UK rail fares to increase at below inflation rate in 2023
The UK’s Department for Transport (DFT) has promised that it will not increase rail fares for 2023 by the current rate of inflation, due to the cost of living crisis.
Inflation, labour shortages to delay recovery in business travel spending
A recovery in global business travel spending to pre-pandemic levels is likely to be delayed by 18 months to 2026 because of factors like persistent inflation, high energy prices, labour…
SME travel spending tops 2019 levels for American Express
Spending on travel and entertainment by UK SMEs using American Express corporate cards exceeded pre-Covid figures during the second quarter.
Review: A Stately Sojourn at The Savoy, London
My recent stay at The Savoy hotel in London was an experience that truly stands out above all else.
Travelodge to give UK hotels a ‘budget-luxe’ makeover
Budget brand Travelodge is to give its UK properties a new “budget-luxe” refresh with 60 hotels set to be transformed during 2022.
Review: Celtic Manor Golf Resort, A Business Traveller’s Paradise
Nestled in the rolling hills of South Wales, the Celtic Manor Golf Resort is an extraordinary retreat that boasts an impressive pedigree.
5 ways to get your corporate travel under control
Business travel is back! In fact, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) believes that global business travel spend will reach 2019 levels by 2024, a full year earlier than previously…
Emirates signs new deal with Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau at the Emirates Group Headquarters in Dubai.
Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa: French elegance with the grandeur of New Jersey architecture
Nestled on the charming Channel Island, this hotel exudes a historical significance that transcends borders, connecting not just to France, but also to New Jersey in New York.
Amazon to sell low-cost PCR Covid tests for UK travellers
Amazon is to start selling low-cost Covid PCR test kits to travellers in a move that promises to shake up a market that has been described as a “rip-off jungle”…
Heathrow passengers delayed for hours after biometric passport gates fail
Airline passengers reported delays of up to four hours as airports across the UK were hit by a second e-gate technical fault within two weeks.
Chaos at Heathrow and other airports as electronic passport gates fail
Britain’s electronic passport gates failed this morning, bringing chaos and four-hour queues to Heathrow.