Airports

American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

American Airlines  reopened its First Class Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3, with the premium space having undergone a cosmetic refresh and the curation of a brand-new food…

Travel Agents

London Is No Longer Travellers Favourite Destination in Europe

Joe Cusmano Mar 22, 2023

While Europe remains popular with travellers globally, there is a new destination popular with luxury travellers. According to the luxury travel agency network Virtuoso, Paris has…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Virtuoso ‘On Tour London’ brings 90+ travel agency members and preferred partners together

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

Virtuoso, the global travel network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, brought together over 90 preferred partners and members across the region for one of its largest U.K.…

Hospitality

YOTEL debuts YOTELPAD in Europe with new opening in Stratford, London

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2023

 YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management…

Appointments

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team, with the addition of Tommy So as the director of food and beverage and James…

TD Syndicated Partner

New Managers at The Gore London and The Pelham London

Harry Johnson Mar 4, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Five-star hotels The Gore London and The Pelham London – both part of Starhotels Collezione have appointed new hotel managers. J-J Pollak and Niccolò Consigli joined the…

TD Syndicated Partner

New London flights from LA, San Francisco, Washington, Boston

Harry Johnson Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Norse Atlantic Airways launches four new routes from the US to London Gatwick, now offering a total of seven flight paths over the Atlantic Full article: New London…

Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the…

Guest Column

Battersea Power Station’s ‘LIFT 109’ provides staggering views of London

Ramy-Salameh-1618996499_1638214158 Feb 8, 2023

“Back to the future” - Battersea Power Station has been a symbol of London’s skyline since the mid-1930s. In 2012, under new ownership, the Power Station embarked on the next phase of its…

TD Syndicated Partner

Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 7, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…

UK

London must be ready for increase in international visitors in 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 30, 2023

Super-prime real estate developer Sameer Gehlaut has today called for more luxury, flexible-stay accomodation to be built in London to capitalise on the expected return of high-speed,…

Airlines and Aviation

Luxair launches only direct London to Antwerp service

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

Antwerp, the jewel in the crown of the Flanders region, has once again returned to the LCY departures board with Luxair offering four times a week services direct from the heart of London.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

London revealed as the best city worldwide for entertaining clients

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

Using metrics such as the number of business meeting rooms available to hire, number of Michelin-recognised restaurants and the cost of a taxi, CompareMyJet has researched 38 OECD…

Appointment announcement

Paul Walters appointed as general manager of The London EDITION

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

The London EDITION is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Walters as General Manager. Originally from Australia, Walters has been based in London for over 10 years where he…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

Hotels

Madrid’s luxury hotels valued more highly than those of London, Paris and Milan

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

Five-star and five-star GL (Grand Luxury) hotels in Madrid have a score of 0.9050 in the Global Review IndexTM, higher than that of accommodation in the same category in London (0.8811),…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.

Airports

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

This December London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg, providing even more choice for passengers this winter.

Japan

Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal…

Global

London City Airport partners with Leidos to transform airport security experience 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

London City Airport is investing in replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new, state of the art, CT scanners, provided by Leidos. 

Airports

Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above a 12-metre LED screen to highlight Qatar Airways’ products, services, destinations, and marketing…

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…

Tourism

The most cultured cities in Europe from Venice to London

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

The study from Bounce analysed cities across Europe on factors such as the number of museums, music venues, libraries and theatres, to reveal Europe’s most cultured cities.  Top 10 Most…

TD Syndicated Partner

Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Nov 9, 2022 0

Dominates presence with its largest ever pavilion and brings 40+ destination partners to leading global travel trade event. Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022

Tourism

Oman Air at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

Joining Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the airline will be showcasing its products and services to major global players in the travel and tourism industry, the highlight of which…

Visa updates

VFS Global opens a new India visa application centre in Central London

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

VFS Global opened an India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) for the Indian High Commission in central London to help deal with the surge in demand for visa applications since the opening of…

Associations

ABTA at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

This year’s WTM is going to be one of the most interesting and rewarding for many years, given that COVID-19 travel restrictions have lifted around the world.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi confirmed as Premier Partner for a second year running at WTM London

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia, has been announced as Premier Partner of World Travel Market London 2022 for the second year running.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

India to participate in WTM London

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

“Ministry of Tourism, government of India will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 from 7th to 9th November in London which is one of the largest international travel exhibitions,”…

Slovenia

Slovenia at WTM London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

The Slovenian Tourist Board will be returning to WTM to showcase the best of what the country has to offer and how they are leading the way in promoting responsible tourism.

TD Syndicated Partner

Saudi is WTM London’s Premier Partner for 2nd year

Harry Johnson Nov 2, 2022 0

Saudi’s Vision 2030 strategy is an ambitious blueprint for the future that is transforming Saudi with tourism at the heart. Saudi is WTM London’s Premier Partner for 2nd year

Airlines and Aviation

BA City Flyer launches new route between Aberdeen and London City Airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

British Airways has launched a new route between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season.

Tourism

Like London, Paris, Milan? The art, design and fashion in West Hollywood

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2022

In the aftermath of events such as Frieze and Fashion Week, West Hollywood’s thriving fashion, art, music and design scene stands firmly against cities across the globe. An…

Hospitality

Great London Hospitality reveals new brand identity as Clermont Hotel Group

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2022

glh Great London Hospitality (glh), the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has announced a landmark move for the business where it will become the ‘Clermont Hotel Group’ this autumn.…

Global

London launches new 2030 Tourism Vision

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

Brits are falling in love with their capital city again, according to new data revealing the majority would prefer to holiday in London versus other European city breaks and 60% are proud to…

Airports

London Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to USA

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Virgin Atlantic will not resume service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. After nearly 30 years of service, the Hong Kong–London flight…

Airports

London Heathrow To Lift Passenger Cap Late October

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Heathrow Airport has announced that the daily passenger quota would be lifted by the end of October. The restriction was implemented in July 2022 to deal with summer travel chaos. It…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

London’s MICE industry continues to scale up

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

London’s MICE industry continues to go from strength to strength in 2022 with an impressive roster of new openings and developments.

World Travel Market

Reshaping Travel Together: World Travel Market London 2022

Kristin Mariano Oct 6, 2022

Reshaping Travel Together: World Travel Market London 2022 will take place on 7 - 9 November at ExCeL London. Together, let’s inspire one another with the passion that makes this the…

Airports

London City Airport invests £12m in upgradation

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022

London City Airport today unveils a major investment in refurbishing its departure area to enhance the customer experience for its passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands. 

TD Syndicated Partner

Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 30, 2022 0

Dragon’s Den star and international brand guru Steven Bartlett has been unveiled as a headline speaker at World Travel Market London. Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM…

Global

Dubai, Bangkok and London most popular for India outbound

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022

Revealing travel trends for Indian tourists this festive season, Kayak stated that Dubai, Bangkok and London are the most popular international cities to visit.

TD Syndicated Partner

Burnout expert to speak at World Travel Market London

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 21, 2022

World-renowned executive coach, burnout expert, inspirational speaker and author, Kelly Swingler, will be sharing her experience at WTM. Burnout expert to speak at World Travel Market…

Travel Agents

Flights And Hotels Soar In London Before The Queen’s Funeral

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2022

Airlines and hotels have been accused of profiting from the Queen’s funeral by increasing prices and room rates up to sixfold this weekend. According to the Mail, the cheapest…

England

Record number of travel agents attend ‘Taste of PATA’ London

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), UK & Ireland recently hosted its annual flagship training event - TASTE of PATA in London.

World Travel Market

Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London

Chris Head Sep 15, 2022

Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London

TD Syndicated Partner

Keynote session at WTM London probes space tourism

Harry Johnson Sep 12, 2022

It will be the first time that WTM London – the largest travel industry event globally – will feature space travel on its main stage Keynote session at WTM London probes space tourism

TD Syndicated Partner

Registration opens for World Travel Market London 2022

Harry Johnson Sep 6, 2022

This year’s show is back to its pre-pandemic format, with hundreds of destinations exhibiting and brands showcasing their new products. Registration opens for World Travel Market London…

Global

Calling travel agents for ‘Taste of PATA London’

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

On Thursday 15th September 2022, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in association with Travel Uni, will host its flagship event, Taste of PATA London (18:00-22:00) and…

Air

Here to Help! London Heathrow team to enhance passenger journeys

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

The Here to Help programme is a long-standing initiative but has been bolstered this week in response to growing passenger numbers over the summer

Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 14, 2022

An all star participation is set for RESET in London. Organized by TLC in partnership with the World Tourism Network. Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London

Air

London’s Heathrow Airport imposes capacity cap of 100,000 passengers per day

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

London’s Heathrow airport is imposing a two-month cap on daily passenger traffic, a dramatic response by the country’s busiest airport to the flight chaos that has gripped Europe for weeks

TD Syndicated Partner

Global tourism recovery sets the stage for World Travel Market London

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 5, 2022

With travel restrictions lifted, connectivity re-established, and consumer confidence regained, demand for international travel is on the rise Global tourism recovery sets the stage for…

Air

Etihad Airways returns to London Heathrow Terminal 4

Megha Paul Jun 20, 2022

Etihad is returning to Terminal 4 following a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic

Air

AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year

Air

London City Airport surpasses 1 million passengers after bumper May

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2022

Following two years of passenger numbers below the 1 million-mark, London City Airport announced that it has surpassed that milestone and are confident of finishing the year close to three…

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS

renoc Jun 6, 2022

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS: THE RITZ VS THE SAVOY  Two of London’s top, most famous luxury hotels are without a doubt the Ritz in Piccadilly and the Savoy near Covent Garden.…

Air

Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers

Interviews

First Courtyard by Marriott in Central London gears up for ever-changing hospitality landscape

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

Business travellers using London City Airport now have a new place to meet before they fly, thanks to the opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Central London

Tourism

LATA Expo returns to London for 2022

Megha Paul May 13, 2022

LATA Expo is set to take place at Battersea Evolution as an in-person event from June 13 to 15

Air

New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has reconnected the Isle of Man with London Heathrow, and increase its services from the Isle of Man to London City

TD Syndicated Partner

London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality

Juergen T Steinmetz May 10, 2022

London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality - 5 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travelers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the…

Air

Ahoy Sydney-London route! Qantas announces world’s longest direct commercial flight

Megha Paul May 3, 2022

The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling

TD Syndicated Partner

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York

Juergen T Steinmetz May 2, 2022

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York - Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…

Air

It’s London calling for Air Astana again

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2022

Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan

Air

Malaysia Airlines to relaunch double daily London route

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2022

Malaysia Airlines will be increasing its flight capacity by over 70,000 seats on its non-stop flight schedule from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from March 27

Tourism

London’s tourism industry to see boost from GBP10 million campaign but COVID-19 challenges remain

Kristin Mariano Mar 4, 2022

London’s tourism sector will benefit from the planned multi-million-pound campaign to drive visitors to the city, says GlobalData.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2022

Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.

WTM London launches new brand identity for travel tech event

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2022

World Travel Market - London has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel hospitality technology show as the previously called Travel Forward event will become WTM Travel Tech

World Travel Market London gets new exhibition director

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2022

Juliette Losardo has been appointed as the new exhibition director of World Travel Market (WTM) London

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Avoids Singapore On London Flights Due To Testing

Joe Cusmano Feb 18, 2022

Qantas has announced changes to its long-haul network beginning in late March.

What greets you at Four Seasons London: The whiff of earthy petrichor

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2022

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has introduced Mayfair Morning’ – a new signature lobby scent to welcome guests and the first of its kind created exclusively for the iconic property

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.

Picking up steam! London cruise sector steers ahead with new offerings in post-Covid times

Megha Paul Jan 19, 2022

Kyle Haughton, MD of City Cruises talks about how the cruise experiences in London on river Thames has picked up post the pandemic and the regional experiences that have gained momentum in…

Airports

London City Airport predicts strong passenger recovery in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2022

London City Airport expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations, resulting in more than…

Features

Strong passenger recovery in 2022, predicts London City Airport

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2022

London City Airport (LCY) expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021

On March 27 of 2022, Qantas’ flagship QF1 flight from Sydney to London will once again have a stopover in Singapore, with the return of the Airbus A380 on June 19.

Business travellers cancelling over Omicron, says London’s Heathrow

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021

London's Heathrow Airport said it was seeing high levels of business travellers cancelling over concerns they could be trapped overseas by travel restrictions triggered by the new Omicron…

iProov and Eurostar announce contactless travel trial at London St Pancras

Megha Paul Dec 6, 2021

iProov, the world leader in biometric face authentication technology, and Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its trial of…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas CEO reveals WA Premier promise on Perth to London flight restart

Joe Cusmano Nov 26, 2021

Premier Mark McGowan promised Qantas head Alan Joyce that the Perth-to-London flight would return.

WTM updates: All roads lead to London as 30 tourism ministers and exhibitors of 100 countries meet

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

Thousands of travel industry professionals from more than 140 countries have gathered at WTM London today for the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began

WTM London and Travel Forward to run COVID test facility at event venue

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having to leave the venue

Heart of London’s East End witnesses Canopy by Hilton’s UK debut

Megha Paul Oct 26, 2021

Set within the multi-million-pound Minories development close to Aldgate station, the eco-conscious Canopy by Hilton provides the perfect base for design conscious travellers looking to…

Conference programme revealed! Blue chips and startups to share Travel Forward stage at WTM London

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021

Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed the line-up for this year’s conference programme which features one of the travel industry’s…

Singapore Airlines brings back the A380 to London

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021

Despite several airlines mothballing their A380s it now seems to make a much quicker comeback than anticipated with some even having predicted the A380 will be gone forever.

WTM London 2021 unveils Saudi as Premier Partner

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2021 as the country ramps up its global drive to reach 100 million visitors a year by 2030

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas confirms nonstop Darwin-London service

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2021

When international flights resume on November 14 following the reopening of Australia's border, Qantas has confirmed it will run its flagship direct service from Australia to London via…

Travel Tech

WTM London and Travel Forward platform goes live

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward platform called Connect Me is now open to ensure registered delegates make the most of their time and get back to business

Pivotal months ahead for London’s revival as tourism top dog

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2021

While coastal staycations have been in high demand during the summer months, London is poised to bounce back as the go-to destination of choice for many domestic tourists

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Award-winning Qatar Airways has taken the lead to launch a six-day sale leading up the potential re-opening of the international borders in December.

Tourism

PATA announces return of in-person live events with ‘Taste of PATA London’

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2021

Pacific Asia Travel Association UK & Ireland has announced its return to in-person live events

Air

Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to London and Manchester from Abu Dhabi from 8 August following the United Arab Emirates being added to the UK ‘Amber’ List

Airports

“We can’t wait to welcome you back” says London City Airport

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2021

London City has today released a new video to welcome back and support passengers as they resume travelling through the airport this summer.

Tourism

WTM London unveils new China partnership

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2021

WTM London has announced that China Travel Online is the show’s newest buyer partner and media partner in China

Hotels

Westbury Mayfair London’s GBP1 billion facelift

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2021

The Westbury Mayfair London revered throughout the world for its wealth of elegant stores and exclusive brands will undergo a major refurbishment.

Air

Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May

Megha Paul May 12, 2021

Air India has informed that it will operate flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai from 17 May, keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation

Global

London unveils largest domestic tourism campaign to revive hospitality

Megha Paul May 11, 2021

London unveils largest domestic tourism campaign ever seen to defend business, cultural institutions and attractions that were heavily damaged during the pandemic

Reopening updates

The city is back! Maiden Hotel Week London in May to revive domestic travel

Megha Paul Apr 14, 2021

A new initiative aimed at promoting and supporting the re-opening of London’s finest hotels post lockdown, anticipated from 17 May onwards has now been unveiled

Features

Sydney to London in four hours, could it be possible?

Joe Cusmano Apr 2, 2021

Sydney to London in 4 hours or 80% shorter than the current time, it may be possible by 2030, should a hypersonic rocket engine being developed in the UK get off the ground.

Global

New hub for Covid-19 testing to be launched at Sofitel London St James in heart of Central London

Megha Paul Mar 26, 2021

Sofitel London St James has announced, through its partnership with UK biotech firm HALO, that a new testing hub for Covid-19 will be launched at the hotel

Reopening updates

IATA Travel Pass successfully trials on first international flight in London’s Heathrow Airport

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

IATA announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials

Tourism

James Air to head Vacaay’s new London office

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2021

Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has recruited James Air to head its new London office as regional manager UK & Europe

Air

World’s busiest travel route of 2021: Dubai to London

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2021

Flights from Dubai to London – which have been part of the UK/UAE travel corridor – have been named the busiest international air route in the world

Hamburg: The affordable alternative to London

Megha Paul Dec 18, 2020

Hamburg -  a city that merges old with new, industrial with digital, and work with play - as an exciting alternative for young professionals looking to escape the slog of the British capital…

Unveiled! Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Megha Paul Dec 4, 2020

The 249-room luxury lifestyle hotel proudly opens its doors following the UK’s lockdown 2.0

Historic London Piccadilly Hotel to reopen as ‘The Dilly’

Megha Paul Dec 1, 2020

The historic hotel dates back to 1908 and the transformation over the coming months and years will see The Dilly defined by its London location, style and connections

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021

London Zoo to reopen for holiday season regardless of London’s ‘COVID-19 tier’

Harry S. Johnson Nov 28, 2020

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) announced that London Zoo will re-open for the holiday season on December 2.

Air

Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December

Singapore Airlines to resume Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Milan, Paris and Frankfurt flights

Harry S. Johnson Oct 6, 2020

Singapore’s flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced that it will resume and increase the frequency of flights on a number of destinations by the end of the year.

BA boss to speak from London

Malcolm Ginsberg Sep 15, 2020

Wednesday (09:30 BST ) Alex Cruz, Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways, part of IAG, will be live online as he appears before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

It’s official: World Travel Market London will go virtual!

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 15, 2020

Forget the rush on the tube, forget expensive hotels! Reed Exhibition, the organizer of the World Travel Market London decided to go virtual.

Is London Heathrow becoming a second grade airport?

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 11, 2020

Heathrow’s traffic figures for August demonstrate the extent to which quarantine is strangling the economy, cutting British businesses off from their international markets

Qatar is investing in London Hotels with Ascott

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 10, 2020

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Islington London – the newest addition to its Citadines’ Apart’hotel portfolio in Europe. The prime property in the heart of Islington was…

Hotels

Dukes London reopens today and gives away a free night!

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2020

Dukes London is delighted to announce that it will re-open for business on 3rd September - with an incredible offer to welcome back loyal guests and first-timers alike.

TD Syndicated Partner

LIVE FROM LONDON – JOHN HOLLAND-KAYE Chief Executive Officer Heathrow Airport Ltd

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 24, 2020

London reports that Heathrow Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, John Holland-Kaye, will be live at a Microsoft Teams Aviation Club United Kingdom lunch 12:00 noon (BST) Wednesday 2…

London Heathrow & trade

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 20, 2020

Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, down 88% on the previous year the airport has revealed. This reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic, since the start of…

London’s Business Travel Show cancelled

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 18, 2020

In an outspoken commentary Business Travel News has confirmed that the 2020 Business Travel Show, due for the ExCeL conference centre in February, has been cancelled, although the organisers…

London City Airport: “Today marks the start of the summer getaway season”

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2020

Bookings for the flights operated by British Airways’ subsidiary BA CityFlyer have exceeded expectations, with passengers eager to take advantage of the safe travel conditions.

Air

Let’s give each other ‘A Little Respect’! London City Airport reaches out with new passenger video

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2020

London City Airport has released a new video for passengers that showcases the extra measures that have been added to the passenger experience, to protect their wellbeing and make…

London City Airport reopens

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 23, 2020

British Airways reopened London City Airport last night with a flight from Douglas Isle of Man carrying just six passengers. But it was a start. When the pandemic started, back in March,…

London Stories! Now meet the people who make it tick

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2020

Visit London has unveiled London Stories, a new weekly online series developed to shine a light on the people who make up the very fabric of the city, and part of the Because I’m a…

JetBlue for London

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 16, 2020

Talking in a webinar sponsored by the World Aviation Festival last week Joanna Geraghty, COO and President of JetBlue, was very positive regarding a London start-up in 2021 writes Malcolm…

London Gatwick North Terminal to reopen 15 June

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 10, 2020

The North Terminal at London’s Gatwick Airport is to reopen next Monday 15 June to coincide with the return of easyJet.  Full details  in Business Travel News when it is published that…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India opens bookings for passengers to London, Singapore and US

Megha Paul May 8, 2020

India's national carrier Air India has opened bookings for those passengers who meet eligibility criteria and wish to travel from India to London, Singapore and select destinations in…

London Gatwick stays open

Malcolm Ginsberg Apr 30, 2020

To tide it over difficult times Gatwick Airport has secured a £300m loan with a consortium of banks loan to ensure its investment grade rating is maintained Business Travel News reports…

Rosewood London offers NHS workers dream wedding for 150 guests

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2020

Rosewood London has partnered with luxury wedding company Bridelux and leading wedding suppliers to offer a complimentary once-in-a-lifetime wedding for one deserving couple, working as…

Cruise

Columbus repatriation voyage arrives in London Tilbury

Megha Paul Apr 17, 2020

Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ (CMV) ship Columbus has arrived in London Tilbury after completing month-long repatriation voyage to the UK which sailed from Phuket, Thailand on 18 March.…

“It’s important we take action now”: ANZ shuts London cabin crew base

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2020

As the impact of the coronavirus outbreak continues, the travel industry has taken a fierce broadside that has caused many businesses to introduce measures that will enable them to stay…

Art of sleeping: Hotel Cafe Royal launches ‘The London Retreat’

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020

Ahead of World Sleep Day on 13 March, Hotel Café Royal has announced the launch of ‘The London Retreat’ in partnership with an exciting mix of wellness brands. With ultra-quiet…

New GM takes lead at London Docklands Hotel

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Experienced hotelier Stephen Brown has been appointed as the new general manager of Crowne Plaza London – Docklands. Brown will join the team at the centrally located 210-bedoom hotel,…

London generates nearly a quarter of all hotel tranasactions in Europe

Alastair Newport Mar 2, 2020

European hotel transaction volume reached its highest level ever recorded last year, with EUR 27.1 billion (GBP 23.3 billion) worth of deals in 2019, with London coming out on top,…

SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched tickets to Sweden and Norway’s largest ski resorts, Sälen and Trysil, for winter 2020-21. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Scandinavian…

Hospitality

Locke at Broken Wharf to open at London’s Millennium Bridge

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

This March, pioneering hospitality brand Locke will open its second hotel in the capital on the Thames at London’s Millennium Bridge. The 113-room Locke at Broken Wharf is located…

Hospitality

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane celebrates roaring twenties with ‘Nineteen Twen-Tea’

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane offers visitors the chance to take a trip back in time to the prosperity of late 1920s London with their renowned Nineteen Twen-Tea Afternoon Tea, the…

London’s Hamilton Hotel Partners and US hotel manager Pyramid merge to create USD 6.9 billion group

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

The Boards of Hamilton Hotel Partners, an independent London-based hotel management and investment firm, and Pyramid Hotel Group, a privately-owned full-service hotel and resort company…

Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, announced that from 30 April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the…

Ruby Hotels’ first UK property opens in London

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Munich-based Ruby Hotels and the pioneer of the 'lean luxury' concept has launched its first UK property, in London’s Southbank. The new 75-room hotel, Ruby Lucy, forms part of an…

Top 5 places to visit outside of London

Christian Tolentino Jan 29, 2020

London is known for its iconic attractions and luxury shopping, but venture beyond the confines of the capital and even more spectacular highlights await.

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane unveils teddy bear butler service

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane has partnered with world-renowned toy emporium, Hamleys, to offer little guests the opportunity to handpick their own British bear from the hotel’s…

Ural Airlines connects Moscow to London Stansted

Megha Paul Dec 26, 2019

London Stansted Airport has gained its first scheduled service to Moscow with flights by Russian carrier Ural Airlines. The new four-times a week service is using Airbus A320 aircraft.…

Startups

Indian ride-sharing firm Ola London launch has 10K drivers signed up

Kristin Mariano Dec 18, 2019

Indian ride-sharing firm Ola signed up 10,000 drivers ahead of its launch in London.

Special Reports

TrustYou: London received the lowest score in ‘value for money’

Christian Tolentino Dec 13, 2019

Guest feedback platform provider TrustYou has released its latest review performance analysis for the UK market which focuses on the top 10 largest UK cities.

Accor returns to West London with ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East

Christian Tolentino Nov 28, 2019

Accor has announced that the newly built ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East, conceived in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group, will open by the end of December.  

“A labour of love”: StayWell Holdings celebrates spectacular London debut

Christian Tolentino Nov 20, 2019

In this exclusive interview, TD speaks with Fiona Godfrey, StayWell Holdings' Global Director of Revenue Generation, about the hotel's highly-anticipated debut, infusing Japanese hospitality…

Destination London: The UK’s most popular destinations

Christian Tolentino Nov 8, 2019

The team from InsightsX, the business intelligence tool provided by TravelgateX for the tourism market, has taken a full x-ray of the travel sector in the UK.

Travel Tech

London takes top spot as UAE leading inbound market

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2019

Amadeus published its key findings into the top inbound and outbound destinations the UAE region, with the UK capital coming heading the source market pack. According to the findings, the…

SiteMinder unveils Hotel App Store at World Travel Market London

Christian Tolentino Nov 5, 2019

Guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has launched the Hotel App Store — a marketplace which allows hotels to discover, choose and connect apps to their systems for greater guest experiences…

The Prince Akatoki London: “A unique kind of Japanese hospitality”

Christian Tolentino Oct 17, 2019

After completing a multi-million-pound transformation this year, The Prince Akatoki London has re-opened its doors, welcoming guests with a new ethos focused on providing genuine care.

The Prince Akatoki London: Exploring the vibrant city

Christian Tolentino Oct 10, 2019

The best sights and attractions are all within easy reach — if you do know where to stay — and that's why picking the right hotel is always crucial for your holiday trips.

Treehouse London: A “unique philosophy and playful aesthetic”

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Treehouse London is all set to open on Langham Place in Marylebone, London.  Designed to appeal to the child in all of us, Treehouse is described as "playful, curious, rustic and nostalgic",…

Tourism

WTM London revamps Buyers’ Club programme

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2019

For the 40th anniversary of World Travel Mart (WTM) London, the Buyers’ Club programme is being revamped to create a new and exclusive experience for buyers, exhibitors and visitors. The…

German disruptor brand Ruby Hotels to open second London property in Clerkenwell

Megha Paul Sep 26, 2019

Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy, has announced plans for a second UK property, in London’s Clerkenwell, to open in the first quarter…

Europe’s first LXR Hotels property opens in London

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

The Biltmore Mayfair has opened its doors as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property - Hilton’s collection of luxury hotels. The brand made its world debut in Dubai last year,…

The Prince Akatoki: Dawn of a new era begins in London

Christian Tolentino Sep 23, 2019

Inspired by the traditions of Japanese hospitality, The Prince Akatoki London has re-opened its doors following a multi-million-pound transformation.

Londoner calling: Preferred Hotels welcomes its latest glam property

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2019

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, has announced that the newest, salubrious address to arrive in the UK capital -- The Londoner, in Leicester Square -- will be part of the luxury brand's…

The Prince Akatoki London: “A true sanctuary for renewal”

Christian Tolentino Sep 17, 2019

In this TD interview, we speak with president and director Simon Wan, about the hotel's major transformation and what's in store for StayWell Holdings.

Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…

Radisson Red to take the stage in London

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the Radisson Red London Greenwich in the UK. It will be the first property to bring the group’s upscale, lifestyle select-service hotel…

Ruby Hotels’ first UK property to open in London

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019

Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘lean luxury’ philosophy, will launch its first UK property in January 2020 in London’s Southbank. The new 76-room hotel,…

Travelport signs decade-long partnership with Edwardian Hotels London

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

Travelport has signed a long-term agreement with Edwardian Hotels London. The contract represents the largest hotel partnership of its kind managed by Travelport’s digital media…

Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign goes to London

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

At the Malaysian High Commission in London, business partners gathered for the roll out of the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign in the UK. The event at Belgrave Square was attended by High…

World’s first ‘plant hotel’ opens in London

Christian Tolentino Aug 12, 2019

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Patch Plant Hotel, a hotel exclusively for houseplants has just opened in London.

Room service rip-offs: London’s most expensive meals revealed

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

Research, by apartment provider Cuckooz, has revealed some of the extortionate room service meal prices at London hotels. The report shows average cost of a room service meal, for one…

Air

Jazeera Airways to launch daily flights to London

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, has announced plans to start flying daily to London from 27 October, serving the British capital in a new A320neo aircraft. This will be…

Hospitality

Sporting fixtures bring 6% boost to London’s hotels while provinces feel the squeeze

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2019

On the back of both major sporting fixtures, London’s hotels have witnessed an average room rate rise. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in London’s hotels rose 6% in Q2 2019 with…

Air

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019

Maestro of MICE Cvent, has unleashed its yearly list of the top meeting destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one…

Air

British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

British Airways is set to add four additional frequencies on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route from March 2020 to its existing double daily schedule. This will increase the weekly flights…

Attractions & Tours

London’s new riverside attraction: “A magical futuristic environment”

Christian Tolentino Jul 5, 2019

London's newest riverside destination, The Tide on Greenwich Peninsula, has opened with a large-scale installation of 25 inflated water droplets.

Hotels

Japan’s Prince Hotels comes to London, debuts Prince Akatoki brand

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2019

StayWell Holdings, a subsidiary of Prince Hotels, has announced that the Prince Akatoki hotel brand will debut in the UK with the opening of the The Prince Akatoki London in September.…

Hospitality

Text before bed! London hotel launches library with literature to aid sleep

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has partnered with its neighbour Hatchards, the oldest bookseller in London, and a sleep expert and chartered psychologist, to create the ZZZ-list, an…

Tourism

‘Meet Your South Africa’ guides at Experience Africa 2019 in London

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

South African Tourism will be one of the lead sponsors of Experience Africa this year which will take place between 24-26 June at the CCT Venues Plus in London. South African Tourism…

Serviced Apartments

Hotels near London’s tourist attractions cost this much more per night

Kristin Mariano Jun 14, 2019

Latest research from serviced apartment provider Cuckooz claimed that the cost of staying near tourist attractions in London is significantly higher than hotels miles away.

Tourism

Strengthening ties: Singapore celebrates 2019 Bicentennial in London, brings techno garden here

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

To commemorate Singapore’s Bicentennial and celebrate the bilateral relations the UK and Singapore have shared since 1819, the latter unveils a multi-sensory garden -- ‘Singapore: Where…

Air

Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports

Megha Paul Jun 13, 2019

Amidst all the fears around the impact of Brexit on passenger numbers in the UK, the country’s busiest airports have had a storming start to the year. Heathrow passenger numbers in May…

Airlines and Aviation

Tourism Nova Scotia’s campaign hits London roads

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2019

With the lively capital of Halifax, unique landscapes and long coastlines, Nova Scotia is gearing up to entice the UK market with its new branding campaign. Tourism Nova Scotia has…

Hotels

Starwood Capital’s Barry Sternlicht launches Treehouse Hotels in London

Alastair Newport Jun 6, 2019

The founder of hip luxury chain W Hotels, and chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht, unveiled his latest venture in the British capital this week, with the opening…

Hospitality

IHG signs Hotel Indigo London-Clerkenwell

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Omenport Developments Ltd for Hotel Indigo London – Clerkenwell.

Hotels

‘100 Years of Hilton’ exhibition opens at London Hilton on Park Lane

Christian Tolentino May 30, 2019

To showcase the iconic history of the hospitality brand, Hilton has opened an exhibition at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the first UK Hilton hotel.

Hospitality

Cor blimey: David Beckham and Sands’ USD 2.2 billion launch of The Londoner Macau

Alastair Newport May 9, 2019

David Beckham joined executives from Las Vegas Sands and Sands China Ltd on stage at The Venetian hotel in Macau yesterday, to bring some extra razzle-dazzle to the company’s USD 2.2 billion…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Christian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019

Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.

Hotels

Nobu Hospitality sets the stage in London’s West End

Christian Tolentino Apr 16, 2019

Nobu Hospitality, the luxury hospitality brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced the launch of its London West End hotel.

Tourism Boards

ATTA boy! Experience Africa 2019 comes to London

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

Experience Africa by ATTA will return to London for three days from Monday 24 June to Wednesday 26 June 2019 at Canary Wharf CCT Venues Plus.

Hotels

Fattal Hotel Group enters Central London with Grange Hotels acquisition

Christian Tolentino Mar 18, 2019

Fattal Hotel Group, a hospitality company with a growing portfolio in Europe and Israel, has announced its debut in Central London with Grange Hotels.

Global

London City Airport: “Our new brand has landed”

Christian Tolentino Mar 13, 2019

London City Airport has revealed a new brand identity, reflecting a more vibrant and contemporary look, synonymous with modern London.

Airlines and Aviation

Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow

Christian Tolentino Mar 12, 2019

China’s largest air carrier to the UK, Air China, will move its direct service between Chengdu and Beijing from London Gatwick to London Heathrow.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: “A London legend reborn”

Christian Tolentino Mar 8, 2019

From a much-anticipated hotel re-opening in London to a new luxury resort on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius — here are the hottest hotel openings this week.

Hotels

RBH signs for double debut in London

Christian Tolentino Mar 4, 2019

RBH has signed a hotel management agreement with 4C Hotel Group to bring two global brands to London in late 2020.

Hotels

Brits are sustainable travellers: Hilton London at Heathrow Airport reforms

Mili Feb 28, 2019

A data study by conducted by Hilton London Heathrow Airport said that averagely 68% of Brits are likely to choose sustainable alternatives during everyday activities, with over two thirds…

Food & Drink

Hawker Calling: SG street food legend returns to London

Christian Tolentino Feb 25, 2019

Singaporean street food legend, Hawker Chan, and A Noodle Story will bring their signature dishes to London for a ‘taste of Singapore’ this March.

Air

PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.

Hotels

Mondrian London enters “new era” with nautical rebrand

Christian Tolentino Jan 16, 2019

Mondrian London has announced it is now managed by Lore Group, entering the next chapter of its history as Sea Containers London.

Hotels

Merchants of MICE: City of London’s latest property channels local history

Alastair Newport Jan 8, 2019

The new City of London hotel Vintry & Mercer, set to open on 4 February 2019, has revealed it will be taking the MICE market seriously by unveiling a set of three new meeting and event…

Cruise

Cruise news: New launches, The London Cruise Show and more

Mili Dec 27, 2018

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

UK

Water works: How London City Airport will channel the River Thames

Alastair Newport Dec 21, 2018

London City Airports released concept art of its new terminal today, with design elements based on the River Thames.

Hotels

Summer Lovin’: Inhabit Hotels ready for hot London debut

Christian Tolentino Dec 20, 2018

Inhabit Hotels has announced its debut property in London, situated in the quaint Paddington area.

Airlines and Aviation

London Gatwick’s Shanghai surprise for business travellers

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2018

London Gatwick has unveiled a key new route with the announcement of China Eastern’s new service from the UK’s second largest airport to China’s second largest city, Shanghai.

Hotels

BW Great Britain adds London hotel to drive tourism growth

Christian Tolentino Dec 11, 2018

BW Great Britain has announced the addition of The Best Western London Queens Crystal Palace Hotel to its growing portfolio of over 260 independent hotels.

Hotels

London’s Grosvenor Hotel to relaunch as Amba Hotel Victoria

Christian Tolentino Nov 27, 2018

Amba Hotels, a 4-star hotel brand from London’s glh Hotels, has announced the addition of an iconic property at London’s Victoria Station.

Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel London: “The atmosphere will be like nothing else”

Christian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018

Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert Catlin, to talk about the new icon.

Hotels

Kimpton’s London debut: “It’s what guests in this city are craving”

Christian Tolentino Oct 25, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the debut of Kimpton Hotels brand in the UK with the opening of Kimpton Fitzroy London.

Road

“TFL proposals threaten London tourism” says UKinbound

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018

UKinbound, a leading travel trade association, has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan expressing concerns on the new requirements and proposals from Transport for London.

Hotels

Namaste London: India’s OYO Hotels set to enter the UK

Mili Sep 21, 2018

OYO Hotels, South Asia’s largest hospitality chain, announced its foray into the United Kingdom, its first market beyond Asia.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch nonstop service from London to Phoenix

Christian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

American Airlines has announced it is launching a new daily nonstop flight between London and Phoenix, Arizona, beginning 31 March 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus partners with CityJet for London to Dublin route

Kristin Mariano Aug 29, 2018

Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event

Christian Tolentino Aug 15, 2018

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.

Tourism

Infographic: The best day trips only an hour from London

Christian Tolentino Aug 8, 2018

Citybase Apartments, a platform for booking serviced apartments, has compiled the best places to visit within an hour by train from central London.

Hospitality

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane launches multi-sensory hotel suite

Christian Tolentino Aug 6, 2018

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has launched a multi-sensory suite to encourage the release of "happy hormones" in its guests.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Despite Brexit, London is still Europe’s top city for MICE

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2018

Despite the uncertainty of Britain’s economic future post by Brexit, felt by many within the hospitality and travel industry, post Brexit. There is some solace to be found in recent data…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2018

Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Global

Infographic: Discover London’s best-loved attractions according to social media

Alastair Newport Jul 26, 2018

Infographic: Central London Apartments has revealed the favourite tourist attractions in London.

Travel Tech

AR tech brings the beauty of Ras Al Khaimah to London’s skyline

Alastair Newport Jul 23, 2018

RAKTDA and Zip Now London unveil the world's first augmented reality zipline in London.

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air includes new US flights from London Stansted for winter 2018

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2018

Primera Air launch winter schedule for 2018/19.

UK

China Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London

Mili Jul 16, 2018

China's Hainan province announced the launch of its first intercontinental route between Sanya and London after China unveiled its plan to build Hainan island into its pilot international…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2018

Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.

Hotels

Sweet Inn launches in London with five-star vacation apartments

Christian Tolentino Jul 10, 2018

Sweet Inn has officially launched in London with 26 serviced vacation apartments that provide the luxury and comforts of a five-star hotel.

Hotels

“Intelligent use of space” Corinthia Hotel London unveils 11 new suites

Alastair Newport Jun 27, 2018

Corinthia Hotels announce batch of new luxury accommodations at its flagship London property

Air

Wizz Air boosts frequency of London – Eilat connection to five times a week

Alastair Newport Jun 22, 2018

Back in February of 2017 low cost carrier Wizz Air announced it had begun operations of a new direct from London Luton Airport to Eilat, in Israel. Now the Hungarian airline has increased…

Tourism

Leisure Pass Group partners with Ctrip to entice Chinese travellers to London attractions

Christian Tolentino Jun 21, 2018

Attraction pass company, Leisure Pass Group, has teamed up with Chinese travel provider, Ctrip, to boost tourist arrivals in key European and US cities.

Corporate & Business

London is still top destination for business travellers despite Brexit

Christian Tolentino Jun 15, 2018

A new research commissioned by Jurys Inn, a hotel chain in the UK and Ireland, has revealed the five most business-friendly cities in Europe. And as business travel continues to flourish,…

Air

PAL Filipino Food Festival launches in London

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

Following on from its Great Australian Challenge competition when Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism Australia challenged the travel agencies of the UK to show-off their knowledge of down…

Hotels

Westin Hotels & Resorts to debut in the UK along London’s River Thames

Christian Tolentino May 31, 2018

Westin Hotels & Resorts, a brand under Marriott International, has announced its plans of debuting in the UK with a hotel on the bank of the Thames scheduled for 2020.

Air

Is TRG Concessions the best F&B partner for London Southend Airport?

Alastair Newport May 24, 2018

It is always good to hear about the UK’s top air transport hub, London Southend Airport. The beginning of May saw it unveil three extra services to the Mediterranean, and this week it…

Hospitality

Dukes London completes renovation and unveils new ‘Deluxe’ category

Christian Tolentino May 16, 2018

Following an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment, the iconic Dukes London reopens with renovated rooms, public areas, and a new Deluxe Room category.

Air

Direct flights from Durban to London to debut on 29 October

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2018

Great news for British passengers heading to Durban in South Africa as British Airways announced that it will offer a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Shaka International…

Air

Explore European Capital of Culture as part of three new flights from London’s best airport

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018

London Southend Airport, five times recipient of Which? magazine’s ‘Best London Airport’ award, is boosting its coverage this summer with three new services to Sicily, Sardinia and Malta…

Air

Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London

Alastair Newport May 3, 2018

Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…

Hospitality

London Hotel Group to transform forgotten space in Tooting into a 221-room apart-hotel

Christian Tolentino Apr 24, 2018

London Hotel Group (LHG) has secured permission to transform the abandoned Tooting Constitutional Club into an apart-hotel, as part of a plan to develop the surrounding community. Falling…

Corporate & Business

London exits top ten most expensive global business destinations

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

What a difference a year makes. Following on from a report in February 2017, where we detailed how London had fallen from being the second most expensive business destination in Europe to…

Air

Etihad’s fuel reduction equals 850 Abu Dhabi to London flights

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2018

Committed to a goal of fuel efficiency and a carbon neutral footprint of fifty percent of 2005 levels by 2050, Etihad have announced they slashed 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions…

Air

Eurostar debuts London to Amsterdam train route – we look at the pros and cons of ‘The Chunnel’ versus flying

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2018

Eurostar’s new service from London to Amsterdam made its maiden voyage on 5 April - despite the French rail industry doing everything they could to ruin the party with their strike.

Air

Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness

Alastair Newport Mar 26, 2018

In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.

Travel Tech

Wanup reinvents how travellers get rewards, launches new tech solution at Sunborn London

Christian Tolentino Feb 7, 2018

Wanup has just announced a new tech solution for guests of its partner hotels and it was introduced recently at the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel.

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air to fly direct from London to Washington this summer

Jill Sayles Feb 2, 2018

Primera Air will begin direct flights five times a week from London Stansted to Washington Dulles airport, with flights commencing August 22. The airline will also increase flight…

Interviews

Luc Delafosse of Jumeirah Carlton Tower updates on one of London’s leading luxury hotels

Jill Sayles Jan 25, 2018

Travel Daily catches up with Luc Delafosse, regional vice president Europe and general manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London. What does your role involve and how long…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018

Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City. Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur

Jill Sayles Jan 16, 2018

Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).

UK

World Spa and Wellness Convention returns to London

Jill Sayles Jan 11, 2018

The World Spa and Wellness Convention, the networking event for owners of spas, hotels and wellness centres is returning to London for 2018,  with a two-day programme designed to grow skills…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to operate London City Airport to Porto route

Jill Sayles Jan 4, 2018 18

TAP Air Portugal has announced a new operation between London City Airport and Porto, in addition to its service already available from London Gatwick. Launching on 25 March 2018, the…

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveal plans for luxury London location

Alastair Newport Dec 25, 2017 17

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences on Hanover Square in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. The project is expected…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Maroc launches London Gatwick to Marrakech

Jill Sayles Nov 10, 2017 18

Air Arabia Maroc has launched its winter schedule announcing a direct new route connecting London Gatwick to Marrakech. The inaugural flight of the new route was operated on November 1…

Tourism

World Travel Market 2017: Hong Kong on the up, while London takes a tumble

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 1

London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, according to research for WTM (World Travel Market - London).

Associations

WTM 2017: Terracotta Army storms into London

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2017 8

On November 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., a Terracotta Warrior Flashmob event organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission was held at the World Travel Market London. 50…

Hotels

Duke of Westminster attends HSH London launch

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 20

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for The Peninsula London in Belgravia, London. The Duke of Westminster attended as Guest of Honour at the…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP and London City Airport host launch party

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 10

TAP Air Portugal and London City Airport recently partnered to organise a trade networking evening at Boisdale Canary Wharf. The event was organised to celebrate the launch of TAP’s new…

Tourism

Asia DMC’s Linh Le to push sustainable tourism at WTM London 2017

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2017 14

Destination management company, ASIA DMC, will demonstrate its environmental credentials next month when group managing director, Linh Le, debates the critical issue of sustainable tourism…

UK

Philippine Airlines introduce the B777-300ER to London-Manila

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 18

Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger travel experience and increases capacity for the airline.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route

Jill Sayles Oct 4, 2017 14

Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route. While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…

United States

New Orleans takes over London this month

Jill Sayles Sep 7, 2017

The New Orleans Saints Football Team will be playing against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley on 1 October 2017.  To celebrate, two of New Orleans restaurants will take up residency in…

Tourism

Mayor of London launches autumn season vision for tourism

Jill Sayles Sep 1, 2017

The Mayor of London and visitlondon.com has launched a vision to accelerate the capital’s status as a world-class tourist destination.  Tourism numbers in London are set to rise…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Super Break launches two-night Ultimate London packages

Jill Sayles Aug 30, 2017

Super Break has launched new two-night Ultimate London trips combining overnight accommodation, coach or rail travel and fully travel agent commissonable packages.  Available on 17…

Associations

VBRATA UK launches the London Caipirinha Festival with event for travel trade

Jill Sayles Aug 29, 2017

VBRATA UK (Visit Brazil Travel & Cultural Association) has announced the launch for the first edition of the annual London Caipirinha Festival in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia

Jill Sayles Aug 21, 2017

British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018. It will increase the service from seven…

Hotel

The Gore Hotel: A Timeless Classic from Victorian London

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2017

In the UK, the Victorian era was a time of remarkable, unprecedented discovery. In the 1800s, the world welcomed an astounding number of inventions including the railway, telegraph,…

Hotels

AccorHotels launches ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel

Jill Sayles Aug 14, 2017

AccorHotels has launched the ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel located close to Luton Airport and Luton Parkway station.  Hotel employees will host guests in a more social and…

Tourism

New York, Paris and London are most tagged destinations

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.  Carried out by…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to fly new 777 daily to London

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route. On 19 September 2017, the national…

Airlines and Aviation

EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London

Jill Sayles Aug 9, 2017

EL AL’s inaugural Dreamliner flight is expected to take place on 12 September 2017 departing from London Heathrow. It will operate four times a week, until 15 March, 2018 (winter…

Tourism

Missouri hosts travel trade event in London

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

Representatives from the Missouri Tourism Office recently hosted a celebration of Jazz and Blues for the travel trade during their recent UK Sales Mission.  The reception featured a…

Tourism

Jamaica wrapped taxis take over London this summer

Jill Sayles Aug 3, 2017

The Jamaica Tourist Board has wrapped 150 London cabs with pictures of the idyllic blue waters of the Caribbean sea and cliffs alongside the words, ‘Less Traffic, More Jammin.’  The…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines is the official airline partner of Indonesian Weekend London 2017

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

London's largest festival of Indonesian culture has announced Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its Official Airline partner for 2017.  To promote Indonesia as a premium tourist destination,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Super Break launches summer London rail sale

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

Super Break is offering £10pp savings on its two-night rail breaks into London, ideal for agents to promote via their various marketing channels for school summer holiday breaks.  The…

Global

Aeromexico – now flying daily non-stop between London and Mexico City

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017

Aeromexico now offers a direct daily service on the London-Mexico City route to continue strengthening ties between Mexico and the United Kingdom.  Operated by the Boeing 787-8…

UK

Eating London launches two new walking tours

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

On the back of its tours in the East End and Soho, Eating London is expanding its offerings in the capital with the launch of two new tours in Brick Lane and the Docklands respectively.…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year. The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City

Jill Sayles Jun 27, 2017

British Airways has launched flights to Skiathos from London City airport.  The route will operate three-times-a-week from London City. As well as its famous Mamma Mia! film connection…

Hotels

Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Conrad Osaka Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts Grade: Luxury Keys: 164 Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London

Jill Sayles Jun 12, 2017

Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.  Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines expands London presence

Maria Airey Jun 9, 2017

Philippine Airlines has moved its London-based staff into a more central, larger office. The new location in London’s Soho will accommodate the growth of the airline as it continues its…

Brazil

Brasil Junino seminar inspires London travel agents

Jill Sayles Jun 2, 2017

Tour operators and travel agents from London participated in the two-day "Brasil Junino Seminar", which took place on 31 May and on 1 June at the Embassy of Brazil in London.  A group…

United States

Royal Lancaster London: Launching September 2017

Simon Willmore May 28, 2017 0

Royal Lancaster London will launch in September 2017 following an extensive renovation led by Studio PROOF.  Upon completion, the mid-century icon will reinstate its original name of ‘Royal…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service

Maria Airey May 25, 2017

Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai. Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…

Global

Aeromexico commences direct daily service London-Mexico City

Jill Sayles May 17, 2017

Aeromexico is operating a direct daily service on the London-Mexico City starting today.  It began operations between the two countries in 2012 with three flights per week, increasing…

Associations

London Stock Exchange endorses Advantage Travel Partnership

Maria Airey May 13, 2017

Advantage Travel Partnership has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain - a report that celebrates the best of the UK’s fastest-growing and most…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.  PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…

Airlines and Aviation

Monarch marks 20 years of London Luton to Gibraltar services

Maria Airey May 8, 2017

Monarch has celebrated 20 years of services between London Luton and Gibraltar. The route, which commenced in May 1997, has carried more than 1.5 million passengers.  Marking the occasion…

Airlines and Aviation

Budapest Airport grows London connection

Maria Airey May 8, 2017

Budapest Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of Flybe’s three times weekly service to London Southend. It is the airport's fifth direct connection to London. Expecting a 14%…

Tourism

London takes pole position for musical tourists

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

New research released today by lastminute.com confirms that London takes pole position for musical tourists from across the world. A third of French (34%), two-fifths of Spanish (40%) and…

Airlines and Aviation

Cologne Bonn launches third London link

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

Cologne Bonn Airport recently launched a direct service to London Southend with Stobart Air, operated by Flybe. The addition of Flybe’s six times weekly service means the German airport…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways offers new London route to Murcia

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

British Airways has started to operate a twice-weekly summer service from Heathrow into Murcia-San Javier airport, offering easy access to one of the fastest-growing tourist regions in…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to launch flights from London City Airport

Aaron Greenwood Apr 19, 2017

Portuguese airline TAP has confirmed it will launch flights from London City Airport to Lisbon on 29 October. The new route will complement existing flights from Heathrow and Gatwick.…

Airlines and Aviation

Monarch crew gear up for London Marathon world record attempt

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2017

The streets of London will become the runway for a team of  Manchester based Monarch crew as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Marathon in a Four Person Costume…

UK

London Stansted reveals plans for £130m arrivals building

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

London Stansted Airport has today unveiled plans for a new £130 million arrivals building to significantly improve the passenger experience. The building is the latest phase in the…

UK

London hotel sector reports strong gains in March

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

London’s hotel sector reported strong growth in March, with occupancy up 5.7% and the average daily rate (ADR) up 8%. Based on daily data supplied by STR, London reported the following in…

UK

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane appoints new GM

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane has appointed Riddian Davies general manager. Davies joins the hotel, which completed an extensive renovation in 2015, following successful GM roles in…

UK

Pegasus celebrates 10 years flying from London Stansted

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

LCC Pegasus Airlines is celebrating ten years of flying from London Stansted Airport, offering direct and connecting flights from London to over 60 destinations across Turkey, Russia, the…

UK

Hampton by Hilton London Docklands opens for business

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property in London, Hampton by Hilton London Docklands. The 209 room Hampton by Hilton is managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH). Hampton…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern doubles London flights

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou. Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…

UK

London and Paris to partner on tourism initiatives

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2017

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, have announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help…

UK

Hilton London Bankside adds spa facilities

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Hilton London Bankside has launched its new Spa To You treatment rooms.  The two new treatment rooms complement the hotel’s swimming pool and gym.  Spa To You brings a wide range of…

UK

London airports team up to promote rail services to Scottish flyers

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express, Stansted Express and Luton Thameslink have launched their first ever joint sales team at Edinburgh airport for air passengers flying into London. …

UK

London launches foodie tourism promotion

Aaron Greenwood Mar 17, 2017

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new social media campaign called #MyLondonDish to celebrate food in London, as part of his #LondonIsOpen movement. Top chefs and food…

UK

London hotel sector on the rise

Gemma Greenwood Mar 12, 2017

London’s hotel sector reported positive occupancy and rate growth in February, according to preliminary data for the month from STR. Based on daily data from February, London reported the…

UK

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Hanoi, London and more

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Sol House Bali Legian Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach Grade: Upscale Keys: 136 Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…

UK

London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays

Aaron Greenwood Mar 8, 2017

London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research  reveals.  According to European Cities…

UK

London’s iconic cabs get a Gulf Air re-brand

Gemma Greenwood Mar 6, 2017

London's iconic taxi cabs have been adorned with full Gulf Air branding as part of a campaign with taxi advertising specialist Sherbet Media. The advertising initiative showcased the…

UK

Nobu Hotels to open first European hotel in London in June

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

Located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch will be the first European hotel from the internationally renowned Nobu Hotels brand. The hotel will feature…

Global

New arrivals lounges planned for London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

A new wave of luxury lounges is set to open at London Heathrow Airport thanks to an expansion by Plaza Premium Group. Plans have been announced for two new lounges to be opened by the…

UK

bmi regional to launch double daily Derry-London route

Aaron Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

bmi regional has announced it will launch a new service between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted Airport in mid-May.  The route, which is a public service obligation, or PSO, has…

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air confirms new London-Tel Aviv flights

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017

Wizz Air has confirmed it will launch flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport on 24th June.  Flights will operate four times a week on Tuesdays,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana ramps up London services

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2017

Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer. Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…

Cruise

CLIA hosts first Executive Partner Conference in London

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

This week’s CLIA Executive Partner Conference brought together 200 delegates including 46 cruise executives from 21 countries. Two back-to-back forums covered important industry matters on…

UK

YTL Hotels launches fifth UK property in London

Aaron Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

YTL Hotels has announced its fifth property in the UK with the acquisition of Threadneedles Hotel, its second Autograph Collection property in the country.  Situated in the heart of…

UK

Kostas Sfaltos appointed GM of Bulgari Hotel London 

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Seasoned hotelier Kostas Sfaltos has joined Bulgari Hotel London as General Manager.   In his new role Sfaltos will oversee property operations, business development, brand positioning,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Caribtours re-launches Diamond Club London

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Tour operator Caribtours has re-launched its Travel Agent Recognition programme. Known as the Diamond Club, the programme is aimed at top elite agent partners who consistently support…

UK

Malaysia’s YTL acquires London hotel

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Malaysia's YTL Hotels has acquired a Marriott-branded property in London. The 74-room Threadneedles Hotel, which is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is located in London's…

UK

WTM London 2016 generated record £2.8 billion in deals

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

World Travel Market London 2016 generated a record £2.8 billion in travel and tourism industry deals, according to event organisers. Independent research among World Travel Market…

UK

AccorHotels signs Novotel London Stansted

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

AccorHotels has made a major new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division…

UK

Best Western adds 300 new beds in Greater London

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017

Best Western Great Britain has announced 300 new beds in the Greater London area with the opening of three new build Best Western Plus properties in Croydon, Vauxhall and Wembley. This is…

Airlines and Aviation

BA ramps up capacity at London City Airport

Gemma Greenwood Feb 2, 2017

British Airways is offering almost two million seats from London City Airport this summer and launching a new three-times-a-week service to Skiathos.  It is the third Greek Island…

Cruise

Cruise Lines International Association to host first executive partner conference in London

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, confirms a new event for industry stakeholders - the CLIA Executive…

UK

CLIA to host first executive partner conference in London

Aaron Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), will stage the CLIA Executive Partner Conference on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7thFebruary 2017 in the heart of London.  The new event…

UK

Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above) Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…

UK

Thirsty Thursday returns to London!

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2017

Thirsty Thursday, Travel Daily Media's world-famous travel industry networking event, returned to London on 26th January 2017. The event saw the cream of the UK travel industry gather…

Airlines and Aviation

Swiss challenges Londoners to create world’s longest ski-lift queue

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is aiming to establish a world record in London for the longest ski-lift queue as part of its new campaign: SWISSED – just as holiday makers are getting…

UK

London on track to report record year for tourism

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017

London welcomed a record 14 million international visits in the first nine months of 2016, putting the city on course for another bumper tourism year, according to International Passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe to extend Cardiff-London City flights

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Flybe has announced the continuation of its service from Cardiff to London City as part of its extensive Summer ’17 schedule that starts on 26th March. Tickets are available for booking now…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to fly direct from London to Lapland

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Finnair has announced that it will start flying non-stop from the UK to Finnish Lapland. The new direct service will link London Gatwick and Ivalo twice a week from mid-December 2017 until…

UK

London hotel sector bounces back

Gemma Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

STR’s preliminary December 2016 data for London, England, indicates significant demand growth and high occupancy levels. Based on daily data from December, London reported the following…

Airlines and Aviation

London City Airport celebrates record year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 11, 2017

Expanding routes, investment in facilities and the continued convenience of the only airport actually in London has led to a record-breaking year for London City Airport (LCY).  In…

UK

Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Ningbo, Paris and Nevis

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2017

Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport Location: Heathrow Airport’s perimeter road Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 358 Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour F&B area, bar, 24-hour fitness…

UK

London hotel sector bounces back in November

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

Hotel industry analyst STR’s preliminary November 2016 data for London indicates strong demand growth and sharp performance increases. Based on daily data from November, London reported…

UK

Dukes London launches refurb programme

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

Dukes London, which was recently named ‘World’s Leading Classic Hotel’ for the fifth year in a row at the 2016 World Travel Awards, has commenced a refurbishment programme.  As part…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines celebrates fifth anniversary of flying from London

Gemma Greenwood Dec 10, 2016

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its inaugural flight from Vietnam to London, which arrived on 9 December 2011. On Wednesday evening, Vietnam Airlines UK…

UK

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew named London’s best attraction

Aaron Greenwood Dec 7, 2016

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has been voted ‘Best Attraction in London’ at the 2016 Worldwide Attraction Awards hosted by AttractionTix.co.uk.  More than 23,000 public votes were…

Airlines and Aviation

New private jet service links London and Dubai

Aaron Greenwood Dec 6, 2016

Private jet operator JetSmarter has launched the first-ever shared, private JetShuttle flight that will connect Europe and the Middle East, offering JetSmarter members single-seat trips on…

UK

Mercure London Hyde Park opens for business

Aaron Greenwood Dec 1, 2016

Mercure Hotels has now opened the doors of its latest London property, Mercure London Hyde Park.  Tastefully converted, the impressive 4-star Grade II listed building is located in…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines wants to launch London flights

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2016

Hainan Airlines has applied for permission to launch its first flights to London next year. If the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approves the bid, the Chinese carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines to deploy new Dreamliner on London route

Aaron Greenwood Nov 27, 2016

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Hanoi, with the new aircraft set to be deployed on the airline’s services to London Heathrow…

Cruise

Save the date – 9th London Cruise Show

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2016

The 9th annual London CRUISE Show, taking place at Olympia London, 18-19 February 2017 is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to discovering a world of voyages. Join the largest collection…

UK

‘London is open’ to global shoppers

Aaron Greenwood Nov 23, 2016

Families visiting London from overseas this summer have potentially made huge savings during their stay, according to data from visitlondon.com, the city’s official visitor guide. The…

London Hoteliers Report Largest Decline Since 2001

Simon Willmore Nov 22, 2016 0

London hoteliers have reported significant declines across all performance metrics in October, as uncertainty driven by Brexit begins to impact the sector.  London pictured from The…

London Retains Its Position as the World’s Top Sports Destination

Simon Willmore Nov 15, 2016 0

London Retains Its Position as the World’s Top Sports Destination Written by:Aaron Greenwood Posted On:10th November, 2016 12:16 pm London has consolidated its reputation as the world’s…

Colorado Tourism Office has officially launched its Year of Summer Adventure at World Travel Market in London.

Simon Willmore Nov 15, 2016 0

Colorado Tourism Office has officially launched its Year of Summer Adventure at World Travel Market in London. Written by: Aaron Greenwood Posted On:8th November, 2016 12:26 pm The…

UK

London hoteliers report largest declines since 2001

Aaron Greenwood Nov 13, 2016

London hoteliers have reported significant declines across all performance metrics in October, as uncertainty driven by Brexit begins to impact the sector.  According to STR's October…

World Travel Market

London retains its position as the world’s top sports destination

Aaron Greenwood Nov 10, 2016

London has consolidated its reputation as the world’s leading global sports destination after retaining its number one position in the Global Sport Cities Index.  The capital also…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways celebrates first anniversary of the Dreamliner launch with special fares from Abu Dhabi to London

Gemma Greenwood Nov 6, 2016

British Airways has announced a special fares campaign to mark the one-year anniversary since the launch of the Dreamliner 787-9 on its Abu Dhabi to London service.  The special fares…

UK

WTM London launches new mobile app

Aaron Greenwood Nov 6, 2016

World Travel Market London 2016 has launched its new mobile app, WTM London. The app is now available in the Apple App Store and the Android Market.  The app is designed to make it easier…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Effective 2 November, Jet…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Transat discounts London-Canada routes

Aaron Greenwood Nov 1, 2016

Canadian airline Air Transat has launched a seat sale on flights from the UK to Canada, when booked by 10 November.  Fares start from £315 per person return including taxes, in-flight…

UK

Qatar Airways launches London A350 services

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow arrived in the UK on Sunday, as the airline introduced the state-of-the-art aircraft on the route,…

Airlines and Aviation

London City named world’s best regional airport

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

London City Airport has been named the best airport of its kind in the world, picking up the Regional Airport of the Year award at the CAPA World Aviation Summit in Amsterdam. …

UK

Dukes London to receive multi-million-pound makeover

Aaron Greenwood Oct 26, 2016

Dukes London, the five-star British bolthole in the heart of Mayfair, has revealed a major refurbishment programme will commence in November.  The programme will see major…

UK

London City Airport implements real-time customer feedback system

Aaron Greenwood Oct 19, 2016

Passengers can now provide live ‘smart’ feedback on their London City Airport experience – from the quality of customer information to cleanliness of toilets – which airport staff will use…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair launches London Luton-Cagliari route

Aaron Greenwood Oct 19, 2016

Ryanair has further expanded its London Luton winter 2016 schedule with a new route to Cagliari, starting in January, which will operate twice weekly and will increase to three times weekly…

Airlines and Aviation

SWISS to launch London Heathrow – Sion service

Aaron Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced that it will be launching a new seasonal service between London Heathrow and Sion in February 2017.   SWISS will operate three round…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe to extend Cardiff-London route

Aaron Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

Following an overwhelming response from the business community, Flybe has taken the commercial decision to extend the service between Cardiff and London City Airport while demand exists.…

UK

London hotel sector reports strong ADR in September

Aaron Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

STR’s preliminary data for London reveals the capital’s hotel sector recorded near-record average daily rate (ADR) in September.  Based on daily data, the capital reported the…

UK

London City Airport revamps security measures

Aaron Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

London City Airport (LCY) has successfully introduced a state-of-the-art millimetre-wave full-body scanner which will help further increase the speed of security screening and detection at…

Airlines and Aviation

BA boosts capacity to Germany from London City

Aaron Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

British Airways is providing more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport this winter with bigger aircraft and additional flights.  Services to Hamburg and…

UK

WTM London announces 2016 social media line-up

Aaron Greenwood Oct 6, 2016

World Travel Market London 2016 has lined up Facebook’s head of travel as well as instigators of successful campaigns for its 2016 social media programme. Following on from previous…

Airlines and Aviation

London to welcome influx of Chinese tourists 

Aaron Greenwood Oct 5, 2016

Magnus Aviation, a UK-based private jet charter business, predicts the decline of Sterling against the dollar at the start of Golden Week – a national holiday in China – should result in…

Hotels

Hilton London Bankside launches competition to celebrate 1st anniversary

Aaron Greenwood Oct 5, 2016

Fancy winning a year’s worth of spa treatments or a stay in a luxury penthouse suite? Hilton London Bankside is celebrating one year since its opening as one of London’s most exciting design…

UK

Virgin Trains discounts London to Edinburgh fares

Aaron Greenwood Sep 30, 2016

Virgin Trains on the east coast is offering travellers between Edinburgh and London discounted travel in a bid to encourage more people to forget the plane and take the train. With…

UK

Mercure London Hyde Park to open in November

Gemma Greenwood Sep 26, 2016

The new Mercure London Hyde Park will accept its first guests in November, AccorHotels has confirmed.  The hotel, which is situated at 8 - 14 Talbot Square in four grade II listed…

UK

Etihad partners with London Fashion Week

Gemma Greenwood Sep 20, 2016

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and the Official Airline Sponsor of London Fashion Week, announced the extension of its commitment to the global fashion…

UK

London named world’s top tourist destination for fourth year running

Gemma Greenwood Sep 20, 2016

London been named as the world’s best city to visit in the prestigious Times, Sunday Times and Sunday Times Travel Magazine Awards.  It’s the fourth year in a row that London has…

UK

India’s Lalit Suri to open first international hotel in London

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2016

India's Lalit Suri Hospitality Group has selected London as the site for its first overseas property.    Set to open in late 2016, The Lalit London will be located in a Grade…

UK

Middle East passengers boost August traffic at London Heathrow

Gemma Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) handled a record 7.34 million passengers in August with Middle East passengers helping to drive this increase.  Europe's busiest airport said numbers…

UK

London Marriott Hotel County Hall makes key appointment

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

London Marriott Hotel County Hall has named Daniel Sasse as its new director of sales and marketing.   Sasse was previously director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott Absheron…

UK

Flybe to launch London City-Dusseldorf route

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

Flybe has announced that it will operate up to three flights a day between London City and Düsseldorf from 30th October as part of its 2016-17 Winter schedule. One way fares from £59.99…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air set to shake up London-Miami route

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

Wow Air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017, with fares starting from £119 one way.  Flights will depart from…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches Cardiff-London City flights

Gemma Greenwood Sep 12, 2016

Flybe has started operating its multi-frequency daily schedule between Cardiff and London City Airports.  The new route will provide convenient and affordable options for those…

Guest Column

Checking In: Canary Riverside Plaza, London

Gemma Greenwood Sep 11, 2016

Elegant, sophisticated and unlike most London hotels, a haven of tranquility, the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. It also…

UK

Bespoke Hotels to open new London properties

Aaron Greenwood Sep 7, 2016

Bespoke Hotels has signed an agreement with Criterion Capital to operate a number of properties across London, scheduled to open in the final quarter of 2016 and throughout 2017.  The…

UK

Protesters shut down London City Airport

Aaron Greenwood Sep 6, 2016

All flights in and out of London City Airport were suspended yesterday morning as protesters invaded the airport’s runway.  London Metropolitan Police were called to the airport…

UK

AmaWaterways opens new London office, reveals recruits

Gemma Greenwood Sep 1, 2016

AmaWaterways has opened its new sales and marketing office located in Guildford, Surrey and revealed its new team. Stuart Perl, MD of AmaWaterways said: “Today marks another milestone for…

UK

London named UK’s top tourist destination

Aaron Greenwood Sep 1, 2016

London has won two prestigious accolades at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2016. The capital came out on top as Best UK City for the 6th year running, and Best UK…

UK

Ryanair chief calls for ‘radical’ approach to solving London’s air capacity crisis

Gemma Greenwood Aug 31, 2016

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has called on the UK government to approve the development of three new runways in London to meet capacity demand for the future.  Speaking during the…

Airlines and Aviation

Dubai Tourism to launch high-tech campaign in London

Gemma Greenwood Aug 30, 2016

Dubai Tourism is to launch a new experiential marketing campaign in the UK with the tagline ‘Here Today, Dubai Tomorrow’ in a bid to further boost the city’s reputation as one of the UK’s…

UK

London City Airport eases tension with security music

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

London City has become the first airport in the UK to play music to passengers in security screening areas. The airport taken the advice of music psychologists from the University of…

Airlines and Aviation

London councillors support Gatwick expansion over Heathrow: survey

Gemma Greenwood Aug 18, 2016

Sixty-three per cent of London councillors support Gatwick expansion - compared to 44% for Heathrow – with half (50%) saying the certainty a runway scheme can be delivered has become more…

Hotels

London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market

Gemma Greenwood Aug 17, 2016

New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015. Having…

UK

London hotel sector reports marginal gains

Gemma Greenwood Aug 17, 2016

STR’s preliminary July 2016 data for London indicates performance growth driven by rates. Based on daily data from July, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:…

Airlines and Aviation

Tianjin Airlines discounts London-China business class fares

Gemma Greenwood Aug 13, 2016

China’s Tianjin Airlines is offering promotional return business class fares to China for as little as £1,395 including taxes. The highly competitive promotional fares are being offered…

UK

Brexit, terror fears impact London’s hotel sector

Aaron Greenwood Aug 10, 2016

Hotel occupancy in London showed its sixth consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline with Brexit poised to subdue the sector further, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2016,…

UK

London City Airport gets green light for £344m expansion

Aaron Greenwood Aug 2, 2016

London City Airport has received planning permission for expansion from the UK Government which will enable the airport to welcome 6.5 million passengers by 2025 and inject £1.5 billion each…

Expedition Cruising

Hurtigruten offers free flights from London

Aaron Greenwood Aug 1, 2016

Hurtigruten, the Norwegian exploration travel company, has announced that it will offer free flights from London on select 2017 explorer voyages when booked by 31st August. From Norway to…

UK

London reaps financial windfall from major sporting events

Aaron Greenwood Aug 1, 2016

Major sporting and cultural events have contributed £2.2 billion to London’s economy since the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to a new report.  London hosts around 80…

Train

London visitors can now book TfL travelcards online

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016

Visitors travelling on London’s transport network in groups can now purchase Transport for London’s (TfL) Group Day Travelcards online before they arrive in London.   Group Day…

UK

Saudi investors linked with London’s Grosvenor House

Aaron Greenwood Jul 27, 2016

A consortium consisting of Saudi and British-based wealth funds has launched a $1.3bn bid for London’s Grosvenor House Hotel and other stakes in US and Indian assets, according to a report…

UK

Historic London landmark attracts interest from hoteliers

Aaron Greenwood Jul 26, 2016

Admiralty Arch, one of the most iconic buildings in London which was used by Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Mountbatten and Lord Hailsham among other influential figures, has revealed that 12…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches Rennes-London City route

Aaron Greenwood Jul 26, 2016

Flybe has launched its new peak summer route to Rennes from London City with a service to North-Western France that flies six times a week. Flights will operate through to September 4th …

UK

Oakwood opens new serviced apartments in London

Aaron Greenwood Jul 25, 2016

Oakwood Worldwide has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia.  “We are very excited to announce these new…

Hotels

Marriott International launches M Live Studio in London

Aaron Greenwood Jul 25, 2016

Marriott International has launched its fourth M Live Studio. Located at Marriott’s European Headquarters in London, the newest studio will serve as the epicentre for creating real-time…

UK

REVIEW: SACO Holborn – Lamb’s Conduit St, London

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2016

SACO Holborn Lambs Conduit serviced apartment offer a great home-like environment with a personal touch.  Whether you’re on a solo business or leisure trip, or travelling with family,…

UK

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane to open in October

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2016

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the designation of the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.  Joining 32 other Sheraton Grand properties worldwide, the Sheraton Grand London…

UK

The London Helicopter launches gourmet tour packages

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2016

The London Helicopter has launched three new ‘Kew Gardens Picnic Packages’ offering a chance to see London from the air, a deluxe picnic box or hamper filled with treats for an al fresco…

UK

Hilton London Bankside to launch wellness meetings concept

Aaron Greenwood Jul 15, 2016

This month sees the launch of a new wellness meetings concept at Hilton London Bankside. The hotel is shaking things up with healthier menu options, outdoor exercise classes and a meeting…

Hotels

London hotel sector performance slides in June

Aaron Greenwood Jul 14, 2016

STR’s preliminary June 2016 data for London indicates negative performance in comparison with a strong June 2015. Based on daily data from June, London reported the following in…

Corporate & Business

London airports offer best Forex rates in UK

Aaron Greenwood Jul 13, 2016

London airports offer the best exchange rates for travellers looking to change their pounds last-minute at the airport, according to new research. Foreign exchange specialist Caxton FX…

UK

REVIEW: SACO’s The Cannon, London

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2016

The Cannon is SACO’s first new lifestyle aparthotel in the city of London. It offers 77 well-designed, immaculate studio and one-bedroom serviced apartments to business and leisure…

UK

Preferred launches Rolls-Royce London Suites Programme

Gemma Greenwood Jul 8, 2016

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has teamed with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street, to launch the Rolls-Royce London…

UK

Visa waivers make London more accessible to Kuwaitis: BA

Gemma Greenwood Jul 4, 2016

British Airways is reminding Kuwaiti travellers that London and the UK is much more accessible now visa rules and processing times have been improved.  The new procedures allow Kuwaiti…

UK

Hilton London Hyde Park to take wraps off £5.4m revamp

Aaron Greenwood Jun 30, 2016

Hilton London Hyde Park is set to take the wraps off its £5.4 million refurbishment in the coming weeks.   The project has seen a full revamp of meeting space, common areas and guest…

United States

WOW Air to offer £119 flights from London to New York

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2016

Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch a new service from the UK to New York in November, with fares priced from just £119 one way. Flights will depart London Gatwick and Bristol…

UK

Courthouse Hotel London joins Worldhotels

Aaron Greenwood Jun 24, 2016

Independent hotel group Worldhotels has welcomed its newest member, the Courthouse Hotel London.  Formerly the Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court, the Courthouse Hotel London…

UK

Hard Rock Hotel confirmed for London

Aaron Greenwood Jun 17, 2016

Hard Rock International, in collaboration with glh Hotels, has unveiled plans for Hard Rock Hotel London.  A conversion of the existing Cumberland Hotel, once frequent host to guitar…

Hotels

London hoteliers suffer occupancy decline in May

Aaron Greenwood Jun 13, 2016

STR has released its preliminary May 2016 data for London, indicating negative occupancy performance. Based on daily data for the month, London reported the following in year-over-year…

UK

London hotel sector to post turnaround in 2017

Gemma Greenwood Jun 8, 2016

The hotel industry in London is projected to experience continued performance declines through 2016, but positive results in 2017, according to a quarterly forecast report from STR and…

UK

Royal Brunei celebrates 25 years flying from London

Aaron Greenwood May 30, 2016

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is celebrating 25 years of flying from London this month. Marking its silver jubilee at a breakfast event last week with some of the UK’s key travel companies,…

UK

London sets new record for inbound tourism

Aaron Greenwood May 22, 2016

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed new figures that show the capital has set a new tourism record after more than 30 million visitors came to the city last year, drawn by global…

UK

DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow confirms upgrades

Gemma Greenwood May 18, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow is installing new beds in all its rooms this week.  James Levick, the general manager of the DoubleTree hotel said: “Our beds have reached five years…

UK

Virgin Trains to boost Edinburgh-London route

Aaron Greenwood May 16, 2016

Virgin Trains claims to have seen a surge in cross-border travel bookings after announcing increased services between Edinburgh and London.  A new timetable with 42 additional trains…

UK

Inaugural Corporate Travel Forum to be staged in London

Gemma Greenwood May 16, 2016

HRS – Global Hotel Solutions, Buying Business Travel and the Institute of Travel & Meetings (ITM) will host the UK’s inaugural Corporate Travel Forum on 9 June in London. The event is…

UK

CLIA Forum in London attracts 100 delegates

Aaron Greenwood May 15, 2016

More than 100 delegates recently gathered in London to discuss a range of key regulatory and technical cruise industry topics, including public health, the environment, technology innovation…

Hotels

London hotel sector performance flat in April

Aaron Greenwood May 12, 2016

STR’s preliminary April 2016 data for London indicates relatively flat year-on-year performance. Based on daily data from April, London reported the following in year-on-year comparisons:…

UK

First Travelodge opens in London’s Raynes Park

Aaron Greenwood May 11, 2016

The Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, has joined Travelodge’s London regional director, Steve Lavery, to officially open the first budget hotel in Raynes Park. The 86-room London…

UK

Hilton London Bankside to open penthouse suite

Aaron Greenwood May 10, 2016

Hilton London Bankside will officially launch its new penthouse suite later this month.   Created in partnership with London-based architect and interior designer Dexter Moren…

UK

Young Londoners benefit from ‘Hospitality Futures’ initiative

Aaron Greenwood May 9, 2016

Twenty-three young and unemployed Londoners have been offered the chance of a career in the hospitality industry, due to an initiative funded by Solidarity AccorHotels.  The youths have…

UK

Viking Ocean Cruises launches second ship in London

Gemma Greenwood May 9, 2016

Viking Ocean Cruises has officially welcomed its second ship, Viking Sea, to its fleet during a celebration on the Thames River in Greenwich.  Though Viking’s ocean ships are classified…

UK

Sofitel London Gatwick names new GM

Gemma Greenwood May 2, 2016

Sofitel London Gatwick has appointed Globy Ouseph general manager.  The 518-bedroom hotel is the only premium hotel directly linked to the North Terminal at London’s Gatwick Airport.…

Airlines and Aviation

Pegasus offers special rates on London-Tel Aviv route

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2016

Pegasus Airlines has launched special fares from London Stansted to Tel Aviv starting from £212.99. The price is valid on bookings made before 30 June and include taxes and charges.…

UK

New Four Seasons Hotel London to open in late-2016

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2016

Four Seasons has revealed its second hotel in London, the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, will open later this year.  A Grade II*-listed heritage building, Ten…

Hotels

Corinthia London makes key appointment

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2016

Corinthia London has appointed Stéphane Trycionka director of Sales & Marketing. Stéphane was previously director of Sales & Marketing at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo in…

UK

CLIA forum to return to London

Aaron Greenwood Apr 20, 2016

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will bring its Technical & Regulatory Forum back to London on Monday 9 May. More than 15 cruise industry decision-makers will join CLIA…

UK

Supply growth weighing on London’s hotel sector: STR

Aaron Greenwood Apr 12, 2016

STR has released its March 2016 data for London, which shows negative year-over-year performance for the month. Based on daily data from March, London reported the following in…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to increase capacity on London-Nairobi route

Aaron Greenwood Apr 12, 2016

British Airways will commit a Boeing 747-400 on its London-Nairobi flights in summer, adding 784 seats to its route capacity per week. The additional capacity will be provided from 1 July…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches second daily flight to London

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2016

Oman Air will launch a second daily flight between Muscat and London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday 12 April 2016. The new outbound service will be a night flight, departing Muscat every…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair confirms new London-Tolouse routes

Aaron Greenwood Apr 5, 2016

Ryanair has confirmed it will launch flights to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport daily, from London Gatwick and Heathrow respectively in November. It will join easyjet and British Airways in…

UK

Hilton London Metropole expands executive team

Aaron Greenwood Apr 5, 2016

Hilton London Metropole has announced the appointment of Omer Lang as director of Operations and Georgina Bansal as director of Sales. Both bring with them extensive experience in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia launches first flight from new London home

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has launched its new service from London to Jakarta, with the inaugural flight departing from the airline’s new UK home at London Heathrow Terminal 3.   The Indonesia…

Airlines and Aviation

Tianjin Airlines to launch London‏ flights this summer

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2016

Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer. The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda appoints dnata at London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 31, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has appointed dnata to provide all ground handling services for its new five weekly flights from Jakarta and Singapore to London Heathrow.  The agreement strengthens…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds 10th daily London flight

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016

Emirates has revealed plans to launch its 10th daily flight to London. Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new service will become Emirates' fourth daily service between Dubai and…

UK

First Sandals retail store opens in London

Gemma Greenwood Mar 30, 2016

Unique Vacations, the UK representative for Caribbean resorts Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple, has opened its first high street retail outlet in London. The Luxury Travel Store, …

UK

Hilton London Metropole named top meetings hotel

Aaron Greenwood Mar 21, 2016

Hilton London Metropole has been ranked fifth on Cvent’s inaugural list of the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Europe in 2016 and is one of only two UK hotels in the top 10. With…

UK

London launches new tourism campaign

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2016

A major new leisure tourism campaign has been launched by London & Partners, the Mayor’s promotional company for London, and The Brooklyn Brothers.  ‘Fans of London’, which will be…

UK

London hotel sector reports mixed February results

Aaron Greenwood Mar 14, 2016

London’s hotel sector reported mixed results in February, according to the latest data from STR. Based on daily data from February, London reported the following in year-over-year…

UK

London top destination on Twitter

Aaron Greenwood Mar 13, 2016

London is the most talked about travel destination on Twitter, according to new research from London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s official promotional company. The data, which…

UK

ME London wins top hotel award

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2016

For the second consecutive year, luxury hotel ME London has been named ‘Best City Hotel UK’ at the International Hotel Awards. It was also named ‘Best City International Hotel’. …

Cruise

CLIA stages Port & Destination Forum in London

Gemma Greenwood Feb 26, 2016

A new edition of the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Port & Destination Forum, the first event organised for the association’s Port & Destination Community this year,…

UK

Avios rewards now available on London attractions

Aaron Greenwood Feb 23, 2016

A new partnership between Avios, the travel rewards currency, and LOVEtheatre means that customers can now collect Avios when booking tickets to see all their favourite shows, as well as…

UK

AccorHotels stages largest-ever client workshop in London

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2016

AccorHotels recently hosted its seventh and largest Annual Leisure Workshop to date at ibis London Earls Court – the group’s first ever workshop to be held in the capital. The two-day…

Hotels

London tops European hotel pipeline data

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2016

There are 1,152 hotels totalling 167,251 rooms Under Contract in Europe, according to the January 2016 STR Global Pipeline Report. This represents a 15.8% increase in rooms Under Contract…

UK

London to see 7,000 hotel room openings in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Feb 9, 2016

London will see the opening of a massive 7,000 hotel rooms this year, double that of last year’s openings, putting additional pressure on occupancy levels and achieved room rates. …

UK

Renaissance London Heathrow shows off £20m refurb

Aaron Greenwood Feb 7, 2016

The Arora Group has completed a £20m refurbishment of the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel.   The refurbishment encompassed all areas of the hotel including upgrading its 3,000sqm…

UK

The Kensington London reopens for business

Aaron Greenwood Feb 7, 2016

Following an extensive renovation, The Kensington London has re-opened. The property sits in the heart of South Kensington, where Queen’s Gate meets the Old Brompton Road and comprises four…

Hotels

Qatar to buy iconic Grosvenor House hotel in London

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016

Qatar is set to buy London’s iconic Grosvenor House hotel from Indian diversified group, according to reports.  Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay US $1.5 billion in bail…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda moves to London Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March. The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…

UK

IHG officially opens the InterContinental London – The O2

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially opened its newest property in the capital, the InterContinental London – The O2.  Adjacent to the O2 Arena and just 400m from North…

UK

London welcomes record number of tourists

Aaron Greenwood Jan 21, 2016

London continued to welcome record numbers of international tourists to the city between July and September last year, with more than 5.2 million visits to the capital according to the…

UK

DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel opens for business

Gemma Greenwood Jan 19, 2016

Doubletree by Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property in London, the 260-room DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel.   Located in the heart of London’s up-and-coming…

UK

Travel Tripper opens London office

Aaron Greenwood Jan 13, 2016

Hotel reservation specialist Travel Tripper has opened a new office in London. The company’s booking technology, e-commerce platform and presence will now be available to the European…

UK

Z Hotels opens fifth London property

Aaron Greenwood Jan 13, 2016

Boutique hotel chain Z Hotels has opened the doors to its fifth London property Z City.  Located in the heart of the City of London, the 109 room hotel, currently has 50 rooms open…

UK

London’s hotel sector dips in December

Gemma Greenwood Jan 11, 2016

London’s hotel sector reported declines across key performance metrics in December, according to new data from STR Global. Based on daily data from December, London reported: an…

Airlines and Aviation

Kayak to stage VR holiday event in London

Gemma Greenwood Jan 10, 2016

KAYAK.co.uk is staging a one-day only virtual reality holiday pop up in central London on Monday 18 January to help alleviate January blues. The experience is taking place at Gallery…

UK

London river service appoints business development exec

Aaron Greenwood Jan 7, 2016

MBNA Thames Clippers, the London river bus service, has appointed Joanna Lindsay business development executive. Joanna will report to head of sales, Alison Jones and will be responsible…

UK

Sunset helicopter tours of London to launch in January

Aaron Greenwood Dec 22, 2015

The London Helicopter, the only helicopter tour company to depart from a central location in the city, is launching a series of Sunset Tours from early January 2016.  For the first…

Appointments

Intercontinental London – The O2 makes key appointments

Aaron Greenwood Dec 21, 2015

The InterContinental London – The O2 has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Izhar Hassan as Front of House manager, Julia Fowler as Human Resources director and …

Airlines and Aviation

Air India launches London-Ahmedabad flights

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

Air India has launched a new service connecting Ahmedabad with London. The inaugural flight departed the Gujarati city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Tuesday…

UK

London hotel sector slides in November

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2015

STR Global’s preliminary November 2015 data for London, England, indicates decreases in several key performance metrics. Based on daily data from November, London reported: an increase…

UK

Cathay Pacific to launch flights to London Gatwick

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch flights to London’s Gatwick Airport next year, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft. Commencing on 2 September 2016, the new flights will…

UK

Planning permission granted for Peninsula London development

Gemma Greenwood Dec 9, 2015

Westminster City Council's planning committee has granted planning consent for the new 190-room The Peninsula London, which will be situated on Hyde Park Corner in Belgravia.  The…

UK

Iconic London Marriott to receive multi-million pound makeover

Aaron Greenwood Dec 7, 2015

The London Marriott Hotel County Hall will undergo a multi-million pound renovation in 2016.  Located at the foot of Westminster Bridge, the 200-room property was first opened in 1922…

UK

Staycity to expand London apartment inventory

Aaron Greenwood Dec 7, 2015

Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity is to add 125 apartments to its London Heathrow property in 2016 and open five further sites bringing its total openings scheduled for next year to…

UK

Corinthia Hotel London cigar sommelier earns elite qualification

Gemma Greenwood Nov 30, 2015

Manu Harit, Cigar Sommelier at Corinthia Hotel London, has become the youngest Cigar Sommelier in the industry to have received The Higher Certificate – the most extensive, challenging, and…

UK

IHG signs Hotel Indigo London

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo London – Aldgate in the UK's capital.  The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise agreement…

UK

London hotel sector continues remarkable run in October

Aaron Greenwood Nov 18, 2015

London’s hotel sector continued its impressive growth in October, with STR Global’s preliminary data for the month showing significant increases in several key performance metrics.  Based…

UK

London hotel inventory to grow 12 percent by 2018

Gemma Greenwood Nov 18, 2015

The number of hotel rooms in London is expected to grow by 12 per cent over the next three years according to new data compiled by London & Partners and AM:PM, with the increase being…

UK

The Bailey’s Hotel London to reopen in January

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2015

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has confirmed the historic The Bailey’s Hotel London, Kensington, will reopen in January.  The Bailey’s Hotel London dates to 1876 and was one of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to connect London with Ahmedabad

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2015

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that Air India will launch a new flight between London and Ahmedabad, the largest city in his home state of Gujarat. Addressing…

UK

Go Ape to open in London next month

Aaron Greenwood Nov 14, 2015

Go Ape, the UK forest adventure company, is busy putting the finishing touches to Go Ape Battersea Park in London ahead of welcoming its first visitors on 10 December.  Go Ape…

UK

London Heathrow celebrates Academy milestone

Gemma Greenwood Nov 10, 2015

Heathrow has revealed its Heathrow Academy has saved the government’s benefits bill about £8 million through its work filling the skills gaps and giving local people in jobs over the eleven…

Hotels

Airbnb’s market share surges in London

Aaron Greenwood Nov 8, 2015

Airbnb continues to gain market share in London and the South-East, according to a new report published by STR Global.  “Across Europe, alternative accommodations are not a new…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore claims fastest London-Sydney route

Aaron Greenwood Nov 2, 2015

Singapore Airlines has launched new flight times from London to Singapore, which it claims provide the fastest means of travel between the two cities. Travel from London Heathrow to…

Hotels

London Hilton on Park Lane named England’s best business hotel

Aaron Greenwood Oct 27, 2015

London Hilton on Park Lane has been recognised as England’s Leading Business Hotel for the second year at the European final of the prestigious 2015 World Travel Awards.   London…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa to launch London-Bogota services

Aaron Greenwood Oct 22, 2015

Air Europa has revealed plans to launch a new daily service from London to Bogota via Madrid on 27 June 2016.  The route is now available for booking with Air Europa, with return…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to add third daily London flight

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2015

Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-London route next month. Effective 1 November 2015, the national carrier will launch a third daily flight on the route, with a new…

UK

London hotel sector reports positive results in September

Aaron Greenwood Oct 21, 2015

London’s hotel sector reported increases in supply (+1.7%) and demand (+1.6%), a 6.5% increase in average daily rate to GBP163.94, and a 6.5% increase in revenue per available room to…

UK

Oakwood expands London portfolio

Aaron Greenwood Oct 21, 2015

Serviced apartment specialist Oakwood Worldwide has expanded its London portfolio with a freshly renovated six-unit building located at 96 Leather Lane.  The new property offers a…

UK

London reports record tourism results

Aaron Greenwood Oct 16, 2015

London’s tourism boom has continued during the second quarter of 2015, with the city welcoming a record 5.1 million international visitors between April and June this year, six per cent more…

UK

Hilton London Bankside opens its doors

Aaron Greenwood Oct 9, 2015

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its newest hotel in London – Hilton London Bankside.  Located moments away from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the design-led hotel is…

UK

London NYE fireworks partners with Unicef

Aaron Greenwood Oct 6, 2015

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced a new partnership with Unicef that is hoped will bring a new dimension to this year’s London New Year's Eve fireworks display.  One…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways customer experience showcase in London

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Qatar Airways recently participated in the Global Aviation Festival along with executives from various airlines and airports globally. The airline showcased its end-to-end customer…

UK

London operator launches ‘Downton Abbey’ helicopter tours

Aaron Greenwood Sep 29, 2015

The London Helicopter has launched a new Downton Abbey helicopter tour, which departs from Central London. The tour takes in the Downton Abbey set and surrounding Yorkshire countryside.…

UK

Skyline launches new serviced apartments in London

Aaron Greenwood Sep 24, 2015

Serviced apartment specialist Skyline has opened two new properties in West Kensington and in the heart of the City of London. These latest acquisitions expand Skyline’s portfolio across…

World Travel Market

More time for business negotiations at WTM London 2016

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2015

Organisers for the forthcoming World Travel Market London 2016 have announced their intent to conduct the event as a three-day event. The change has been adopted following exhibitor…

UK

Adriatic tour operator sets up shop in London

Aaron Greenwood Sep 17, 2015

Adriatic tour specialist Happy Tours has opened its first office in UK in the London borough of Greenwich, becoming the only Slovenian destination specialist with a base in the country.…

UK

Hilton London Heathrow unveils £1.3m conference centre plan

Aaron Greenwood Sep 17, 2015

Hot on the heels of being named ‘Europe’s Leading Airport Hotel 2015’ at the recent World Travel Awards, Hilton London Heathrow Airport T4 has unveiled plans for a £1.3 million upgrade to…

UK

London’s hotel sector shows positive gains in August

Aaron Greenwood Sep 17, 2015

London’s hotel sector reported gains in August, with key performance criteria showing signs of improvement during the month. Supply (+2.3%) and demand (+0.5%) increased, while the average…

UK

London hotel offers guests helicopter tours of the city

Aaron Greenwood Sep 15, 2015

A London hotel is offering guests a unique opportunity to take a helicopter tour of some of London’s most iconic landmarks – from a helipad in its grounds.  Guests at Crowne Plaza…

Tourism Boards

London gears up for RWC 2015 kick-off

Aaron Greenwood Sep 15, 2015

The Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off this week and London is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of Rugby fans from the UK and overseas.  The capital will play host to 17 of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air relaunches £99 flights from London to the US

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2015

Wow Air, the low-cost transatlantic airline, is relaunching its £99 one-way fare promotion from London Gatwick to Boston and Washington DC via Reykjavik.  Tickets will go on sale…

UK

Amba Hotels to open second London property in November

Aaron Greenwood Sep 6, 2015

Amba Hotels will open Amba Hotel Marble Arch in November, bringing its total room count to almost 1,000 in the heart of central London just 13 months after the company’s launch.  The…

UK

Hilton’s first London property in a decade prepares for opening

Aaron Greenwood Aug 19, 2015

James Clarke, general manager of the new design inspired Hilton London Bankside, has unveiled the hotel’s signage as it prepares to open next month.  It will be Hilton’s first hotel…

UK

London hotel sector reports healthy growth in July

Aaron Greenwood Aug 18, 2015

STR Global has released its preliminary data for London July 2015 data for London, England, indicates positive year-over-year results in each of the three key performance metrics. …

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts its London capacity

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015

In a recent development, Emirates’ eight daily flights to London will all be served by the A380s from 1 January 2016. Combined with the airline’s double daily A380 services to…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to deploy A380 on all eight London flights

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2015

All eight of Emirates' daily flights to London will be operated by Airbus A380 aircraft from 1 January 2016. The Dubai-based carrier will start using the double-decker jet on its…

UK

London the most Googled city on earth

Aaron Greenwood Aug 4, 2015

London is the most Googled city in the world for art galleries, performing arts and innovative art and design, according to a new report released by London & Partners, the Mayor’s…

UK

Portr expands to London Gatwick

Aaron Greenwood Aug 2, 2015

London-based baggage transfer service Portr has expanded its offering to London Gatwick. Gatwick passengers can now take advantage of the same-day, on-demand luggage service which…

UK

New tech brings London’s ancient history to life

Aaron Greenwood Jul 23, 2015

Timelooper has introduced three 360-degree virtual reality “time travel” videos that allow visitors to London to use their smartphones and virtual reality headsets to leap back in time.…

UK

Londoners most tech-savvy holiday bookers: report

Aaron Greenwood Jul 22, 2015

Research conducted by holiday beach specialist On the Beach has revealed Londoners as the most app savvy holiday bookers, with people from the nation's capital researching and booking more…

UK

Conrad London St. James receives Expedia.com honour

Aaron Greenwood Jul 22, 2015

Conrad London St. James has been named an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel for 2015. This annual list represents a ranking of the world’s best reviewed hotels as determined by direct…

Airlines and Aviation

Dubai Culture showcases ‘Dubai Next’ at London’s ‘Shubbak’ festival

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2015

In an effort to highlight the tourism potential of Dubai, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) will make its first showcase in London. The Authority will focus on…

Hotels

London hotel occupancy rates up in June

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2015

STR Global has released its preliminary June 2015 data for London, England, which indicates significant occupancy levels. Based on daily data from June, London reported increases in…

UK

London ski show to return in October

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2015

The London International Ski Travel Exchange (LISTEX) will return to the London Rowing Club on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October. This year’s event is expected to attract more than 100…

Hotels

First image of planned Peninsula London hotel released

Gemma Greenwood Jul 16, 2015

The first images of the planned 5-star Peninsula London hotel located at Hyde Park Corner have been released.  Joint venture partners Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (Grosvenor) and…

UK

W London offers VIPs complimentary fashion service

Gemma Greenwood Jul 14, 2015

W London – Leicester Square has launched a new designer-wardrobe room service, Walk Out Wardrobe.  Featuring a handpicked rail of must-have designer pieces, the service will offer all…

UK

Golf driving range opens in central London

Aaron Greenwood Jul 12, 2015

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range, a new state-of-the-art 60-bay golf driving range on the banks of the Thames, has opened its doors to the public.  Offering an experience and…

Guest Column

Check-In: The Lancaster London

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Overlooking Hyde Park and just moments from the shopping paradise of Oxford Street, The Lancaster London occupies an enviable position in the heart of London’s desirable Bayswater district.…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI launches A380 flights to London

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Thai Airways International (THAI) has finally launched its first Airbus A380 flights to London, almost two years after they were initially intended to start. The new service, flight…

Road

Heathrow teams with easyBus for new London route

Aaron Greenwood Jul 6, 2015

London Heathrow has teamed with airport shuttle bus operator easyBus to launch a new bus route from Shepherds Bush to Heathrow that will deliver passengers to the airport in under 30…

UK

DoubleTree by Hilton celebrates London opening

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2015

DoubleTree by Hilton has officially opened its newest London hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside, following an extensive refurbishment and reflagging.  Located…

UK

Kidzania London celebrates official opening

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2015

London’s first KidZania educational theme park has officially opened its doors in Westfield London.  To mark the official opening, KidZania Global president Xavier López Ancona was…

UK

The Lanesborough, London to reopen on 1 July

Gemma Greenwood Jun 23, 2015

Iconic London hotel The Lanesborough will reopen its doors on 1 July, with bookings available for all rooms on 15 July.   The Lanesborough will reopen following an extensive…

UK

London hotel market slides despite UK tourism boom

Aaron Greenwood Jun 16, 2015

London’s hotel market suffered declines across key performance data sets in May, according to preliminary data released by STR Global.  The development comes despite record tourism…

UK

London’s highest garden space opens

Aaron Greenwood Jun 14, 2015

The View from The Shard has officially opened London’s highest summer garden space, 800ft (244m) above the city.  The sky deck at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building has been…

Tourism

London set to be crowned world’s most popular destination in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Jun 3, 2015

London is expected to once again be crowned the world’s most popular tourist destination in 2015, according to predictions by Mastercard.  It’s the second year running that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines retimes London flights

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Philippine Airlines has adjusted the timing of its Manila-London service. The four weekly outbound flights will still depart the Philippine capital every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and…

UK

Tower of London tops TripAdvisor poll

Gemma Greenwood Jun 2, 2015

The Tower of London has been named the best-rated landmark in the UK and eleventh in Europe in the Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest…

UK

London Wine Week reports boost in attendance

Aaron Greenwood Jun 1, 2015

London Wine Week, which was staged from 18 to 24 May, welcomed 8,000 visitors, including more than 6,000 wristband wearers, all of whom embraced the capital’s thriving wine scene. …

UK

Shrek adventure coming to London in July

Gemma Greenwood May 27, 2015

Merlin Entertainments and DreamWorks Animation have confirmed they will launch London’s newest family attraction, Shrek’s Adventure! London on 1 July.  The immersive…

UK

Early release tickets available for London’s NYE celebrations

Aaron Greenwood May 24, 2015

A limited number of early release tickets for the Mayor of London's New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations will be made available in June.  The early release of tickets will be…

Tourism

London celebrates record year for tourism arrivals

Aaron Greenwood May 20, 2015

London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and sporting events proving massive draws, according to new figures released by the…

UK

EE best mobile Internet provider at London’s major airports

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2015

RootMetrics, the independent mobile analytics company, has published a new report detailing the mobile Internet performance of the four major mobile network operators at London’s major…

UK

First Thistle Express to open in London next year

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2015

glh, the London-based hotel group and subsidiary of Singapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, has revealed details of its new subsidiary Thistle Express.  Thistle Express is a…

UK

London Pass adds new discount attractions for summer

Aaron Greenwood Apr 21, 2015

World-famous clipper ship the Cutty Sark is among the new attractions introduced by popular sightseeing discounter London Pass for summer 2015.  From 1 May London Pass holders will…

UK

London hotel sector flat in March

Aaron Greenwood Apr 20, 2015

STR Global has released its preliminary data for London’s hotel sector for March, indicating a flat performance across the board.  Key findings include an increase in supply of 3.7% and…

UK

Steve Harrop joins CTI as operations director, New GM for Conrad London St. James

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2015

CTI Corporate Travel International has appointed Steve Harrop operations director.  Harrop joins the company from Dubai-based Destinations of the World Travel, a leading global…

UK

London First members back Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Apr 15, 2015

Members of London First, an influential group of businesses based in the capital, have thrown their support behind Heathrow expansion.  A survey asked the group’s members ‘Which of the…

UK

VFS officially launches new London visa centre

Aaron Greenwood Apr 8, 2015

VFS Global has officially inaugurated its new Visa Application Centre in London.  Christiaan Sys, president of the Consular Corps of London (CCL) inaugurated the new centre located at 66…

UK

First minicab sharing app coming to London

Aaron Greenwood Apr 8, 2015

Splyt, the UK’s first instant mincab sharing app, is set to launch next Monday in London.  Splyt claims it will offer savings on fares of up to 40% for any customer that chooses to share…

UK

Face-to-Face: Andrew Cooke, chief operating officer of London & Partners

Aaron Greenwood Mar 31, 2015

Why has London decided to become a global ‘travel tech hub’? London’s position as a tourism and tech hub means the city is a natural home for the developing travel tech industry. The…

UK

New GM for Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick

Aaron Greenwood Mar 23, 2015

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport has appointed Thomas Panickamuriyil general manager.  Panickamuriyil has more than 10 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry.…

UK

Travel tech incubator launches in London

Aaron Greenwood Mar 14, 2015

The UK’s first-ever travel technology incubator has launched in an official ceremony in London.  Traveltech Lab offers high-specification workspace for 30 people co-located within the…

UK

London hotel sector continues its stellar run in February

Aaron Greenwood Mar 12, 2015

London’s hotel sector continued its remarkable phase of growth in February, with STR Global preliminary data showing occupancy levels and revenue per available room (RevPAR) at their highest…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia to launch new London-Tenerife route

Aaron Greenwood Mar 11, 2015

Spanish airline Iberia will launch its latest route linking London Heathrow and Tenerife North (Los Rodeos) on 29 March. The direct flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and…

UK

Eco hire cars hit the streets of London

Aaron Greenwood Mar 10, 2015

A new car hire service consisting exclusively of ultra-low emission vehicles has been launched by Electric Car Hire in the South-East.  With a fleet of zero-emission 100 percent electric…

UK

London hotel sector surges on strong recovery

Gemma Greenwood Mar 8, 2015

The UK hotel sector grew in value by 6.5% in 2014, according to a new report published by Research and Markets. The increase followed similarly robust annual growth between 2010 and 2013.…

UK

New hotel brand for London

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2015

glh, the London-based hotel group and subsidiary of Singapore listed GuocoLeisure Group, has opened every hotel Piccadilly (London), the first site for the new every hotels brand.  Three…

UK

Londoners most likely to get winter blues

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2015

According to new research from the Ukash Travel Money Prepaid MasterCard card those living in the East Midlands are most likely to seek out winter sunshine.  A healthy 31% from the region…

England

London airports report bumper January

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2015

Airlines deploying larger aircraft on routes have helped Heathrow Airport see a rise in passengers during January, as Stansted announced a ‘bumper start’ to 2015. Heathrow saw a…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI sets London A380 date

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2015

THAI Airways has announced the launch date for Airbus A380 services between London and Bangkok. The A380 service was announced back in 2012 but only now has confirmed it will be…

England

£200m expansion granted for London City Airport

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2015

London City Airport has been granted the go-ahead for a GBP200 million expansion to generate more short-haul capacity in the UK. The East London airport would be able to handle…

Airlines and Aviation

All-business London Luton-New York flight launches

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

A new all-business class service between London Luton Airport and New York's Newark Airport will launch this spring.  La Compagnie will operate the flights four times a week from 24…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico plans fifth weekly London flight

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

Aeromexico has announced plans to operate five flights a week between London Heathrow and Mexico City later this year. The airline’s senior vice president global sales Jorge Goytortua…

UK

‘London capacity must support regional airports too’

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

A body supporting regional airports in the UK has said any additional capacity at London should also support other facilities around the UK. John Spooner, chairman of the Regional…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines switches London flights to Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2015

Vietnam Airlines has announced it will switch its London flights from Gatwick to Heathrow in March. Flights from Heathrow to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will operate five times a week…

England

London expansion for Skyline

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2015

Apartment accommodation firm Skyline Worldwide has announced four new property openings in London. Its new openings will double the company’s portfolio in the England capital and add…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe switches London City routes

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2015

Flybe has adapted its flight schedule from London City following months of operating from the airport. The airline announced it will drop flights between the London airport and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad’s A380 launches on London route

Mark Elliott Dec 27, 2014

Etihad Airways' brand new Airbus A380 aircraft took off on a commercial flight for the first time on Saturday morning, on the route from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. The…

Hotels

November proves strongest month for London hotels

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

Hotel occupancies, room rates and revenues in London all recorded strong gains through the month of November.  “Demand growth picked up in November, showing the fastest increase in…

Train

Eurostar connects London and Geneva

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

Eurostar will commence services between London and Geneva this Sunday with the launch of the new year-round services. The daytime service will run four times per week and is offered…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X plans return to London

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2014

AirAsia X is planning to resume flights to London as early as next year, group CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed. Having met with London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, during his recent trip…

Airlines and Aviation

American adds London-Philadelphia flight

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

American Airlines has announced a second daily flight between London and Philadelphia, a day after Delta announced it will operate on the route. American will add a daytime service…

Hotels

14 injured in London hotel gas explosion

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2014

Fourteen people were injured in a gas explosion at the Hyatt Regency London- The Churchill on Friday evening. The Marylebone hotel was evacuated just before midnight when the…

Hotels

Hilton London Paddington plans new additions

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

Hilton London Paddington has announced further upgrades to open next month. The London hotel will open luxury GWR Tower Rooms in an exclusive wing in December, named after the…

Tourism

Falkland Islands tourism to open London office

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has announced plans to open a London office next year. The tourism board is currently looking for a director of international communications who…

Airlines and Aviation

WTM14: THAI still hopeful of A380 London service

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2014

THAI Airways has remained confident it will add an Airbus A380 onto flights between London Heathrow and Bangkok despite previously having delays. Krittaphon Chantalitanon, VP aviation…

Hotels

Dorsett opens London hotel

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2014

Hong Kong-based hotel chain Dorsett Hospitality International has opened its first hotel in London. Dorsett Shepherds Bush celebrated its official opening on Monday night with a party…

Airlines and Aviation

London City routes take off for Flybe

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2014

Flybe’s network from London City takes off today for the first time as the carrier looks to boost awareness in the capital. Six new routes will be launched linking the East London…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Transat boosts London flights

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2014

Air Transat has announced a new connection between London and St. John’s for 2015 as part of its European network. The carrier will offer two weekly flights in high season in response…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches A380 on London route

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 aircraft has made its debut on the Doha-London Heathrow route. The aircraft touched down in the UK capital for the first time last week, as one of six daily…

Hotels

£7.5m investment for The Langham London

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2014

A new GBP7.5 million investment has been announced for The Langham London ahead of its 150th anniversary next year. Three new areas are due to launch as part of the upgrade to the…

UK

Air China to double London flights

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2014

Air China will double the number of flights it operates between Beijing and London next month. In October 2014, the carrier will add a second daily service to London Heathrow Airport.…

Tourism Boards

Tourism Australia prepares London pop-up restaurant

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2014

Tourism Australia is preparing the opening of its pop-up restaurant in London next week as part of a new food and wine-themed campaign. Restaurant Australia will be hosted within…

England

London tickets New Year fireworks to limit numbers

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2014

London’s firework celebrations on New Year’s Eve will be a ticketed event this year to reduce the number of people attending. People from the UK and overseas will be able to book up…

England

London Eye bubbles with new Coca-Cola sponsor

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2014

Merlin Entertainments has announced Coca-Cola Great Britain as the new sponsor of the London Eye. The commercial partnership will commence in January 2015 taking over from current…

UK

Garuda launches flights to London

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has launched its long-awaited service to London. The new route commenced on 8 September 2014 and will now operate five times a week between Jakarta and London Gatwick…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian flies Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

Following the recent delivery of Royal Jordanian's first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the national carrier has now launched the aircraft on flights to London Heathrow Airport. The…

River Cruising

Pandaw opens London office

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2014

Pandaw River Expeditions has opened a London sales office with Hugh Clayson at the helm. Clayson has previously worked with Kuoni, Voyages Jules Verne and Titan and will head up the…

Tourism

Eid break lures Gulf tourist boom in London

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2014

The recent Eid break was a boon for the city of London. The city received a record number of tourists from the Gulf. As per statistics, the city reaped around SAR546 million following a…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe picks up London City – Aberdeen

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

Flybe has stepped up to offer services between London City and Aberdeen after British Airways announced its withdrawal from the route.   Flybe will commence twice daily…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyWork to switch from London City to Southend

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014

Switzerland-based carrier SkyWork Airlines has announced it will switch its flight from London City to London Southend in October. The Southend to Bern route will commence twice daily…

Hotels

Starwood plans joint London development

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2014

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans for a dual-branded hotel development in East London. The new site will include hotels under the Aloft and Element brands, the former…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas reschedules London-Melbourne A380 service

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2014

Formula 1 racing driver Daniel Ricciardo was on hand as Qantas Ambassador to launch the airline’s new schedule for its London to Melbourne A380 service. The reschedule means the…

Airlines and Aviation

Flynas connects London Gatwick

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2014

Flynas announced operations of two direct flights a week between Riyadh and London. This new service will commence from 27 July 2014. The new twice-weekly service is available every…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana announces thrice weekly London flights

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2014

Air Astana has commenced a thrice-weekly service from Heathrow to Kazakhstan capital Astana. The new flight is operated by a Boeing 757-200 with 16 business class and 150 economy…

UK

London Heathrow’s new terminal opens

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker recently joined Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at the official opening of the new Terminal…

Hotels

New London opening ‘transformation’ for Edwardian Group

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

A new hotel in Leicester Square will mark the transformation of the entire Edwardian Group London according to its CEO. Jasminder Singh, CEO of the group said its hotel development in…

Airlines and Aviation

New London-Erbil flights announced

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

A subsidiary of Turkey-based carrier Atlasjet will launch flights from London to Erbil, Iraq next month. In an interview with Travel Daily the airline’s CEO Murat Ersoy revealed its…

England

BA’s Chengdu launch a ‘whirlwind’ as city takes over London

Mark Elliott May 21, 2014

British Airways has described its Chengdu launch as a ‘whirlwind’ as the city looks to increase awareness among British holidaymakers and business travellers. The airline boosted its…

Hotels

Nobu announces London hotel plans

Mark Elliott May 15, 2014

Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open a hotel in the London area of Shoreditch. The hotel group, which is co-owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa,…

England

Chengdu to take over London with sales mission

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014

A delegation from the Chinese city of Chengdu are visiting the UK next week on a sales mission to boost travel and business into the city. A series of consumer, trade and media events…

Scotland

London welcomes more tourists than before

Mark Elliott May 8, 2014

London welcomed more than 16 million international visitors for the first time within a year in 2013, new statistics have found. The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS)…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian to fly Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Royal Jordanian will use one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly from London to Amman, the airline has confirmed to Travel Daily. The carrier is due to receive its first…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe confirms new London City routes

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Flybe has announced several new routes from London City as part of a new five-year deal with the airport.  The carrier has announced five routes from the London airport this morning…

UK

MEA expands long haul services to London

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2014

 Lebanese national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), will launch second daily flights to London Heathrow this month, even as it battles with declining passenger numbers. MEA is…

Hotels

Firmdale plans eighth London hotel

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Firmdale Hotels has announced plans for an eighth London hotel. Ham Yard Hotel is due to open in Soho on 1 June centralised around a pedestrian area linking Great Windmill Street and…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air targets student group in London

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014

Gulf Air recently entered into cooperation with Cultural Attaché office in the Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain in London. The partnership will witness launch of tailored-initiative…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda postpones direct London-Jakarta route

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has postponed direct flights between London and Jakarta, with the service to run through Amsterdam instead this summer. Despite healthy sales for the route the…

Hotels

Another London site to convert to hotel

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2014

The former Tower Bridge Magistrates Court and police station on London’s Tooley Street are to become a hotel. Asset management firm Dominvs Group has acquired the site and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China to launch London Gatwick flights

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2014

Air China will launch flights to the UK's second busiest airport, London Gatwick, later this month. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights…

Hotels

Cheval opens ‘landmark’ London serviced apartments

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

Cheval Residences has opened new serviced apartments in London next to the Tower of London. Cheval Three Quays consists of 97 serviced and 62 extended-stay apartments with a mix of…

England

London puts money into travel tech industry

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

The Mayor of London’s promotional body London & Partners has hopes the city will become the go-to city for travel technology start-ups with a new ‘incubator hub’. The body will…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to fly A380 to London

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2014

Etihad Airways will use one of its new Airbus A380s on flights from London to Abu Dhabi, the airline revealed today.  James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad said the new aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

London-Addis Ababa route to go daily

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2014

Ethiopian Airlines has announced its London to Addis Ababa route will become a daily service from July. The additional weekly service will start on 8 July with its Boeing 787…

UK

Qatar Airways to launch all premium business on London route

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2014

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily all premium Business Class service from Doha to London. The new service will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, commencing…

Airlines and Aviation

BTS: Garuda’s London bookings healthy ahead of launch

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has witnessed healthy forward bookings ahead of its London route launch in May. Jubi Prasetyo, general manager UK at Garuda Indonesia told Travel Daily the carrier is…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year. The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…

Australia

Luxperience pop-up planned for London

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

Australia and Pacific trade show Luxperience has announced a pop-up event in London to encourage the UK travel trade to attend its main show.   The Sydney-based event is hoping to…

UK

Taj rebrands London hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Taj Hotels has rebranded its London hotels after taking over full ownership and management. The properties will now be known as St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel and Taj 51 Buckingham…

United Arab Emirates

Knightsbridge London Café opens in Dubai

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Dubai got its first Knightsbridge Cafe which is located on Beach Road opposite to the Jumeirah Beach Park. Mohammed Jaber, Café owner said:  What we wanted was simple ‘to introduce a…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to boost London-Frankfurt capacity

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2013

Lufthansa has announced it will add seats between London and Frankfurt next summer when it deploys a larger aircraft on the route. Capacity will increase 7% from 30 March when a…

Hotels

Gansevoort founder to build London hotel

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2013

A new hotel in London’s Shoreditch is to be built by New York-based Gansevoort Hotel Group. The hotel will be at 45 Curtain Road and cost up to GBP60 million to develop. It is due…

United States

London follows similar airport system to other major cities

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month. Based on how…

England

London Britannia Airport designs unveiled

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

A design for a new airport in London’s Thames Estuary has been unveiled by the Thames Estuary Research and Development Company (Testrad). Testrad said the new airport, previously…

Airlines and Aviation

Norwegian to launch London-Madrid flights

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it will launch flights from London to Madrid as it plans to open a base in the Spanish city. The new London service will operate daily from 2 June…

World Travel Market

London’s Orbit attraction opens trade bookings

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013

The ArcelorMittal Orbit has opened ticket sales to the travel trade ahead of its opening in April. The East London sculpture, designed by Anish Kapoor for the Olympic Games, will open…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines commences London route

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013

Philippine Airlines’ first flight from Manila to London in 15 years will land at Heathrow this afternoon ready to attend World Travel Market. PAL’s president Ramon S. Ang will be…

Airlines and Aviation

London remains LCC capital

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2013

London has maintained its position as the world’s top low-cost carrier (LCC) city, based on the number of seats available. The England capital has nearly 15 million seats available on…

Hotels

glh. plans London debut for new brand

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2013

glh hotels has announced plans to debut a new brand in London. The new Amba brand will be a four-star contemporary offering with free WiFi, and will debut in London with four hotels…

Hotels

Rosewood London opens

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2013

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has opened a hotel in London. Previously the Chancery Court Hotel, the now Rosewood London has opened after an extensive renovation of the 1914 building with…

Hotels

伦敦瑰丽酒店（Rosewood London）今日华丽开业

Nelly Oct 15, 2013

英国首都最新的奢华酒店伦敦瑰丽酒店今天华丽登场，成为瑰丽品牌进驻欧洲的重要里程碑。酒店位于伦敦历史悠久的地点之一High Holborn，同时是市区与西区的交界位置，成为伦敦心脏地带的独特度假选择。酒店毗邻购物区及多个旅游热点如科文特花园（Covent Garden）和皇家歌剧院，另多家博物馆和艺术馆亦近在咫尺。…

Hotels

glh brings new Clermont brand to London

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2013

London hotel subsidiary glh has launched a new hotel and residences brand with properties in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The company behind Guoman and Thistle and part of…

UK

Chinese firm to restore London’s Crystal Palace

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2013

A Chinese company has unveiled plans in London to restore London's Crystal Palace. The Victorian palace in South London was built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, but it burned down…

Guest Column

Check-In: The Corinthia Hotel, London

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

Across the continent, hoteliers are busy doing research to come up with creative and innovative ways of satisfying the new wave of well-heeled Asian visitors. All of which is very…

Train

Eurostar announces London-Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013

Eurostar has announced it will launch services between London and Amsterdam in 2016. The new route will be launched as part of enhancements on the Dutch high speed line and will run…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines introduces new cabins on London route

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013

Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to roll out its new cabins on the London route from today (27 September). The cabins will be introduced to eight of the carrier’s…

United States

London and New York mayors renew tourism deal

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2013

London’s mayor Boris Johnson and New York counterpart Michael R. Bloomberg have renewed a tourism partnership deal to boost travel between the two cities. The renewal is an extension…

Hotels

IHG signs new London Crowne Plaza

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract to open another Crowne Plaza in London. The Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment is due to open in spring 2015 with 130…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana to launch new London service

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

Kazakhstan's national carrier Air Astana is launching a new direct service to London. Commencing on 29 October 2013, the new route will become the first direct link between the capitals…

England

London City aims to double passengers

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2013

London City Airport hopes to near double the number of flights it can handle by 2023 in new GBP200 million expansion plans. The East London airport has asked Newham Council for…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines announces London route

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will launch flights from London to Manila in November after a ban on European routes was lifted. Services from Heathrow under the flag…

England

London “overtakes Europe for art and jewellery sales”

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2013

Luxury shopping areas of London are beating competitors in Europe when it comes to selling art and jewellery with new galleries popping up in the district. The area covering Mayfair,…

Hotels

London EDITION opens

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2013

Marriott’s creative director and pioneer in boutique hotels Ian