A roundup of the rest of the week's travel news
Music and wine treat
Sheen Falls Lodge, Co Kerry, is hosting a "Classical Weekend", November 21st-23rd, featuring cellist Julian Lloyd Webber with a programme of works performed over two nights, ranging from Bach to Elton John. Other activities will include clay pigeon shooting and a tour and tasting of the hotel's award-winning wine cellar. To book, see www.sheenfallslodge.ie, 064-41600.
Topflight's knighthood
An Italian knighthood was bestowed on Tony Collins, MD of Topflight, at a ceremony yesterday at the Italian embassy in Dublin. Tony received the title of "Cavaliere" (Knight) in the Order "Stella della Solidarietà Italiana" (Star of Italian Solidarity) in recognition of his 25-year commitment to Italy as a tourist destination, and the expansion of that market.
Gamble on Las Vegas
American Holidays is offering the low-down on high-rolling in Las Vegas at a free event on Thursday, November 20th at its offices on Duke Street, off Grafton Street, in Dublin. To book your place, email lasvegas@americanholidays.com or tel 01-6733800.
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The percentage rise in tourism in 2009 predicted by the UN World Tourism Organisation. The exception is the Middle East, where travel may outstrip the rise of 17 per cent in 2008.