Stop Press…Stop Press…Stop Press HOT OFF THE PRESS! Joe Walsh Tours 2005 Worldwide Holidays Brochure European Sun & Escorted Tours Brochure 2005 2005 Pilgrimage Tours Brochure   Coming soon…. Joe Walsh Tours 2005 Australia & New Zealand Brochure   From sun, sea and sand, to pampering, culture and adventure, we’ve got it all covered……   Explore these unique and exciting destinations at prices that won’t be beaten!   SOME INTERESTING FACTS:   · 3 flights a week to Croatia in 1999, 14 flights a week in 2005 Joe Walsh Tours will operate 3 flights to Dubrovnik and 1 to Split, the gateway to the Makarska Riviera, every week from Dublin and regional airports all over Ireland. The Dubrovnik Riviera has become a popular holiday destination for Irish holiday-makers in recent years, but close on its heels is the up and coming Makarska Riviera, and it is easy to see why. Stunning beaches, a great mix of history and culture and of course great entertainment in Split, Croatia’s most vibrant city.’ For further details check out Joe Walsh Tours 2005 European Sun Brochure.   · Visitors to Thailand from Ireland increased by 12% in 2004 Thailand, the new ‘Algarve of the East’ – Long white Beaches, sophisticated bars and restaurants, great shopping and world class golf courses – no wonder Thailand is the leading longhaul destination from Ireland. Check out Joe Walsh Tours 2005 Worldwide Holidays Brochure for the most comprehensive range of hotels all over Thailand. New for 2005 is the stunning beach resort, Trang, home to the luxury Amari Trang Resort, an ideal romantic hideaway.   · Irish Honeymooners going all sophisticated! ‘We have observed a noticeable increase in spend on honeymoons in the past 12 months. Honeymooners now demand luxury hotels in sophisticated destinations’, says Imelda Byrne from Joe Walsh Tours. Joe Walsh Tours top honeymoon destinations in 2004 were Thailand, Mauritius, The Caribbean and South Africa. New to their programme for 2005 is Palm Island in the Grenadines, a private island resort offering the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Also new to for 2005 is the Pangkor Laut Resort, the multi-award winning luxury resort, just off the West Coast of Malaysia.’   · 50,000 Irish pilgrims travelled to Lourdes in 2004 Keeping the Faith – ‘We continue to expand our pilgrimage tours programme every year; as Ireland’s largest pilgrimage tours operator, we operate up to 5 flights a week to Lourdes alone, with numerous weekly flights to other popular pilgrimage destinations including Italy, Fatima and Medjugorje.   · Sit back, relax and enjoy! We have just launched an exciting range of escorted touring itineraries for 2005. Our comprehensive tours are fully escorted and include stops in Europe’s most beautiful and fascinating towns and cities. Choose between our Eastern Delights tour, taking in Prague, Vienna and Budapest or perhaps you’ve always wanted to explore the beautiful countryside in Italy and France? Take your pick, with prices from as little as €699, these are the most competitively priced escorted tours on the Irish Market. Their complete range of tours and itineraries can be seen in Joe Walsh Tours 2005 European Sun and Escorted Tours Brochure.   · 55,800 Irish visitors travelled to Australia in 2004 - The number of Irish visitors to Australia increased by 19% over 12 months, making the Irish the 4th largest travel group from Europe after the UK, Germany and France    AWARD WINNING BROCHURE: In January 2004 Joe Walsh Tours launched Ireland’s most comprehensive brochure to Australia and New Zealand. VOTED BEXT NEW BROCHURE TO AUSTRALIA IN THE UK AND IRELAND BY THE AUSTRALIA TOURISM COMMISSION. Joe Walsh Tours new 2005/2006 Brochure will be available in late January. Contact their Australia hotline 0n 01-241 0888.   · With the devaluation of the dollar, Asia has never offered such value! A week in Thailand with flights, private transfers and deluxe accommodation from only €899. Eat like royalty: A 3-course meal with a few beers costs from as little as €10 in Bali, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

Press Release 25 May 2004 Stop Press…Stop Press…Stop Press JOE WALSH TOURS WINS TOP AWARD! Joe Walsh Tours have won 'Best new operator brochure to Australia' in the first Australian Travel and Tourism Awards.The OzCARS were launched this year by the Australian Tourism Commission with the award ceremony taking place in London on 19 May 2004. Joe Walsh Tours fought off stiff competition from Tour Operators in both the UK and Ireland to win this prestigious award. Imelda Byrne, Marketing Manger says: "We are delighted to win this award, it is a great achievement for an Irish Operator considering the stiff competition from the UK. It really is a wonderful acknowledgement. For many of our clients travelling ‘down under’ is a trip of a lifetime and we developed this brochure to make travel to Australia easy and affordable. Our brochure really takes the hassle out of planning your trip with a wide range of accommodation options in all major cities and tourist spots. We also have a number of very experienced certified Aussie Specialists who can share their knowledge and love of this incredible country and are available to suggest the perfect itinerary to ensure you have a dream holiday. Avail of one of our suggested independent touring itineraries or join one of our many thrilling, award winning escorted tours. Our brochure has got it all, from car hire to bus passes and adrenaline filled activities to long lazy days on breathtaking beaches!" JOE WALSH TOURS AUSTRALIA HOTLINE TEL : 01 – 241 0888 Email : reservations@joewalshtours.ie