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Successful Europe Senior Tourism presentations in Bratislava and Prague
(10/02/2012) The third edition of the Europe Senior Tourism programme has been promoted in the Slovakian and Czech markets, with two press conferences attended by nearly 30 journalists. The Spanish ambassadors to both of these countries attended the presentations given by the head of the Spanish Tourism Office in Vienna, the head of R&D&I at Segittur, a representative from Andalusia and another from Euroseniors.
Europe Senior Tourism – the best gift for 2012
(02/01/2012) A trip to Spain to enjoy the sun, the gastronomy and culture, at an unbeatable price, is what Europe Senior Tourism proposes in order to start off the year 2012. If you are 55 years old, look no further – there are places available for travelling until April.
About 6,000 seniors have enjoyed the programme from October to December
(02/12/2012) The third edition of the Europe Senior Tourism programme has kicked off with the arrival of 5,800 seniors in the Balearic Islands, Region of Valencia and Andalusia. Most of the tourists have come from Poland, Romania, Czech Republic and France.
Bucharest hosts a new promotion of the Europe Senior Tourism programme
(29/11/2011) Bucharest has been the venue for various events to promote the Europe Senior Tourism programme and to highlight the new developments in the third edition in 2011/2012. As on other such trips, the programme included a press conference and a meeting with the tour operators where all the participants were able to enjoy an Andalusian cured ham specially flown over for the occasion.
Europe Senior Tourism on the BBC
(21/11/2011) The British television channel BBC has featured a news story on social tourism in the countries in the European Union. This item reports on the functioning of Spain's Europe Senior Tourism programme, and highlights the importance of this initiative in attracting tourism from emerging markets in the low season for the purpose of reactivating the economy and combating unemployment. The video also explains the objectives of the European Commission's Calypso Preparatory Action.
Watch video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9644082.stm
