Uk Tourism Industry News
Flynn takes on global leadership role with Finn Partners
Debbie Flynn joined the firm from the Brighter Group, which she founded, led, and expanded into one of the most successful and respected travel PR boutiques in the UK.
MMGY companies Grifco and Ophir to merge
PR agencies MMGY Grifco and MMGY Ophir are to merge. The agencies, which were both founded by industry leader Claire Griffin, will combine to run as MMGY Grifco in London.
UK tourism sector urges government to scrap quarantine plans
A group of leading travel companies have written to the home secretary, Priti Patel, urging an immediate withdrawal of government plans to impose a mandatory 14-day quarantine on anyone arriving in the UK.
Jobs losses expected as Shearings enters administration
Specialist Leisure Group has gone into administration with thousands of job losses and cancelled bookings expected. The company owns the coach companies Shearings and National Holidays.
UKHospitality urges government to speed up loan approvals
UKHospitality has revealed the results of the first comprehensive survey of the hospitality sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results have highlighted flaws in the level of support provided to businesses during the crisis.
Lotus Asia to take PR specialist into Malaysia
Travel PR specialist Lotus has launched its second regional business. Lotus Asia will be headquartered in Malaysia supported by a team in Singapore, to offer dedicated local support as well as a full-service across south-east Asia.
Moultrie appointed managing director of MMGY Hills Balfour
MMGY Hills Balfour has rejigged its leadership structure, as former executive vice president of the World Travel & Tourism Council Caroline Moultrie joins as managing director.
Travelopia acquires Enchanting Travels of Germany
Founded in 2004 by Parik Laxminarayan and Alex Metzler, Enchanting Travels provides exclusive, customised travel experiences for guests primarily from North America, western Europe and Australia.
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Laura Ashley the Tea Room joins vegan wave
In what is somewhat optimistically being branded the year of the vegan, Laura Ashley the Tea Room has launched a brand-new vegan afternoon tea menu at its tea rooms in Burnham Beeches, Coventry, and Solihull.
YouGov: Travellers eye pod hotels to cut costs
Developed in Japan, these small, ‘no frills’, pod-style rooms fit all the usual mod cons into half the size of a standard budget hotel room, but for less than half the nightly rate.
Royal Liver Building in Liverpool to welcome new visitor attraction
The attraction will be designed, delivered and operated by Heritage Great Britain in partnership with Corestate and will open up the landmark building to the public for the first time.
Grifco to merge with US-based MMGY Global
London-based PR operation Grifco is to merge with MMGY Global, the world’s leading integrated travel and hospitality marketing company. Along with sister company Ophir PR, Grifco will become part of MMGY Global’s London operation.