Loganair relaunches Newquay-Manchester route
Loganair’s popular service between Cornwall and Manchester takes to the skies with the restart of flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Manchester United fans get remarkable memories with Marriott Bonvoy moments
Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, has announced several once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences with Manchester United. Releasing from January…
New ibis budget hotel with 262 keys opens at Manchester Airport
The newly opened ibis budget Manchester Airport is the ideal choice when flying to or from Manchester Airport.
Loganair expands Manchester-Aberdeen service
Loganair is expanding its Manchester-Aberdeen service in response to growing demand. The airline has added a fourth daily service, departing Manchester at 12:20 and arriving in Aberdeen at…
Aer Lingus partnership with top local graffiti artist Qubek flies off the wall in Manchester
Aer Lingus has teamed up with top local graffiti artist Qubek to create a massive new eye-catching street art mural showcasing the airline’s transatlantic Manchester routes
CAPA Airline Leader Summit: Manchester Airport to host first in-person event in April
CAPA, the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, has announced that it will resume its cornerstone …
Spain’s Costa Daurada join hands with Manchester’s women football team
This partnership will position Costa Daurada as the Official Tourism Partner of Manchester City Women’s Football Club
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester to Barbados takes off
Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic service from the UK took to the skies with the departure of the airline’s first ever non-stop direct flight from Manchester to Barbados
Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester
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
Eurowings enters British leisure travel market by connecting Mallorca with Birmingham and Manchester
Entering the British travel market, the carrier will initially fly holiday travellers twice a week from Birmingham as well as from Manchester to Mallorca and back
No take off: Virgin Atlantic cancels launch of Delhi and Mumbai flights from Manchester
Virgin Atlantic, which announced the launch of services to Mumbai and Delhi from Manchester in October this year from 19 December and to Delhi on 5 January, announced that it is cancelling…
Manchester Airport shuts terminal as demand stumbles
Manchester Airport will once again close terminal two in the coming days as travel demand continues to slump following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Karen Smart, managing director at Manchester…
Airport Parking & Hotels offers free cancellation at Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham
With air travel uncertainty at a peak for UK travellers, the airport parking operator Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has announced there will be no cancellation or amendment fees for…
Virgin Atlantic’s Delhi-Manchester route from October
Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying route from Delhi to Manchester with services taking to the skies from October 2020 onwards.
For the first time, it will fly from India to…
Dynamic duo to lead team at new Manchester Hotel
A duo of highly experienced hoteliers has been appointed to lead the opening of the highly anticipated new Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter. Louise O’Reilly has taken up the…
New look: Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel undergoes USD 18 billion transformation
Leonardo Royal Hotels has released the first images showcasing the extensive refurbishment of The Midland Hotel, offering a glance of its stunning new interior due to be fully unveiled…
Virgin flies the flag in Manchester with Pride
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays have announced a three-year partnership to be headline sponsor of Manchester Pride Festival. It is a charity that campaigns for equality; celebrates…
Manchester joins forces with New York City in new tourism drive
Marketing Manchester and NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organisation, have signed a first-ever official city-to-city tourism partnership agreement. The…
Colouring book pop-up is coming to Manchester Airport
If you’re travelling through Manchester Airport this half-term, specialist Italy tour company Roma Experience are providing passengers with free adult colouring books for their flight.…
Aparthotel Native Manchester opens
Located in the newly transformed Ducie Street Warehouse on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, boutique aparthotel brand Native, has just opened the doors to its latest outpost.…
Football connection: Manchester United cements ties with Malta
Manchester United and the government of Malta have announced a multi-year partnership which will see United promote Malta as a tourist destination to its global fan base.
At an event…
Qatar Airways starts three flights a day from Manchester
Qatar Airways is increasing its flight frequency from Manchester Airport to three flights per day from 14 June in another show of confidence in the UK market. The route launched in April…
British Airways ‘singing pilot’ returns home to Manchester
British Airways' singing pilot returns home to Manchester in May to help more people overcome their fear of flying.
Marriott teams up with Manchester United for VIP game experiences
The worlds of football and hospitality collide as Marriott International and Manchester United announce a multi-year marketing partnership.
Hotel Indigo debuts to highlight Manchester’s artistic side
Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station has opened its doors to guests, marking the brand’s debut in one of the UK’s largest cities.
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
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.
Jet Airways to increase frequency of new Mumbai-Manchester connection
Jet Airways India has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, even before the first plane has even taken off.
Oman Air celebrates first anniversary of Manchester connection
One year in, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated the first anniversary of its service to Manchester Airport.
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
Cathay boosts Manchester-Hong Kong direct flights
Marking three years since its inaugural flight from Manchester to Hong Kong in December 2014, Cathay Pacific is this week boosting its direct flights into a daily service.
Increasing from…
Air Malta to relaunch Manchester route next summer
The Tuesday flight will depart Malta at 0730 and arrive into Manchester at 1005. It will then depart Manchester at 1055, landing in Malta at 1515.
Following the discontinuation of…
BA launches new ski routes from Manchester
British Airways is launching two new winter-only ski routes from Manchester.
It is also extending its weekly service to London City Airport in December.
Flights to Salzburg in…
Oman Air launches daily flight from Muscat to Manchester
Oman Air has launched a new daily flight from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service will depart Muscat at 14.00 hrs daily and arrive in Manchester at 19.05hrs. The return flight will be…
Hainan Airlines to fly flagship aircraft to Manchester
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.
Having announced in March that it would be…
Manchester Airport hits 26m passenger milestone
Manchester Airport is continuing to break its own passenger records after more than 26 million passengers passed through the airport over the last 12 months.
After 35 months of…
Thomas Cook and Manchester Airport support The Big Weekend
Thomas Cook Airlines and Manchester Airport have announced they will be returning as headline sponsors of Manchester Pride’s The Big Weekend.
As well as sponsoring the four-day event, the…
SAUDIA to launch new Manchester-Riyadh service
Saudi Arabian flag carrier SAUDIA has announced a twice weekly service from Manchester Airport to Riyadh.
Launching on the 23rd of June, it complements the current offer of five…
Manchester Airport calls for Northern transport plan
"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision.
That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…
Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca-Manchester route
Royal Air Maroc will launch flights between Manchester and Casablanca on Tuesday 28 March.
The Moroccan flag-carrier will begin operating direct non-stop flights three times per week…
Ryanair boosts Manchester services
Ryanair has launched a new winter route from Manchester to Cologne, with a daily service, as part of its Manchester winter 2017 schedule, which will be launched soon.
Ryanair’s Robin…
BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester
British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted.
From May the airline will begin summer-only direct…
Manchester Airport set to open new lounge brand
Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for a new luxury lounge that will open in Terminal Three in April.
1903, named after the year of the Wright Brothers first flight, will provide…
Manchester Airport launches US destination campaign
Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.
The #USADirect campaign will…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
Manchester Airport plans Chinese New Year event in Birmingham
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport and House of Fraser in Birmingham are set to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the city centre store.
Currently more than 52,000 people from the…
easyJet adds three new routes from Manchester Airport
EasyJet has announced it will launch three new routes from Manchester Airport taking the number of destinations offered from the airport to 50.
On sale today, the routes will be bookable…
Manchester Airport anticipates record Christmas traffic
Manchester Airport has issued some festive advice to passengers, ahead of what is predicted to be its busiest Christmas ever, with an increase in passengers starting this week. …
Manchester Airport first in the UK to reach carbon neutral status
Manchester Airport has become the first in the UK to be awarded Level 3+ carbon neutral status by the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. …
Manchester Airport invests in terminal facilities
Manchester Airport has invested around £1.2m to improve facilities for passengers arriving back into UK through Terminal 3.
The highlight of the work is an additional baggage carousel…
Singapore Airlines launches new long-haul routes from Manchester
Singapore Airlines has kicked off its two new non-stop routes from Manchester with various celebrations at Manchester Airport along with a formal event held this morning at the Radisson Blu,…
Manchester Airport targets Chinese flyers with social media campaign
Due to the success of Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines, Weibo and WeChat, the Chinese equivalents of Twitter and Whatsapp, have been developed by the…
Tobago Tourist Office to mark Manchester route launch
To celebrate the launch of Thomas Cook’s new Manchester to Tobago service on 13 November, the Tobago Tourist Office is heading to the city’s Trafford Centre shopping centre on 1st and 2nd…
Emirates on track for record year at Manchester Airport
Emirates has revealed the ongoing demand for its Manchester to Dubai route, reporting a 9.5% annual growth on 2015. 610,000 passengers have flown between the two cities this year, and…
Manchester Christmas Market schedule confirmed
The award-winning Manchester Christmas Markets will return for 42 days starting 10 November, the city council has confirmed.
Offering an array of produce across more than 300 stalls with…
Ryanair commits to major capacity increase in Manchester
Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Manchester summer schedule (2017), with five new summer routes to Berlin, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Oslo Torp & Wroclaw, 44 routes in total, and extra…
Austrian Airlines marks Manchester success
Austrian Airlines has marked 12 months of flying to Manchester by revealing it carried close to 50,000 passengers on the route during this time.
Cupcakes were distributed to all…
ABTA launches Crisis Management Seminar in Manchester
ABTA’s Crisis Management Seminar will take place on 29th September in Manchester, marking the first time this popular event has been held outside of London.
The one-day session is…
Manchester gets new Canary Island connections
Travellers in the north of England will be offered new low-cost flights to the Canary Islands this winter.
Norwegian has unveiled plans to launch two new winter sun routes from…
Emirates boosts Manchester capacity with A380 commitment
Emirates has announced an 11% capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route.
As of 1st January, the replacement of the Boeing 777-300ER will…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Manchester
Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October.
The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will be operated five times weekly and will continue on…
Manchester Airport opens new passenger lounge
Passengers travelling from Manchester Airport can start their holidays in style after the airport unveiled a new look, expanded Escape Lounge in Terminal Two.
The airport has spent…
SWISS debuts C-Series aircraft on Manchester route
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is encouraging Mancunians to ditch the beach holiday and instead make the most of the new C Series flights to Zurich that launched from Manchester…
Manchester Airport celebrates passenger milestone
The launch of the North’s first ever flight service to mainland China has helped drive annual passenger numbers at Manchester Airport over the 24 million mark for the first time in its…
Thomas Cook launches Manchester-Boston route
Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Boston took off on Monday, marking its latest milestone as the biggest long haul carrier from Manchester.
At the inaugural flight celebrations,…
Manchester hotels launch language internships
Two Manchester hotels are helping students to boost their English language skills by offering internships with their respective teams.
Students attending the EF Language School in the…
Lufthansa reports rise in passenger traffic from Manchester Airport
Lufthansa is celebrating 60 years of flights from Manchester by announcing a four percent rise in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year.
The figures were revealed…
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport to sponsor Dragon Boat Festival
Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport are set to join forces to sponsor the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which will be staged on Sunday 5 June in Salford Quays.
Organised by the…
Oman Air to connect Manchester
Oman Air has confirmed its intent to start operating daily flights from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service is scheduled to begin from 1 April 2017.
The United Kingdom has always…
Manchester hoteliers report rising profits in March
Manchester hoteliers recorded a 3.3% increase in profit per room in March, which contributed to a 2.4% increase for Q1 2016, to £35.78 from £34.94 during the same period in 2015, according…
Thomas Cook celebrates Manchester-LA route launch
Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural Los Angeles flight took off this week, marking a new foothold in its position as the biggest long-haul carrier from Manchester.
Customers were treated…
Sandals introduces ‘twin centre’ deals for Manchester departures
Sandals Resorts has announced its popular twin centre holidays are now available for departures from Manchester, in conjunction with Thomas Cook Airlines and LIAT.
With Antigua,…
New Pret set for Manchester Airport
Pret A Manger will open its newest airport outlet at Manchester Airport, Terminal One this Friday.
The outlet - Pret’s 10th UK airport shop – will offer a seating space for 80 customers…
Holiday Inn Manchester City opens for business
The 298-room Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre has opened for business.
Located in Manchester’s Piccadilly area, the four-star property features Holiday Inn’s signature ‘Open Lobby’…
Manchester Airport breaks passenger traffic record
In the last financial year (2015/16) Manchester Airport flew more passengers than ever before in its 78-year history with 23.5m people travelling through the international gateway. …
Hainan Airlines to hit the road to promote Manchester-Beijing route
Hainan Airlines is set to hit the road this spring on a whirlwind roadshow, beginning in Stoke on Trent, in advance of its first flight from Manchester to Beijing in June.
From…
Etihad celebrates Manchester anniversary
UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways has marked the 10th anniversary of its services to Manchester Airport.
Since the route was launched on 27 March 2006, Etihad Airways has operated more…
Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre to open in April
IHG has confirmed the four-star Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre will open in April.
Located in Manchester’s vibrant Piccadilly area, the 298-room hotel will feature Holiday Inn’s…
flybe goes double daily from Manchester to Rotterdam
Flybe has officially launched its Manchester - Rotterdam double daily service.
It is the only route from the UK to Rotterdam The Hague outside of London.
The new route offers two…
Flybe offers discounts on Manchester-Rotterdam route
Flybe has launched an introductory offer on its new multi-frequency daily service to Rotterdam from Manchester commencing 8 February.
Available for booking now at www.flybe.com for a…
Qatar Airways to add Manchester flights
Qatar Airways will introduce two additional frequencies between Doha and Manchester on 2 May.
The additional flights will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new inbound QR21 and…
Qatar Airways boosts capacity for Manchester
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to introduce two additional frequencies between Doha and Manchester from 2 May 2016.
The additional flights will be operated by the Boeing…
Emirates celebrates 25 years flying to Manchester
Gulf airline Emirates this week celebrates its 25th anniversary flying to Manchester Airport.
In the last 25 years, the airline revealed it has carried more than eight…
Austrian Airlines launches Manchester-Vienna route
Austrian Airlines has launched its daily service linking Manchester and Vienna, becoming the first airline to do so.
The service to the Austrian capital is being operated using…
Cathay Pacific launches discount flights from Manchester
To celebrate the success of its newest UK route, Cathay Pacific is offering discount fares to Vietnam and the Philippines from Manchester from £519, and Australia from £569.
The airline,…
Austrian Airlines confirms Manchester route
Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will launch flights to Manchester on 10 September.
The daily service will enable Austrian Airlines to expand its Western European portfolio and…
Jet2 offers new check-in service at Manchester Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays clients flying from Manchester Airport now have the option to check their luggage in the night before their flight.
The Twilight Check-in service is…
Roomzzz to open second aparthotel in Manchester
Roomzzz Aparthotel, part of the Parklane Group, has confirmed its second Manchester site will be in the £30M redevelopment of the iconic Corn Exchange in the City Centre.
The Corn…
ABTA to stage Complaints Handling Workshop in Manchester
ABTA will take its Complaints Handling Workshop to Manchester on 7 July, following strong demand from members.
The one-day event complements the two annual workshops held in London…
Paris bound Air France jet stops in Manchester for pilot to rest
Passengers onboard an Air France flight from New York to Paris were left stranded at Manchester airport for half a day as the pilot had to stop due to exceeding his maximum working hours.…
Manchester Airport reopens after snow closure
Updated 29 January 2015, 13.34 GMT
Manchester Airport has reopened after being forced to close while snow was cleared from its runways.
Flights have started to depart and arrive…
Emirates adds second A380 Manchester service
Emirates has announced it will add a second daily Airbus A380 service between Manchester and Dubai next month.
The EK019/020 service (which departs Manchester at 2025 and Dubai at…
Virgin Atlantic boosts Manchester summer flights
Holidaymakers flying from Manchester Airport will have more options next summer from Virgin Atlantic.
The carrier has announced it will increase capacity to Orlando and Las Vegas from…
Turkish Airlines ups Manchester frequencies
Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in flights between Manchester and Istanbul next summer.
The airline will add four flights a week from 25 May and an extra three per week…
Qatar Airways to fly double daily from Manchester
Qatar Airways has announced it will up its flights between Manchester and Doha to twice daily in February 2015.
The double daily service will commence on 15 February 2015 operated by…
Manchester Aegean flights continue
Aegean Airlines has announced its Manchester flights will continue into winter.
The summer route to Athens will carry on during the winter months, alongside connections from the Greek…
Passenger aircraft escorted into Manchester after hoax bomb threat
Updated 5 August, 14:39 BST
A Qatar Airways aircraft was escorted into Manchester Airport by military jets earlier this afternoon after a bomb hoax.
A man onboard the flight has…
Manchester-Charlotte route takes off
Flights have commenced between Manchester and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The new daily American Airlines flight, operated by US Airways, arrived this morning to a customary water…
American announces Manchester-Charlotte route
American Airlines has announced new flights between Manchester and Charlotte as aligns its European routes for the summer.
The new route will be operated by US Airways on a daily…
Jet2 eyes for Manchester growth
Jet2.com has set its sights on growing passenger numbers from Manchester as one of four new route launches got underway on Friday (2 May.
The airline’s head of planning David Neill…
Thomas Cook announces Manchester-US routes
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced new flights from Manchester to New York and Miami for the summer next year.
The airline will offer three flights a week from Manchester to New York…
Cathay Pacific plans Manchester-Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific has announced new flights from Manchester to Hong Kong starting this December.
The airline plans to launch the new route on 8 December using a Boeing 777-300ER in a…
Finnair marks 20 years from Manchester
Finnair will soon mark 20 years of flights from Manchester to Helsinki, as it also prepares to increase its Asian connections.
The Finnish carrier first started flights from…
Pegasus eyes Manchester and Liverpool flights
Pegasus Airlines is in talks with several airports in the north of England regarding new flights to Istanbul, Travel Daily has learned.
The carrier’s senior vice president and chief…
Manchester-Jeddah route returns
Direct flights between Manchester and Jeddah will recommence in March, it has been announced.
Saudia Airlines will start to operate the service three times a week this spring and…
Manchester continues monthly growth
Manchester Airport has posted is 17th consecutive month of growth as it prepares for its winter season.
In October the airport saw a 6.6% increase in passengers, with its entire…
US Airways announces Manchester-Charlotte route
US Airways has announced it will launch flights between Manchester and Charlotte, North Carolina next year.
The new route will operate daily from 22 May 2014 onboard a Boeing 757.…
Thomas Cook Airlines confirms Manchester long-haul hub
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced a tie-up with Flybe to offer more connections to long-haul flights out of Manchester Airport.
The tour operator will use Flybe’s flights from…
Manchester Airport summer figures soar
Manchester Airport has seen its busiest summer since 2008 with passenger numbers increasing 2.2 million people passing through the terminal in July.
The rise represented a 4.4%…
Manchester Airport sees 2.1 million passengers in June
Figures released today have revealed that Manchester Airport saw 2.1 million passengers in June 2013 – a rise of 4.1% year-on-year.
The figures mark the thirteenth consecutive month…
Manchester-Orlando seats added
Virgin Atlantic is to add another 30,000 return seats on its Manchester-Orlando route throughout next summer.
The airline is to deploy a Boeing 747 aircraft on the route for summer…
New lounge opens at Manchester Airport
A new lounge has opened at Manchester Airport after a GBP500,000 investment.
The new Escape Lounge in the airport’s Terminal 3 can hold up to 120 passengers at a time and follows a…
New Manchester-Athens service announced
Aegean Airlines is to launch flights between Manchester and Athens later this month.
The carrier will operate flights each Saturday and Monday from 25 May and will provide connections…
Thomas Cook announces new Manchester-Caribbean flights
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced it will fly from Manchester to St Lucia, Antigua and Barbados this winter.
From 10 November the airline will operate weekly Sunday flights on the…
Suspect package closes Manchester Airport terminal
A terminal at Manchester Airport was closed yesterday after a "suspect package" was spotted, according to airport officials.
Police were called at about 8.15am after security staff…
Manchester Airport aims to capture catchment area
Manchester Airport has launched a new campaign to claw back four million passengers that travel to London airports to fly.
Its ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign is aimed at highlighting routes that…
Discover Egypt adds Manchester flights
Discover Egypt has launched flights between Manchester and Cairo for this summer.
The tour operator will start the new services from 1 June 2013 and operate five times a week on Saturday,…
Manchester Airport to replace ‘naked’ scanners
Manchester Airport has announced it will end its trial of ‘naked’ security scanners and replace them with new ‘privacy friendly’ ones next month.
Its current scanners will be replaced by…
Emirates raises Manchester luxury
Emirates has announced that it is to raise its current evening programme from Manchester Airport – taking the current two class Boeing 777-300ER to a three class.
The change, which was put…
Virgin Atlantic plans London-Manchester
Virgin Atlantic plans to launch its first domestic flights next year with services between Heathrow and Manchester.
The carrier will make its first move into the domestic market on 31…
Manchester routes boosted
TAP Portugal is to operate daily flights between Manchester and Lisbon this autumn, it has announced.
The carrier will start the daily service on 28 October with connections onto Luanda,…
easyJet moves to Manchester T1
easyJet will move its Manchester airport operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 tomorrow. The move comes as a result of the budget airline’s growth at the hub, which has seen it treble the…
Etihad’s Manchester call centre staff graduate
Etihad Airways' Manchester call centre moved a step closer to becoming operational yesterday, when 25 staff members graduated from a four-week training course at the airline's headquarters…
WTM 2011: Manchester route boosts Las Vegas UK arrivals
Las Vegas has seen a 16.2% increase in visitors from the UK thanks to re-introduced direct flights from Manchester, it has revealed. The twice weekly service launched in April and has been…
SAS launches Manchester – Bergen route
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced it will dropflights from Gatwick to Bergen next year in favour for a Manchester route.
The airlinewill cease its Gatwick to Bergen flights on 1…
Biman Bangladesh to connect Dhaka-Manchester
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will commence services from Dhaka to Manchester starting 2 November 2011 with twice a week operations. The Dhaka-Manchester service will be operated on B777-300ER…
Biman to launch Dhaka-Manchester flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced that it will launch flights between Dhaka and Manchester next month. The Bangladeshi national carrier will operate twice weekly services (Wednesdays…
Norwegian adds Manchester flights
Norwegian has announced it will add three weekly departures on itsflights from Manchester to Oslo Gardemoen next month.
The route will commenceon 31 October and has been launched following…
Flights delayed at Manchester T1 after evacuation
Flights to and from Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 have been delayed due to an evacuation earlier today.
The terminal was cleared when a suspicious bag was found in the main security…
Etihad expands Manchester facilities
Etihad Airways has marked two significant milestones in Manchester, officially launching a new line maintenance facility and double-daily services to the city. The airline now operates 14…
Etihad expands in Manchester
Etihad Airways has boosted its presence in Manchester with the launch of double-daily services to the city and the opening of a new maintenance facility. The Manchester maintenance facility…
Etihad extends Manchester City deal, unveils livery
Etihad Airways has claimed the naming rights to Manchester City Football Club's (MCFC) stadium and campus in a new 10-year deal. Under the agreement, the City of Manchester Stadium will be…
Jet2.com’s new Manchester routes launched
Jet2.com has announced that three new routes from Manchester Airport are now on sale. The airline will be offering summer flights to Paris, Toulouse and Bergamo next year. "With the three…
easyJet to expand Manchester services
easyJet has announced it will expand services from Manchester Airport in the summer 2012 season. The airline, which has six aircraft based at the airport, is due to deploy a seventh plane in…
TAP commences Manchester-Lisbon flights
TAP Portugal operated its inaugural flight from Manchester to Liston earlier this week. The service will run six times a week and offers connections to South American cities through…
Emirates boosts Manchester connections
Emirates Airline launched its third daily non-stop flight from Manchester to Dubai on Sunday, bringing its total seat capacity from the north of England to 1,182 seats per day. Passengers…
bmibaby pulls from Manchester and Cardiff to make way for new routes
bmibaby has announced it will stop operating from Manchester and Cardiff at the end of this year's summer to concentrate on more profitable routes. The airline has launched seven new routes…
Manchester’s Airport City to begin build in 2012
Manchester Airport is set to develop and open its Airport City next year after being named as an Enterprise Zone by the government. The Manchester Airports Group (MAG) will be working with…
Construction begins on Virgin’s Manchester v-room
Virgin Holidays has announced that work has begun on its v-room at Manchester airport. The new departure lounge at the airport's Terminal 2 will be opened in July and follows the success of…
Virgin introduces A330 to Manchester with touch screen IFE
Virgin Atlantic introduced its new A330 aircraft to its Manchester-Orlando route on Saturday. The plane delivery is one of 10 that the airline will receive over the next two years and it is…
SIA celebrates 25 years at Manchester airport
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has celebrates its 25th year of service at Manchester Airport, making it the longest serving long-haul airline continuing to operate to the UK hub, with its first…
easyJet to launch Belfast flights from Manchester
easyJet has announced it will launch flights from Manchester later this year. The airline will operate twice daily flights between Manchester-Belfast International Airport on 31 October. "We…
Etihad to open contact centre in Manchester
Etihad has confirmed it will open a new contact centre in Manchester, in a move that has been welcomed by the UK Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green. The facility is expected to create…
Etihad Airways to open Manchester contact centre
Etihad Airways has announced that it will open a contact centre in Manchester. The centre will create 160 jobs in the city and has been praised by Lord Green, UK trade and investment…
Etihad to double frequencies on Manchester route
Etihad Airways will double its flight frequency between Manchester and Abu Dhabi from seven to 14 flights per week from 1 August. This updates an earlier Etihad announcement that the August…
Etihad to go double daily to Manchester
Etihad Airways will double its flight frequency between Manchester and Abu Dhabi from seven to 14 flights per week from 1 August 2011. The move marks a development from the airline's…
Emirates boosts Manchester frequencies
Emirates Airline has introduced a third daily flight to Dubai from Manchester due to continued demand.The service will commence on 1 May and will increase the airline's capacity by a…
Emirates goes triple daily to Manchester
Emirates is boosting its Manchester services with the introduction of a third daily direct flight from Dubai. The new service, which commences on 1 May 2011, will depart Manchester at…
Emirates boosts capacity from Manchester
Emirates Airline has introduced a third daily flight to Dubai from Manchester due to continued demand. The service will commence on 1 May and will increase the airline's capacity by a…
Qatar Airways goes double daily to Manchester
Qatar Airways is increasing its presence in northern England with the addition of a second daily flight to Manchester, effective 1 June 2011. Designed to capitalise on the increasing…
Viking Hellas rebrands and launches indirect Manchester-Iraq route
Athens-based Viking Hellas has changed its name to Fly Hellas to avoid confusion with defunct Viking AB. The airline has also announced that it will close its base in Gatwick to focus on the…
bmibaby resumes service from Manchester to Newquay earlier than planned
bmibaby has resumed its service from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport earlier than planned. The twice weekly flights will commence on 4 February, eight weeks earlier than…
bmi and Swiss launch new Heathrow and Manchester routes
British carrier bmi and SWISS have announced new routes from London Heathrow and Manchester to Basel, Switzerland, starting from 27 March. The routes, which will be operated…
bmibaby announces route from Manchester Airport to Montpellier
bmibaby has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Montpellier. The route, which will commence on 2 July 2011, will operate twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday for the…
Etihad expands Manchester operations
Etihad Airways has announced that it will add three weekly flights to its Manchester schedule this summer. The airline will offer 10 flights a week on the Manchester-Abu Dhabi route,…
Snow equipment investment keeps Manchester running
Manchester Airport has faced minimal disruption thanks to a
Etihad Lounge opens in Manchester
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has opened the doors of its latest premium lounge in Manchester Airport's Terminal 1. Etihad's premium lounge in…
Manchester terminal reopens
Manchester Airport's terminal one has reopened following an evacuation earlier this morning. Passengers and staff left the building at 8.20am after police were reported of a 'suspect…
Manchester Airport targets long-haul travellers
Manchester Airport is raising awareness of its long-haul operations to boost passenger figures. The airport's latest campaign focuses on destinations in America, the Far East and India…
Jet2.com expands operations from Manchester
Jet2.com is expanding its operations from Manchester Airport for summer 2011 with the launch of the carrier's first route to Brive, Dordogne. The flights will operate twice weekly…
Manchester prepares for A380 services
An Emirates A380 is set to fly from Manchester to Dubai on 1 September, marking the superjumbo's first scheduled service to a regional airport. Executive Vice Chairman Emirates Airline…
Icelandair increases Manchester and Glasgow services
Icelandair has increased its service from Manchester and Glasgow. An extra flight has been added to Iceland every Tuesday between 14 September and 26 October then again from 12 April to 6…
Continental Airlines celebrates 15 years of Manchester New York flights
Continental Airlines has celebrated its 15th anniversary of services between Manchester and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. Almost 2.5 million passengers have…
Manchester Airport launches Escape Lounge
More than 100,000 passengers are expected to use Manchester Airport's new Escape Lounge in Terminal 1, which opens to the public today. The
Etihad B777 touches down for summer in Manchester
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will accommodate close to 60 per cent more passengers from Manchester Airport from today, with the…
Etihad increases capacity from Manchester
Etihad Airways will accommodate nearly 60% more passengers from Manchester Airport following the introduction of a Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. The new aircraft has 28 Pearl Business…
SIA increases Munich-Manchester service
Singapore Airlines will increase its Munich to Manchester service later this year. From 1 September the service will operate daily using Boeing 777-300ER. "The fact that we will be operating…
SIA boosts Munich, Manchester flights
From 1 September 2010: Singapore Airlines' customers will be able to enjoy daily flights to Munich and Manchester. This will be an increase from the existing five-times-weekly…
Abu Dhabi partners Manchester City
Abu Dhabi has agreed to become the Official Destination Partner of Manchester City Football Club (MCFC). Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and MCFC have signed a deal which will see the…
Manchester Airport replaces traditional pat down search
Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 will become the first in Europe to replace hand searching with body scanners after it secures an agreement with the European Commission. The move follows a…
manchester Airport hosts innovation summit
Manchester Airport will be hosting its first innovation summit this summer. The inaugural event will provide Question and Answer panel debates as well as showcasing new technology. Set to be…
Luggage tag trials start in Manchester
CallUma's trackable luggage tags are being tested at Manchester Airport to help find future lost baggage. The luggage tags are available at distribution points throughout Terminal 2 and…
Etihad to open premium lounge in Manchester
Etihad announced yesterday it will open a premium lounge in Manchester Airport's Terminal 1. The lounge will open later this year and is the third Etihad lounge to open outside of the…
New weekly flights to Aruba from Manchester
Travellers can now enjoy new weekly flights to the Dutch Caribbean Island of Aruba, from Manchester airport next month. Thomson Airways will operate the new service on Fridays from 7…
Virgin Atlantic launches flights from Manchester to Las Vegas
Virgin Atlantic has announced the start of direct flights to Las Vegas from Manchester from 3 April 2011. The twice-weekly service will operate on Thursdays and Sundays using a Boeing…
Emirates to fly A380 to Manchester
DUBAI, U.A.E., 30th March 2010: Manchester will become the most northerly point on the world's A380 network after Emirates revealed its latest plans for the superjumbo.A 517-seat…
Manchester to host A380s
Emirates Airline will make Manchester Airport the world's first regional base to host A380 services. The 517-seat superjumbo is set to arrive in the hub on a daily basis from 1 September…
Turkish Airlines partners Manchester United
United players Wayne Rooney, Edwin van der Sar, Nani, Ji Sung Park and Darren Fletcher were at Old Trafford alongside the Club's Chief Executive David Gill, Director of…
Etihad to increase capacity to Manchester
Etihad Airways today announced it would increase capacity by close to 60 per cent on its Manchester services from June, upgrading its current two-class A330-200 aircraft to a two-class…
Etihad to up Manchester capacity by 60%
Etihad Airways will increase capacity on its Manchester services by 60% from June, upgrading its current two-class A330-200 aircraft to a two-class B777-300.Etihad currently operates…
Singapore Airlines to increase Manchester routes
From 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines will operate five-times-weekly flights Manchester-Munich-Singapore, using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Customers travelling on the new…
Etihad branded taxis launched in Manchester
Etihad Airways has unveiled 12 'hackney carriage' Manchester taxis in its unique black and gold livery. The taxi sponsorship was unveiled at Manchester City FC's stadium with club…
Etihad to sponsor Manchester City
Etihad Airways has signed a three-year deal to be the official shirt sponsor and partner of English Premier League side, Manchester City. The Etihad brand logo will appear on Manchester…
JAL adds Manchester
Japan Airlines has added twice-daily code share flights operated by British Airways between Manchester and London (Heathrow). The expanded codeshare agreement adds Manchester to JAL's…
AirAsia extends deal with Manchester United
Under the terms of the deal, AirAsia will continue to fly its Manchester United branded Airbus aircraft, as well as producing joint merchandise, Asian trophy tours and player…
Corendon Airlines launches 2024 flights, as they report summer 2023 ‘sales spike’.
Corendon Airlines today announced the launch of their 2024 summer programme, as they reported a summer 2023 ‘sales spike’.
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management
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…
Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
Europe’s most sustainable holiday destinations revealed
The study by Bounce analysed European cities on factors such as sustainable hotels, public transport use, air quality and Michelin green star restaurants to reveal the most sustainable…
UK’s most punctual airports revealed ahead of Easter Holidays
With the Easter break just around the corner, flying experience provider, FlyDays.co.uk reveals that East Midlands Airport (EMA) is officially the most punctual airport in the United…
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
A league of their own
Luxperia Collective Vietnam shares the release of one of the UK’s top viewed reality TV shows ‘A League Of Their Own South East Asia 2023’which was released on Sky Max (UK) on 17 February…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Meliá Hotels’ INNSiDE brand expands in Asia with two new hotel openings
As digital nomads wander into the farthest-flung reaches of the world, Meliá Hotels International is expanding its INNSiDE brand throughout Asia with the opening of two new INNSiDE hotels…
Nine new hotels from IHG Hotels & Resorts across UK
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its powerhouse status in the UK & Ireland with the addition of nine new hotels.
Visit Orlando announces UK Orlando Live!
Visit Orlando, in association with its partners Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, will return to the UK in April for Orlando Live!, a…
AeroCloud raises USD12.6 million Series A from leading growth investors Stage 2 Capital
AeroCloud - the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and efficiencies - has announced it has raised USD12.6 million in Series A funding led by US fund Stage…
The places people ‘miss’ the most
Extensive research by Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has revealed the locations people develop the largest connections to, and as…
Airline partnership takes off for Cornwall rugby team
Professional rugby league club, Cornwall RLFC has announced its first official airline partner after scoring a new sponsorship deal with the UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair.
Savvy British travellers save up to 69% on popular rail routes
British travellers are routinely banking big savings when buying their train tickets, reducing the cost of travel by up to 69% according to new data from Trainline, Europe’s leading train…
UK departures are up 44% compared to half-term 2022
The aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shares some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Accor’s latest hotel openings from across the world
Accor's latest hotel openings and signings from destinations across the world including: Manly Pacific - MGallery in Australia, Fairmont Manchester San Diego in the USA, Swissotel…
Top 10 music lover’s global city hotspot destinations
The study by Bounce analysed global cities that were notable for their music scene, on factors such as upcoming music festivals, record shops, and music venues to reveal the best global city…
AerClub soars to two million members
AerClub, the award-winning loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since it launched in 2016.
Qatar Airways to fly triple-daily to Phuket
Qatar Airways, is set to launch additional flights from Thailand, with the introduction of a third flight from the famed holiday island, Phuket, starting from 1 February 2023
Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale
Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…
Europe’s busiest airports in 2022
Cirium shares weekly industry outlook ‘on the fly’. It looks at Europe’s busiest airports in 2022.
Top 20 holiday destinations for Valentine’s Day 2023
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for loved-up couples, Valentine's provides the perfect opportunity to spoil someone special and celebrate love with a holiday.
But where…
VisitBritain to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits
VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain.
Finnair embarks on European expansion
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Corendon Airlines adds extra routes due to success of 50% campaign
Corendon Airlines has added additional summer 2023 capacity, due to the success of its Summer 2023 ‘upto 50% off campaign’, launched earlier this month. Customers will receive upto 50%…
Unique live music experiences in the authentic U.S. South
American music’s roots run deep through the authentic U.S. South. The southern states are world-renowned for their vibrant music scene: from country to jazz to rock to bluegrass and so so so…
UK cities where people are rude – study
A survey conducted by the e-learning platform Preply asked more than 1,500 residents of the 19 largest metropolitan areas to rate the rudeness of the average resident in their city on a…
ABTA 2023 events programme to support industry in its recovery
ABTA has announced its events schedule for the first half of 2023 with a range of varied and high-quality conferences and training days designed to keep the travel industry up to date and…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Edinburgh Airport is the most congested in the UK
New research from travel money expert eurochange, has revealed which major UK airports have the most congestion, based on average journey times throughout the year.
The study,…
UK’s most romantic city break destinations
New research reveals the UK’s most romantic city break destinations, from Brighton to Bath.
The study by Bounce analysed cities across the UK on factors such as the number of romantic…
Appetite for the Caribbean is back with numbers set to soar as airlines increase flight routes between Britain and the islands
As we enter 2023, the recovery of the global travel industry is no longer in uncertainty. Yet, some regions appear to be well ahead of others when it comes to regaining their…
Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.
ABTA shares advice on planned strike action this Christmas
In light of the planned strikes by UK Border Force at some airports and rail staff over the Christmas period, ABTA has published advice to offer reassurance to customers who are planning to…
Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels
Strong performance across airport properties and gateway cities has driven growth within Aimbridge EMEA’s growing UK portfolio, outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
TUI River Cruises launches Summer 2024 programme
TUI River Cruises has launched its Summer 2024 season, offering customers more choice and flexibility with direct TUI flights from Gatwick and Manchester into Budapest, as well as exciting…
7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023
2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking holidays and exploring the world. In fact,…
Surge of last-minute getaways threaten travel disruption in 2023
‘Wait and see’ crowd of 34 million passengers holding off booking flights until they know airports can cope with demand.
Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date
Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.
Snow disrupts travel with flight cancellations in the UK
As snow hits the UK and affects travel, we share with you some relevant data from Cirium, which highlights flight cancellations this weekend.
Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.
ABTA LifeLine runs ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal
ABTA LifeLine is once again running its ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal – offering 30 people a free Christmas dinner. It’s open to current and former staff of ABTA Members who are experiencing…
Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
Emirates celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
The seven most festive countries to visit this December
Tourists seeking a winter getaway this year have been told to visit Estonia after the eastern European nation was named the world’s most festive country.
Researchers from …
TUI’S Lapland programme is back and bigger
TUI, the UK’s largest travel company, will start its biggest Lapland programme this Wednesday, with more Christmas joy than ever.
Most picturesque Christmas markets revealed
Nothing screams the start of the festive season than a cute Christmas market, there is simply no better way to get into the holiday spirit. To celebrate their return and get excited about…
The Crown filming locations across the UK
With the Netflix series having returned to screens on November 9, TV fans from across the world are being told of the top filming locations to visit from The Crown.
Consumer experts…
Now fly Belfast International – Southampton with Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, announced the launch of a new daily service between Southampton – Belfast International, the first link to Northern Ireland’s busiest airport from…
Black Friday Specials Part 1
We have assimilated special offers for 'Black Friday' to help you plan the perfect holidays at the most cost-effective promotional prices.
Top 8 film locations from ‘The Crown’ in the UK
With the Netflix series having returned to screens on 9th November TV fans from across the world are being told of the top filming locations to visit from The Crown.
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4
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…
Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%
Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.
Loganair brings forward relaunch from Newquay to 10th Feb
Due to strong demand, the UK’s largest regional airline Loganair has announced it will reinstate its route between Cornwall Airport Newquay and Manchester from Friday 10 February – earlier…
Loganair launches low-cost fare to support business travel
Business travellers across the UK are set to benefit from a new, discounted, and fully flexible air fare from Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline.
Uber reveals UK travel habits over the last 10 years
This year, Uber hit a momentous milestone celebrating ten years since its first trip was taken in London. To celebrate this new era, Uber is releasing data that brings the last ten years of…
VFS Global opens a new India visa application centre in Central London
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…
Continued recovery of the industry sustains
Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday
Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…
Spain Has Removed Testing Requirements For Non-EU Visitors
On October 21, Spain removed all the remaining Covid-19 admission requirements for all visitors, regardless of nationality.
The era of health paperwork and COVID-19 tests required by…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
TUI Boeing 737-8 named “Ibiza”
Rounding off a successful summer season for Europe’s largest leisure, travel and tourism company, a new Boeing 737-8 airplane has entered service for TUI and will become the new flying…
Delta brings Air+Rail to the UK
US carrier Delta is bringing its Air+Rail programme to the UK through a partnership with rail operator TransPennine Express.
Aer Lingus to restart daily direct flights to Hartford from 26 March
Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network.
Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023
Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports.
SkyTeam Alliance welcomes new member airline
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become…
Airline advertisements grounded across the UK in protest of fossil fuel burning
Campaigners are calling for tobacco-style advertising bans to curb demand on flights and prevent emissions from rising further.
Hotel bookings boom
Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.
Goa Airport to get international charter flights
Goa Airport has received a request for slots for the arrival of international charter flights from eight destinations, including Russia, which will be approved by the end of September.
Uber teams up with National Rail, National Express and megabus to take the hassle out of booking travel
Uber Travel, the new door-to-door travel product from Uber, has unveiled a series of high-profile national partners to expand the modes of transport available in the UK.
Uber users…
Air Transat launches 35th anniversary trade incentive
Air Transat has launched a special trade incentive to mark its 35th anniversary, enabling travel agents to receive cash rewards for every booking they make.
Recovery delay warning from Ryanair
The energy price shock and recession will delay a post-Covid recovery this winter and through next year, Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, has warned. But in spite of this…
Loganair to suspend operations at Cornwall Airport Newquay
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, will suspend operations at Cornwall Airport Newquay this winter.
Qatar Airways has 100 days to go to FIFA World Cup Qatar, launches ‘The Journey Tour’ in Europe
Kicking off in London on 13 August, Qatar Airways will host ‘The Journey Tour,’ which will feature several interactive experiences for fans
British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales
Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce…
easyJet rolls out dedicated customer hotline for families with young children
The new helpline has been launched for families with children under 12 years old and will enable them to get through directly to dedicated customer service team members, who have expertise…
Flybe problems
Only weeks after resuming operations, flybe has been forced to cancel hundreds of flights between 28 July and 29 October, citing a shortage of available aircraft from lessors.…
Etihad Airways launches first NFT collection ‘EY-ZERO1’
A total of 2003 limited-edition collectibles, symbolising the year when Etihad Airways was established, will go on sale on July 21
The Americans are coming! Record number of US tourists exploring UK by train this year
American tourists are booking rail tickets to explore the UK in record numbers this summer, according to new figures released today by Trainline, Europe’s leading train and coach app.…
Etihad Airways returns to London Heathrow Terminal 4
Etihad is returning to Terminal 4 following a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic
New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity
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
Western Australia removes testing for international visitors
Starting 29 April 2022, international visitors arriving into Western Australia will no longer be required to test on arrival. The easing of restrictions also sees the requirement of the…
Staff shortages at UK airports could prolong recovery
Manchester Airports Group has significantly increased the number of active jobs available on its career pages, with open positions increasing from 65 in December to 110 in February,…
Cathay Pacific resumes flights to Hong Kong and beyond
Cathay Pacific is welcoming passengers on board as flights between the UK and Hong Kong officially resume on 1st April.
CLIA to host four regional ‘Rediscover’ events this June
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed it will host four regional 'Rediscover' events for the trade this June
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Emirates resumes double daily services from Gatwick
Follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK, Emirates expands its Gatwick service, offering double daily flights
Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route
Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.
Emirates launches special fares for travels in 2022
Emirates has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022.
71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021
Visit Jersey unveils new tourism campaign
Visit Jersey has announced the launch of a new campaign, ‘Jersey, Curiously Brit…(ish)’ on 26 December
Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges
Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai
Aer Lingus’ maiden flight for New York takes off
Aer Lingus has celebrated the launch of its very first direct flight from Manchester to New York, JFK
The game boost! VisitBritain research shows importance of football in driving inbound travel
New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending
From cheapest to most expensive! These are top European cities for dining out
A new study carried out by Maxima Kitchen Equipment has examined the top cities in Europe to discover the cheapest and most expensive places to dine out using data on the cost of living
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving
Domestic flights dominate for British travellers seeking staycations
New air data has revealed the UK airline industry experienced a jump in shorter term international bookings – those with a purchase window of four weeks or fewer – over the busiest summer…
Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more
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.
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
Emirates increases services across Europe
As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…
Heathrow Airport to introduce a GBP5 passenger drop-off charge
Heathrow Airport is making a desperate attempt to recoup more than £2 billion in lost revenue from the pandemic by instituting a £5 drop-off fee for passengers arriving by car or taxi.
Brits can now collect air miles without credit card
Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines
Caught trying to board an Emirates flight with fake boarding pass
A 25-year-old Frenchman was found guilty of attempting to board an Emirates flight to Dubai without a ticket by using a forged boarding pass to fool airport security.
Emirates reopens dedicated First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport to serve increased premium demand
Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates' hub
ABTA – Travel Matters and Day of Action
On 28 June, government will review both the traffic-light list and the requirements, measures and systems in place for international travel. This could be one of the most crucial weeks in…
Passenger boards wrong flight and takes 3000km detour
When Gemma Cargin boarded the EasyJet plane in Manchester, UK, she decided to have a quick nap. After all, it was only a short 40-minute flight to Belfast where her mother was waiting to…
Eastern Airways relaunches Gibraltar flights
Eastern Airways has launched its new service to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar which marks the operator’s return to Birmingham Airport as well as the popular route
Malta Tourism Authority includes travel agent call to action in its latest OOH advertising campaign, ‘Feel Free Again’
Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) will launch its latest advertising campaign ‘Feel Free Again’.
Tinder for travel: Swipe right in Flytinary
New travel app, Flytinary, aims to provide a one-stop travel experience which takes the legwork out of arranging trips and gets its users amazing prices.
When will Middle East travellers return to UK and what lies ahead when they return?
VisitBritain is looking at positioning the country’s appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international travellers and increasing visitor spending in all…
Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
Emirates to Resume Flights from The UK to Dubai
Emirates has announced that it will be resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from today February 2, just a few days after services were suspended…
Over 77% of Brits looking for holiday homes in the UK
With a huge staycation boom expected in summer 2021, new research reveals that more than three quarters of Brits (77%) aspire to own a holiday home in the UK
Cathay Pacific to resume flights to the UK
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will resume flight services from Hong Kong to London Heathrow starting 12 January in order to assist customers needing to travel to the UK.
Morocco to unveil new flights in February
Royal Air Maroc has announced that routes will be reinstated from London Gatwick to Marrakech four-times weekly; London Gatwick to Agadir three-times weekly; and Manchester to Agadir twice a…
Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport.
Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London
Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December
Raising a toast to Dirndls and Oktoberfest
Lufthansa is holding on to the beautiful tradition of the Trachtencrew flights from 22 September
Loganair begins partnership with Blue Islands to connect Channel Islands and UK regions
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and Channel Islands-based regional operator Blue Islands, confirmed their new codeshare agreement has officially commenced
How new partnership between Loganair and Blue Islands will boost regional connectivity in UK
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and Blue Islands, the growing Channel Islands-based airline, have formed an extensive partnership to offer their customers a broad new range…
Ready When You Are! Equipped with WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, Dubai welcomes back British visitors
Dubai has now officially opened its borders to international travellers following lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates flight EK004 from London Heathrow carrying British…
Low season is the new travel season
Low Season Traveller, a travel company exclusively dedicated to inspiring travellers to visit worldwide destinations during their low season has been launched. Headed by Ged Brown, who…
New British airline with Singapore connection
June 2020 would seem to be a strange time to introduce a brand-new UK-based airline but with strong connections with Asia. THG Air is different Business Travel News London reports.
Finnair to gradually return to flying from July
Finnair will start flying again from Heathrow and Manchester in July, gradually adding frequencies and routes back to its global network, as the Nordic airline returns to service. The…
Virgin Atlantic to cut jobs and close Gatwick base
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to downsize it business in response to the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. The London-based carrier said it expected a…
ABTA: “Travel agents and tour operators are much needed right now”
ABTA is stepping up its request to the Chancellor to extend the government’s salary support scheme for the UK travel industry, in recognition that travel companies will emerge from the…
Heathrow cuts operations to two terminals
Heathrow Airport has temporarily closed two of its terminals as passenger demand falls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In March, passenger numbers shrunk by 52% compared to the…
PATA to conduct three roadshows in UK this year
Pacific Asia Travel Association UK & Ireland (PATA) is conducting three UK roadshows this year, including South Pacific Roadshow in London on 23 June, Indochina Roadshow in…
Eastern Airways grows Southampton base with new Belfast City route
Eastern Airways is expanding the number of routes it provides from Southampton Airport to six with the announcement that it will reconnect the south coast of England to Belfast City.…
The impact of COVID19 on travel marketing
Data provided by Google’s Insight team has revealed that search queries relating to Coronavirus have reached an all-time high, and while death rates are relatively lower, online interest in…
Eastern Airways announces three new routes
UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, will once again operate its own scheduled network of routes independently.
The privately-owned operator based at Humberside Airport will sell its…
Air Transat introduces flexibility policy on all flights
In order to offer travellers more flexibility and allow them to book their next trip with peace of mind, Air Transat is offering travellers and travel agents the possibility of changing…
Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings
To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…
The travel dream job that allows you to live and explore NYC for free
The Alliance is seeking for an urban explorer with a keen eye and has the ability to produce compelling, entertaining content.
TD holds first-ever Thirsty Thursday in Manila
Thirsty Thursday is Travel Daily’s legendary networking event filled with fun for an evening of food, drink and networking with travel industry professionals.
Kimpton Hotels makes Spanish debut in Barcelona’s vibrant Gothic quarter
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, IHG’s boutique luxury brand, marked its first opening in Spain. Kimpton Vividora Hotel is located in the heart of the Ciutat Vella district (the old…
Locke at Broken Wharf to open at London’s Millennium Bridge
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…
Jet2holidays expands Mykonos portfolio with new hotels
Jet2holidays has expanded its presence in Mykonos for summer 2020, by adding new properties to its portfolio of hotels just weeks after announcing its operation to the island. It takes…
Pegasus launches Medina and Batumi routes
Turkey’s airline Pegasus continues to expand its network with the launch of two new routes. The launch of Medina will make it the airline’s fourth destination in Saudi Arabia, in…
etc.venues to invest USD 26 million in new event spaces
Following strong growth in 2019, the conference, training and event venue specialists, etc.venues plans to invest a further GBP 20 million (USD 25.96 million) in new space in 2020…
British Airways’ UK offsetting scheme takes off
From 1 January 2020, British Airways has begun offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by…
Holidaymakers urged to have their say on Scotland’s long-haul flight route development
Scottish holidaymakers have been urged to help shape the future of the nation’s long-haul destination map. The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) – the world’s oldest…
Watch out for the ‘Christmas Airport Parking Levy’
Several UK airports are hiking up their parking prices and levying a ‘Christmas Airport Parking Levy’ that takes advantage of the Christmas 2019 travel rush.
Luton Airport is charging…
Aer Lingus welcomes record-breaking 2.5 million North Atlantic travellers for 2019
Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…
ABTA: The holiday season (in numbers)
This holiday season (from 18 December 2019 to 2 January 2020), ABTA estimates that five million UK passengers are heading abroad. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the…
Jet2 appoints over 120 ex-Thomas Cook employees
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have appointed over 120 ex-Thomas Cook colleagues, including more than 50 pilots, 20 engineers and almost 40 cabin crew members.
Expedia reveals surging summer demand for UK holiday hotspots
Expedia Group has revealed that UK hoteliers enjoyed another summer of growth, fuelled by a positive rise in demand from domestic travellers choosing a staycation for their holiday.
Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year
Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…
Flybe launches 7 new flights for summer 2020
Flybe has unveiled the latest tranche of its new summer 2020 schedule this week, featuring 104 routes comprised of 2,500 flights a week across the UK and regional mainland Europe --…
Destination London: The UK’s most popular destinations
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.
London takes top spot as UAE leading inbound market
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…
‘Aparthotels’ in UK to surge over next two years
Serviced apartments and aparthotels are the fastest-growing segments of the UK’s hospitality accommodation market, according to research by property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton.
TUI adds more routes and frequencies for summer 2020
TUI is adding multiple new destinations and frequencies from 13 UK airports for next year in its biggest summer programme. The move follows the operator announcing two million extra…
A decade of pioneering holidays of any duration
Jet2holidays has marked a decade of offering holidays of any duration to customers, a pioneering move which broke the mould of the ‘traditional’ seven and 14-night holiday. To mark the…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative
Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…
British Airways to offset emissions on all UK domestic flights
From January, British Airways will become the first UK airline to offset carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. All customers flying within the UK next year on flights…
Gamechanger deal: Thomas Cook’s 555 shops to be bought by Hays
All 555 Thomas Cook shops are to be bought by rival Hays Travel in a move that could save up to 2,500 jobs.
Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo
Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport.
Available to buy now, the extra…
Jet2 launches new direct service to Tivat in Montenegro
Jet2 and Jet2holidays has announced new direct services to Tivat in Montenegro, with flights and holidays going on sale from London Stansted and Manchester Airports.
Montenegro which…
BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines
British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today.
The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…
National Express witnesses increase in night travel
The appetite for a 24-hour society is being reflected in the changing habits of UK travellers according to recent figures from the country's largest coach operator. National Express has…
Leonardo Hotels spruces up wellness quotient
As it continues its expansion into the UK market, Leonardo Hotels has announced the launch of a new spa brand, Rena, which will be rolled out in select Leonardo Royal properties across…
Expedia’s overview of travel trends in the UK for first half of 2019
As we step into autumn and wave goodbye to the summer holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the key achievements from the first half (H1) of the year, says Krishan Kadodwala,…
VisitEngland urges young Brits to holiday at home
VisitEngland has launched the next phase of its campaign to get more young Brits to take a short break at home with a series of new short films and images.
The new content targets…
Travelport signs decade-long partnership with Edwardian Hotels London
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…
UK airports become more friendly to people with autism
As the head of innovation & regulatory compliance at OmniServ, the UK's biggest provider of assistance to disabled passengers, Samantha Saunders is well positioned to comment on why we…
Thomas Cook Airlines fly with Pride
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines' ‘Fly with Pride’ flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport…
7 most expensive UK airports for fast track
Fast tracks give passengers access to a dedicated lane at security and passport control allowing them to save time.
Grammability: Important factor for holiday choices of over 10.6 million Brits
According to a new study, upwards of 10.6 million Brits are said to be shunning traditional guidebooks and holiday brochures and turning to social media for inspiration, when making…
Innsbruck is Jet2’s new ski destination this winter
Jet2 has added a new ski destination – Innsbruck – for winter 2019-20 as part of its expanded ski programme. The UK airline has initiated flights to the Tyrolean capital from Birmingham,…
Thomas Cook Airline renews focus on digital strategy
Thomas Cook Group Airline has consolidated its digital marketing team with a new Manchester city centre base. Looking after all customer-centric digital activity across the groups's…
Travel tech this week: When the ‘cheapest’ route may not always be ‘best value’
This week, the tech industry showcases a software making it easier for short-term rentals to secure their properties. Also, a technology that enables travellers to find the best value routes…
Sporting fixtures bring 6% boost to London’s hotels while provinces feel the squeeze
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…
Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time
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…
Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea
Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…
Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale
Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 aircraft, featuring an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s unique social space - The Loft.…
Malaysia Airlines on two-day sales blitz with spectacular seat giveaway for travel agents
Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia launched a two-day sales blitz in the North of England with more than 140 travels agents. The initiative, which ran from 19-20 June, involved a…
Bird’s eye view: Why Brits love the window seat
Thomas Cook Airlines has unveiled, in a new study, that when it comes to choosing where to sit on a plane, the elevated view of the world below from the window seat is the most popular…
UK hospitality experiences double digit year-on-year growth
The latest data from Expedia Group has revealed UK hoteliers enjoyed an encouraging start to the year, continuing the positive momentum of 2018, thanks to a healthy rise in hotel demand from…
“Set-jetting”: How film and TV influences our holiday choices
New research by Jet2holidays has revealed the power of the big screen in influencing our holiday choices.
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
Brits: What a bunch of blaggers
The rise of influencers, bloggers, vloggers, along with the assortment of sculpted, honed and prettified men and women scoring free stays, in some of the world’s hottest destination in…
OYO celebrates 50 UK hotels with GBP 40m investment
By the end of April this year, OYO Hotels & Homes, now one of the largest hotel chains in the world, expects to open its 50th hotel in the UK.
The Economist: World’s most expensive cities
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest research, for the first time, three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city.
Fattal Hotel Group enters Central London with Grange Hotels acquisition
Fattal Hotel Group, a hospitality company with a growing portfolio in Europe and Israel, has announced its debut in Central London with Grange Hotels.
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
CLIA offers “a deeper insight” into luxury and expedition cruising
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced it will host a series of luxe cruise showcases events this October events this October, visiting three UK cities in three days.
Gritty Brits: Brexit woes won’t stop 2019 holiday plans
A survey of more than 1,400 Brits has shown that the majority are not going to let Brexit uncertainty stop their holiday plans in 2019.
Cuddle hormones: Bristol is UK’s kindest city
A new study from GalaBingo.com and its charity partner 52 Lives, has looked into which UK city is home to the kindest and most selfless people.
Far East tourism surge boosts UK hotels performance
According to Expedia Group’s latest data, UK hotels enjoyed positive growth in 2018 as a result of a surge in visitors, particularly from the Far East.
Lost and found: Bizarre things left behind at Travelodge hotels
UK-based budget hotel brand Travelodge has revealed some of the most interesting items left behind in its 557 UK hotels in the last 12 months.
Money-saving travel hacks for UK travellers this season
Dreaming of your 2019 holiday already? Online travel agent Opodo revealed some helpful tips and hacks when booking your next holiday to save a few pounds.
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
VisitBritain taps Eurostar and Virgin Trains to boost MICE market in the UK
VisitBritain has partnered with Eurostar and Virgin Trains to offer a united travel service — boosting the MICE market in the UK.
Europe’s most popular Christmas markets according to Instagram
As 2018 draws to a close, On The Go Tours has devised an interactive map detailing the most popular Christmas markets that Europe has to offer.
ForwardKeys: Thanksgiving travel to boost UK visits from the US
ForwardKeys has revealed that the UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from the United States during Thanksgiving week.
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
Kimpton’s London debut: “It’s what guests in this city are craving”
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the debut of Kimpton Hotels brand in the UK with the opening of Kimpton Fitzroy London.
The Midland: Iconic British hotel bought for GBP 115 million
Swedish based hospitality group Pandox, owner of an extensive property portfolio across Northern Europe, has announced its plan to buy well known English accommodations, the Midland Hotel in…
Crossing boundaries: Air Transat hits UK with six new Canadian connections
Canadian low cost carrier (LCC) AirTransat, has announced it will now be serving UK customers wanting to visit Canada with six new destinations to the country next summer from 1 May 2019.
Private jet travel increases as Brexit looms on the horizon
Global aviation services group Air Partner has revealed continuing business confidence via private jet travel in the UK.
Namaste London: India’s OYO Hotels set to enter the UK
OYO Hotels, South Asia’s largest hospitality chain, announced its foray into the United Kingdom, its first market beyond Asia.
TUI launches two weekly flights to Croatia
With the Croatian Tourist Board reporting a rise of UK holiday makers in 2017, which saw the numbers of Brits heading to the Eastern European country rise eight % and a 26% increase the year…
Native and First Base sign deal for GBP 400m-worth of aparthotels
Aparthotel brand, Native, and mixed-use developer, First Base, has announced a joint venture to capitalise on increased demand for UK aparthotels.
#ChooseCruise: CLIA launches global campaign
CLIA has announced a global campaign, #ChooseCruise, scheduled to run throughout September in the UK and globally throughout October.
Pristine island in Cuba tipped to be the next must-visit destination
The Holiday Place, a provider of tailor-made luxury holidays, has tipped the small island of Cayo Esquivel in Cuba as the next up-and-coming destination.
Winter is coming: Flybe updates seasonal products for two UK hubs
European regional carrier Flybe has announced news of it updated services for the Winter 2018-19 timetable operating from two of it's major UK hubs at Southampton and Exeter airports.
Travel Counsellors to open career paths with new programme
Travel Counsellors, an independent travel company, has announced the launch of a new programme tailored to open new career paths for industry professionals.
Despite Brexit, London is still Europe’s top city for MICE
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…
Going solo? Riviera Travel has you covered with tours and cruises for 2019
UK escorted tour and river cruise company Riviera Travel unveils its new “For Solo Travellers” collection featuring destinations such as China, Morocco, Sicily, Madeira and the Dalmatian…
Strike a northern light: Jet2.com launches Icelandic trips for 2019
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks announce they are launching a new set of Icelandic getaways.
Oman Air launches Casablanca flight as part of African network update
Following the recent celebration of its first year operating out of Manchester Airport, in the UK, Oman Air has announced it will be appraising the current make up of its service network in…
‘Experience England’ makes it easy for Chinese tourists to explore Britain
The partnership dubbed as ‘Experience England’ will offer tailored packages for Chinese tourists looking to visit the cities and other English villages in the countryside.
DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes the summer with six new US hotels
With the summer season well underway, DoubleTree by Hilton has refreshed its portfolio with six new properties spanning from California to Maryland.
Eco-friendly car hire now available at all the major airports in UK with Green Motion
With the opening of Green Motion's latest site at Newcastle Airport, it now has branches at all major airports in UK.
Riviera Travel announces six new itineraries, including Jordan and Montenegro
Riviera Travel has revealed its 2019 short-haul escorted tours collection, with six new itineraries, including new tours to Montenegro, Sardinia, Ireland, Italy, Jordon and Spain and updated…
Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
Tiger state Madhya Pradesh roars with success at UK roadshow
Madhya Pradesh Tourism brought the jungles of India to the UK last week during a three-city UK summer roadshow.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
London is still top destination for business travellers despite Brexit
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,…
The Proof of new F&B concept by MAG is in the eating – and drinking
Last year the Manchester Airport Group (MAG) unveiled its new luxury lounge 1903, at company headquarters and main hub Manchester Airport. Now, all set for summer, the company is adding…
CLIA opens agent registration for three autumn events
Agent registration has opened for three key CLIA UK and Ireland events in autumn.
Jet Airways launch first non-stop flight to North of England
Indian carrier, Jet Airways has announced it will be a new sheen to its roster of flights with its first ever direct service between Manchester Airprt and Mumbai.
Holiday Extras management buyout pushes value up to £100 million
Holiday Extras, the UK based travel company, has announced today after long negotiations, it has finalised a management buyout deal – which pushes the company close towards a market value of…
Virgin Trains now sells tickets through Alexa, offers free first-class upgrades
Virgin Trains has become the first travel operator to sell tickets through Amazon Alexa. To celebrate the moment, the company is offering free first-class upgrades to anyone named Alexa.
Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018
New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.
Jet2.com announces Murcia flights redirected to Corvera Airport
Jet2.com has announced flights to San Javier Airport will cease as of November 2018, with routes to the Murcia region in Spain now heading to Corvera Airport, from March 2019.
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action…
Travelodge expands with 20 new hotels in the UK, creating more jobs in 2018
Travelodge has announced the opening of 20 new hotels in the UK, creating more jobs, and expanding its network in the UK, Spain and Ireland.
Starwood Capital Group acquires Hilton UK portfolio
Starwood Capital Group, a global investment firm headquartered in the USA, announced on 26 February its acquisition of seven Hilton hotels in the UK region.
Virgin Atlantic unveils latest fleet additions
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first of four new Airbus A330-200 to join its fleet.
'Daydream Believer' arrived into Gatwick for finishing touches before it enters into service in March…
South Africa: the ultimate holiday destination
In 2017, South African Tourism invested more than ever in UK and Irish travel trade activities to promote South Africa as the ultimate holiday destination through training events, roadshows,…
Flight Centre releases 2018 Australia travel trends
To celebrate Australia Day, Flight Centre has released findings from its second annual Australia Travel Trends Report with the latest stats, trends and predictions around travel to…
Hoteliers in UK cities see encouraging growth
The latest data from the Expedia group has revealed hoteliers in many of the UK’s major cities enjoyed encouraging growth throughout the first nine months of 2017.
Analysis of Q1, Q2 and…
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show offers free entry for travel trade
The UK’s Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show celebrates its 25th year in London next year and is free to attend for travel professionals.
The show will take place at two locations…
Q&A: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Q&A Brenda Collin, managing director, Preferred Hotels & Resorts UK, Ireland, The Nordics & The Netherlands
What is your role and how long have you held it?
For…
Traveltek reveals top ten Xmas destinations
Traveltek Group Ltd has revealed the top 10 Christmas destinations for 2017, with New York in the lead among Brits.
The city is also the most popular choice with global travellers, while…
Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados.
The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…
Etihad set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Etihad Airways is s set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline has flown many elite athletes, coaches and supporters…
Q&A: Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland
Travel Daily Media catches up with Sara Ellis, account manager for Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
My current position is…
Prestige Holidays expands Croatia offering
Prestige Holidays has expanded its Croatia offering with more breaks on the Zadar Riviera and the addition of the island of Vis.
Closed to visitors for many years, Vis is set to rise in…
Women in travel: Who’s making a difference?
Senior figures in the UK’s travel industry recently gathered for the announcement of the winners of the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards.
The ceremony, which celebrated the…
Travel Counsellors recognised for best for customer service
Travel Counsellors has been recognised by the National Business Awards for its levels of service, claiming the 2017 Customer Focus Award.
This rounds off a successful 12 months for the…
Can 100 Indonesian TA’s seduce the UK in just 3 days?
The Ministry of Tourism for Indonesia is demonstrating its commitment to the UK market at WTM, with a pre-show sales mission which will see over 100 Indonesian sellers join with a host of UK…
Travel Counsellors reveals Joanna Lumley as conference speaker
TV actress and travel presenter Joanna Lumley has been revealed as this year’s guest speaker at Travel Counsellors’ annual conference.
Lumley will share her insights on how to build…
bmi partners with Loganair to add nine UK routes
bmi regional has announced the addition of nine UK routes to its network, following a new code-share agreement with sister airline Loganair.
Both airlines are owned by Airline Investments…
St. Kitts Tourism Authority hosts fifth roadshow
The tourism authorities of St. Kitts and Nevis together with participating partners recently hosted its 5th Destination St. Kitts and Nevis Roadshow in the UK, hosting up to 60 travel agents…
Finalists announced for everywoman in travel awards
The finalists in the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards have been announced.
The 18 finalists were selected by a judging panel of some of the travel industry’s most senior figures…
Advantage to host turn of year training
The Advantage Travel Partnership membership team have partnered with Reality Training to host the Frontliners sales workshops.
To be held in six regional cities, across November and…
Value airfare on Collette east coast USA tours
Agents can book one of Collette’s East Coast USA tours and add flights for £299pp which includes all taxes.
The flights offer is available to book until October 31 this year and is valid…
Malta Tourism Authority updates on autumn news
The Malta Tourism Authority has released its autumn news, agent training and details of Valetta European Capital of Culture 2018.
From 7 November 2017, EasyJet will be adding an…
Scenic and Emerald Waterways celebrate River Awards 2017
Scenic and Emerald Waterways recently celebrated their relationship with the trade industry at an awards ceremony at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Manchester.…
Map A Fall Foliage Tour This Autumn Season
From September Through November Marriott International Hotels Celebrate the Changing of the Leaves Across North America
It’s time to unpack the scarves, opt for pumpkin-flavored…
Riviera Travel launches regional UK flights to North America
Riviera Travel is now offering UK regional flights to North America via Dublin with Aer Lingus for the first time.
There will be additional departures from Manchester, Birmingham,…
Pierre & Vacances adds ski packages
Pierre & Vacances has launched packages, with flights and transfers, to a selection of its most popular destinations in Spain, Croatia, Andorra and France, including the Alps.
Trips…
Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend
ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend (25 -28 August).
With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties…
Icelandair to begin flights to Tampa this September
Icelandair will begin flights from Reykjavik (KEF) to Tampa International (TPA) on Wednesday, 6 September 2017.
The new year-round service will operate twice a week departing on…
CTI announces new chairman
CTI, a corporate travel management company, has announced the appointment of John McEwan as chairman.
McEwan has formerly held roles including managing director at Thomas Cook, ABTA…
A totally Tobago experience
Hayley Booth, sales team supervisor at Blue Bay Travel, was recently part of a Tobago Tourism fam trip. Here are her thoughts on her first experience of the island.
What was your…
Super Break launches gin tasting group packages
Super Break has launched a range of gin tasting packages, aimed at the hen and special occasion market.
Available at locations around the UK, packages are for one or two nights and…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Balkan Holidays adds new accommodation and ski weekends in Slovenia
New hotels in Bulgaria and new ski weekends to Slovenia, feature in Balkan Holidays main edition Ski & Snowboard brochure 2017/18 to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania (on sale to agents 1…
Tourism Nova Scotia hits the road
Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s great road trip destinations, and last month the Tourism Nova Scotia team from the tourist boards’ UK office, represented by Axis Travel Marketing, toured…
VIP SKI offers additional regional flights
VIP SKI is introducing additional regional flights for the 2017/18 winter season.
The luxury chalet company will retain its core flying programme with seats available from London…
Croatia sees a peak in British visitors
British visitors in Croatia peaked this year according to eVisitor system that records tourist traffic.
July saw a 42.67 % increase in arrivals and 59.20 % in overnight stays of UK…
Tourico and Monarch partner to package flights and hotels
Tourico Holidays has announced a new distribution partnership with Monarch.
The partnership will enable Monarch Holidays to expand its range of European beach holidays and city…
Latin Routes concludes roadshows and announces two fam trips
Latin Routes has concluded it South America travel agent roadshow.
The event was themed around a summer BBQ and took place at three rooftop bar venues in Manchester, Birmingham and…
Clia UK discusses the changing face of cruising
By Andy Harmer, SVP membership & director, UK & Ireland
Cruise Lines International Association UK & Ireland (CLIA).
In July in London, and later in the year in…
Flights and holidays now on sale for 2018 with Monarch
Monarch has announced the launch of its summer schedule for 2018 with flights and holidays now on sale from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Luton, London Gatwick and Manchester airports.…
Emirates on track to carry 5 million passengers as it celebrates 30 years of UK operations
Emirates has marked 30 years of operations in the UK by announcing that it is on track to carry 5 million passengers between the UK and Dubai in the 2017/18 financial year, making it a…
Research reveals British holidaymakers are trying new experiences on summer getaways
Research by Inghams Lakes & Mountains reveals British holidaymakers are trying new experiences on their summer getaway.
A survey conducted the company has revealed that…
Monarch Holidays launches new Lapland brochure for winter 2017/18
Monarch Holidays has launched its new Lapland brochure featuring a range of Santa Trips and Arctic Experiences with deposits of £59 per person.
Commenting on the new brochure, Gary…
Finnair offers flights to Japanese cities from UK
Finnair has released special Economy and Business Class promotional fares to Japanese cities from the UK.
Customers booking before 11 July this year can fly to popular business and…
Finnair awarded best airline in Northern Europe
Finnair has been named as Northern Europe’s Best Airline, for the eighth consecutive year, at the World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show.
Finnair has investe in their growing A350…
Brits spending up to £8 billion a year at the airport
New research has revealed Brits are spending billions of pounds of their holiday budget before stepping foot on the plane.
Currency provider International Currency Exchange (ICE)…
Croatia sees almost one million tourist overnights from UK in 2017
British visitors in Croatia peaked this year according to eVisitor.
June saw a 28.94% rise in arrivals and 30.74% in overnight stays indicating that British visitor figures are at an …
Jet2holidays announces VIP conference for travel agency partners
Jet2holidays has announced its VIP travel agent conference for 2017.
The details of the conference were revealed by head of trade, Alan Cross, at a series of recent launch events…
Inghams adds new flight and increases capacity to Lapland
Due to increasing demand for February half-term holidays to Lapland, Inghams has added a new flight from London Stansted to Kittila with Jet2 departing 11 February, 2018.
The flight will…
TIPTO announces final roadshow and supershow dates for 2017
TIPTO has announced the dates and locations of its final Face 2 Face with TIPTO Roadshows and remaining SuperShow of 2017.
Agents still have the opportunity to join the following events:…
Super Break launches 2017/18 Overseas Short Breaks brochure
New escorted short break tours, Villages Nature in Paris, a Gastronomic Riad Experience in Marrakesh with a half-day cookery course and 26 new hotels are just some of the key developments in…
Win a Dubai holiday with Gold Medal
Agents can win one of three holidays to Dubai with Gold Medal’s latest campaign.
The long-haul operator has teamed up with Dubai Tourism to highlight the variety of holiday experiences…
Build it and they will come: Qatar Tourism Authority’s mega fam trip
Shimmering gloriously in the golden glow of evening light, the waters of Doha bay with their bobbing wooden dhow boats provided a splendidly serene welcome to the Qatar Tourism Authority’s…
Q&A – Tracey Dyson – UK regional sales director, UNICO 20º87º
What current trends are you seeing from a luxury travel perspective?
“In recent years the industry has seen luxury travel become a far more subjective entity. There has been a switch in…
BRIGHT hosts agents in Norwich
Twenty nine independent travel agents from 17 agencies as well as home workers attended BRIGHT’s, (Bringing Real Information & Guaranteed High Quality Training), most recent…
Football fans can follow United and Spurs on their American Tour
Thomas Cook Sport is the Official Match Breaks Partner for the International Champions Cup (ICC) in America.
Football fans wanting to follow their side to the US can do so with Thomas…
CLIA Conference 2017: Selling Dreams
The opening address at the CLIA Conference 2017 came from chair of CLIA UK & Ireland and VP of Royal Caribbean, Stuart Leven.
After welcoming the delegates, Leven took some time…
VisitBritain, American Airlines and British Airways Partner in Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Attract U.S. Visitors to Britain
VisitBritain has teamed up with American Airlines and British Airways in a $3.7 million campaign to inspire more U.S. visitors to book a trip to Britain.
The 'British Famous' campaign,…
CLIA Conference 2017: Selling Dreams
The opening address at the CLIA Conference 2017 came from chair of CLIA UK & Ireland and VP of Royal Caribbean, Stuart Leven.
After welcoming the delegates, Leven took some time…
Thomson Airways expands fleet with latest Dreamliner
The latest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to join the Thomson Airways’ fleet has touched down at Manchester Airport, flown by the airline’s managing director, Captain John Murphy.
Murphy…
Jet2.com adds Airbus A330 to support busy summer
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced that a 327-seat Airbus A330 has come into operation at Manchester Airport for the summer.
It enables the company to add more seats and capacity to…
Gold Medal launches new worldwide mini brochure
Gold Medal has launched a new 40 page mini brochure to showcase its best tactical offers worldwide.
Destinations include the USA, Canada, Africa, Dubai and Arabia, Caribbean and Mexico,…
2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
Monarch marks 20 years of London Luton to Gibraltar services
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…
Air Transat extends summer season UK to Toronto flights
Air Transat is extending its summer season with extra flights on routes to Toronto from Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow.
For Manchester and Glasgow departures, this extension…
Valencia Tourism celebrates new flight connections
Valencia Tourism celebrated the addition of new connections from Glasgow and Birmingham with two events for the British travel trade held in these two cities on 26 and 27 April.
The event…
Monarch celebrates inaugural flights to Zagreb, Stockholm and Porto
Leading low cost airline and holiday company, Monarch, has celebrated the launch of three exciting new routes to Porto in Portugal, Stockholm in Sweden and Zagreb in Croatia for summer 2017.…
Airport transfer fees outstripping airfares
Passengers are shelling out more for airport transfers than flights to over a third of European destinations.
Some of the holiday hotspots that carry the heaviest transfer charge – a…
Monarch introduces Lapland Holidays from Birmingham
Monarch has announced that it will be adding Lapland holidays direct from Birmingham to its winter programme.
The holidays are from 1 December 2017 and the three and four night breaks are…
Regional airport demand boosted by falling fares
Cheapflights.co.uk has revealed that UK’s regional airports are becoming increasingly popular.
Research and analysis carried out by the company showed that out of 20 million searches and…
Thirsty Morocco: Registration closing Monday!
To avoid disappointment, make sure you have registered for next weeks Thirsty Morocco events in London, Manchester and Bristol.
Registration closes on Monday 25th so be sure to sign up by…
Corsican Places introduces new walking holiday
Corsican Places has expanded its walking holidays collection to include a seven-night tour of the villages of la Balagne.
The trip is centred around the north-west corner of Corsica,…
Air Transat expands UK sales team
Air Transat has announced the expansion of its UK sales with the appointment of two sales managers and a team member dedicated to travel trade sales support.
Malcolm Aldcroft joins the…
Flybe launches 2017/18 Winter schedule
Flybe has announced its 2017/18 Winter programme offering customers a choice of up to 2,680 flights a week on 121 routes.
These include ski and winter sun routes and flights operating…
Monarch crew gear up for London Marathon world record attempt
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…
New Royal Caribbean UK fly/cruise packages for 2017/18
Royal Caribbean is today launching four new Caribbean fly-cruise packages for UK holidaymakers, giving guests a choice of packages, so they can enjoy everything that family favourite…
ASAP appoints new deputy chairman
ASAP – the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector - has announced that Stuart Winstone, commercial director of SilverDoor, has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman…
Gold Medal launches 2018 Florida brochure with agent incentive
Gold Medal has reported a 59 per cent increase in room nights to Florida for holidays in 2018 demonstrating the demand for agents, and their customers, to book well ahead. In response to the…
BA reveals major investment programme
British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers.
The investments include £400m in…
Monarch adds 430,000 seats to winter schedule
Monarch has announced the addition of more routes to its winter schedule for 2017/18, with flights from all five of its UK bases: Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton and…
Loganair gears up to launch flights in its own right
Scotland’s Loganair has launched its new reservations system for travel from 1 September, when it starts flying in its own right after the conclusion of its franchise agreement with Flybe.…
Ryanair and Middlesbrough FC celebrate Madrid route
Ryanair has teamed up with Newcastle Airport and Middlesbrough FC to celebrate the start of its new Newcastle-Madrid service, which takes off for the first time this week.
Two lucky…
Ryanair plans Ukrainian routes
Ryanair has announced its first Ukraine flights, its 34th country, with four new Kiev routes to Eindhoven, London, Manchester and Stockholm, and seven new Lviv routes to Berlin, Budapest,…
Intrepid Group appoints new CEO
Intrepid Travel Co-founder Darrell Wade has appointed a young successor to take over the role of Chief Executive Officer as part the company’s long-term vision to grow sustainable tourism.…
WIN announces record year for member hotel bookings
WIN Travel Network reported a record year in 2016 with members’ hotel bookings up 6.7%.
The number of room nights booked by the network of nearly 6,000 travel agencies in 70…
Cathay Pacific to add European frequencies
Cathay Pacific has expanded its European network considerably in recent times and the region is set to become better connected than ever before with frequency increases to France, Spain and…
Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year.
In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…
Round-trip river cruise with Saga to discover Germany’s Lakes and Mountains
With flight options from London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester and Norwich airports, Saga’s new ‘Germany’s Lakes and Mountains’ river cruise loops serene lakes and mountain scenery on…
Ryanair launches new UK flights to Frankfurt
Ryanair has launched new routes to Frankfurt from London Stansted (two daily) and Manchester (six weekly) as part of its extended UK winter 2017 schedule.
The airline celebrated its new…
Geneva is the most expensive business travel destination in Europe
Geneva is the most expensive location in Europe for business travel. This was one of the findings of the latest Daily Rates research published by ECA International.
The total cost of…
Oman’s eco efforts
Compared to its bustling neighbour Dubai, Oman’s quiet, natural and fairly tourist-free — for now.
“I’ve seen a growing request for travels to Oman,” says Simon Cameron, founder and…
Valencia reports sharp rise in UK visitor arrivals
The Spanish destination of Valencia received a record 95,106 British visitors in 2016, 19.9% more than in 2015 and, with new direct flights from London Luton, Birmingham, Glasgow and…
UK serviced apartment sector gears up for record-breaking 2017
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has predicted record growth in the sector this year with 2,600 new units set to open in the UK in 2017, a 13.8% increase on current…
Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Oscars season’
Customers travelling with Virgin Atlantic this spring will be able to catch up on all the major Hollywood blockbusters, as the airline hosts a special ‘Oscars’ season of movies on board.…
Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight
Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…
UK targets Saudi tourism growth with new office
VisitBritain has opened a new office in Riyadh to attract more visitors from Saudi Arabia to the UK, making it the first Western tourism board to establish a presence in the country.
The…
Hurtigruten introduces new initiatives for 2017/18
Hurtigruten, the adventure travel company, has unveiled the 2017/18 winter brochure, packed with a wide range of itineraries and award winning excursions to help adventurers experience and…
Flight Centre MICE division wins £3.8m in new business
Flight Centre Travel Group’s global MICE division, cievents, has experienced exceptional growth in the UK over the last six months, winning £3.8 million in new business.
New projects…
BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports
British Airways will launch new year-round services to Milan, Italy from two London airports in April.
The new routes to Milan’s Linate Airport will start from London City Airport on…
BA plans return to Birmingham and Bristol airports
British Airways is to start flying from Birmingham and Bristol airports again with the launch of four new summer-only routes to popular European sunspots.
From May the airline will begin…
Serviced apartment sector defies challenges in 2016
ASAP and STR have revealed in new research that the serviced apartment sector in the UK achieved full year occupancy of 81% in 2016.
While 2016 was widely recognised as a more challenging…
Staycity opens Marseille aparthotel
Aparthotel operator Staycity Aparthotels has opened the first of two new properties planned for France in Marseille.
Staycity already operates an aparthotel in the popular 10th district…
BA ramps up capacity at London City Airport
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…
Swiss challenges Londoners to create world’s longest ski-lift queue
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…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Monarch launches city breaks to Zagreb
Monarch has launched new city break holidays to Zagreb for summer 2017 starting at £179 per person and deposits of just £59 per person.
The addition of these city break holidays…
Finnair extends codeshare deal with Flybe
Finnair is extending its network in the United Kingdom with new codeshare services on Flybe flights between the UK and several key European cities.
Finnair’s codes will be added to the…
Finnair appoints new GM for UK and Ireland
Finnair has appointed Andrew Fish its new general manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux.
Based in London, Fish oversees sales and marketing teams across the region, including the gateways…
Flybe expands summer connections from Newquay
Flybe has announced the return of flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Stansted as part of its expanded Summer 2017 schedule.
Flights are available for booking now…
Gold Medal launches peaks campaign to maximise agent sales
Gold Medal will introduce a trio of sales brochures and magazines this month supported by two incentives to give agents added inspiration during the peak booking period.
At 40-pages, the…
Travelodge reveals weirdest lost & found items
Where would you find a Sikh ceremonial helmet, a British Blue Shorthair cat called Yoda, an antique stained glass window, a necklace made from £50 notes, a trio of prosthetic legs each…
Thomas Cook targets Chinese Man Utd fans
Thomas Cook, the UK-based travel giant, is aiming to tap the Chinese appetite for English football with the launch of a series of new Manchester United packages.
The China Daily reports…
New Mercure St Helens to open in April
AccorHotels has confirmed the new Mercure St Helen’s will open to guests in April.
The Mercure St Helen’s, Chalon Court is situated in a prime location, with the train station and town…
Brits must plan ahead to avoid ‘Chrexit Chaos’
This Christmas and New Year air travellers face unprecedented ‘Chrexit Chaos’ according to flight and travel search platform Cheapflights, which is urging those flying over the festive…
Monarch adds routes to 2017 schedule
Monarch has announced the addition of flights and holidays to its summer 2017 schedule. This includes two new routes: Birmingham to Porto and Manchester to Dubrovnik.
Flights to…
TAP to launch six new routes in Summer 2017
TAP Portugal will fly to six new destinations in summer 2017.
As of June and July 2017, TAP will fly via its hub in Lisbon to Canada (Toronto), Hungary (Budapest) and Romania…
dnata completes 10 successful years of cruise logistics and management in Dubai
dnata Airport Operations has marked 10 years of working with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) to establish Dubai as a global cruise hub.
From handling 55…
SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
Hyderabad airport becomes carbon-neutral
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has become the second airport in India to be classified as carbon-neutral.
The hub has now achieved carbon-neutral status (Level 3+), as…
SIA to fly A350 to UK
Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.
Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…
Staycity appoints UK development director
Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity has announced the appointment of Simon Walford MRICS as development director UK.
Walford is the first of several senior appointments that will…
Finnair launches festive sale
Christmas has come early for Finnair customers, who can take advantage of special festive offers for travel to a variety of Asian destinations.
Customers booking between now and 9th…
‘Super Winter’ arrives in Lapland
The first of more than 1,000 flights scheduled this month to Lapland commenced on Saturday, with aircraft touching down in Kittilä and Rovaniemi.
The first Norwegian airline flights…
Flybe adds more routes to 2017 summer schedule
Flybe has added more routes for sale as part of its expanding 2017 Summer schedule that currently offers a choice of up to 3,242 flights week across 157 routes.
The upgraded summer…
UK hotel room rates crash in Q3
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
Hainan Airlines wants to launch London flights
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…
UAE agent wins top Travel Counsellors award
The Travel Counsellors Star-studded Annual Conference was held in Manchester, UK this month, with a record guest-list of over 1600 including Adele Engelbrecht from Dubai who collected the…
Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge
Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport.
The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…
Cosmos Tours enters UK short-break market
Touring specialist Cosmos Tours has launched into the UK short break market with a range of luxury themed breaks.
The packages feature unique or VIP ‘behind the scenes’ experiences…
Flybe adds eight new ski routes
Flybe has added eight new ski services to its 2016-17 Winter schedule which in total features 22 routes with a choice of up to 87 flights a week.
These provide convenient access to some…
Flybe to open first European base in Dusseldorf
Flybe has announced plans to open its first European crew base on 1st February 2017 having secured an agreement with Dusseldorf Airport.
Germany is becoming an increasingly important…
Flybe to open first European base in Dusseldorf
Flybe has announced plans to open its first European crew base on 1st February 2017 having secured an agreement with Dusseldorf Airport.
Germany is becoming an increasingly important…
Scoot eyes long-haul flights from India
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, wants to launch long-haul flights from India.
The airline started flying between Singapore and India this year, with its initial routes to…
TAP targets Brits seeking new destinations
Portugal’s flag carrier TAP is hoping to cash in on the increasing number of British tourist seeking either new or ‘safe’ destinations.
The airline has introduced new flights,…
Etihad creates NZ connections via Hong Kong
Etihad Airways has entered into a new partnership to provide passengers with new travel options between Europe, North America, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
The Gulf carrier has expanded…
Gold Medal and Travel 2 report rising interest in premium travel
Gold Medal and Travel 2 have reported a boost in scheduled air travel over the last year, with flight bookings up seven per cent overall.
The rise signifies their highest level of…
Starwood invests £200m+ in new high-end hotel brand
New hotel brand Principal has launched operations with the first three Principal hotels in Manchester, Edinburgh and York.
The launch of Principal follows a major investment of more…
Staycity to expand in France
Aparthotel operator Staycity is putting France firmly in its sights with the announcement of two premises opening in the country in 2017.
Staycity already operates an aparthotel in the…
Destinations travel show gears up for 2017
Now in its 23rd year, the UK’s leading and longest running travel show, ‘Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show’, is gearing up for its 2017 instalment, which will be staged in…
TIPTO confirms UK roadshow dates
TIPTO has announced the dates and locations of 12 of its Face 2 Face with TIPTO Roadshows and Training Days.
Now in its 18th year, these events will take place across the country…
Holidaymakers back in-flight alcohol ban
The majority of holidaymakers back plans to clamp down on passengers drinking alcohol before and during early morning flights in a bid to curb air rage, new research published at World…
ChIIC nations deemed ‘hot’ travel destinations at WTM
China, India, Iceland and Cuba are tipped as hot spots for travel in 2017 – having been dubbed the ‘ChIIC’ new destinations at World Travel Market London this week.
A report released…
Oman Air reinforces allegiance to UK trade
Oman Air has pledged its allegiance to the UK trade as the airline continues to up capacity, develop new routes and improve its product and service offering out of London Heathrow and soon,…
India on the radar for travelling Brits in 2017
Half of travel companies which conduct business in India expect to do more business in the country next year, according to research by World Travel Market London.
A travel industry…
UK visitor numbers surge to South Africa
UK tourist arrivals in South Africa rose 11.5% in the period January to August 2016, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures released at WTM 2016 by South…
Oman Air expands codeshare with KLM
Oman Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide additional travel options between Oman and Europe.
With immediate effect, Oman Air’s customers…
Wendy Wu launches two-for-one deals
Asia tour operator Wendy Wu Tours has reintroduced its popular 2-4-1 deal offering the chance to visit Cambodia or Hong Kong for free when booking a trip to Vietnam, China or Burma. …
Finnair launches codeshare with Vietnam Airlines
Finnair and Vietnam Airlines have launched a new codeshare deal offering a wider choice of destinations and flight frequencies for customers in both Europe and Vietnam.
With this new…
Brits set to flock to New Zealand this winter
Gulf carrier Emirates has revealed a huge rise in the number of travel bookings from the UK to New Zealand this winter, with Auckland seeing increases of up to 113% year-on-year. …
Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo
How important is the UK market to the Philippines?
We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…
SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route
Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US.
The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…
Flybe launches winter 2016-17 schedule
Flybe launched its 2016/17 Winter Schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay over the weekend, offering three routes including a new service to Leeds Bradford and made possible through the…
Qatar Airways and British Airways expand code-share partnership
Qatar Airways has expanded its code-share agreement with British Airways, providing travellers with a wider choice of flights and an enhanced network.
With the launch of British Airway’s…
Emirates to fly flagship A380 to Doha
Emirates will upgrade one of its nine daily flights between Dubai and Doha to an Airbus A380 from 1 December 2016.
The Dubai-based carrier recently boosted its services to Doha with…
Thomson and BA schedule more Jamaica flights
British Airways & Thomson Airways have announced additional flights to Jamaica, as figures reveal that the number of British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the island has increased by…
Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights
Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013.
The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…
Monarch to offer Porto city breaks in 2017
Monarch has launched new city break holidays to Porto for summer 2017 starting at £159 per person and deposits of £59 per person.
The addition of these city break holidays follows…
Flybe expands early release 2017 summer sale
Flybe has put more early release routes on sale as part of its preliminary Summer 2017 schedule.
To date this features 59 routes including a large selection of those to regional…
Futurist Brian Solis confirmed for WTM 2016
Award-winning author, digital analyst and futurist Brian Solis will speak at the WTM Leaders’ Lunch on the first day of World Travel Market London 2016.
The WTM Leaders’ Lunch is an…
Survey reveals top UK cities for luxury hotel stays
Hotel search website trivago.co.uk has analysed the distribution of 4 and 5-star hotels in key UK cities, in order to advise travellers on where is best for a luxury hotel stay.
The…
Thomas Cook promises travellers an ‘experience’
Thomas Cook has reaffirmed its commitment to its new company culture, which puts its customer “at the heart of the business”.
“It always was important, but now it’s the most important…
Digital revolution will shape airlines of the future: Etihad
The digital revolution will shape how airlines evolve.
That was the message from Etihad Airways CEO Peter Baumgartner who addressed key members of the UK travel industry at the annual…
Abu Dhabi thanks British travel industry for its ongoing support
Abu Dhabi’s tourism boss has thanked the UK travel trade for its commitment to selling the Middle East destination.
Speaking to delegates at the ABTA Travel Convention, which kicked…
Etihad Airways appoints new UK MICE manager
Etihad Airways has appointed Maris Kuklis as its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Event (MICE) Account Manager for the UK.
He will oversee the development of the airline’s B2B…
Ryanair launches biggest-ever Nuremberg schedule
Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Nuremberg summer schedule (2017), with four new routes to Bari, Madrid, Palermo and Porto, five new summer services to Budapest, Malta, Manchester,…
Survey reveals ‘safest destinations’ this winter
With many of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations currently facing a higher threat from terrorism and other risks such as the Zika virus, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has released a…
Ryanair plans route expansion, recruitment drive
Ryanair has announced that it is to launch a major recruitment drive as it plans to take delivery of 50 new aircraft in the next 12 months.
The LCC announced that it will be hiring…
VisitEngland grants funding to nine tourism attractions
VisitEngland has today announced a further nine successful applicants to secure year one funding from the £40 million Discover England Fund.
The nine winning bidders, announced after…
Oman Air reveals expansion and development plans
Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch has delivered a key report on the airline’s progress and plans for continued expansion.
In a press conference, he outlined the…
Cosmos Tours launches first ever Irish tour from UK
Touring specialist Cosmos Tours & Cruises has broadened its product range for UK customers with the launch of its first ever tour to Ireland.
Meeting the current demand for…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Singapore tourism showcase hits the road
To celebrate the launch of the Great Singapore Airlines’ Getaway campaign, Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board have brought a piece of South East Asia to the UK.
The…
Wendy Wu debuts 2017/18 tours
Wendy Wu Tours has launched its new brochures for 2017/18.
For the first time, the operator has launched a dedicated Japan brochure with two new tours after the popularity of the…
Face to face: Nadia Clinton, Delta Air Lines’ country manager UK and Ireland
How is Delta performing in the UK market?
We’re very happy with our results. We have grown our business here over the past three years, adding new routes each year from Heathrow, as…
Aer Lingus launches Dublin-Newark route
Aer Lingus has launched a new daily service from Dublin to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
The new year-round route, which made its first flight on 1st September,…
Flybe launches ‘cheeky’ seat sale
Flybe has announced a Cheeky One Million Seats Sale on a selection of routes, with one way flights priced from £24.99 including taxes and charges.
Booking is available at …
TAP launches new fare structure
Portuguese airline TAP has launched a new fare structure to better serve its customers and provide a greater degree of flexibility, ensuring travellers pay only for the services they need.…
Plane sailing for agents as The River Cruise Line launches new online training
The River Cruise Line has announced that as of this month online product training is now available to agents through OTT (Online Travel Training).
The River Cruise Line are one of nine…
Flybe extends UK-Luxembourg connections
Flybe has celebrated a UK milestone with its new year-round service between Manchester and Luxembourg.
The service marks the first from a UK city to the European destination operated…
Gold Medal launches two dedicated mini brochures
Gold Medal has launched a tactical brochure and consumer-facing magazine to help agents capitalise on the September peak booking period.
Landing this week, the new 40-page Worldwide Sales…
Travel Counsellors treats staff to ‘family week’
Travel Counsellors recently staged a special ‘family week’ to support and thank team members across the business for the important part they play in the company’s success.
The week…
Wendy Wu launches ‘Wall and Warriors’ China tour
China tour specialist Wendy Wu Tours has partnered with Hainan Airlines to offer an exclusive 'Wall and Warriors’ tour departing from Manchester Airport.
Available from £1,199pp the…
London named UK’s top tourist destination
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…
Global confirms series of free training events for members
From September until November members of The Global Travel Group will be able to sign up to a series of free full-day training events across the UK.
On 29 and 30 September…
SWISS showcases new Bombardier aircraft
Barely a month after it entered service, SWISS has presented its latest acquisition, the world’s newest passenger airliner, to the Hungarian and international media in Budapest.
The…
UK airports prepare for bank holiday getaway
An estimated two million British holidaymakers will head overseas this bank holiday weekend.
According to ABTA, airports across the country are preparing for a busy few days. Heathrow…
Norwegian links Gatwick with Iceland and Lapland
Norwegian will offer British holidaymakers a series of new winter flight options this year, including new services to Iceland and Lapland, northern Finland.
From 30 October 2016, the…
Flybe boosts autumn schedule
Flybe has boosted its autumn schedule to offer more options for half term family getaways this October by adding 32 flights to eight popular routes.
Tickets are available for booking now…
BA adds five Chinese cities to route map
British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country's biggest airlines.
The new codeshare agreement…
ABTA Convention early-bird offer ends today
ABTA is encouraging anyone who has yet to register for this year’s Travel Convention to take advantage of the early bird flight offer from Etihad Airways which end today (18 August).…
EUclaim reveals biggest culprits for flight delays this summer
Flight compensation company EUclaim has released internal data revealing the worst performing airlines in terms of flight delays this summer, with some surprising results.
British…
London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market
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…
TAP to boost Gatwick flights
Portuguese airline TAP has announced an increase in the number of weekly flights operating from London Gatwick to Lisbon and Porto, as part of its Winter operations timetable which will…
Premier Holidays plans quiz night roadshow
Travel agents are being invited to take part in a series of quiz nights to celebrate Premier Holidays’ 80th anniversary – with top prizes up for grabs.
The operator is going on the road…
Flybe expands UK-France routes
Flybe has announced the start of its new year-round daily service to Lyon from Manchester Airport with one way fares starting from £29.99 including taxes and charges.
The airline has also…
Flybe launches first intra-European routes
Flybe has launched its first ever intra-European flights with two new daily routes taking to the skies from Hannover to Lyon and Milan.
Flybe chief revenue officer Vincent Hodder…
AccorHotels invested £28m in UK refurbishments in 2015
AccorHotels is investing heavily in the refurbishment of its British hotel portfolio, with over £28 million invested in renovation projects in 2015 alone.
The group’s HotelInvest division…
bmi regional extends partnership with Brussels Airlines
bmi regional has added seven new routes to its network thanks to an agreement extending the carrier’s codeshare partnership with Brussels Airlines.
Routes from the Great Britain,…