UK Inbound Tourism News Page 25
Hawkstone Hall set to debut as luxurious hotel in 2018
Hawkstone Hall, a grade I listed 18th century mansion, set within 88 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, has been purchased by the Distinctly Hospitable Group, making them the fourth owner in the property’s 550 year history.
Jet Airways goes triple daily on London-Mumbai route
Responding to the increase in demand for air travel between the UK and India, Jet Airways commenced its new third daily service from London Heathrow to Mumbai.
Competitions & Markets Authority to look at UK hotel booking sites
The UK Competitions & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into hotel booking sites. The organisation raised particular concerns over the clarity, accuracy, and presentation of information on such sites, which could mislead people, stop them finding the best deal and potentially break consumer law.
Shrigley appointed as guest director for Brighton Festival
Brighton Festival has announced that the 2018 guest director is the Brighton-based visual artist David Shrigley. Best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on the absurdity of 21st-century society, Shrigley’s darkly humorous compositions reflect the inconsequential, the bizarre, and the disquieting elements of daily life.
UK seeks to attract Chinese visitors ahead of Golden Week
The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday begin. Golden Week is a prime time of travel for the Chinese and more are choosing to visit the UK than ever.
UKinbound urges Chinese visa reform as Golden Week begins
UKinbound is urging the government to make its two-year reduced cost multi entry Chinese visa pilot a permanent scheme. The scheme is due to end in January 2018, however with China’s Golden Week holiday set to begin on Sunday, UKinbound has surveyed its tour operator members to find out what impact the visa pilot has had on their businesses to date.
Tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale
The first batch of tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have gone on sale. This year’s stunning spectacle will once again be focused around the Coca-Cola London Eye on the River Thames.
Epic Apart Hotel completes £1m expansion in Liverpool
Epic Apart Hotel is set to complete a £1 million expansion at its Duke Street property. The refurbished Victorian building, which originally boasted 17 modern apartments, has increased in size by 7,000 sq ft, giving Epic’s third property in the city seven additional apartments.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Devon delight at Langdon Court
The stunning 16th century Langdon Court is nestled in one of the most beautiful locations Devon’s renowned South Hams Countryside, enjoying the sights and sounds of the stunning gardens. Here Anton Strack calls in for Breaking Travel News to discover more.
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Delegates prepare for Greater Manchester Tourism Conference 2017
Tourism and hospitality professionals from across the region will come together next month for the second annual Greater Manchester Tourism Conference organised by Marketing Manchester, part of the Growth Company. The event will take place on Wednesday October 11th in the Pavilion at Emirates Old Trafford and will feature a busy and stimulating programme including thought-provoking talks, interviews and presentations from high-profile speakers, business insights and a look at future travel trends.
Barclay to lead De Vere Tortworth Court
De Vere Tortworth Court has appointed Graeme Barclay as general manager, coinciding with the near completion of a £5 million refurbishment that places the mansion back at the heart of the estate. Barclay joins the De Vere Tortworth team with twenty years’ experience of working within the hospitality industry.
Garuda Indonesia to offer new flights to London
Garuda Indonesia is to offer the only return, non-stop flights between the UK and Indonesia. The new service will operate from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London Heathrow from October 31st.