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JetBlue for London
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…
“A labour of love”: StayWell Holdings celebrates spectacular London debut
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
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.
ETOA Brexit seminar for tourism sector
European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is hosting a Brexit seminar on the day the UK is scheduled to leave the EU if no deal has been brokered on 31 October for the travel and…
Hotels.com splits hotel room right in the middle
Hotels.com has unveiled the ‘So Extra So Chic’ hotel suite — the world’s only half minimalist, half maximalist hotel room.
Hot hotel openings: A gem in the Parisian Opera District
As we cap off another week, we're featuring the latest properties — from a 'wild' hotel in Mykonos to an icon in London and a former bank in Paris.
Standard International eyes global expansion with USD 58m
Standard International has unveiled its development pipeline of 15 domestic and international properties across the globe.
Hot hotel openings: Fitness science meets travel
From a luxury resort nestled on the Island of the Gods — to a "fitness science meets travel" hotel on the streets of Manhattan’s west side.
PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe
Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
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…
London exits top ten most expensive global business destinations
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…
Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness
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.
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily.
From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…
PAL to fly new 777 daily to London
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more
Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila
Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Nobu, Melia, Swire and more…
The Junei Hotel, Kyoto
Location: Within the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens West, in the centre of Japan's cultural capital
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 8, all styled on…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
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…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Google searches correlate with hotel demand – study
Higher Google search volumes have been found to "strongly correlate" with increased demand for hotel rooms, according to a report by STR and Google.
The two companies studied the…
Philippine Airlines expands London presence
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…
Innside Yogyakarta
Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 242
Facilities:…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 114, including 86…
China Southern doubles London flights
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…
London launches foodie tourism promotion
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Hanoi, London and more
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,…
Air Astana ramps up London services
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…
Malaysia’s YTL acquires London hotel
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…
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…
AirAsia X gets green light for US flights
AirAsia X, the Asian low-cost carrier, has been cleared to launch its first ever flights to the US.
The Malaysia-based airline has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…
First non-stop Australia-UK flights to launch in 2018
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Hainan Airlines wants to launch London flights
Hainan Airlines has applied for permission to launch its first flights to London next year.
If the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approves the bid, the Chinese carrier…
‘London is open’ to global shoppers
Families visiting London from overseas this summer have potentially made huge savings during their stay, according to data from visitlondon.com, the city’s official visitor guide.
The…
THAI boosts European links with Phuket
Thai Airways has unveiled a series of new flights for its 2016-17 winter schedule, including new services direct between Phuket and Europe.
This week, the national carrier launched a new…
Tianjin Airlines forms new UK-New Zealand bridge
London will soon get new connections to China and New Zealand, following the announcement that Tianjin Airlines will start flying to the UK capital from Xi'an next year.
Due to…
Air NZ, Santa Monica Tourism team up for UK travel trade event
Air New Zealand and Santa Monica Tourism recently hosted an evening for the UK travel trade.
A total of 55 British corporate and leisure travel agents gathered at the rooftop Santa Monica…
London named world’s top tourist destination for fourth year running
London been named as the world’s best city to visit in the prestigious Times, Sunday Times and Sunday Times Travel Magazine Awards.
It’s the fourth year in a row that London has…
India’s Lalit Suri to open first international hotel in London
India's Lalit Suri Hospitality Group has selected London as the site for its first overseas property.
Set to open in late 2016, The Lalit London will be located in a Grade…
All aboard! Brighter Group marks 21st birthday with boat party
Brighter Group, the leading London-based travel and tourism communications company, celebrated its 21st birthday in style recently, with a boat party on the River Thames.
The event, which…
European hotel rates keep climbing
Hotel rates across Europe continued to rise in July, driven by countries in Eastern Europe.
According to the latest data from STR, the continent's average daily rate (ADR) was…
Finnair adds flights to UK & Ireland
Finnair has revealed plans to add more flights to the capital cities of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Helsinki-based airline will raise the frequency of its new Edinburgh service…
Delta, Virgin Atlantic move in together at Heathrow
Delta Air Lines will shift all of its Heathrow operations to Terminal 3 next month.
The move, which will take place on 14 September 2016, will mean that all of Delta's flights operate…
Air India links Ahmedabad with New York
Travellers in the Indian city of Ahmedabad will soon be connected to New York, following the launch of Air India's latest international route.
Effective 15 August 2016, the national…
UAE one of Britain’s fastest-growing markets in Q1 2016
The UAE was one of Great Britain’s top three fastest-growing source markets in Q1 2016, according to the latest figures from tourism board VisitBritain.
January and March 2016 was the…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
Prague cheapest European city for celebrations
London might be the favourite European city destination for special celebrations, but Prague is the cheapest if you’re planning to drink a lot.
That’s the consensus of the…
Virgin Trains to boost Edinburgh-London route
Virgin Trains claims to have seen a surge in cross-border travel bookings after announcing increased services between Edinburgh and London.
A new timetable with 42 additional trains…
Spotlight shines on Paddington as tourist destination
On Thursday 14 April, leading figures from Britain’s tourism industry including ETOA and GWR gathered to discuss Paddington’s evolving role as a major tourism hub for London.
The…
Oman Air launches second daily flight to London
Oman Air will launch a second daily flight between Muscat and London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday 12 April 2016.
The new outbound service will be a night flight, departing Muscat every…
Tianjin Airlines to launch London flights this summer
Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer.
The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…
Garuda launches direct UK flights
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service connecting London and Jakarta.
The Indonesian national carrier’s inaugural flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was flagged off on Thursday…
Emirates adds 10th daily London flight
Emirates has revealed plans to launch its 10th daily flight to London.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new service will become Emirates' fourth daily service between Dubai and…
Dubai ‘most expensive’ Easter destination for UK holidaymakers
London is the most popular destination for UK holidaymakers this Easter, while Dubai is the most expensive destination for a hotel stay, at an average of £170 per night, according to hotel…
London launches new tourism campaign
A major new leisure tourism campaign has been launched by London & Partners, the Mayor’s promotional company for London, and The Brooklyn Brothers.
‘Fans of London’, which will be…
London top destination on Twitter
London is the most talked about travel destination on Twitter, according to new research from London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s official promotional company.
The data, which…
Air Astana flies to Mongolia, Iran
Kazakhstan's Air Astana will launch its first flights to Mongolia and Iran this summer.
Commencing in early June, the airline will offer three weekly flights from Kazakhstan’s capital…
Garuda moves to London Heathrow
Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March.
The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…
UK’s best concierge named
Riyas Kallan, a concierge at London luxury hotel, The Marylebone, has been selected by his peers to receive the prestigious Andre Damonte award 2015 as the UK’s best concierge.
The…
UK inbound tourism to rise again in 2016
2015 was a record-breaking year for inbound tourism numbers and spend to the UK and this trend looks set to continue in 2016, according to forecasts from national tourism body VisitBritain.…
Air India launches London-Ahmedabad flights
Air India has launched a new service connecting Ahmedabad with London.
The inaugural flight departed the Gujarati city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Tuesday…
Cathay Pacific to launch flights to London Gatwick
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch flights to London’s Gatwick Airport next year, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Commencing on 2 September 2016, the new flights will…
Hotel room rates on the rise worldwide
The latest data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that the average cost of staying in a hotel room is on the up across most of the world, bar a small handful of destinations.…
Courthouse Hotel offers rooms for £10
London’s The Courthouse Hotel will celebrate a decade of operations this December by offering one-night stays for just £10.
The hotel, which is located in the former Great…
US most affordable Christmas shopping destination
Sterling may have fallen marginally in value against the US dollar compared with a year ago but Christmas shoppers can still make hundreds of pounds of savings on gift items by heading…
VisitBritain targets Chinese market with biggest-ever roadshow
As VisitBritain gets set to host its largest ever tourism mission to China next week, new research shows that Chinese perceptions of Britain as a tourist destination are stronger than ever.…
London hotel sector continues remarkable run in October
London’s hotel sector continued its impressive growth in October, with STR Global’s preliminary data for the month showing significant increases in several key performance metrics.
Based…
Air India to connect London with Ahmedabad
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that Air India will launch a new flight between London and Ahmedabad, the largest city in his home state of Gujarat.
Addressing…
Go Ape to open in London next month
Go Ape, the UK forest adventure company, is busy putting the finishing touches to Go Ape Battersea Park in London ahead of welcoming its first visitors on 10 December.
Go Ape…
Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route
Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer.
“Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second…
Global tourism surges in 2015
International tourist arrivals rose 4.3% in the first eight months of 2015 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
The increase was driven by strong results in Europe,…
Air India to add third daily London flight
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-London route next month.
Effective 1 November 2015, the national carrier will launch a third daily flight on the route, with a new…
International visitors flock to UK in H1, 2015
The number of international visits to Britain continues to grow, with visitors spending more and inbound tourism setting new records for visits in the first six months of 2015, according to…
London reports record tourism results
London’s tourism boom has continued during the second quarter of 2015, with the city welcoming a record 5.1 million international visitors between April and June this year, six per cent more…
NYC kicks off European roadshow
NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation, has kicked off its largest ever pan-European MICE road show, taking in the cities of Manchester,…
Northern cities top destinations for holidaying Brits this summer
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…
Emirates Aviation Experience reopens after ‘significant’ upgrade
Emirates Airline’s London-based attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience, has reopened its doors to visitors following a significant upgrade of its exhibition and flight simulator…
European hotel pipeline contracts in July
There are 804 hotels totalling 131,389 rooms under contract in Europe, according to the July 2015 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report.
This represents a 9.5% decrease in rooms under…
Emirates to deploy A380 on all eight London flights
All eight of Emirates' daily flights to London will be operated by Airbus A380 aircraft from 1 January 2016.
The Dubai-based carrier will start using the double-decker jet on its…
London the most Googled city on earth
London is the most Googled city in the world for art galleries, performing arts and innovative art and design, according to a new report released by London & Partners, the Mayor’s…
Emirates Air Line launches family competition
To coincide with the end of the school term, Emirates Air Line in London has teamed up with construction toy company K’NEX to host a new summer family challenge.
Parents and…
London ski show to return in October
The London International Ski Travel Exchange (LISTEX) will return to the London Rowing Club on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October.
This year’s event is expected to attract more than 100…
THAI launches A380 flights to London
Thai Airways International (THAI) has finally launched its first Airbus A380 flights to London, almost two years after they were initially intended to start.
The new service, flight…
Dubai ranked fourth most popular destination in the world
Dubai is continuing its rise towards the top destinations for international travellers chart, according to the findings of the MasterCardGlobal Destination Cities Index.
Dubai has…
Philippine Airlines retimes London flights
Philippine Airlines has adjusted the timing of its Manila-London service.
The four weekly outbound flights will still depart the Philippine capital every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and…
Tower of London tops TripAdvisor poll
The Tower of London has been named the best-rated landmark in the UK and eleventh in Europe in the Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest…
Early release tickets available for London’s NYE celebrations
A limited number of early release tickets for the Mayor of London's New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations will be made available in June.
The early release of tickets will be…
London celebrates record year for tourism arrivals
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and sporting events proving massive draws, according to new figures released by the…
SIA connects to Croatia
Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to connect to Croatia, following the launch of a new partnership with the country's national carrier.
Croatia Airlines, which, like SIA,…
British staycation market set to boom this summer
A survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by OnePoll on behalf of VoucherCodes.co.uk has found that 83 per cent of respondents plan to opt for a holiday at home this summer, a rise of 17 per…
London hotel sector flat in March
STR Global has released its preliminary data for London’s hotel sector for March, indicating a flat performance across the board.
Key findings include an increase in supply of 3.7% and…
First minicab sharing app coming to London
Splyt, the UK’s first instant mincab sharing app, is set to launch next Monday in London.
Splyt claims it will offer savings on fares of up to 40% for any customer that chooses to share…
Vietnam Airlines arrives at Heathrow
Vietnam Airlines touched down at London's Heathrow Airport for the first time last week.
The airline had previously flown to and from the UK capital's Gatwick Airport, but will now…
Barbican aims to capitalise on Crossrail development
Europe’s largest combined conference and arts venue, the Barbican, is hoping to take advantage of the projected increase in international visitors to the City of London with the completion…
Eco hire cars hit the streets of London
A new car hire service consisting exclusively of ultra-low emission vehicles has been launched by Electric Car Hire in the South-East.
With a fleet of zero-emission 100 percent electric…
TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature
TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.
“TripAdvisor’s new…
Hotel Verta converts to Crowne Plaza
London’s Hotel Verta has been rebranded to a Crowne Plaza hotel.
The Battersea property still has the same owners in Fabiano Hotels Limited, but has been reflagged under the…
London expansion for Skyline
Apartment accommodation firm Skyline Worldwide has announced four new property openings in London.
Its new openings will double the company’s portfolio in the England capital and add…
AirAsia X plans return to London
AirAsia X is planning to resume flights to London as early as next year, group CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed.
Having met with London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, during his recent trip…
The Lanesborough joins Oetker Collection
London hotel The Lanesborough has become the latest member of the Oetker Collection.
The luxury hotel is the group’s first UK property and will reopen in spring 2015 after being…
Greenwich sets five-year development plan
London’s Royal Borough of Greenwich has announced a new five-year development plan after revealing a new Visit Greenwich brand.
The Destination Management Plan (DMP) aims to increase…
New Covent Garden serviced apartments announced
Staycity has announced a new serviced apartment development in London’s Covent Garden.
The Dublin-based operator has signed a 35-year lease on the site which will open as 106…
London tickets New Year fireworks to limit numbers
London’s firework celebrations on New Year’s Eve will be a ticketed event this year to reduce the number of people attending.
People from the UK and overseas will be able to book up…
Accor takes on Trocadero site
French hotel chain Accor has announced a development in the famous Trocadero centre on Piccadilly Circus.
An ibis Styles hotel will be built within the building with 583 rooms. It is…
Qbic plots expansion after initial success
Hotel brand Qbic is looking to expand in London after the success of its first hotel in the city.
The brand has sped up its expansion plans to include four sites in the next two years…
glh unveils four-star bed-focused brand
London-based hotel firm glh has revealed a new four-star brand as it looks to fill the gap in the city’s midscale hotel market.
The every hotels brand will open its first hotel in…
BA’s Chengdu launch a ‘whirlwind’ as city takes over London
British Airways has described its Chengdu launch as a ‘whirlwind’ as the city looks to increase awareness among British holidaymakers and business travellers.
The airline boosted its…
Nobu announces London hotel plans
Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open a hotel in the London area of Shoreditch.
The hotel group, which is co-owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa,…
Shangri-La opens at The Shard
Shangri-La finally opened its hotel in London’s The Shard skyscraper today.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Lord Sebastian Coe helped cut the ribbon to the hotel, which is located…
Flybe confirms new London City routes
Flybe has announced several new routes from London City as part of a new five-year deal with the airport.
The carrier has announced five routes from the London airport this morning…
City Cruises expands to Poole
City Cruises has expanded its operations to Poole following the acquisition of a sightseeing boat.
The Thames sightseeing tour company has purchased a vessel from Blue Line Cruises…
Firmdale plans eighth London hotel
Firmdale Hotels has announced plans for an eighth London hotel.
Ham Yard Hotel is due to open in Soho on 1 June centralised around a pedestrian area linking Great Windmill Street and…
Another London site to convert to hotel
The former Tower Bridge Magistrates Court and police station on London’s Tooley Street are to become a hotel.
Asset management firm Dominvs Group has acquired the site and will…
Cheval opens ‘landmark’ London serviced apartments
Cheval Residences has opened new serviced apartments in London next to the Tower of London.
Cheval Three Quays consists of 97 serviced and 62 extended-stay apartments with a mix of…
ITB: Qatar Airways unveils A380 first class
Qatar Airways has unveiled the first class cabin for its Airbus A380-800, which will be used on flights from London to Doha.
The seat was revealed at ITB today with its 90-inch seat…
Etihad to fly A380 to London
Etihad Airways will use one of its new Airbus A380s on flights from London to Abu Dhabi, the airline revealed today.
James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad said the new aircraft…
London-Addis Ababa route to go daily
Ethiopian Airlines has announced its London to Addis Ababa route will become a daily service from July.
The additional weekly service will start on 8 July with its Boeing 787…
Shangri-La Shard opening finally announced
The Shangri-La hotel due to open at The Shard has finally had its launch date announced.
The hotel will finally open on 6 May 2014 after several construction delays to both the…
BTS: Garuda’s London bookings healthy ahead of launch
Garuda Indonesia has witnessed healthy forward bookings ahead of its London route launch in May.
Jubi Prasetyo, general manager UK at Garuda Indonesia told Travel Daily the carrier is…
Shepherds Bush hotel announced
Asia-based Dorsett Hospitality International has announced its first hotel in Europe will open in London’s Shepherds Bush.
Dorsett Shepherds Bush will open later this year within the…
Luxperience pop-up planned for London
Australia and Pacific trade show Luxperience has announced a pop-up event in London to encourage the UK travel trade to attend its main show.
The Sydney-based event is hoping to…
Apex’s new opening pushes performance
Apex Hotels has posted a solid trading performance for the year thanks to opening its new Temple Court Hotel in 2012.
In figures released today for the 12 months up to April 2013, the…
London follows similar airport system to other major cities
OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month.
Based on how…
The Goring joins Relais & Chateaux
The Goring has become the only London member of Relais & Chateaux.
The Belgravia hotel has been admitted as the collection’s 2014 directory is launched detailing its 500-plus…
Philippine Airlines commences London route
Philippine Airlines’ first flight from Manila to London in 15 years will land at Heathrow this afternoon ready to attend World Travel Market.
PAL’s president Ramon S. Ang will be…
London remains LCC capital
London has maintained its position as the world’s top low-cost carrier (LCC) city, based on the number of seats available.
The England capital has nearly 15 million seats available on…
BA boosts Chennai flights
British Airways (BA) has announced an addition to its Chennai flights.
The airline will add one extra flight between London-Chennai route, starting 27 October. With the addition, BA…
glh. plans London debut for new brand
glh hotels has announced plans to debut a new brand in London.
The new Amba brand will be a four-star contemporary offering with free WiFi, and will debut in London with four hotels…
Greece to host agent concert
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) will host a special concert for travel agents next week.
The tourism body will celebrate Greek tradition and culture at the event at The…
Eurostar unveils new television advert
Eurostar has previewed its new television and cinema adverts ahead of their launch this weekend.
The adverts aim to show the 'quirkier side' of Paris and London showing some of the…
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瞄准中国「高净值」富裕阶层，伦敦市长、伦敦发展促进署(London & Partners)及奢华伦敦(London Luxury Quarters)昨（14）日于北京推广融合历史文化和高端购物的奢华伦敦旅游行程。…
Air Canada expands in the UK for summer 2014
Air Canada rouge will launch fights from Manchester to Toronto next summer as part of a European expansion.
The Canadian national carrier will operate the route five times a week…
Eurostar announces London-Amsterdam
Eurostar has announced it will launch services between London and Amsterdam in 2016.
The new route will be launched as part of enhancements on the Dutch high speed line and will run…
London and New York mayors renew tourism deal
London’s mayor Boris Johnson and New York counterpart Michael R. Bloomberg have renewed a tourism partnership deal to boost travel between the two cities.
The renewal is an extension…
InterContinental signs O2 hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a contract to open a hotel at The O2 in London.
The new hotel is due to open in 2015 with 452 rooms with a spa, restaurants, club…
London City aims to double passengers
London City Airport hopes to near double the number of flights it can handle by 2023 in new GBP200 million expansion plans.
The East London airport has asked Newham Council for…
Philippine Airlines announces London route
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will launch flights from London to Manila in November after a ban on European routes was lifted.
Services from Heathrow under the flag…
London EDITION opens
Marriott’s creative director and pioneer in boutique hotels Ian Schrager launched a London hotel under the chain’s new lifestyle brand last week.
The London EDITION is Schrager’s…
Chinese October holidaymakers to descend on London
This October, the Golden Week Chinese Holiday is expected to see thousands of extra visitors coming to the British capital.
According to luxury retail body London Luxury Quarter, the…
SeaDream announces first UK departure
SeaDream Yacht Club will operate its first cruise from the UK next year as part of a northern Europe expansion.
The cruise line’s first UK departure will sail round-trip from Dover…
New speedboat service launches on Thames
A new speedboat experience has been launched on the Thames by City Cruises.
Thamesjet has claimed to be the fastest RIB ride available in London with “promises to turn tighter and…
O’Hara to lead London’s cruise terminal
Cruise Britain chair Kate O’Hara will lead the launch of London’s cruise terminal as it gears up for a 2016 opening.
O’Hara has been named CEO of the terminal as part of Enderby…
Stansted strike called off
Baggage scanners at Stansted Airport have called off a bank holiday strike.
Members of the GMB union have accepted an improved pay offer after talks through Acas with employer Mitie.…
Riyadh-London flight fails twice
A British Airways flight from Riyadh to London had to be aborted twice in 24 hours due to a fault with its wings.
The first incident occurred on Wednesday (7 August) when the Boeing…
New application for London-Blackpool rail route
Virgin Trains has submitted a new application to operate train services from London to Blackpool and Shrewsbury after losing an appeal last week.
The train operator believes it can…
Boeing expands 787 flight training support
Boeing recently announced an enhanced flight training support for the 787 Dreamliner.
This will be in addition to the 787 full-flight simulator at the Boeing Flight Services campus…
Meliá’s move away from Spanish focus pays off
Meliá Hotels International’s strategy to focus away from the Spanish market and sign more deals with online travel agencies has paid off with a 14.4% increase in net profit.
The…
New London tax puts Travelodge growth in doubt
A new tax in London could halt the development of new hotels in London’s boroughs, Travelodge has claimed.
The budget hotel chain has hit out against the increased Community…
Corinthia Hotel targets Chinese guests
Luxury London hotel The Corinthia has revealed a series of developments to help it tap into the Chinese market.
As well as its recently penned deal with Union Pay, which will allow…
Occupancy up for UK hotels
Hotels in the UK have seen a 4.6% increase in occupancy for the month of June, according to new statistics.
The latest figures from analysts STR Global has seen occupancy at 81.4%…
Flooding shuts Rail Europe’s London Travel Centre
Rail Europe has been forced to close its London Travel Centre after flooding caused damage to the shop.
The company told Travel Daily it does not yet know the cause of the flooding…
Buckingham Palace prepares for coronation festivities
In celebration of the Queen’s 60th coronation anniversary, the Buckingham Palace will see a line of festivities planned for four days.
Beginning 11-14 July 2013, the coronation…
London get Qatar Airways’ first flagship store
The city of London got a peek into Qatar Airways’ first flagship store at Harrods department store.
An inauguration ceremony was recently hosted by Qatar Airways chief commercial…
Emirates Aviation Experience opens
A new GBP4 million attraction looking into the history of aviation opened in London today.
The Emirates Aviation Experience was opened by Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Emirates’…
Air India sets date for Delhi-Birmingham
Air India has announced the launch of new flights between Amritsar-Delhi -Birmingham from 1 August 2013.
The new flight will operate on the Amritsar-Delhi-Birmingham-Delhi-Amritsar…
DoubleTree opens ninth London hotel
Another week another DoubleTree opening, this time the brand’s ninth in London.
The growing hotel brand has added a property close to Hyde Park after a GBP10 million refurbishment…
Thai pushes back A380 London launch
Thai Airways has pushed back the launch of its Airbus A380 London launch by 10 months due to “important technical modifications”.
The airline was originally due to introduce the…
MAS marks first A380 year
Malaysia Airlines has marked the first year of its Airbus A380 services from London today (2 July).
The carrier said it has seen higher load factors and positive UK growth in the…
New-look Mercure unveiled
Accor has unveiled a new feel for its Mercure brand in London today as part of changes across its upscale brands.
The Mercure London Bridge has now become the brand’s flagship hotel…
Travelodge opens 60th London hotel
Travelodge opened its 60th hotel in London today alongside a new scheme to get young people into employment.
The hotel chain, which first opened a hotel in London in 1988, unveiled…
Golden Tours offers free tickets after coach fire
Golden Tours has offered to provide free tickets to those delayed on the M4 and to the emergency services that helped with its coach fire on the M4 yesterday.
The travel company said…
Emirates announces new London attraction
Emirates Airlines announced its intent to set up an indoor aviation-themed attraction in London this July.
The Emirates Aviation Experience would be the first of its kind by an…
The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Wego.com in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Varley will report to Wego.com CEO and Co-Founder Ross Veitch and will be based at…
New Soho hotel announced
A new boutique hotel is to open in London’s Soho under Singaporean hotelier Peng Loh.
The 15-room hotel will be known as One Leicester St and is due to open on 1 May on the site of…
Eurostar holds up in Olympic year
Eurostar continued to see steady leisure traffic throughout 2012, helping the train operator more than double its operating profits despite the Olympics.
Passenger numbers for 2012 at…
Marriott trumps IHG in 2012 results
Marriott appeared to come out on top of two company results issued by the hotel chain and rival InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) this week.
Marriott posted a 17% increase in profits for…
BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs
British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers.
BA’s new…
Cathay Pacific plans fifth Heathrow flight
Cathay Pacific has announced it will add a fifth daily return flight between Heathrow and Hong Kong this summer.
The carrier will offer 35 flights a week on the route from 27 June 2013,…
Direct London-Jakarta flights announced
Garuda Indonesia has announced it will operate direct flights between London Gatwick and Jakarta from later this year.
The national carrier will operate the flights from the fourth quarter…
Newbies come out top at Encore
New West End shows are expected to out-sell the ‘old favourites’ at the start of this year, Encore Tickets has predicted.
Based on booking patterns so fast, the ticket aggregator expects…
Eurostar trial new route
Eurostar has announced that it is to trial new, direct services to Lyon and Provence from London next spring.
The weekly service will run from the capital to Lyon, Avignon and…
Coach access to London theatres improved
Westminster City Council has announced plans to improve coach parking facilities close to London’s West End theatres.
Twenty four new bays are to be created in a new coach park in the…
Qatar Dreamliner launch date announced
Qatar Airways has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from Heathrow to Doha will commence on 13 December (a Thursday).
The service will be the first to operate regular scheduled…
Virgin Atlantic launches Mumbai service
Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes…
Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…
Greenwich aims to renew Olympic success
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a new tourism campaign to generate more visitors off the back of the Olympic Games.
Its ‘Discover More’ promotion will be targeting day trippers…
Wash-out summer puts large dent in attractions
Britain’s wash-out and sports-led summer has significantly dented the number of visitors heading to the country’s attractions, according to new figures.
Statistics from the Association of…
London’s West End bids for £25m
London’s main shopping district is looking to secure a £25 million investment to compete against other city centres and the internet.
Richard Dickinson, chief executive of New West End…
THAI A380 heading to London
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to London and Syndey next year.
Speaking to Travel Daily, THAI's executive vice president of technical Montree Jumrieng…
London hoteliers look to repeat Olympics success
London hoteliers are looking to repeat the success the Olympic Games this week with last night its busiest night during the Paralympics.
Committed hotel occupancy for last night’s…
BA reveals Middle East’s favourite destinations
British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. London features prominently in the list, followed by New York, Washington, Toronto and…
Jamaica leads Thomson holiday searches
Holiday searches to Jamaica have been the most popular as Brits look to flock to the homeland of Usain Bolt, Thomson and First Choice have said.
The travel companies said they saw a…
GB athletes head to party destinations
British athletes would rather party than relax after the Olympic Games with Las Vegas their top destination for holidays this September.
According to British Airways’ poll of Team GB and…
London hotel prices to drop 35%
Nightly rates at London hotels will drop by 35% now that the Olympics has left town, according to trivago’s latest index.
Prices in the capital will fall to £130 a night from £201 this…
Heathrow prepares for busiest day
Heathrow Airport is set to see one of the busiest days in its history tomorrow as the Olympic parties leave the capital.
Numbers will be similar to those it witnessed when athletes came…
Holiday booking surge expected post-Olympics
Travel companies are expected to see a wave of holiday enquiries in the coming days as the Olympics comes to a close.
Leisure Travel
Operators such as Superbreak and Mark Warner have…
Asia drives IHG, with Park Lane to be sold
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted improved financial results for the first half of 2012, as it put the InterContinental Park Lane up for sale.
In its half-year results, IHG…
Olympics fever catches Delhi
Olympics fever has caught New Delhi too. The Samavar Coffee Shop at The Ashok has launched Olympics Special menu running till the end of Olympics. The Olympics Special will offer specially…
London praised as Olympics come to town
While the Olympics has seen the UK travel industry face a summer of uncertainty this year there is no doubt that the industry and nation have got behind the event in their own way.
Numbers…
Fifth of Brits planning Olympic break-away
Nearly a fifth (19%) of Brits are planning a holiday during the Olympics, according to new statistics from ABTA.
The association has said around nine million Brits are taking a holiday…
Athlete arrivals set Heathrow record
Athletes, volunteers and teams coming into London for the Olympic Games will see Heathrow set a new record for passenger numbers in one day today.
The airport is expected to carry 236, 955…
London hotel rates drop
Four and five-star hotels in London have more than halved their prices during the Olympics, according to an inbound wholesaler.
UK-based JacTravel said rates have dropped from an average…
MAS A380 takes to the skies
Malaysia Airlines' first Airbus A380 entered commercial service yesterday on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.
The new double-decker aircraft arrived at Kuala Lumpur International…
MSC Cruises to broadcast London 2012 Olympics
As the end of Euro 2012 approaches, MSC Cruises’ will be broadcasting the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. From July 27th to August 12th, 2012, guests can catch a live glimpse of over 2,000 hours…
Amadeus: One in five planning trip away during Olympics
Travel agents still have time to capture holiday sales during the Olympics as one in five Brits plan to take a holiday during the period, according to a new Amadeus report.
A YouGov survey…
Abu Dhabi airport witnesses 22% passenger growth for April
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recorded a 22% increase in passenger traffic for the month of April 2012 over the same period in 2011. These figures were released as part of the traffic…
Go Native keen to establish presence in the UAE market
Having set up 17 years ago with offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, Go Native have created a niche for themselves in the serviced apartment segment. “Our core focus has been…
HS2 to have ‘tremendous impact’ on Birmingham
High-speed rail-links from London and Manchester to Birmingham would have a ‘tremendous impact’ on Birmingham’s economy with visitor numbers already up 13% in five years, its marketing brand…
Heathrow Express unveils new fleet
Heathrow Express is to unveil its refurbished trains today as part of a £16bn investment.
The trains have been designed to customer feedback suggestions and offer an ‘oasis of calm’, with…
Agents encouraged to ‘ride on Olympic hype’
Travel agents have been encouraged to capitalise on selling breaks to London in, around and during the Olympics as interest in the tournament picks up.
Superbreak has encouraged travel…
dnata acquires shareholding in En Route International Ltd
dnata announced that it has acquired a majority stake in En Route International Ltd with operations in London, Dubai and the US.
En Route International has ten years’ catering experience in…
London ‘to be only Olympics benefactor’
Some may say the results confirm what many already knew but London is set to be the only benefactor of the Jubilee and Olympics boost, according to new figures from travel website Gogobot.…
