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Jamie Oliver opens The Diner at Gatwick Airport
Jamie Oliver has visited Gatwick Airport to unveil his new flagship restaurant, The Diner, a homage to great American comfort food, serving up honest home-cooked dishes in a relaxed and vibrant setting.
Elvis on Tour to launch at the 02, London, in November
Elvis on Tour, an exhibition focusing on the life of the King while on the road, will open in London at the 02 Arena on November 3rd. Following the success of 2014/2015 Elvis at the O2 exhibition, which was visited by over 200,000 people, Elvis on Tour - The Exhibition will showcase more than 200 artefacts from the Graceland archives many of which will be in the UK for the very first time.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett
As national icon Usain Bolt takes his bow from athletics, Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole how important he has been as an ambassador for the hospitality sector. Also on the agenda are plans to develop the human capital of Jamaica to support the booming hospitality sector and the growth of new source markets in Asia and Latin America.
New celebrity-led safety video from British Airways
A team of top celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Rob Brydon, Ian McKellen and Thandie Newton make appearances in British Airways’ entertaining new pre-flight safety video, which launches in September.
Her Majesty the Queen recreates first ever royal train trip with Great Western Railway
Her Majesty the Queen has marked the 175th anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch, recreating the original journey made by Queen Victoria, before naming a new intercity express train at Paddington Station.
Gatwick set to welcome Jamie Oliver’s The Diner this summer
Jamie Oliver’s The Diner is set to open this August at Gatwick Airport. It will be only the second outlet for the concept, following the flagship branch in London’s Leicester Square.
The Gore London celebrates new Pink Floyd exhibition at V&A Museum
The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione has announced the launch of a new rock ‘n’ roll experience celebrating the opening of The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Warner Bros. introduces La La Land studio tour ahead of Academy Awards
In celebration of this year’s award season, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will spotlight Lionsgate’s Oscar nominated film, La La Land, as a limited addition to the tour.
Harrison Ford involved in near miss at John Wayne airport
Star Wars actor Harrison Ford has been involved in a near-miss with a commercial airliner while landing his Aviat Husky plane in California.
Joan Collins to act as godmother to SS Joie de Vivre
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced that award-winning actress, best-selling author and producer, Dame Joan Collins, will be the godmother of the SS Joie de Vivre. Uniworld’s newest Super Ship, it will be the first of its kind to sail the Seine River.
Freeman appointed brand ambassador by Turkish Airlines
Hollywood legned Morgan Freeman is to become the new brand ambassador for Turkish Airlines. The Turkish flag-carrier announced that Freeman will be its new face to represent the brand in the United States.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them comes to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has revealed its latest tour addition, from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: The Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts Exhibit. On hand were special guests Dan Fogler, from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Bonnie Wright, of Harry Potter film series fame.