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Cities and short breaks

EasyJet to return to Luxor this winter for first time in a decade
Twice-weekly Gatwick-Luxor will start on 11 November, departing on Mondays and Thursdays
Tui charts post-election upturn in both summer and winter sun sales
Tui says it has seen an upturn in searches and bookings for late summer as well as next winter following the general election conclusion
As a Dubliner, a stay in London's most Irish hotel felt like home
The historic London hotel offers guests all the warmth of Irish hospitality in a central location.
Jet2 marks first departure to latest city break destination Porto
Jet2 has launched a series of flights and city breaks to Porto, with the first departure from Manchester preceding a series from Birmingham next summer
Spending on travel continuing to outpace other non-essentials – Barclays
New CEBR and Barclays research says the UK Experience Economy - including holiday purchasing - is bigger than the GDP of Morocco and growing rapidly
Doncaster Sheffield airport likely to name new operator within weeks
Doncaster Sheffield airport looks closer to reopening after the local council, which leases it, received tenders from operators, with an announcement likely within weeks
Jet2 puts 2025/26 Iceland programme on sale from all 12 UK bases
Jet2 has added Iceland to destinations offered from Liverpool and Bournemouth as it goes on sale for winter 2025/6
J.K. Place boss on opening a hotel in former Versace HQ 
The boutique hotel brand will open its fourth property next year, in the heart of Milan’s fashion district
Naples hotel welcomes new restaurant by 21-starred chef
The Michelin-starred chef’s new restaurant will offer a menu of contemporary French cuisine with local Roman influences.
Inspiring Travel expands Europe portfolio amid demand for multi-centre bookings
The operator will offer nine new European trips in response to an increased demand from clients to visit multiple destinations in one holiday
The Wild Atlantic Way, the feather in Ireland's cap
As Ireland celebrates the Wild Atlantic Way’s 10th anniversary, our writer delights in getting to know a section of the 1,553-mile-long scenic touring route.
Cost and weather bigger priorities for holidaymakers than risk, safety and security
The Travel Foundation warns holidaymakers are ignoring risks in holiday destinations and undertaking activities deemed too dangerous at home
Jet2holidays channels early summer discounts through agents
Jet2holidays has cut the price of May and June departures sold by agents by £60, and reduced the price of other summer 2024 packages
Luxury hotel brand shares why Menorca is Balearics’ ‘best-kept secret’ ahead of new opening
Menorca farmhouse Santa Ana is the latest addition to Vestige’s collection of restored luxury properties
Not just for winter: why clients will love Austria in the summer
While many travellers associate Austria with skiing in the winter, agents can tap into a new campaign that showcases the destination’s wide range of warmer weather offerings. 
Eurostar unveils new fare categories with added flexibility
Eurostar has made its basic fare category more flexible in a revamp that sees a shake-up of all three classes on its trains
Eight-year restoration project concludes at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp
The 13th century property was home to a monastery and a hospital but now houses 108 guest rooms, spa and botanic gardens
Grand Hyatt Barcelona opens in city's La Alta district
The Grand Hyatt Barcelona offers 465 guest rooms with an Art Deco style and is the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel in Europe
The Hoxton opens first Austrian hotel in Vienna's historic Landstrasse
The Hoxton, Vienna will have 196 guest rooms and a Cuban-inspired rooftop terrace with views of the city’s historic 3rd district
More Brits favouring shoulder season travel over peak periods
TravelSupermarket’s 2024 Pulse Report 2024 revealed the five most-booked departure dates last year fell during the autumn
25hours Hotels prepares to launch second property in Copenhagen
The contemporary hotel group will open its second property in Copenhagen this summer with the launch of the colourful 25hrs Hotel Paper Island.
Traditional seasonality coming back as travellers regain confidence
European travellers are planning their holidays further in advance to combat the volatile economic environment, according to Skyscanner
Brits opting for all-inclusive Easter breaks amid turbulent economic times – Advantage
All-inclusive holidays account for 37% of all departures booking for this Easter, according to the Advantage Travel Partnership
The Leinster opens in Dublin as city's first ’luxury lifestyle hotel’
The boutique getaway marks the first ’luxury lifestyle hotel’ to open in the Irish capital