UK Inbound Tourism News Page 28
The Gore London celebrates new Pink Floyd exhibition at V&A Museum
The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione has announced the launch of a new rock ‘n’ roll experience celebrating the opening of The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Buxey takes up sales leadership role with Elite Hotels
Elite Hotels has appointed Marc Buxey as its new group sales director. Previously director of sales with Q Hotels at Norton Park Hotel, Buxey will be overseeing the development and implementation of the group’s sales strategy across its four hotels.
Beijing Capital Airlines to connect London Heathrow to Qingdao, China
Heathrow has today confirmed that Beijing Capital Airlines will launch a new direct service from the UK’s hub airport to Qingdao, the home of Tsingtao beer and one of the fastest growing cities in China. The new route will connect passengers and cargo directly from Heathrow to Qingdao for the first time, providing three direct services every week starting this summer.
Brasserie Abode set for UK debut in Manchester
The first Brasserie Abode opens in the UK at ABode Manchester tomorrow, offering an exciting new dining and drinking option. A relaxed, all day venue, in the style of a grand European brassiere and bar, Brasserie Abode promises cool leather, polished brass and a contemporary vibe set over two floors.
Major improvements for group visitors at Stonehenge
English Heritage has opened a newly-designed permanent coach park at Stonehenge. It marks the completion of the first phase of a major improvement project aimed at giving tour groups arriving by coach a better and more streamlined welcome to the World Heritage Site and at easing pressure points for all visitors at the popular site at peak times.
Ye Olde Bell welcomes new spa for spring 2017
Stylish hotel Ye Olde Bell has announced the opening of a new multimillion pound luxury spa for late spring 2017. The new 17,000sq ft spa will offer ten hot and cold experiences, including a custom-made ‘snowstorm’ experience, the only one of its kind in the UK.
Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park to reopen this week
Lucknam Park in Bath is preparing to re-launch Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park this week. The Michelin-star restaurant will offer a new selection of three eight-course tasting menus, in addition to a three-course à la carte menu.
New leadership for Hotel du Vin Cheltenham
Hotel du Vin Cheltenham has welcomed Chris Thompson as general manager. Responsible for driving the business forward, Thompson will oversee the day to day operations of the hotel and the development of his team to ensure that the hotel continues to deliver the great food and wine coupled with faultless service it is known and loved for.
Tourism industry lobbies government for support during Brexit negotiations
The UK tourism industry has, perhaps unsurprisingly, called for tourism to be top of the government’s agenda as Brexit negotiations begin. Prime minister Theresa May today officially notified the European Union of the UK’s intention to leave the club, triggering Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon.
Rudding Park Spa to open in May
Rudding Park has is coming to the end of a £9.5 million spa development, with a highly-anticipated opening in May. Rudding Park Spa will bring a world destination spa to the heart of Yorkshire for the very first time, as well as re-capturing Harrogate’s spa town heritage by drawing natural waters from the grounds of Harrogate’s leading luxury hotel.
UK follows US in limiting Middle Eastern cabin baggage
The United Kingdom has announced a cabin baggage ban on laptops on passenger flights from six Middle East and North African countries. Following the lead of the United States, passengers from these countries will no longer be able to carry tablets, DVD players or phones over a certain size.
WTTC: UK tourism sector will weather Brexit storm
The UK tourism sector is expected to hold up in 2017, despite continued uncertainty due to Brexit, reduced consumer spending power, and the weaker pound. That is according to a new World Travel & Tourism Council Economic Impact Report 2017, released today.