Construction work has begun to upgrade Ocean Cruise Terminal at the Port of Southampton, to support continued growth in the cruise sector. Representatives from ABP, Carnival UK and contractors, Graham, came together to mark the start of main construction work for this major investment at Ocean Terminal.

British chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed air passenger duty will rise in line with inflation for long-haul flights during the annual budget - a decision greeted with a mixture of disbelief and anger among aviation stakeholders.

Ahead of the Budget announcement on Monday, UKHospitality has warned the government that hundreds of thousands of vital sector jobs could be lost and investment stunted, unless urgent action is taken on business taxation.

This agreement is a key milestone in the innovative cooperation between SNCF-Réseau, Eurotunnel, Lisea and HS1 in their bid to create a ‘turn-key’ open access route for an operator.

British lifestyle brand Laura Ashley continues to expand into the hospitality sector with the launch of its premium afternoon tea and dining experience at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club this October.

Alex Cruise, chief executive of British Airways, has urged the UK government to address lengthening queues at Heathrow Airport. The airline chief executive called on home secretary Sajid javid to “take immediate action to address this border farce”.