Jill Sayles
UKinbound releases Business Barometer results
UKinbound has released its Business Barometer results at its Annual Convention currently taking place in Cardiff. The members’ survey addressed the key triggers to growing UK-wide visitation, with 41% of respondents ranking more awareness of regional product/attractions as the key to attracting more international visitors. 25% of members felt that…
Cruise Burgundy: onboard a hotel barge with European Waterways
Cruise through Burgundy with European Waterways on its luxury hotel barge L'Art de Vivre. On the way visit beautiful medieval towns and villages, chateaux and cathedrals, while back onboard, enjoy meandering the canal and the facilities. Guests have an all-inclusive experience with meals, drinks and excursions included. …
Barrhead Travel confirms completion of deal to be acquired by Travel Leaders Group
Barrhead Travel has confirmed that an agreement to be acquired by US-based Travel Leaders Group has been completed. The deal, which was announced last week [1 February, 2018], has been finalised following full exchange of contracts. Barrhead Travel is now part of Travel Leaders Group’s growing presence in the UK,…
Mandarin Oriental announces new development in Viña del Mar, Chile
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new urban resort that is currently under development in Viña del Mar, Chile. The property will be a partner to Hotel Santiago, which the group manages and will rebrand as Mandarin Oriental, Santiago following the first phase completion of…
Mallorca’s luxury boutique hotel Castell Son Claret reopens for 2018 season
Castell Son Claret, a nineteenth century castle, hotel and estate set within the foothills of Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountain range, has reopened for the 2018 season. The enhancements for 2018 include the creation of three new pool suites and a new menu for the Balearic Islands’ only two Michelin star restaurant,…
October 17′ – Three cruise lines join forces for Scottish agent roadshow
Three cruise lines – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Hurtigruten, the world leader in expedition travel, and Star Clippers – are coming together to host a Scottish roadshow in October. Representatives from the cruise lines will share details about each of their niche cruise offerings and answer agents’ questions. [caption…