Organisations & Operators News
Britain prepares for record breaking bank holiday weekend
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip-tracker survey has revealed that 8.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £2.1 billion boost to the economy.
UK visitors drive arrivals upward in Chicago
Some 141,000 UK visitors came to Chicago last year, contributing to the total of 2.2 million international visitors in 2018. These visits contribute significantly to the city’s 33 million overnight visitors who came to Chicago last year.
Sustainability theme for CLIA Cruise Month campaign
The industry association revealed it will focus on two key themes - sustainability and wellness - to showcase and champion what cruise lines are doing in terms of creating a sustainable future and enriching wellness experiences.
Waterman takes up sales leadership at Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando chief executive, George Aguel, has announced industry veteran Michael Waterman has been appointed chief sales officer for the organisation.
Post Office identifies next city-break stars
Higher prices and over-tourism in European capitals may be leading growing numbers of UK holidaymakers to swap established favourites like Paris and Amsterdam for a new generation of little-known cities – according to a new city breaks review by Post Office Travel Money.
CMA raises concerns over Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
The Competition & Markets Authority has warned Sabre’s proposed takeover of Farelogix raises competition concerns in the supply of IT systems used by airlines and travel agents to sell airline tickets.
Great Rail Journeys unveils United States acquisition
York-based Great Rail Journeys is to acquire Vacations By Rail, an independent US provider of escorted and independent rail holidays. Great Rail Journeys hopes the deal will position the company as a leading escorted rail company.
NATS records busiest ever day in UK airspace
There was growth in many areas of the operation, especially non-transatlantic international overflying traffic and transatlantic overflights, increasing by 6.5 per cent and five per cent respectively.
Tate Modern recognised as top attraction for first time in ten years
Visits to England’s attractions rose by two per cent in 2018, with revenue also up by two per cent on the previous year, according to figures from VisitEngland’s annual Attractions Survey.
Tilling to step down as Funway Holidays managing director
Melissa Tilling has revealed she will step down from her role as managing director of Funway Holidays after 11 years with the company. The company is owned by Apple Leisure Group Vacations.
Tui reaffirms earnings outlook for full year
Tui has said robust business has outweighed problems with the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max in the third quarter. As a result, the European travel and tourism operator upheld its earnings outlook for the full year.
American Express Global Business Travel partners with Kanoo in Middle East
American Express Global Business Travel has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kanoo Travel. The latter is one of the largest travel management networks in the Middle East.