UK Inbound Tourism News Page 24
Grand Hotel & Spa, York, launches helicopter transfers
A five-star hotel in Yorkshire has launched a helicopter transfer service which will allow guests to be whisked, VIP-style from their homes and back again. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York, has launched the bespoke service in response to requests from guests visiting the hotel.
Carlisle Lake District Airport to welcome commercial flights from June
Carlisle Lake District Airport will launch commercial flights on June 3rd for the first time since 1993, Stobart Group has confirmed. The airport will connect Cumbria and the Lake District, which receives 41.5 million visitors per year, with major tourism and business hubs including London, Dublin and Belfast.
Craven leads speakers at British Tourism & Travel Show
Journalist and Countryfile presenter John Craven has been confirmed to host a headline keynote session at the British Tourism & Travel Show. The event will take place at the NEC Birmingham on March 21st-22nd.
European nations lead Economist tourism sustainability index
France and Germany have topped a new sustainable tourism index from The Economist Intelligence Unit. The index, sponsored by Chinese tourism conglomerate HNA, is the first of its kind to compare countries on their commitment to develop and promote sustainable practices in tourism.
Ashton to lead The Great House at Sonning as general manager
The Great House at Sonning has announced the appointment of Mark Ashton as the hotel’s new general manager. Ashton is set to continue to establish The Great House as one of the leading hotels in the south-east, following the hotel’s successful launch earlier this year.
Birmingham tourism industry welcomes Commonwealth Games 2022 decision
Tourism bodies across Birmingham have welcomed the news that the city will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. The announcement was officially made by the Commonwealth Games Federation at a special event at the Arena Academy school near the Alexander Stadium, the centrepiece for the Games in five years’ time.
Younger travellers to be offered online passport renewal in UK
Passport holders aged 16 years or over can now use the latest and most convenient way to renew their passport online, Her Majesty’s Passport Office has announced.
Cathay Pacific goes daily on Manchester route
Marking three years since its inaugural flight from Manchester to Hong Kong in December 2014, Cathay Pacific is this week boosting its direct flights into a daily service.
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De Vere Wokefield Estate to welcome renovated Mansion House in January
The next chapter in De Vere Wokefield Estate’s history will be completed in January, with the unveiling of the renovated Mansion House, following a £10 million refurbishment project.
Frosted Fairground set for festive debut at Dreamland, Margate
Dreamland is set to become the number one destination for Christmas in Kent as it transforms into The Frosted Fairground. Newly re-landscaped and with a whole host of new features in 2017, this is the first edition of The Frosted Fairground since the park’s redevelopment.
Grand Hotel & Spa, York to welcome 100 new rooms in early 2018
The Grand Hotel & Spa, York has revealed a first look at the 100 luxury new hotel rooms it will be opening in early 2018.
August sees record spending from overseas visitors to UK
Figures out today show that August was the highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in August, up the per cent on the same month last year.