.ie Towers are no…
The countdown has started! Every day we are closer to our next holiday, dreaming of destinations that now don’t seem that far away. As you may know, the Canary Islands are beginning to return to a sense of normality. The islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa or, the “Covid-19 free” islands, are leading…
Press release date: 5th May 2020 Native to West Cork, road bowling has been played on the rural roads of Ireland for centuries. You might well be familiar with road bowling, but have you heard of road tennis? Originating in the 1930’s, road tennis is a traditional Barbadian sport for people both young and…
Press release date: 1st May 2020 Yesterday, Thursday 30th April 2020, Portugal announced its lockdown exit plan – the first stage of which will begin on Monday 4th May. In a televised address, the Prime Minister in Portugal spoke to the nation to lift the state of emergency, which is in place up to May…
Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, the team here at TravelMedia.ie towers reached out to our travel industry and media friends to find out what their favourite memories of their times in Barbados were. Take a look at their responses below… Eric Stoen, Travel Babbo So I love Barbados, especially the food. But the coolest thing is…