The Irish Journey Brokers Affiliation (ITAA) has issued recommendation to Irish holidaymakers travelling to Barcelona or anyplace else in Catalonia. The recommendation follows the motion taken by Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, to impose direct rule on Catalonia after the area formally declared independence from Spain final week.
The transfer by the Spanish Authorities to sack Catalonian leaders and impose direct rule has sparked worry that there will probably be civil unrest and violence throughout Spain within the coming days and weeks. Irish vacationers have been warned that it may have an effect on them. Nonetheless, the ITAA’s Barcelona journey recommendation advises says that visiting the area ought to nonetheless be protected in the event that they take sure precautions.
Cormac Meehan, President of the ITAA, commented: ‘Additional demonstrations are more likely to happen in Barcelona and different areas of the Catalonia area. We’re advising all vacationers within the space to train warning. They need to:
- Keep away from all demonstrations.
- Monitor native media.
- Observe the recommendation of native authorities.
- Seek the advice of with and observe the recommendation of their journey agent or tour operator.
‘Demonstrations may additionally trigger some disruption and delays to move providers,’ he additionally suggested.
He continued: ‘The ITAA is working with its members and affiliate companions throughout Eire to help holidaymakers travelling to the area. The Catalans wish to maintain their tourism business open and we’re assured that the world will stay protected for Irish individuals. This is among the hottest and exquisite areas of the Iberian Peninsula and should stay each open and accessible to the worldwide vacationer neighborhood.”
Mr Meehan will journey to the area immediately (Tuesday) with Pat Dawson, CEO of the ITAA. They may meet with native tourism authorities, administration and operators to make sure that the world stays open to Irish individuals and, certainly, all vacationers.
The ITAA additionally recommends that holidaymakers test the Division of Overseas Affairs’ web site for additional Barcelona journey recommendation earlier than travelling. Additionally they suggest that folks obtain the Travelwise app, which is designed to assist Irish residents to remain protected and knowledgeable whereas travelling, residing or working abroad.
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