Author: Brian Ogle

Hello! I'm Brian Ogle. For almost 30 years I was the Editor at Northern Ireland's only travel newspaper and now that I'm freelance I'm continuing my globe-trotting ways! I hope you will follow me on this journey, exploring this amazing world...

RIVIERA TRAVEL ENTERS IRISH LONG-HAUL MARKET

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Golden Buddha in Sri Lanka

SPECIALIST tour operator Riviera Travel has announced its entrance into Irish long-haul market by implementing a premium long-haul touring experience for Irish holidaymakers. The new tours are available for 2026 and 2027 departures.

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MORE DELUXE CABINS ON STENA LINE AS DOG TRAVEL BOOMS

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IN response to a surge in pet owners travelling with their four-legged friends on Stena Line’s Belfast to Liverpool route, the ferry company has more than doubled the numbers of pet cabins onboard, adding a deluxe pet cabin option.

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THREE IN FIVE PEOPLE TRAVELLING TO EUROPE AWARE OF NEW EES ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM

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Bay of Lindos and Acropolis on Rhodes

NEW data from ABTA – The Travel Association reveals 61 per cent of people due to travel to Europe over the next 12 months are already aware of the introduction of EU Entry/Exit System.

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JET2 CELEBRATES 20 SUNNY YEARS OPERATING TO TENERIFE

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THIS year marks 20 years since Jet2.com’s inaugural flight landed in Tenerife from Leeds Bradford Airport and exactly two decades later, the leading leisure airline has today celebrated 20 years of operating award-winning flights to the Canary Island.
 

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ONE IN TWELVE PEOPLE USING AI TO CHOOSE THEIR HOLIDAY SPOT

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Beach life in Barbados – AI is now being used by more people to choose their destination

ACCORDING to new data from ABTA’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 report, released yesterday, more people are experimenting with new tools when deciding where to holiday.

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ABTA REPORT SHOWCASES VALUE OF TRAVEL AGENTS, TOUR OPERATORS

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Mark Tanzer – travel agents and tour operators bring added value to holidays

FINDINGS from ABTA’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 report reinforce the importance people place on travel agents and operators to provide fantastic holidays with excellent customer service and value for money.

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JET2WEDDINGS’ EXPANSION MEANS CUSTOMERS CAN NOW ENJOY A GREEK WEDDING IN THE SUN….

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Jet2holidays has expanded its new Jet2Weddings proposition to Greece on the back of demand from customers, meaning couples now have even more choice when it comes to saying ‘I do’ in a stunning sunshine climate.

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UK TRAVELLERS FEELING MORE CONFIDENT OF GOING OVERSEAS

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ABTA survey shows increasing confidence of travelling overseas


THE latest results from ABTA’s annual Travel Confidence Index, now in its third year, show the UK is feeling even more confident about travelling overseas.

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