British Airways launches corporate tool to manage emissions
British Airways is creating a new platform for corporates to measure, manage and reduce their carbon emissions from flights.
Travel industry urges Sunak to provide ‘stability and confidence’
The UK’s latest prime minister Rishi Sunak has been urged by travel organisations to provide “stability, clarity and confidence” to businesses in the sector after weeks of economic turmoil.
The Apartment Network to receive extra funding from owner
UK-based serviced apartment distribution provider The Apartment Network is to receive additional funding from its parent company, private equity firm Ansor.
Premier Inn surpasses pre-Covid sales and profit on ‘robust’ demand
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has surpassed its pre-Covid sales over the summer as the budget hotel brand has “made good progress” in attracting more corporate travellers.
Heathrow warns demand will take several years to fully recover
London Heathrow has warned that a return to pre-Covid demand is likely to take “a number of years”, as the airport prepares to lift its current cap on passengers.
Enterprise expands operations into South Africa
Car rental provider Enterprise Holdings has expanded operations into South Africa following a franchise agreement with Woodford Group, the country’s largest independent car rental company.
Norse Atlantic secures US permission to expand with Gatwick flights
Norse Atlantic Airways has secured permission from the US Department of Transport allowing it to expand its operations from London Gatwick to the US.
Cathay Pacific to increase London flights for final months of 2022
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific is to “substantially” increase capacity from London Heathrow in the final two months of 2022 as it rebuilds its long-haul network.
Düsseldorf’s hotels see corporate demand start to grow
Hotels in Düsseldorf, the world’s top destination for trade fairs and business conventions, have seen a market bounce in the second half of 2022
Iomob launches new ‘door-to-door’ mobility platform
Mobility-as-a-service provider Iomob (the Internet of Mobility) is to launch a new “seamless” ground transport mobility platform later this year.
Banning flights on UK routes with fast rail links ‘could cut flight emissions by third’
Banning flights on routes with fast rail connections could cut the UK’s emissions from domestic aviation by a third, a report has found.
Virgin scraps its Hong Kong service
One of the great UK business links to the Far East, the Virgin Atlantic service to Hong Kong, has been cut.