Virgin Trains has agreed a deal with French manufacturer Alstom for 12 new high-speed trains as part of its plan to compete with Eurostar on cross-Channel routes from 2030.
World Travel Market London (WTM London) will welcome its largest Australasian presence in years when Australia and New Zealand bring a major tourism delegation to the 2025 event, taking place from 4–6 November at ExCeL London.
A British-founded travel matchmaking platform is launching in the UK, offering parents and elderly passengers the chance to share their journey with a vetted travel companion – in return for free flights or cash.