Birmingham

Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29 October 2017. Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a Boeing…

Turkish Airlines hosted a workshop for the travel trade in Birmingham last week, allowing the city’s agents to sample a “Taste of Turkey”. The event took place at the Novotel Birmingham…

The Midlands stands to benefit from a £19.3 million economic boost as a result of this year’s Conservative Party Conference, currently being staged at Birmingham’s ICC.  The figure,…

Birmingham’s hotels posted average occupancy rates of 75% between March and May 2016 – the best results for spring since current records began in 2003.  The figures are up from 74% in…

Birmingham has been named the top UK regional destination for conferences and events by an international meetings specialist.  Cvent, a global event management company, listed…

Birmingham attracted one million international visitors last year, setting a new record for inbound tourism to the Midlands city. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data highlights…

Birmingham’s hotels achieved a record 81% occupancy rate in October 2015 – bolstered by a number of festivals, exhibitions and concerts.  The figures are a 2% increase on October 2014 and…

Emirates will start flying its new two-class Airbus A380 aircraft to Birmingham next year. Commencing on 27 March 2016, the double-decker jet will be deployed on the EK39/40 service…

Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia. According to a statement on…

Laterooms.com has released data showing how its British customers holidayed at home and abroad this summer. London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh remained at the top of a 10-strong…

Spanish hotel firm Melia Hotels International has announced new hotel openings in Glasgow and Barcelona. An opening date was not listed for the two properties, which are under the…