Global

Cycas Hospitality expands UK portfolio with new London hotel signing 

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

Cycas Hospitality announced its appointment to manage YOTEL London Shoreditch. The vibrant and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of East London, brings the organisation’s…

Air

Air Astana launches non-stop route between Almaty and London

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Beginning 4 October, Air Astana plans to resume non-stop flights on the Almaty to London route, operating with the Airbus A321LR.

Airports

Emirates unveils its new lounge in London Stansted Airport

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has opened the doors to its new lounge at London Stansted Airport.

Guest Column

MICE Sports buyers convene in London

Ramy Salameh Sep 19, 2024

On invitation from Pan Pacific London Hotel and FC Sport Experiences, with the support of British Airways, London & Partners, the iconic Lords Cricket Ground and 'Galvin - La Chapelle'…

MICE

London City Airport event to generate business for east London SMEs

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

Millions of pounds worth of new business is set to be secured by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) following London City Airport’s East London Meet the Buyer event.

Guest Column

Discover My Travel Secrets: London’s Hidden Treasure – The Zetter Clerkenwell

Andrew J Wood Sep 16, 2024

Discovering My Travel Secrets: London’s Hidden Treasure - The Zetter Clerkenwell by Andrew J Wood The eclectic bohemian decor of the Zetter Clerkenwell Hotel Nestled in the heart of…

Airports

London City Airport completes major upgrade to departure lounge

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

London City Airport has completed a major upgrade to its departure lounge following a significant investment to improve its passenger experience.

Travel Agents

G Adventures rewards top agents with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour VIP experience in London

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Travel agents from the UK joined G Adventures for the most epic travel agent experience the small group adventure tour operator has ever run - like, ever, as they headed to Wembley Stadium…

Hotels

A reimagined Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston opens with 201 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston has opened its doors in the vibrant Bloomsbury district of London, following a significant £50 million (approx. USD 6,60,59,950.00) investment…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo,…

Appointments

Park Hyatt London River Thames announces leadership team ahead of Q4 opening

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

Park Hyatt London River Thames is delighted to announce a series of appointments ahead of its opening in Q4 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to scrap flights between London, UK and Beijing, China

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2024

The carrier said it was "pausing" its service from the end of October until at least November next year. While flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong will continue.

Global

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch opens with 120  keys in London

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, the newest hotel from the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, has officially opened  and is poised to bring an unparalleled blend of heartfelt service,…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair boosts flights from London

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.

Hotels

Hampton by Hilton to debut  with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd,…

Global

Fundamental Hospitality to launch Shanghai Me and Bund Lounge on the 28th Floor of London Hilton Park Lane

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Fundamental Hospitality, the fastest-growing luxury lifestyle restaurant group in the world this year, is accelerating its global expansion with the launch of Pan-Asian fine dining eatery,…

Global

London tops Europe’s food market capitals

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Radical Storage analysed more than 300,000 Google reviews and almost 1,100 establishments to determine which markets have the nicest food and offer the best value for money.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air celebrates 7 million passengers at London Gatwick

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally, announced over 7 million passengers have travelled with the airline through London Gatwick (LGW), to more than 15 countries.

Hotels

Mercure and ibis London Earls Court Hotel to partially open by end July

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

ibis London Earls Court Hotel has announced its upcoming repositioning as a co-branded Mercure and ibis property, following a multi-million pound refurbishment over the last year.

Technology

SITA signs 5-year network infrastructure deal with London Heathrow 

Kanchan Nath Jul 16, 2024

SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure.

Attractions

New Igloos & Terrace Bar at Coppa Club Tower Bridge, London

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2024

Coppa Club Tower Bridge is delighted to introduce a new design for its stunning igloos, as well as a new outdoor bar - bringing you the best location along the river to make the most of…

Airports

Value-add procurement takes flight at London Luton Airport with JAGGAER

Kanchan Nath Jun 30, 2024

London Luton Airport (LLA), one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023, has selected JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, to launch its…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s flagship A350 to fly twice daily on Delhi-London Heathrow route from 1 September

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

Air India is set to transform the on board experience for its guests on twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow with the deployment of its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2024 0

Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium">In a harmonious fusion of aviation and artistry, Cathay Pacific has taken centre stage alongside Lloyd Webber…

Hotels

The Westin London City unveils installation with British Artist Victoria Noakes 

Kanchan Nath Jun 17, 2024

The Westin London City proudly announces its latest collaboration with esteemed British artist and architectural designer Victoria Noakes. 

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways customers invited to travel to London City Airport by boat

Kanchan Nath Jun 11, 2024

British Airways has teamed up with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to offer a scenic journey to the airport with 25% off tickets and a complimentary drink on the Thames.

Global

Ambassador announces its Ultimate Summer Giveaway – rewarding agents with concert and event tickets at the London Stadium

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Ambassador Cruise Line is passionate about its guests enjoying themselves, and the no-fly cruise line believes its valued agent partners should too.

Hotels

Bob W strengthens London presence with three new openings

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2024

Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, is expanding its London presence in the serviced apartment space with three new openings, taking the brand’s total number of properties in the…

Airports

London Luton Airport staff welcome the arrival of Radio 1 Big Weekend with a high-energy dance performance 

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2024

Excitement is building at London Luton Airport (LLA) as employees from across the airport joined forces with local performers to ‘signal’ the start of the much-anticipated Radio 1’s Big…

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air announces new route from London Gatwick to Varna, Bulgaria

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2024

Wizz Air, Europe’s largest and the most sustainable airline globally,  announces a new summer route from London Gatwick Airport to Varna in Bulgaria.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow Airport

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

This is the first time the airline will be using SAF to power some of its flights at London Heathrow and represents the largest volume of SAF it has purchased to date.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

TG Lynes brings electric truck to London streets

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5 tonne electric truck on the streets of London

Airlines and Aviation

RwandAir takes off with daily direct flights to Kigali from London

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2024

RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali as the airline grows to meet strong demand from the UK market.

UK

art’otel London Hoxton is now open! 

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

London’s highly anticipated lifestyle hotel, art’otel London Hoxton designed and filled with artworks by Signature Artist D*Face is now open. 

Airports

East London students win London City Airport’s Women in Aviation challenge

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

A group of east London students has won London City Airport’s Women in Aviation programme after taking part in a sustainability challenge.

Hospitality

The Black Dog Pub overtakes Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and London Eye

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

The Black Dog pub in London shoots to stardom after Taylor Swift presumably mentions it on her new album.

Hotels

Travelodge opens its 600th hotel at London Oval Cricket Ground

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, has opened its 600th hotel - located at London Oval Cricket Ground.

Cruise

Ahoy, London! Sir Richard Branson “sails” around city, surprising public with free Virgin Voyages cruises to mark Med season 

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

Was that a ship I just saw?!… Sir Richard Branson stunned onlookers as he “sailed” the streets of London and personally handed out Virgin Voyages cruises to lucky members of the public.

Hotels

art’otel London Hoxton to open on 24 April, 2024

Kanchan Nath Mar 26, 2024

art’otel, the contemporary lifestyle hotel brand owned by PPHE Hotel Group, best known for its Park Plaza properties, is pleased to announce art’otel London Hoxton officially opening its…

Hotels

Bob W expands London presence with sixth aparthotel near St Paul’s Cathedral

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2024

Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced the launch of its sixth London opening of a new aparthotel near St Paul’s Cathedral.

Hotels

Hilton London Heathrow Airport puts sustainability at the heart of events

Kanchan Nath Mar 18, 2024

To mark Food Waste Action Week, Hilton London Heathrow Airport is putting sustainability at the heart of its conference and events offer.

Airlines and Aviation

Eva Air hosts Activation Day at London Stadium for West Ham United vs Burnley match

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2024

EVA Air, Taiwan’s independent airline, hosted an Activation Day at the London Stadium on 10th March for West Ham United’s home game against Burnley.

Features

London Reigns Supreme: Europe’s Top City for Foodies Unveiled

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2024

A new study reveals that London is the best city in Europe for foodies, with a total of 2,906 5-star reviews for restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs.

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian inaugurates new services to London Stansted and Manchester

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

Royal Jordanian will inaugurate two new, non-stop services in the UK; to London Stansted effective Mar. 3, 2024, with three weekly flights, and Manchester on Mar. 6, 2024, with two weekly…

Awards

ACE Travel Management named Employer of the Year at the London Chamber of Commerce SME London Business Awards 2024

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

ACE Travel Management has secured the prestigious Oxford Business College Employer of the Year award at the London Chamber of Commerce SME London Business Awards 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Aurigny launches twice daily flights to London City Airport from Guernsey

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2024

Aurigny has confirmed the launch of twice daily flights to London City Airport (LCY) from Guernsey.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air celebrates 70 million passengers milestone at London Luton Airport

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2024

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally,  celebrates over 70 million passengers who have travelled to London Luton Airport (LLA).

Features

Taylor Swift “London Boy” themed tours launch in London

Kanchan Nath Feb 19, 2024

ToursByLocals is welcoming all Swifties to London with open arms and exclusive insights into Taylor’s London life

Airports

London City Airport contributes over £250k in local community work in the past year

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2024

London City Airport (LCY) contributed over £250k to the local community in the past year through sponsorships, donations, volunteering, events and the airport’s Community Fund.

Associations

ABTA welcomes London Mayor’s calls on youth mobility

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for young people to be able to move freely to and from the EU. ABTA has welcomed the Mayor’s comments, saying they reflect growing political…

Travel Agents

Colletts Travel kicks off the new year with the re-opening of North London store

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2024

Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection UK (GTC UK), has announced the reopening of its Hendon store at the end of January, marking a significant return to the high street and a…

Train

New research reveals commuters could save up to 87 percent on London train fares if booked in advance in the New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2024

Recent reports suggest that in the upcoming year 2024, train fares for commuters might escalate by up to 5 percent. Despite this increase, it stands significantly lower compared to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches new year sale on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has just launched its New Year Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 40 destinations across…

Consumer

Internova Travel Group debuts Air Showcase in London

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2023

Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, brought its first edition of the Air Showcase to London on 13th December. 

Airlines and Aviation

Agadir joins British Airways’ short-haul network from London Gatwick

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2023

Agadir has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ route network from London Gatwick. The four-times weekly flight will be operated by British Airways’ Gatwick short-haul…

Global

The Westin London City announces their new Residences

Kristin Mariano Dec 1, 2023

The Westin London City is pleased to unveil its new Residences. Nestled in the heart of London's most coveted location, The Westin London City Residences offer an unparalleled living…

Consumer

London is number 2 in The Best Culinary Destinations of 2023, chosen by 600 experts

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023

World of Mouth is thrilled to announce that London has been recognized as one of the top 10 culinary destinations in the world in 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…

MICE

Maharashtra Tourism shines bright at WTM London 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023

Maharashtra Tourism showcased the rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and its urban allure at the WTM London 2023, held at ExCel London, from November 06th to 08th. 

Airports

Embraer’s E195-E2 receives Steep Approach Certification for London City Airport Operations

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

Embraer’s cleaner, quieter, new generation aircraft and most advanced jet to date, the E195-E2, has received certification for Steep Approach into London City Airport from EASA (European…

MICE

Rajasthan Tourism Pavilion shines at WTM London 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2023

Rajasthan Tourism dazzled at the 44th edition of World Travel Market (WTM) London, held at ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) from November 6th to 8th, 2023.

Attractions

Most accessible tourist attractions in London

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2023

Recent stats reveal more than half of people with disabilities find holidays stressful and over 90% have problems looking for suitable accommodation. With many people choosing staycations…

Tourism

The world’s most-loved landmarks, from Big Ben to the London Eye

Kristin Mariano Oct 18, 2023

The travel experts at Bounce analyzed the world’s landmarks on a variety of factors including annual visitor numbers, entry prices, Tripadvisor ratings, and Instagram posts, to reveal…

Global

One Rep Global Presents Broadwick Soho: A New London Destination

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2023

One Rep Global is thrilled to announce that  Broadwick Soho, has officially opened its doors to Indian travellers.

Global

Wizz Air celebrates 5 million passengers from London Gatwick Airport

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally is proud to announce that more than 5 million passengers have travelled from London Gatwick with the…

Hotels

Raffles London at The OWO debuts with 120 rooms and suites

Kanchan Nath Oct 5, 2023

The OWO, a magnificent new destination, opens at one of the most powerful addresses in London. Set in a building of epic proportions, The OWO is home to the first Raffles hotel in London,…

World Travel Market

Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Chris Head Sep 28, 2023

Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes…

Hospitality

ALTIDO expands London portfolio with historic Westminster Fire Station

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

The historic Westminster Fire Station has been transformed into a premium accommodation option for visitors to London by property management company ALTIDO.

Hotels

Zetter Hotels to launch the London hotel, “The Zetter Bloomsbury” in 2025 

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2023

Zetter Hotels, the effervescent hotel group with award-winning properties across London, announces its latest opening with the launch of The Zetter Bloomsbury, set to open in early 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches “Global Getaway Sale” on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Global Getaway Sale on fares to Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to scale up London Heathrow flights

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting from 31 October 2023 until 30March 2024.

Appointments

HVS appoints Sophie Perret as Managing Director, London 

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

Global hotel advisory firm HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office.

Attractions

London’s most accessible tourist attractions

Kristin Mariano Aug 14, 2023

A new report this month by Visit Britain has found that London’s attractions in 2022 enjoyed a 141% rise in visitor numbers compared with 2021 - by far the highest growth seen in any UK…

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air inagurates new route from London Luton to Brasov 

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2023

Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, has launched its first flight from London Luton to Brasov in Romania.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air announces new route from London Luton to Cairo

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2023

Wizz Air, one of Europe's fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally, announces a new route from London Luton Airport to Cairo in Egypt.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air celebrates 65 million passenger milestone at London Luton Airport

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2023

More than 65 million passengers have now travelled with one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, Wizz Air, from London Luton Airport (LLA).

Finance

Travelex opens its first UK rail bureau at London Paddington

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched its first ever bureau at a UK rail station with a new branch at London Paddington.

Hotels

The Riu Plaza London Victoria to open with 435 keys on 28 July 2023

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its line of city hotels with the opening, this Friday 28th July, of its first establishment in the United Kingdom: the Riu Plaza London Victoria.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways trials new digital wayfinding tool to support customers travelling through London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help customers navigate through London Heathrow.

Hotels

1 Hotel Mayfair opens with 181 keys in London

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2023

 1 Hotel Mayfair opens, making its debut as the first European property of the 1 Hotel’s mission-driven portfolio.

Airlines and Aviation

Fly to London with EGYPTAIR

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2023

EGYPTAIR, the national flag carrier of Egypt and Star Alliance member, offers you excellent connectivity & airfares from Delhi to London, via Cairo.

Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental announces new luxury hotel and branded residences on London’s South Bank to open in 2028

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2023

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel in the British capital in 2028. Situated on London's South Bank with dramatic views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon’s wildlife

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

British Airways and Heathrow have announced a new partnership with London Wildlife Trust to help protect local wildlife and ensure Hillingdon residents are able to enjoy the abundance of…

Eturbo News

Morocco Announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2023

Linda S. Hohnholz Jul 4, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The partnership with World Travel Market to be held from November 6-8, 2023, will turn the spotlight on Morocco. Read more: Morocco Announced as Premier Partner of WTM London…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates in the Business Travel Show Europe in London 

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

ITA Airways returns to the "Business Travel Show Europe" held on 28th and 29th June in the ExCeL exhibition centre in London, United Kingdom.

Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts extends partnership with Pride in London for second year

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the continuation of its partnership with Pride in London – the UK’s biggest and most diverse Pride event – for a second year.

Train

Eurostar welcomes nearly 50,000 travellers to London as they celebrate London Pride with The National Railway Museum to preserve LGBTQ+ history in…

Kanchan Nath Jun 30, 2023

Eurostar Group the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe, has installed a three-metre structure depicting the Progress Pride flag to welcome nearly 50,000 customers from the Continent to…

Airports

London City Airport marks year of progress with 2022 Sustainability Report

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

London City Airport publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report, which updates on the airport’s progress one year on from publishing ‘Above and Beyond: our Roadmap to a Sustainable Future’,…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines prepares for its biggest summer at London Stansted

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

With more flights than ever before to popular destinations across Turkey (Türkiye), Pegasus Airlines is looking forward to its biggest flight schedule yet from London Stansted this summer. 

Hotels

Tao group hospitality expands presence in London

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Tao Group Hospitality has announced a partnership for a first-of-its-kind concept in London with new independent luxury hotel The BoTree.

Eturbo News

New London Heathrow to Cincinnati Flight on British Airways

Harry Johnson Jun 6, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Millions of Travelers in a Metropolitan Area Spanning Three States Now Have a New Choice for Nonstop Travel to London and Across the Globe. Read more: New London Heathrow to…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara inaugurates direct connectivity between Mumbai and London

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today inaugurated its non-stop, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and London (London…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ network, with the inaugural flight touching down on the Anatolian side of Istanbul on Thursday 1 June 2023. 

Food & Drink

The Lanesborough partners with Netflix & Shondaland to launch London’s exclusive Queen Charlotte-themed afternoon tea 

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2023

The Lanesborough , London, is delighted to announce the latest in its innovative series of seasonal afternoon teas, inspired by Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created in partnership…

Consumer

Destination NSW transports Londoners down under at Outernet London

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023

Destination NSW is re-launching activity in the UK travel market with a spectacular consumer installation open to the public this June, at Outernet London.

MICE

London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options 

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.

Global

Embrace London’s rainy days with unforgettable indoor experiences while Nannybag safely stores your luggage

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

London is famously known for having four seasons in one day, one minute warm and sunny, next the temperature plummets and it is pouring with rain with no sign of it stopping anytime soon.

Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel London to be transformed as ‘The Cumberland’ 

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

Clermont Hotel Group, famed for creating and operating ‘hotels as individual as you’, will be transforming Hard Rock Hotel London into The Cumberland May 2023.

Hotels

The Londoner Macao’s grand celebration on May 25

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2023

The Londoner® Macao, with a grand celebration on May 25 to be attended by David Beckham, the British soccer icon and a Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador. With a theme of “The Journey…

MICE

ASM Global unveils its first U.K. booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium

Kanchan Nath Apr 28, 2023

ASM Global announced a new strategic partnership—its first in the U.K—with London Stadium to create additional wide-ranging event content to the stadium’s upcoming calendar as well as…

Hospitality

Four Seasons Hotel London to reveal ‘King of Green’ installation

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2023

 In celebration of King Charles III's Coronation, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has announced a special tribute to the King's deep-rooted love for British nature and unwavering…

Reports

London’s major tourist attractions may face industrial action

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Many of London’s major tourist attractions including Tower Bridge, the Barbican and Hampstead Heath face industrial action as GMB members working for the City of London Corporation vote…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…

Hotels

Egis’ Architecture Line Opens New London Campus

Chris Head Apr 3, 2023

The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, has opened new studios in London, UK. The shared workplaces are designed to foster collaboration and design…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to expand further in the UK with new services from London Gatwick

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

Air India is expanding its UK presence in a move which reinforces the strong links between the UK and India, as it undergoes a massive modernisation programme to transform into a…

Airports

American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

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

Travel Agents

London Is No Longer Travellers Favourite Destination in Europe

Joe Cusmano Mar 22, 2023

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

MICE

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

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

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

Hospitality

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

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2023

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

Appointments

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

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

Eturbo News

New Managers at The Gore London and The Pelham London

Harry Johnson Mar 4, 2023 0

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

Eturbo News

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

Harry Johnson Mar 1, 2023 0

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

Hotels

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

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

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

Guest Column

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

Ramy Salameh Feb 8, 2023

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

Eturbo News

Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 7, 2023 0

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

UK

London must be ready for increase in international visitors in 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 30, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Luxair launches only direct London to Antwerp service

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

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

MICE

London revealed as the best city worldwide for entertaining clients

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

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

Appointment announcement

Paul Walters appointed as general manager of The London EDITION

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

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

Hotels

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

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

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

Airports

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

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

Japan

Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

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

Global

London City Airport partners with Leidos to transform airport security experience 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

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

Airports

Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

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

Tourism

The most cultured cities in Europe from Venice to London

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Nov 9, 2022 0

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

Tourism

Oman Air at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

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

Visa updates

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

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

Associations

ABTA at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

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

Saudi Arabia

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

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

MICE

India to participate in WTM London

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

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

Slovenia

Slovenia at WTM London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

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

Eturbo News

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

Harry Johnson Nov 2, 2022 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

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

Tourism

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

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2022

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

Hospitality

Great London Hospitality reveals new brand identity as Clermont Hotel Group

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2022

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

Global

London launches new 2030 Tourism Vision

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

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

Airports

London Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to USA

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

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

Airports

London Heathrow To Lift Passenger Cap Late October

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

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

MICE

London’s MICE industry continues to scale up

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

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

World Travel Market

Reshaping Travel Together: World Travel Market London 2022

Kristin Mariano Oct 6, 2022

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

Airports

London City Airport invests £12m in upgradation

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 30, 2022 0

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

Global

Dubai, Bangkok and London most popular for India outbound

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Burnout expert to speak at World Travel Market London

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 21, 2022

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

Travel Agents

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

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2022

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

England

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

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

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

World Travel Market

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

Chris Head Sep 15, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Keynote session at WTM London probes space tourism

Harry Johnson Sep 12, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Registration opens for World Travel Market London 2022

Harry Johnson Sep 6, 2022

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

Global

Calling travel agents for ‘Taste of PATA London’

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

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

Air

Here to Help! London Heathrow team to enhance passenger journeys

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

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

Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 14, 2022

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

Air

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

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Global tourism recovery sets the stage for World Travel Market London

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 5, 2022

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

Air

Etihad Airways returns to London Heathrow Terminal 4

Megha Paul Jun 20, 2022

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

Air

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

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

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

Air

London City Airport surpasses 1 million passengers after bumper May

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2022

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

Guest Column

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS

Reno Charlton Jun 6, 2022

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

Air

Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

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

Interviews

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

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

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

Tourism

LATA Expo returns to London for 2022

Megha Paul May 13, 2022

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

Air

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

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

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

Eturbo News

London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality

Juergen T Steinmetz May 10, 2022

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

Air

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

Megha Paul May 3, 2022

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

Eturbo News

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

Juergen T Steinmetz May 2, 2022

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

Air

It’s London calling for Air Astana again

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2022

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

Air

Malaysia Airlines to relaunch double daily London route

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2022

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

Tourism

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

Kristin Mariano Mar 4, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2022

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

WTM London launches new brand identity for travel tech event

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2022

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

World Travel Market London gets new exhibition director

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Avoids Singapore On London Flights Due To Testing

Joe Cusmano Feb 18, 2022

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

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

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

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

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

Megha Paul Jan 19, 2022

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

Airports

London City Airport predicts strong passenger recovery in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2022

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

Features

Strong passenger recovery in 2022, predicts London City Airport

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021

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

Business travellers cancelling over Omicron, says London’s Heathrow

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021

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

iProov and Eurostar announce contactless travel trial at London St Pancras

Megha Paul Dec 6, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Joe Cusmano Nov 26, 2021

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

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

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

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

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

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2021

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

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

Megha Paul Oct 26, 2021

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

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

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021

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

Singapore Airlines brings back the A380 to London

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021

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

WTM London 2021 unveils Saudi as Premier Partner

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas confirms nonstop Darwin-London service

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2021

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

Technology

WTM London and Travel Forward platform goes live

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2021

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

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

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

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

Tourism

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

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2021

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

Air

Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

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

Airports

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

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2021

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

Tourism

WTM London unveils new China partnership

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2021

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

Hotels

Westbury Mayfair London’s GBP1 billion facelift

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2021

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

Air

Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May

Megha Paul May 12, 2021

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

Global

London unveils largest domestic tourism campaign to revive hospitality

Megha Paul May 11, 2021

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

Reopening updates

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

Megha Paul Apr 14, 2021

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

Features

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

Joe Cusmano Apr 2, 2021

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

Global

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

Megha Paul Mar 26, 2021

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

Reopening updates

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

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

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

Tourism

James Air to head Vacaay’s new London office

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2021

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

Air

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

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2021

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

Hamburg: The affordable alternative to London

Megha Paul Dec 18, 2020

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

Unveiled! Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Megha Paul Dec 4, 2020

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

Historic London Piccadilly Hotel to reopen as ‘The Dilly’

Megha Paul Dec 1, 2020

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

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

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

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

Air

Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

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

Eturbo News

BA boss to speak from London

Malcolm Ginsberg Sep 15, 2020

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

Hotels

Dukes London reopens today and gives away a free night!

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2020

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

Eturbo News

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

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 24, 2020

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

London Heathrow & trade

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 20, 2020

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

London’s Business Travel Show cancelled

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 18, 2020

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

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

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2020

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

Air

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

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2020

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

London City Airport reopens

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 23, 2020

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

London Stories! Now meet the people who make it tick

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2020

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

JetBlue for London

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 16, 2020

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

London Gatwick North Terminal to reopen 15 June

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 10, 2020

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Megha Paul May 8, 2020

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

London Gatwick stays open

Malcolm Ginsberg Apr 30, 2020

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

Rosewood London offers NHS workers dream wedding for 150 guests

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2020

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

Cruise

Columbus repatriation voyage arrives in London Tilbury

Megha Paul Apr 17, 2020

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

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

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2020

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

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

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020

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

New GM takes lead at London Docklands Hotel

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

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

London generates nearly a quarter of all hotel tranasactions in Europe

Alastair Newport Mar 2, 2020

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

SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

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

Hospitality

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

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

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

Hospitality

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

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

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

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

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

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

Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

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

Ruby Hotels’ first UK property opens in London

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

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

Top 5 places to visit outside of London

Tian Tolentino Jan 29, 2020

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

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane unveils teddy bear butler service

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

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

Ural Airlines connects Moscow to London Stansted

Megha Paul Dec 26, 2019

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

Startups

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

Kristin Mariano Dec 18, 2019

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

Special Reports

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

Tian Tolentino Dec 13, 2019

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

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

Tian Tolentino Nov 28, 2019

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

Interviews

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

Tian Tolentino Nov 20, 2019

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

Destination London: The UK’s most popular destinations

Tian Tolentino Nov 8, 2019

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

Technology

London takes top spot as UAE leading inbound market

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2019

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

SiteMinder unveils Hotel App Store at World Travel Market London

Tian Tolentino Nov 5, 2019

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

Partner content

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

Tian Tolentino Oct 17, 2019

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

Attractions

The Prince Akatoki London: Exploring the vibrant city

Tian Tolentino Oct 10, 2019

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

Treehouse London: A “unique philosophy and playful aesthetic”

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

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

Tourism

WTM London revamps Buyers’ Club programme

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2019

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

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

Megha Paul Sep 26, 2019

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

Europe’s first LXR Hotels property opens in London

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

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

Partner content

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

Tian Tolentino Sep 23, 2019

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

Londoner calling: Preferred Hotels welcomes its latest glam property

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2019

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

Partner content

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

Tian Tolentino Sep 17, 2019

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

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

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

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

Radisson Red to take the stage in London

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

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

Ruby Hotels’ first UK property to open in London

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019

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

Travelport signs decade-long partnership with Edwardian Hotels London

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

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

Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign goes to London

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

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

World’s first ‘plant hotel’ opens in London

Tian Tolentino Aug 12, 2019

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

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

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

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

Air

Jazeera Airways to launch daily flights to London

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

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

Hospitality

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

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2019

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

Air

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

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

MICE

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

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019

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

Air

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

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

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

Attractions

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

Tian Tolentino Jul 5, 2019

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

Hotels

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

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2019

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

Hospitality

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

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019

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

Tourism

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

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

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

Serviced Apartments

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

Kristin Mariano Jun 14, 2019

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

Tourism

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

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

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

Air

Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports

Megha Paul Jun 13, 2019

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

Airlines and Aviation

Tourism Nova Scotia’s campaign hits London roads

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2019

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

Hotels

Starwood Capital’s Barry Sternlicht launches Treehouse Hotels in London

Alastair Newport Jun 6, 2019

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

Hospitality

IHG signs Hotel Indigo London-Clerkenwell

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

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

Hotels

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

Tian Tolentino May 30, 2019

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

Hospitality

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

Alastair Newport May 9, 2019

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Tian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019

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

Hotels

Nobu Hospitality sets the stage in London’s West End

Tian Tolentino Apr 16, 2019

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

Tourism Boards

ATTA boy! Experience Africa 2019 comes to London

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

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

Hotels

Fattal Hotel Group enters Central London with Grange Hotels acquisition

Tian Tolentino Mar 18, 2019

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

Global

London City Airport: “Our new brand has landed”

Tian Tolentino Mar 13, 2019

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow

Tian Tolentino Mar 12, 2019

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

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: “A London legend reborn”

Tian Tolentino Mar 8, 2019

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

Hotels

RBH signs for double debut in London

Tian Tolentino Mar 4, 2019

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

Hotels

Brits are sustainable travellers: Hilton London at Heathrow Airport reforms

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 28, 2019

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

Food & Drink

Hawker Calling: SG street food legend returns to London

Tian Tolentino Feb 25, 2019

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019

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

Hotels

Mondrian London enters “new era” with nautical rebrand

Tian Tolentino Jan 16, 2019

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

Hotels

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

Alastair Newport Jan 8, 2019

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

Cruise

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

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 27, 2018

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

UK

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

Alastair Newport Dec 21, 2018

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

Hotels

Summer Lovin’: Inhabit Hotels ready for hot London debut

Tian Tolentino Dec 20, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

London Gatwick’s Shanghai surprise for business travellers

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2018

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

Hotels

BW Great Britain adds London hotel to drive tourism growth

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2018

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

Hotels

London’s Grosvenor Hotel to relaunch as Amba Hotel Victoria

Tian Tolentino Nov 27, 2018

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

Hotels

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

Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018

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

Hotels

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

Tian Tolentino Oct 25, 2018

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

Road

“TFL proposals threaten London tourism” says UKinbound

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018

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

Hotels

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

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 21, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch nonstop service from London to Phoenix

Tian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus partners with CityJet for London to Dublin route

Kristin Mariano Aug 29, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event

Tian Tolentino Aug 15, 2018

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

Tourism

Infographic: The best day trips only an hour from London

Tian Tolentino Aug 8, 2018

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

Hospitality

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane launches multi-sensory hotel suite

Tian Tolentino Aug 6, 2018

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

MICE

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

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2018

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

Global

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

Alastair Newport Jul 26, 2018

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

Technology

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

Alastair Newport Jul 23, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2018

Primera Air launch winter schedule for 2018/19.

UK

China Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 16, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2018

Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.

Hotels

Sweet Inn launches in London with five-star vacation apartments

Tian Tolentino Jul 10, 2018

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

Hotels

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

Alastair Newport Jun 27, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport Jun 22, 2018

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

Tourism

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

Tian Tolentino Jun 21, 2018

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

Corporate & Business

London is still top destination for business travellers despite Brexit

Tian Tolentino Jun 15, 2018

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

Air

PAL Filipino Food Festival launches in London

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

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

Hotels

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

Tian Tolentino May 31, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport May 24, 2018

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

Hospitality

Dukes London completes renovation and unveils new ‘Deluxe’ category

Tian Tolentino May 16, 2018

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

Air

Direct flights from Durban to London to debut on 29 October

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport May 3, 2018

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

Hospitality

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

Tian Tolentino Apr 24, 2018

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

Corporate & Business

London exits top ten most expensive global business destinations

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2018

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

Air

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

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2018

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

Air

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

Alastair Newport Mar 26, 2018

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

Technology

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

Tian Tolentino Feb 7, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air to fly direct from London to Washington this summer

Jill Sayles Feb 2, 2018

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

Interviews

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

Jill Sayles Jan 25, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur

Jill Sayles Jan 16, 2018

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

UK

World Spa and Wellness Convention returns to London

Jill Sayles Jan 11, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to operate London City Airport to Porto route

Jill Sayles Jan 4, 2018 18

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

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveal plans for luxury London location

Alastair Newport Dec 25, 2017 17

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air Maroc launches London Gatwick to Marrakech

Jill Sayles Nov 10, 2017 18

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

Tourism

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

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 1

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

Associations

WTM 2017: Terracotta Army storms into London

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2017 8

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

Hotels

Duke of Westminster attends HSH London launch

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 20

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

Airlines and Aviation

TAP and London City Airport host launch party

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 10

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

Tourism

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

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2017 14

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

UK

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

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 18

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Jill Sayles Oct 4, 2017 14

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

United States

New Orleans takes over London this month

Jill Sayles Sep 7, 2017

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

Tourism

Mayor of London launches autumn season vision for tourism

Jill Sayles Sep 1, 2017

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

OTAs & Tour Operators

Super Break launches two-night Ultimate London packages

Jill Sayles Aug 30, 2017

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

Associations

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

Jill Sayles Aug 29, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia

Jill Sayles Aug 21, 2017

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

Hotel

The Gore Hotel: A Timeless Classic from Victorian London

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2017

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

Hotels

AccorHotels launches ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel

Jill Sayles Aug 14, 2017

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

Tourism

New York, Paris and London are most tagged destinations

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to fly new 777 daily to London

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London

Jill Sayles Aug 9, 2017

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

Tourism

Missouri hosts travel trade event in London

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

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

Tourism

Jamaica wrapped taxis take over London this summer

Jill Sayles Aug 3, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

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

OTAs & Tour Operators

Super Break launches summer London rail sale

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

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

Global

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

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017

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

UK

Eating London launches two new walking tours

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City

Jill Sayles Jun 27, 2017

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

Hotels

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

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London

Jill Sayles Jun 12, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines expands London presence

Maria Airey Jun 9, 2017

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

Brazil

Brasil Junino seminar inspires London travel agents

Jill Sayles Jun 2, 2017

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

United States

Royal Lancaster London: Launching September 2017

Simon Willmore May 28, 2017 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service

Maria Airey May 25, 2017

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

Global

Aeromexico commences direct daily service London-Mexico City

Jill Sayles May 17, 2017

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

Associations

London Stock Exchange endorses Advantage Travel Partnership

Maria Airey May 13, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Monarch marks 20 years of London Luton to Gibraltar services

Maria Airey May 8, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Budapest Airport grows London connection

Maria Airey May 8, 2017

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

Tourism

London takes pole position for musical tourists

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Cologne Bonn launches third London link

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways offers new London route to Murcia

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to launch flights from London City Airport

Aaron Greenwood Apr 19, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Monarch crew gear up for London Marathon world record attempt

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2017

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

UK

London Stansted reveals plans for £130m arrivals building

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

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

UK

London hotel sector reports strong gains in March

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

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

UK

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane appoints new GM

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Pegasus celebrates 10 years flying from London Stansted

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

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

UK

Hampton by Hilton London Docklands opens for business

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

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

UK

China Southern doubles London flights

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

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

UK

London and Paris to partner on tourism initiatives

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2017

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

UK

Hilton London Bankside adds spa facilities

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

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

UK

London airports team up to promote rail services to Scottish flyers

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

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

UK

London launches foodie tourism promotion

Aaron Greenwood Mar 17, 2017

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

UK

London hotel sector on the rise

Gemma Greenwood Mar 12, 2017

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

UK

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

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

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

UK

London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays

Aaron Greenwood Mar 8, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Gemma Greenwood Mar 6, 2017

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

UK

Nobu Hotels to open first European hotel in London in June

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

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

Global

New arrivals lounges planned for London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

bmi regional to launch double daily Derry-London route

Aaron Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air confirms new London-Tel Aviv flights

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana ramps up London services

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2017

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

Cruise

CLIA hosts first Executive Partner Conference in London

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

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

UK

YTL Hotels launches fifth UK property in London

Aaron Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

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

UK

Kostas Sfaltos appointed GM of Bulgari Hotel London 

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

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

OTAs & Tour Operators

Caribtours re-launches Diamond Club London

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

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

UK

Malaysia’s YTL acquires London hotel

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

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

World Travel Market

WTM London 2016 generated record £2.8 billion in deals

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

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

UK

AccorHotels signs Novotel London Stansted

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

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

UK

Best Western adds 300 new beds in Greater London

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

BA ramps up capacity at London City Airport

Gemma Greenwood Feb 2, 2017

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

Cruise

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

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

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

UK

CLIA to host first executive partner conference in London

Aaron Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

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

United States

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

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017

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

UK

London on track to report record year for tourism

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe to extend Cardiff-London City flights

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to fly direct from London to Lapland

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

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

UK

London hotel sector bounces back

Gemma Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

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

United States

Delta launches first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top domestic and international destinations this Diwali: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

With Diwali just around the corner (November 1st), Indians are eager to make the most of extended weekends and seek enriching experiences.

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group strengthens Middle East presence: 58 properties in operation and 30 under development

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Future Hospitality Summit, announcing major growth milestones across the Middle East.

TDM Guest Contributor

Experience Luxury at Sea with The Ritz-Carlton’s New Yacht, Ilma

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2024 0

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection proudly introduces Ilma, its second newbuild luxury superyacht, to its distinguished fleet. The new luxury yacht made its maiden voyage from Monte

Transport

Uber launches Earthshot Prize partnership with international ENSO deal

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Uber has launched a strategic partnership with The Earthshot Prize Finalist, ENSO to roll out their range-extending and low-emission electric vehicle (EV) tires across the UK and USA. 

Appointments

Journey Mentor appoints Mark Anzur as Executive Vice President of Sales 

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Journey Mentor announces the appointment of travel industry expert  Mark Anzur as its Executive Vice President of Sales.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travelsphere launches latest brochure with new tours and more regional departures

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

Travelsphere, has launched its latest brochure, packed full of European and Worldwide holidays for 2025 and 2026.

Airlines and Aviation

Explore the world with winter deals from Etihad Airways

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

Etihad Airways is welcoming winter with special deals on flights to Europe’s most breathtaking destinations. 

Hospitality

Chef Jimmy Boulay joins The Peninsula Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Sep 26, 2024

The Peninsula Bangkok announced the appointment of chef Jimmy Boulay as its new executive pastry chef. 

Golfing

Pitch and adidas strengthen women’s golf with launch of 2024 academy 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Pitch, the modern golf club designed for players of all skill levels, has extended  its partnership with adidas to promote the game to women in and around London  with the launch of its…

Technology

Sabre partners with Google to reduce environmental impact of business travel 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Sabre Corporation and Google have joined forces to use  the Travel Impact Model (TIM) for the first time in calculating past emissions from business travel. 

Hotels

ibis launches new global brand campaign, ‘Go get it’

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its new global brand campaign, Go get it, placing people, guests and brands at the heart of the brand’s story.  

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Johannesburg, South Africa

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is bringing even more choice, connectivity and premium travel options to Johannesburg, by adding a fourth daily flight on the in-demand…

Hospitality

Sands China and Marriott International bring the Luxury Collection to Macao

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Sands China Ltd and Marriott International are gearing up to open Macao’s first Luxury Collection Hotel located within The Londoner Macao.

Finance

Virgin Red introduces first-of-its-kind U.S. credit card

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Virgin Red has teamed together with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages to land members more epic travel rewards, all on one unique card. 

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair bolsters island connectivity with new same-plane services

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is set to enhance connectivity for Scotland’s island communities with the introduction of new same-plane services as part of its 2025 summer…

Hotels

Renovated hotel opens as Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm with 133 keys in Germany

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

The newly opened Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm welcomes guests with cutting-edge lifestyle design.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26…

MICE

Aviation Minister Mike Kane to be the keynote speaker at ‘ABTA Travel Matters’

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Mike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Department for Transport, will be giving the keynote speech at ABTA’s Travel Matters, to be held in central London on Tuesday 3…

Air

Vietnam Airlines announces nonstop direct flights to Milan

Marga Manlapig Sep 20, 2024

Vietnam Airlines announced that a new thrice-weekly service between Hanoi and Milan takes off on 1st July 2025.

Air

Air Charter Service team takes on Three Peaks Challenge

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Earlier this month a team of intrepid adventurers from Air Charter Service’s London office took on the famous UK Three Peaks Challenge – climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces direct flights to Tbilisi, Georgia

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

British Airways will launch flights from London Heathrow to Tbilisi, Georgia next year, operating four times per week from 30 March 2025. 

Hospitality

Raffles Hotels & Resorts unveils global brand campaign celebrating its butler service

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Raffles Hotels & Resorts unveils ‘The Butler Did It,’ the newest campaign from the luxury hospitality brand.

Cruise

NCL announces the first-ever show at sea celebrating the global icon ‘Prince’

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) revealed “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings set to debut aboard the…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair takes-off with 100-day countdown to Christmas

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, has started the countdown to Christmas with a flash sale for its most festive customers. 

Associations

PATA hosts first-ever training event featuring The Middle East 

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Last week, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), UK & Ireland hosted a brand new training event in London featuring the Indian Ocean and, for the first time, the Middle East.

Reports

Making every trip a Connected Trip: a seamless travel experience by Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

A recent Booking.com survey reveals that nearly half (42%) of Indians find trip planning stressful, including juggling flights, accommodations, car rentals, activities and the overall…

Global

British Airways to fly daily to Pittsburgh

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

From Sunday 30 March 2025, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania will be even more accessible to holidaymakers from the UK as British Airways’ direct flight from London…

Airlines and Aviation

Uber launches seaplane tours over the Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

This September, for a limited time, Uber is offering a unique seaplane experience in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, narrated by actor, producer, and Scottish icon, Alan Cumming.

Airlines and Aviation

Nevada welcomes Norse Atlantic service

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

Nevada welcomed a new three-times-weekly London Gatwick-Las Vegas service with Norse Atlantic.

Air

British Airways to operate more flights into the Americas next year

Marga Manlapig Sep 13, 2024

British Airways announced that it will be offering over 400 direct flights a week to North and Central America in the summer of 2025.

Global

Khiri Travel acquires Travel Authentic Philippines

Marga Manlapig Sep 12, 2024

Khiri Travel’s recent acquisition of Travel Authentic Philippines (TAP) adds the Philippines to its growing roster of destinations within Asia.

Attractions

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney celebrates 150 years of the General Post Office building

Marga Manlapig Sep 5, 2024

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney looked back on the glories of the past as it celebrated the 150th anniversary of its home.

Festivals

British Band Essex County to perform at Fort Myers Island Hopper Songwriter Festival

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

The highly anticipated 10th year anniversary of the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival located in Fort Myers has announced that the acclaimed British band, Essex County, will be performing at…

Features

Wizz Air reveal the most and least overcrowded beaches in Europe

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Europe is full of popular beach destinations like Ibiza, Tenerife, and the Algarve, but it also has numerous hidden gems that offer unique experiences without the overwhelming tourist…

Airports

Budapest Airport reconnects to Lyon with easyJet

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Budapest Airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has celebrated the return of easyJet’s twice-weekly service connecting Budapest and Lyon, also part of VINCI Airports’ network

Airlines and Aviation

TAP’s ‘home away from home’

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2024

TAP Air Portugal is making it easier for UK and Ireland residents to work remotely this autumn - and to earn rewards while enjoying an extended summer in Portugal. 

Annual and Interim Reports

Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…

Reports

Leisure demand continues to surge, reports Cheval

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Leisure demand is growing, according to the results of Cheval Collection’s latest travel survey, with close to three quarters of those asked planning to take at least three trips over the…

Airlines and Aviation

Travel in luxury with Etihad Airways premium deals

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Etihad Airways is offering some sumptuous special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.

Hotel Management Company

Didier Belmonte takes on general manager post at Crimson Boracay

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

Chroma Hospitality announced the appointment of French hotelier Didier Belmonte to Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay as its new general manager.

Sports Tourism

Brentford announce multi-year partnership with Destination Sport

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Destination Sport and Sportsbreaks.com will provide the club with travel management support for teams and staff and create experiences for fans at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP celebrates 75 years of flights to São Tomé and Príncipe

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

 This week, TAP Air Portugal celebrated the 75th anniversary of its first flight to the island of São Tomé. To mark the occasion, celebrations were held both at the boarding gates of…

Attractions

£12 million upgrades to make Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire the holiday park to go to

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2024

The multi-million-pound upgrades are part of a long-term vision for Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire by new owner, Meadow Bay Villages, which secured the future of the holiday park when…

Technology

Emerging Travel Group integrates with Sabre SynXis

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, has become a distribution partner of Sabre Hospitality, a software and technology…

Finance

Travelex launches new redesigned app for the Travelex Money Card, powered by Mastercard

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Travelex, a  foreign exchange brand, has launched a new Travelex Money Card (TMC) app that offers a more simple, efficient and secure experience for customers worldwide.

Airports

Hamad International Airport marks July 2024 as the busiest month in its history

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

This milestone represents a significant 10.2% increase compared to July of the previous year, solidifying the airport’s status as a leading global aviation hub.

Global

Virtuoso recognises the ‘best of the best’ in luxury travel with Virtuoso Global Awards

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Virtuoso concluded its 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week with an elegant evening of recognition honouring advisors, member agencies and partners from all corners of the world that have gone…

Hotels

Travelodge announces plans for two new hotels as hotel chain continues its UK expansion

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024

Travelodge has announced that it has exchanged contracts for two new hotels on the east coast of England, in Skegness and Harwich, with construction on both developments having also…

Train

Top 10 best luxury train rides across the globe

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2024

Travelling by train can be one of the most luxurious ways to uncover a country’s beauty.  Whilst some luxury train journeys promise stunning scenery or gourmet cuisine, each offers their own…

Luxury Travel

Luxury travel trends for the fall and festive seasons from Virtuoso

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2024

Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has drawn upon its extensive network of travel advisors, preferred partners and…

Travel related Products

Kusch+Co Airport products enhance relaxation for travellers

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2024

Kusch+Co’s mission, is to enhance the human experience in travel settings, ensuring passengers start their journeys in the most comfortable and safe manner.

Hotels

The View Hotel Folkstone, a member of Radisson Individuals opens with 46 keys in Kent

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of The View Hotel Folkstone, a member of Radisson Individuals.

Tourism

New York named most popular destination for a multi-centre holiday: Co-op Holidays

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

New York is fast becoming the most popular location for travellers looking to take a multi-centre holiday in 2024, according to new booking data from Co-op Holidays.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air launches one-of-a-kind “All You Can Fly” membership at limited presale price of £445 (approx. USD 572.25)

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

 Wizz Air, Europe’s most-sustainable airline globally, has announced the launch of its “All You Can Fly” membership, providing an extensive number of flights across a 12 month period for…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways introduces ‘Caviar’ to Business Class

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction…

Appointments

Cloudbeds hires AI visionaries, Amit Popat and Nikhil Shah

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

Cloudbeds announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science.

Hotel Management Company

S Hotels & Resorts teams up with The Ascott Limited for The Unlimited Collection’s UK debut

Marga Manlapig Aug 14, 2024

S Hotels and Resorts (SHR) PCL officially partnered with The Ascott Limited to reposition two properties in the United Kingdom under The Unlimited Collection brand.

Hotels

Starhotels expands its global presence by opening new Global Sales Office in the UK  

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

Starhotels has announced the opening of its new global sales office in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the company's international expansion strategy.

Sports Tourism

Los Angeles takes center stage at Paris 2024 closing ceremony as host city of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

In a spectacular closing ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received the official Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the countdown to the LA28…

Hotels

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts partners with Ricky Kej

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently celebrated a significant milestone, reinforcing its position as an embodiment of Indian Exceptionalism.

Global

Etihad’s iconic A380 heads east to Singapore and Thailand network goes tri-daily

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Singapore (SIN) from 1 February 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Charter Service opens its doors in Ireland

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened a new office in Dublin, the company’s first in Ireland.

Finance

Virgin Red has teamed together with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages to launch new U.S. credit card

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

Turn your everyday spending into amazing Virgin travel experiences with extra perks with the brand-new Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®.

Airlines and Aviation

Expanded codeshare partnership between British Airways and Bangkok Airways

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

British Airways customers now have a wider choice of Southeast Asian holiday destinations, thanks to an increase in flights from London to Bangkok, and an expanded codeshare partnership with…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.

Features

Top Picks for Indian Travellers this August from Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

As the countdown to August’s long weekends begins, Indian travellers are eager to pack their bags and embark on exciting mini-adventures.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic ends flights to The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

Virgin Atlantic will cease flying to The Bahamas as well as to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean “following a review of its network”.

Hospitality

Mondrian Singapore Duxton appoints Guillaume Gallas as general manager

Marga Manlapig Aug 5, 2024

Guillaume Gallas takes the reins over at art- and community-centric Mondrian Singapore Duxton as its new general manager.

Global

Advantage Global Business Travel appoints Simon Ferguson as Technology Advisor 

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that Simon Ferguson has been appointed as Technology Advisor for its Global Business Travel division.

Hotels

New Luxury Madagascar Resort to open in September

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Voaara opening September 2024 in Madagascar, is a new barefoot luxury resort, comprising elegant, tropical-style bungalows and villas, introducing a pioneering community-led resort concept…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approves H1 2024 results

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approved the company's financial results for the first half of 2024, reflecting an improvement in the company's operational performance indicators.

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas’ Project Sunrise: Balancing Comfort and Cost in Ultra-Long-Haul Flights

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0

Drawing from my experience as a past executive in the aviation sector, I’ve been keenly tracking the progress of Qantas’ audacious ‘Project Sunrise’. This pioneering

Airlines and Aviation

Freebird Airlines has launched its Summer 2025 flight programme

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

This will be the 4th year of Freebird operations from Gatwick, establishing Freebird as a consistent provider of flight seats to Antalya from London and the south-east.

Airlines and Aviation

Flights between Aberdeen and Norwich granted first ever 35% discount by Loganair

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Scotland’s largest regional airline has introduced its first ever 35% business rate discount, offering business travellers the opportunity to fly for a fraction of the normal fare rate. 

Airports

Hamad International Airport witnesses impressive 25% passenger growth in first half of 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has demonstrated exceptional growth in the first half of 2024, witnessing a significant increase of 25% in passenger traffic.

Airports

Business aviation flights from Farnborough Airport generate £1.9 billion for the UK economy

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

A new study published today reveals that business aviation flights from Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity,…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Joins Global Alliance to Accelerate Aviation Biofuel Production

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2024 0

Qantas has joined forces with a consortium of airlines, an aircraft manufacturer, and energy and financing companies to help accelerate the global production of aviation

Hotels

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Travel Agents

St. Kitts announces agent fam prize draw

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is giving its travel agent partners the chance to win a place on its upcoming October FAM trip.

Reports

Average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the UK was 95%, a score a 4 or a 5

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

The average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses across the UK has been revealed, thanks to a report from leading online training provider High Speed Training.

Global

Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for 'Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards.

Food & Drink

Lexicon IHM & Lexicon IMA host innovative food styling & food photography workshop

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Lexicon Institute of Hotel Management (Lexicon IHM) and Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation (Lexicon IMA) proudly hosted an exclusive Food Styling & Food Photography workshop led…

Awards

IndiGo CEO – Pieter Elbers wins ‘Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award’

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, has been honored with the 'Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award' at the 2024 Airline Strategy Awards.

TDM Guest Contributor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®: Unveiling the 2026-2027 Voyage Collection

Joe Cusmano Jul 23, 2024 0

The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages.

Associations

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to discuss the implications and opportunities for the travel industry following the outcome of the General Election.

Features

Millions of Brits’ holidays ruined by animal cruelty: Animals Asia 

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Stephen Fry, Ricky Gervais and Chris Packham are backing Animals Asia’s call on the new UK government to effectively implement animal welfare law and for ‘welfare whistleblowing’ Brits to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s flagship A350 to operate New York JFK and Newark flights from this winter

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Air India has announced its flagship A350-900 aircraft will operate Delhi-New York JFK flights from 1 November , 2024, and Delhi-Newark flights from 2 January, 2025.

Tourism Boards

TOCA to partner with MLS to bring TOCA Social to the U.S

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

TOCA Football (TOCA), the world’s first technology-enabled soccer experience company, announced their plan to partner with Major League Soccer (MLS) to bring TOCA Social to the U.S. in…

Airports

Farnborough Airport welcomes Bombardier line maintenance station

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s airport for premium air travel connectivity, has announced the opening of a new Bombardier line maintenance station at the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip inaugurates its new office in Gurugram

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, the online travel tech platforms, opened its new office in Gurugram, Haryana. This strategic move highlights a key milestone in the brand’s expansion journey. 

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Introduces Unique Cabin Lighting for Project Sunrise Flights

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2024 0

Qantas has announced a unique and customisable cabin lighting design for its upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights. The design, inspired by the colours of the

Reports

Solo female travellers already stand for 14% of female tourism demand

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2024

Mabrian and The Data Appeal Company-Almawave Group, analysed the female solo traveller demand worldwide* to identify five key factors that outline the profile of this segment.

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair announced as official airline partner for 2025 Island Games

Kanchan Nath Jul 20, 2024

As Orkney gets ready to welcome over 2,000 competitors and officials from across the world as hosts of the International Island Games, organisers have announced Loganair as the official…

Hotels

The Riu Plaza Chicago opens with 390 keys

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India partners with The Bicester Collection to reward Flying Returns loyalty programme members 

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

Air India partners with The Bicester Collection, a family of immersive luxury destinations, for the airline’s recently redesigned Flying Returns loyalty programme.

TDM Guest Contributor

Regent Seven Seas Launches Iconic Explorations for Enriching Land Programs in 2025

Joe Cusmano Jul 17, 2024 0

A New Iconic Explorations Offer will Provide Guests with Free pre- or Post-Land Programs of up to 5 days on 85 Sailings in Alaska and Europe in 2025.

Sports Tourism

Eurostar celebrates the first team GB athletes heading to Paris 2024 Olympics Games

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service across Europe, celebrated the first of Team GB's departure for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Tourism Boards

North East tourism campaign of the UK is a hit stateside

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2024

The North East’s incredible icons, exciting adventures and distinctive food and drink have been showcased in the US as part of a campaign in partnership with national tourism agency…

Airports

CSMIA observes strong passenger traffic growth of 7% in Q1 of FY2024-25

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2024

CSMIA witnessed over 59,775 domestic ATMs and approximately 21,519 international passenger ATMs in this period.

Airlines and Aviation

dnata expands partnership with British Airways in USA

Kanchan Nath Jul 16, 2024

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has been awarded a multi-year contract by British Airways at Newark International Airport (EWR) in the USA.

Tourism Boards

‘VisitEngland’s 2023 Survey of Visits to Visitor Attraction’ shows growth is below 2019 level

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2024

VisitEngland has published its 2023 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that while visits to attractions across England continued to recover last year, they were still…

Partner content

Discover InterContinental Bangkok – a city haven with top amenities

Philipp Meier Jul 15, 2024

In a sea of luxurious hotels in Bangkok, InterContinental Bangkok stands out. Besides the welcoming floral design that makes the first statement, the central haven scores with five-star…

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air reveals special 20th anniversary livery aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2024

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally, welcomed its 132nd Airbus A321neo aircraft in a special anniversary livery during a delivery ceremony at the Airbus factory…

TDM Guest Contributor

The Flying Kangaroo Returns to Paris: A New Era of Ultra-Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are about to commence, the iconic tail-wing livery of Qantas, affectionately known as the Flying Kangaroo, is returning triumphantly

Reports

TourReview analyses trends as high season kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

As the high season kicks off in northern hemisphere tourism destinations, TourReview, the review platform for tours and activities, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in…

Reports

Travel trends for summer 2024: Go City

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

As travellers plan their summer vacations Go City reports top domestic and international destinations and summer trends as well as tips to navigate crowds and make the most of a city…

TDM Guest Contributor

Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture

Joe Cusmano Jul 11, 2024 0

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement. This

Global

Travelex expands pre-paid card currency offering

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Travelex foreign exchange brand, has added a further seven currencies to its pre-paid currency card, the Travelex Money Card (TMC).

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates brings signature dedicated lounge experience to Jeddah

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Emirates has officially opened the doors to its first ever lounge in the region at King Abdulaziz International Airport  in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Airports

LOT Polish Airlines modernises and expands Business Lounge in Warsaw

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines continues its growth path by adding Lyon to its global route network. This opens up new, attractive opportunities for travellers from India to get to know Europe off the…

TDM Guest Contributor

Air India’s Game Changer: The A350-900’s Debut on the Delhi-Heathrow Route

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2024 0

Air India, India’s flag carrier, has announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi-Heathrow route. Starting from 1 September 2024, the airline will roster its flagship

Hotels

Ascott accelerates growth in Europe with portfolio expansion and global partnership with Chelsea Football Club

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2024

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI),  announced several major milestones in the European market as it accelerates its global…

Airlines and Aviation

Discover the best hidden gems in Europe with Emirates

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2024

Emirates is offering a mid-year reboot for all travellers this July, with special fares from Singapore to Dubai and Europe.

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Frequent Flyers Take to the Skies with Classic Plus

Joe Cusmano Jul 8, 2024 0

Last week marked a significant milestone for Qantas Frequent Flyers as thousands of members departed Australia using the airline’s new Classic Plus reward seats for

Global

Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024

The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.

Hotels

InterContinental Crete opens with 199 keys in Greece

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts proudly presents its inaugural property in the Greek Islands, InterContinental Crete.

Recruitment

Applications for the Associate Director role at the Tower Bridge Visitor Attraction are open

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

As the Tower Bridge Visitor Attraction embarks on its next chapter, it has created an ambitious, newly-developed long-term development plan: ‘Tower Bridge in Motion – Strengthening…

Hotels

HotelREZ announces 74 new hotels amidst continued global expansion

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2024

HotelREZ, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel representation companies, continues to expand its client base in key international markets with the addition of several prestigious hotels.…

Tourism

Olympic Holidays offers beachy bliss trips to Goa

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2024

Olympic Holidays carefully curated portfolio includes a range of alluring, far-flung destinations for year-round sunshine Goa, India’s enchanting southern state, tops the list of dream…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates makes its grand debut at The Championships, Wimbledon

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Emirates steps onto the court for the first time as Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon.

TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Shines With 7 Award Wins at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024

Joe Cusmano Jul 1, 2024 0

Emirates, the world-renowned airline, has proven its commitment to delivering best-in-class products and services. At the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards held at Fairmont Windsor

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair launches flash sale to enchanting Asia with discounted fares to Hong Kong and Singapore

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

Finnair has launched a flash sale, offering discounted rates from London and Manchester, flying to Hong Kong and Singapore. 

Airlines and Aviation

TAP resumes flights to Manaus

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

TAP Air Portugal has announced it will resume flights between Lisbon and Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonia, Brazil. 

Airlines and Aviation

Corendon Airlines flies to sustainably certified beaches

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

In 2024, 551 beaches and 23 marinas in Türkiye will proudly display the coveted Blue Flag accreditation.

Airlines and Aviation

Welojets increases presence in Europe with strategic focus in the UK

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

Welojets, the prestigious private aviation company in Spain, is expanding its presence in Europe, with its sights set on the UK.

TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in Virgin Australia

Joe Cusmano Jun 30, 2024 0

Qatar Airways, the Qatari Government-owned carrier, has unveiled plans to acquire a 20% stake in Virgin Australia (VA), which could significantly reshape the Australian aviation

TDM Guest Contributor

Sailing Toward Growth: Viking Cruises to Expand Fleet With Two More Ships

Joe Cusmano Jun 27, 2024 0

Italy-based Fincantieri, a titan among shipbuilders, has set sail with Viking Ocean Cruises in a maritime alliance that echoes across the waves. The contract, inked on

Airlines and Aviation

PLAY airlines celebrates 3rd Anniversary with up to 33% off on flights between North America and Europe

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2024

PLAY airlines is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with discounts of up to 33% on flights between North America and Europe

OTAs & Tour Operators

Nova Scotia hosting its largest-ever UK Fam Trip

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2024

Tourism Nova Scotia is hosting 17 tour operators on its biggest UK fam trip to date. Co-hosted with WestJet and to mark the start of the airline’s new flights, the fam trip is taking place…

Tourism

Return of Chinese travellers to West: Experts see opportunities but also challenges

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024

Earlier this year a surge of Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday signalled a thaw after the pandemic's chill. 

TDM Guest Contributor

Finnair’s €200 Million Cabin Revamp: Elevating Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2024 0

In a symphony of innovation and elegance, Finnair has unveiled its €200 million cabin refresh across its long-haul fleet of A350 and A330 aircraft. This transformative investment

Hotels

Dalata secures Green Tourism sustainability certification across all of its 50 hotels for 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2024

Dalata Hotel Group (“Dalata” or “the Group”), the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, announces that for 2023, the Group…

TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Takes Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Joe Cusmano Jun 20, 2024 0

Emirates has embarked on a journey towards a more sustainable future by introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations at Singapore Changi Airport. This initiative marks

TDM Guest Contributor

From the Thames to the Terminal: A Scenic Journey with British Airways and Uber Boat 

Joe Cusmano Jun 20, 2024 0

British Airways has embarked on a unique partnership with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, offering travellers a delightful and adventurous way to reach London City

Air

ABM drives growth agenda with new head quarters and technical solutions lead

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Facility and aviation services provider, ABM, has taken significant steps to strengthen and integrate its team.

Airlines and Aviation

Experience the magic of the ‘Midnight Sun’ with Finnair’s relaunched flights to Bodø, Norway

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Finnair is relaunching its popular route to Bodø, Norway, today after a successful launch last summer. The new route from Helsinki remains the only scheduled international flight from the…

Hotels

Travelodge opens seventh hotel in Bristol

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, which operates more than 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain has opened its seventh hotel in Bristol - creating 25 new jobs in the…

TDM Guest Contributor

Project Sunrise: A New Dawn for Ultra-Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jun 19, 2024 0

After a period of uncertainty, the skies have cleared for Qantas’s ambitious Project Sunrise. The Australian flagship carrier has confirmed that its groundbreaking initiative is

OTAs & Tour Operators

RateHawk targets travel agents in Asia

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2024

RateHawk, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, has established its first Asian headquarters in Singapore.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates celebrates one year of Premium Economy in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore, having so far carried 26,000 passengers in the Premium…

Hotels

Soho House to open its first house in Japan 

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

Soho House, the global membership club for creative people, has announced plans to open its first House in Japan in 2026.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates powers flights with SAF from Singapore

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

Emirates has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its fuel agreement with Neste on flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, marking its inaugural SAF investment in…

Appointments

Double promotion for Aimbridge EMEA’s UK operations team

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

Douglas Winfield and Steve Coulam have both been named Vice President – Operations for two of Aimbridge’s UK regions, stepping up from their previous positions as Directors of Operations…

MICE

Diljit Dosanjh’s Global Appeal: How One Concert is Transforming Toronto’s Travel Scene

Kanchan Nath Jun 17, 2024

Diljit Dosanjh has been captivating audiences worldwide, and his popularity continues to soar. Recently, he announced a special appearance on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show,' further…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Cost vs Carbon: Sustainability experts demand for cheaper train travel, with Brits spending 358% more to travel by rail

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2024

New data has revealed the pressing dilemma of saving cost or carbon emissions for Brits, as train travel is discovered to be 358% more expensive than driving.

Global

British Airsleighs: New Lapland flights launching this winter

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2024

British Airways has added Lapland to its list, and checked it twice, as it prepares to launch new flights to Santa Claus’s home region this winter.

Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line launches agent incentive to win a place on Autumn Fjordland Fam Trip

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

60 agent partners will be offered the opportunity to enjoy the ‘warmest welcome at sea’ on three Ambassador Cruise Line Fam Trip sailings later this year

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

 Phuket Hotels Association goes live with “absolutely fabulous travel sale” to raise funds for hospitality students 

Kanchan Nath Jun 11, 2024

Phuket Hotels Asociation, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a sustainable future for Phuket, has announced that its “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” is back with…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines appoints Frog & Wolf PR to lead UK Public Relations

Kanchan Nath Jun 11, 2024

Malaysia Airlines, the flag carrier of Malaysia, has appointed London-based independent travel and lifestyle PR and marcomms agency Frog & Wolf PR to lead its public relations strategy…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP launches new route to Florianópolis, Brazil

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

TAP Air Portugal is soaring to new heights with its newest route to Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, in Southern Brazil. 

Global

Andrew Summers appointed as Regional Director for ACS Europe

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Air Charter Service has announced that Andrew Summers has been appointed to the role of Regional Director for ACS’s Mainland European offices.

Global

Star Alliance commemorates 10 years at Heathrow Terminal 2 

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of  excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow.