Irish Holidaymakers are Discovering the U.S. Once Again with American Holidays

“Bookings have more than doubled since the U.S. announced their reopening for vaccinated travellers” – Bladhana Richardson, American Holidays Monday, 8th of November 2021, was a highly anticipated day for the global travel industry as the United States reopened their borders for fully vaccinated travellers. Ireland’s U.S. holiday specialist, American Holidays, have welcomed the surge…

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La Palma Update: Lava emissions increase but flow fronts not advancing and no new parts affected

Ground deformation in Jedey has now reversed, with deflation observed at other stations Meteorological conditions positive for flights and airport operations in next 48 hours The new lava generated yesterday evening by the increased emissions south of the eruption source is moving westwards along volcanic tubes and channels, as well as on older flows. It…

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The USA -A Destination Worth Waiting For!

  The USA, it’s certainly a destination worth waiting for, and the wait is finally over. From November 8th the USA will be welcoming back tourists and American Holidays are ready to help you explore a land of Possibilities Unlimited. Whether you’re thinking of an exciting City Break in New York or family fun in…

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Barbados Launches Tourism Call Centre for Visitors

The new call centre gives visitors a direct line for all tourism-related queries As the travel and tourism industry continues to rebound in a meaningful way, Barbados has launched an innovative tool to put the human voice back in tourism, and stay connected to its visitors. The Barbados Tourism Call Centre began as a pilot…

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World Travel Market – Media Update

What’s New in Barbados 2021 – 2022 As travel resumes, Barbados is now busier than ever. Boasting a range of new tourist attractions, accommodation options, flight routes, and more, there is now no excuse to postpone paradise any longer, Barbados is waiting for you with the warmest of welcomes! Need more convincing? In this booklet,…

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Discover Boston and Cape Cod in the Fall with American Holidays

Immerse yourself in the charm of New England with this Boston and Cape Cod Fall Twin Centre with American Holidays from €1669pp / £1479pp Book with Confidence Following the official announcement that the U.S. will re-open to fully vaccinated travellers, now is the perfect time to start planning your long-awaited getaway across the pond with…

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

After an intensive global search, the Board of Directors of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jens Thraenhart, as Chief Executive Officer of the island’s destination marketing agency, effective November 1st 2021.  Mr. Thraenhart, a tourism veteran of 26 years, emerged as the top candidate from an initial…

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Barbados removes mandatory second test for fully vaccinated travellers

The Government of Barbados continues to review and update its travel protocols for entry into the country. In the latest update, effective Sunday October 24, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe…

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