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Breaking Travel News explores: Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Distillery is home to the famous spirit and also maintains a fascinating history all of its own. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more
UK’s tourism sector to create 700,000 jobs over next decade
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council’s predicts the UK’s tourism sector will create nearly 700,000 new jobs over the next decade.
WTTC reports recovery in outbound UK tourism
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows flight bookings for UK outbound travel to some of the most popular summer sun destinations have bounced back.
UK failing to capitalise on major events, according to new report
The UK is failing to fully capitalise on the opportunities and benefits of hosting major cultural and sporting events because of “a lack of overall vision and direction from the government,” it was argued today.
Warm praise from industry as government removes Covid-19 travel rules
The travel trade has warmly welcomed news all remaining Covid-19 restrictions, including the passenger locator form, will be dropped in England at 04:00 on Friday.
UK to scrap all remaining Covid-19 travel measures
Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed that all remaining Covid-19 travel measures will be scrapped in the coming days, including the passenger locator form.
Russian aircraft shut out of global airspace
The European Union, Canada and the UK are among the countries to have banned Russian planes from the airspace in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
St. Regis headed for London following latest signing
Marriott has signed a management agreement with Cola Holdings and the Westbury Hotel to bring the storied St. Regis brand to a well-heeled area of Mayfair, London.
UKHospitality welcomes lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls, has welcomed plans unveiled by the government to end virtually all Covid-19 restrictions in the UK.
WTTC: UK tourism on path to recovery in 2022
The industry is expected to make a £192 billion contribution to the economy this year, though this is still down by a fifth on pre-pandemic levels.
Guernsey to drop Covid-19 protocols next week
All border restrictions are being dropped from next Thursday, along with the requirement to complete a Travel Tracker for those travelling into the islands.
voco St. John’s, Solihull reopens following renovations
voco St. John’s, Solihull has reopened following the signing of an exclusive contract and a series of transformative refurbishments. The property is home to 201-rooms.