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Articles tagged “united kingdom”

Hotels

London Hotel Prices Soar Ahead of Queen’s Funeral

Sky-high airfares and hotel prices have been no deterrent for the thousands of travelers eager to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

London Hotel Prices Soar Ahead of Queen’s Funeral

Tourism

UK Overhauls Destination Marketing for New Era of Tourism

The UK is actively trying to reorganize and restructure its DMOs to operate under more sustainable models. The government’s development model pilot is hoping to show the way forward.

UK Overhauls Destination Marketing  for New Era of Tourism

News Blog

UK Speeds Up Security Checks for New Airport Workers Amid Staffing Shortages

The UK government is accelerating national security checks for new airport employees to tackle staffing shortages that have contributed to a chaotic summer for travelers in the country and throughout Europe. The country has sped up the vetting process all new aviation recruits must undergo, with accreditation checks being completed on average within five days…

News Blog

Rival Tour Operators G Adventures and Intrepid Travel Launch Ad Campaigns on the London Underground

You know travel is back when....arch rival tour operators G Adventures and Intrepid Travel have both unveiled new ad campaigns targeting commuters across London's transport systems.  G Adventures' "When was the last time you felt like this?" campaign, in which the company aims to showcase the joys of small-group adventures, features digital posters in London…

Airlines

UK Tells Airlines to Stop Selling Flights They Can’t Staff

If airlines can't solve their staffing issues immediately, they won't see a full recovery anytime soon because those staff shortages are driving mass flight cancellations.

UK Tells Airlines to Stop Selling Flights They Can’t Staff

Mergers and Acquisitions

Beyonk Snaps Up Bookinghound to Create UK’s Biggest Seller of Attraction Tickets

This deal will unite Beyonk's capital access with technology and geographic reach Bookinghound has. Bookinghound's founder will stay on, as Beyonk's CEO leads the combined company.

Beyonk Snaps Up Bookinghound to Create UK’s Biggest Seller of Attraction Tickets

Tourism

UK Drops All Covid Restrictions for International Travelers

Almost two years since the pandemic began, and plenty of rule changes in between, the government has lifted restrictions.

UK Drops All Covid Restrictions for International Travelers

Tour Operators

TUI Group’s Largest Shareholder Hit With European Union Sanctions

How will TUI Group respond to the European Union's sanctions against the tour operator's largest shareholder? The issue goes beyond any potential financial fallout and becomes one of corporate responsibility and the integrity of the TUI Group brand.

TUI Group’s Largest Shareholder Hit With European Union Sanctions

Airlines

Gatwick Airport Owner Expects 2022 Profit to Surpass Pre-Covid Levels

Even as global passenger numbers are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic figures, Gatwick Airport's optimism about a profitable 2022 is a sign the worst of the pandemic may just be past.

Gatwick Airport Owner Expects 2022 Profit to Surpass Pre-Covid Levels

Tourism

UK to Lift Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Vaccinated Visitors From More Countries

The UK travel industry can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel as the gradual easing of the country's numerous travel restrictions should lead to a surge in bookings.

UK to Lift Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Vaccinated Visitors From More Countries