Britain’s hotel market hit a record £6.6bn in deals in 2024, driven by private equity. London dominated, but regional acquisitions also soared, signalling robust investor confidence.
Premier Inn owner Whitbread reports flat UK sales but strong growth in Germany, signalling progress toward profitability in Europe’s competitive hotel market.
The travel industry slams the Home Office’s plan to raise the ETA fee by 60%, warning it could discourage visitors and harm UK business, tourism, and growth.
UK SMBs predict higher business travel in 2025, with 33% prioritising rail to meet new sustainability targets. Trainline tech helps them reduce their carbon footprint.
Bern has been ranked the safest city globally for female business travellers, topping a new study by travel management company Good Travel Management.
Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with rideshare leader Uber, offering SkyMiles members the chance to earn miles on select Uber rides, as well as restaurant and grocery…
rocco forte’s second hotel in milan, the carlton milan, opens this summer after an extensive refurbishment. discover what’s new at the former baglioni carlton on via della spiga and how…
Heathrow is aiming to welcome 84.2 million passengers in 2025, following a bumper year in which the London hub served 83.9 million travellers.
cma extends its inquiry into amex gbt’s $570m acquisition of cwt by six weeks after new survey evidence emerges. discover why regulators in both the uk and us are scrutinising…
Lufthansa Group is set to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025, including flight attendants, pilots, and technical experts. Austrian Airlines and Eurowings aim to recruit 700 each, while Lufthansa Technik…
Heathrow commits £86m to incentivise airlines to switch to sustainable aviation fuels, targeting 3% SAF usage by 2025. The airport’s scheme aims to cut carbon emissions and includes a Nature…
Heathrow Airport set a new passenger record in 2024, boosted by a strong December. EU, North America, and Asia-Pacific routes saw notable growth, while Africa traffic dipped.
