Hotel Price Radar
Statistics from the Hotel Price Radar show a general increase in average room prices in the UK in the first few months of 2013.
Chinese tourism to UK
UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller has ordered a fresh assault on red tape for Chinese visitors amid estimates Britain is losing out on £1.2bn a year as a result of its bureaucratic system.
Falkland Islands Cruise Trade
Argentina has been accused of trying to ‘strangle’ the Falkland Islands by intimidating cruise ships which stop there, it emerged yesterday.
Survey rates busiest UK airports
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Manchester Airport has been named by travelers as the best in the UK, according to a survey by leading global travel search site Skyscanner.
Extra charges imposed by low-cost airlines soar 24 times the rate of inflation
An annual study by TravelSupermarket, the price comparison website, revealed those carriers whose fees for “optional” services, including checked luggage and allocated seating, have risen most ...
London hotels anticipate slow summer
LONDON, England - Hotel industry experts anticipate a potential slump in London this post-Olympic summer.
40 percent of Brits prefer to have a banana above anything else
LONDON, England - When you think about British fruit, what probably springs to mind is orchards full of apples, pears and plums.
Manchester Airport City North Scheme
A consortium led by UK-based property development company Argent has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop the $1 billion Manchester Airport City North Scheme, according to reports on ...
British dream of Seychelles holiday described in Lonely Planet Traveller
The beautiful beaches of Seychelles and the lovely landscape of the islands are then spread across 12 pages in Lonely Planet Traveller’s magazine in the “Perfect Trip” section, highlighting ...
Beaches fail to meet even basic mandatory standards
Half of Britain's beaches have been judged unsafe for bathing following the summer washout and risk getting worse because of climate change, according to conservationists.
Cruise Show 2013 at Olympia
LONDON, England - 'The UK's biggest event for discovering a world of voyages', the prestigious Cruise Show is coming to London Olympia on March 23-24, bringing exclusive deals from top cruise ...
Richard III exhibition at the Guildhall
Richard III could provide a king’s ransom for Leicester with an estimated £140 million tourism boost.
Virgin Atlantic
LONDON, England - British airline Virgin Atlantic is facing record annual losses of 135 million pounds ($202 million), raising fears of job cuts, The Sunday Times reported.
Westminster London Conference Center
Mark Taylor is to be the new Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) the government announced today.
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Benefit Tourim In UK
LONDON, England - "Benefit tourism" must end, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said, ahead of the lifting of work restrictions on Romanians and Bulgarians.
Britain ranked above France and Italy as a retail destination
LONDON, England - The high street may be shrouded in recession-related gloom, yet Britain remains one of the world's most sought-after destinations for overseas shoppers seeking to splash their ...
History Rules OK!
A survey of Hosted Buyers attending this year’s March Marketplace (MAMA) shows that the UK’s rich heritage remains a strong draw for visitors to these shores.
UK Minister attends opening of Regional Anti-Piracy Intelligence and Coordination Centre
The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel. has met with the British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Alistair Burt MP, at State House this morning.
British airport operator posts strong rise in full year profit
LONDON, England - Heathrow Ltd, the British airport operator formerly known as BAA, posted a strong rise in full year profit, largely driven by an increase in the fees it charges airlines.
2013 UK travel trends
LONDON, England - With the UK suffering an even worse winter than usual, plagued by record levels of snow, ice and rain, it's not difficult to see why many are turning their thoughts to holidays ...
2013 March Marketplace
This year’s March Marketplace (MAMA), the second annual gathering of Britain’s travel trade at Wembley Stadium will take place on 18th and 19th of March.
Heathrow proposes increase in passenger fees
By Ron Kuhlmann, Aviation Journalist
Heathrow management has proposed an increase in passenger fees that would, by 2018, raise the per passenger charge to £27.30.
UK no longer preferred European destination for talent and investors in US
LONDON, England - The U.K. has become a less attractive destination country for migrants from the U.S. according to the International Migration Study released today by UniGroup Worldwide UTS.
First Ever Sunshine Index to Help Brits Escape to the sun
LONDON, England - After the UK faced the second wettest year on record in 2012, new research released today by Thomson reveals that many Brits are already concerned that 2013 will be the same, if ...
Couple from Kent wins jewelry contest
A lucky couple from the UK will be flying to Seychelles this year on a 5-star honeymoon package after the winner of the Brown & Newirth’s honeymoon competition to the islands was announced ...
Chinese visitors to bring some Christmas cheer to UK
LONDON, England - With their shelves spilling over with festive goodies, London's department stores are working hard to attract Christmas shoppers -- but Chinese visitors are the particular target ...
World Travel Market Meridian Club Think Tank
London 2012 will have a positive impact on future UK tourism, but the government still needs to do more to help, said delegates at the latest World Travel Market (WTM) Meridian Club Think ...
Airlines for America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
Great Britain will see 3 per cent rise in overseas visitors next year
The UK will see a 3 per cent rise in overseas visitors next year, tourist chiefs have predicted.
EasyJet
LONDON, England - UK low-fare carrier easyJet has confirmed it will base an eighth aircraft at Manchester Airport from next year to enable it to introduce a further three new destinations to its ...
