London News

London’s Oldest Luxury Hotel Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III
Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in London, will be launching a series of royally-themed offerings in May to celebrate and mark the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May.

VisitBritain and Wego Partner for the 7th Year Running
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in MENA, teamed up with VisitBritain, Britain’s National Tourism Agency, to launch an exciting new campaign aimed at attracting more travelers from the GCC to Britain.

Celebrate the Coronation at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
In celebration of His Majesty King Charles’ Coronation, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has specially curated a series of bespoke experiences and events to mark this special moment in British History.

easyJet adds 140,000 seats from Belfast airports and announces new year-round routes
easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has put 140,000 extra seats on sale from its Belfast airports. The additional seats, previously served by Flybe, will not only maintain domestic connectivity but also help serve the demand for domestic travel. easyJet operates more seats on domestic flights than any other UK carrier.

HQ and Gett partner to provide quick, sustainable rides on-demand to corporate customers in London
The partnership expands HQ’s presence in London by leveraging Gett’s network of 7,500+ licenced taxis, of which 45% are electric, strengthening their shared commitment to sustainability

Gett and FREE NOW partner on minicab bookings for business clients
Gett - one of the leading taxi platforms operating in the United Kingdom - and FREE NOW - Europe’s mobility super app, and Top 3 minicab provider - have joined forces to provide businesses with a more robust and reliable way to book private hire vehicles (PHVs).

PAUL SMITH AND BROWN’S HOTEL, A ROCCO FORTE HOTEL IN MAYFAIR, UNVEIL THE SIR PAUL SMITH SUITE
Designed by Paul himself in collaboration with Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, the ‘Sir Paul Smith Suite’ at Brown’s Hotel features a range of custom and vintage furniture, hand-picked artworks, brand collaborations and soft furnishings from the debut Paul Smith home collection.

Author Yvette Keller Announces Publication of “Douglas Adams’ London” Literary Guide
Yvette Keller is a lifelong fan of the British writer, Douglas Adams, best known for the 5-book, science fiction humor “trilogy,” The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces new flagship boutique property in London under Hotel Indigo brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced an exciting new signing in London, UK, for its upscale boutique brand Hotel Indigo.

BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARE PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE AIRLINK
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.

CHEF YANNICK ALLÉNO TO OPEN PAVYLLON LONDON AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON
Yannick Alléno, one of the most Michelin-starred chefs in the world, announces the opening of Pavyllon London in early summer 2023, set within the acclaimed Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.

London City Airport Sees Record Growth with 3 Million Passengers in 2022
Following two years impacted by the COVID pandemic, 2022 heralded a return to growth with 3 million passengers choosing to fly to and from the central London hub.