On the rails . . .

AUSTRALIAN owned International Rail has just launched its new live booking system for rail systems in UK and Europe, allowing agents to book trains instantly for their clients. Available for trains in the UK, Europe, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, as well as popular intercountry services such as Eurostar and overnight trains; the website will connect directly to the European reservations systems, managing director Jonathan Hume said.
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From Seoul to Zagreb

LOCATED in Northwest of Croatia, Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of #Croatia. It has rich history and culture dating back to Roman times. The other prominent tourist destinations are Dubrovnik, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Trogir, a historic town and harbor on the Adriatic coast. 

In addition, Plitvice Lakes National Park is world-famous for one of the oldest and largest national park in Croatia with 16 lakes and 90 waterfalls. 

Korean Air will expand its network to Europe with the launch of a direct scheduled service between Seoul, South Korea and Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Korean Air have operated charter flights from Seoul to Zagreb since 2010, and the number of Korean visitors to Croatia have steadily risen every year; a Korean TV travel program featuring Croatia and first shown in 2013, is considered influential in first inspiring leisure travelers to the Eastern European country. 


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Qatar Airways increases frequencies to Eastern Europe and the Nordics

QATAR Airways has doubled its frequencies to a number of destinations in Eastern Europe and the Nordics, following a significant increase in passenger demand to the popular destinations of Prague, Warsaw and Helsinki.

Commencing mid-December, the award-winning airline will introduce an extra daily flight on each of the routes to meet the growing inbound and outbound travel demand by adding an Airbus A320 service, offering an additional 132 daily seats in both directions.
  
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2017: The 'Year of Eastern Europe'

TRAVELZOO is forecasting 2017 to be the ‘Year of Eastern Europe’, with the region gaining popularity largely due to the shift in tourism away from other destinations that have been affected by acts of terror. 

The region is also appealing to British tourists concerned about the value of the British pound. Experts say holidays in beautiful destinations such as #Croatia and #Bulgaria are on average 30% cheaper than ever-popular southern coastal Spain this year and Travelzoo predicts the Eastern European region will continue to grow in popularity throughout 2017.

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Heritage Travel

SOPHIA'S Travel is an award-winning travel agency and travel consulting service specializing in Jewish heritage travel, food & wine, and cultural travel, especially in Western and Eastern Europe, and the republics for the former Soviet Union.

Winner of the 2016 Travvy Gold Award for Best Small Retail Travel Agency, they have announced a new Cultural and Culinary Tour to Georgia and Armenia, with a special emphasis on Jewish heritage. The tour will visit Georgia for 10 days / 9 nights, May 27-June 5, 2017, with an optional overland extension to Armenia for 5 days / 4 nights, June 5-9, 2017.

According to the travel industry website TravelPulse, "Heritage Travel is the 'Next Big Thing'." For Sophia Kulich, a Jew, who emigrated from the former Soviet Union, Jewish heritage has been her passion.

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Wizz Air announces new route to Cluj

HUNGARIAN low fares carrier #WizzAir has announced a new route from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Cluj in #Romania, offering twice-weekly flights starting from July next year. 

The Cluj route will be the 11th Wizz service connecting Yorkshire with Central and Eastern European destinations.

Lead in fares on the Cluj service start at £21.99 including taxes.

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Up in the air ...

BALKAN HOLIDAYS has announced additional flights from UK regional airports to Bulgaria for its summer 2016 programme.

These are:

• A weekly Thursday flight from Glasgow to Bourgas 
• A weekly Monday flight from Aberdeen to Bourgas 
• A weekly Saturday flight from Glasgow to Varna 
• A Friday flight from Belfast to Bourgas 
• Saturday flights (high season) from Gatwick and Manchester to Varna
• Monday night flight from Birmingham to Bourgas 

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Brits flock to Eastern Europe

RESEARCH by payment card company Visa has found that #EasternEurope and the Baltics are becoming increasingly popular with British travellers. #Croatia, #Romania, and #Lithuania are said to be among the top five fastest growing destinations for UK holiday spend.

The research was based on debit card use statistics at point-of-sale and ATMs overseas as compared with travel money bought from bureau de change before departure.

It also found that spend by UK Visa cardholders on summer holidays abroad grew 25% between 2012 and 2014.

Spend by UK cardholders in Romania, Lithuania, and Croatia increased by 80%, 61% and 57% respectively between 2012 and 2014.

Spending in bars and restaurants has seen the fastest growth across these countries, with Croatia leading the way.

Kevin Jenkins, managing director UK and Ireland for Visa Europe, said: ‘Our data suggests the appetite for domestic holidays remains strong, but there’s clearly a renewed desire to grab the passport and get exploring again.

‘A third of Brits tell us they’re taking more overseas holidays than five years ago. The difference though is in the choice of destination. People are looking beyond the traditional Mediterranean holiday spots for new experiences. Croatia’s exploding festival scene, low prices, and stunning scenery are making it highly attractive and there’s a similar halo effect across Eastern Europe’s new tourist hotspots. Lithuania, too, has become a real hotspot.’

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