The BTA appoints new interim strategic director
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke as their new Interim Strategic Director.
EU may welcome vaccinated Britons without quarantine this summer
British travelmakers will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to many popular holiday destinations from next month as part of a “big bang” reopening thanks to the success of the…
Hopes rise for overseas travel to dozens of green list countries
Hopes of a summer holiday in Europe were boosted yesterday with the possibility of non-essential travel to destinations such as Portugal and Malta as soon as mid-May.
Heathrow loses bid to raise airport charges by 10%
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rejected a "disproportionate" request for funding from Heathrow which would have hiked airport charges by 10%.
BA boss says rich holidaymakers will make up for fall in business-class flying
Wealthy holidaymakers buying premium seats will cushion airlines from the decline in business flying, according to the boss of British Airways.
Accor to open 30th ibis Styles hotel in the UK in Bournemouth this summer
Accor ibis Styles Bournemouth is set to open in June 2021 and will become the brand’s 30th hotel in the UK.
Welsh language plane announcements ‘risks safety’
A fresh row over the Welsh language has erupted after travel experts claimed flight safety was being put at risk by new mandatory announcements for pilots landing in Wales.
Accor chooses Gateshead for new dual branded £260M hotel scheme
Accor, the leading hospitality group, is bringing its internationally renowned Novotel and ibis brands to the £260m Newcastle Gateshead Quays regeneration scheme.
London Southend Airport to pay out £86k over runway extension noise
An airport has been ordered to pay compensation to the owners of neighbouring homes over noise caused by a runway extension.
Travel industry frustrated by PM’s lack of clarity on road map to reopening
Travel companies have expressed frustration after Boris Johnson held off from confirming a date for international travel to resume.
Business Travel Association calls for UK to lead international recovery
Business Travel Association (BTA) is today calling for the UK Government to lead the international community in implementing global standards on testing and health certification as part of the recovery…
Overseas holiday travel ban extended until July due to third wave fears
Holidays will be banned until the end of June with people who try to leave the country facing £5,000 fines as ministers tighten border restrictions.