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Colosseum vandals identified as UK tourists by Italian police
The duo – thought to be called Ivan and Hayley – were identified by authorities from footage posted online
Agency pledges to 'rescue' people's summers with dramatic lates pitch
Scotland’s Barrhead Travel launched the campaign as demand for late bookings continues to increase
Holiday intent strong but price hikes impacting people's plans
New figures highlight how 41% of consumers plan to take a holiday in the UK this summer, while 29% will head abroad
Heathrow security staff end strikes after accepting pay deal
Unite members had been due to walk out on 31 days this summer
The Peninsula London ready to launch in September
One of the city’s most eagerly anticipated hotels is about to open on Hyde Park Corner
Fred Olsen and Clia host cruise showcase for Scottish politicians
MSPs invited onboard Fred Olsen’s Balmoral in Rosyth last week to learn more about the cruise industry’s net zero 2050 progress and its contribution to Scottish tourism
Brexit risks UK losing out on £400m+ in school trip spending
Tourism Alliance data showed on Monday (19 June) the UK has recovered 61% of its school group travel market, while the EU has gone up to 108% this year
Inghams staff clean up Hampshire beach to celebrate World Ocean Day
The tour operator partnered with the Final Straw Foundation, an environmental NGO which works with both communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution
First Heathrow summer strikes off as staff receive new pay offer
The union Unite said on Monday (12 June) the remaining 29 days of strike will go ahead if members vote to reject Heathrow’s latest offer
Thousands stranded as easyJet cancels 109 Gatwick flights after thunderstorms
Easyjet said it wasn’t legally required to offer passengers compensation as the cancellations were outside of the airline’s control
Kuoni to sell shorter flights and cut store emissions under net-zero plan
The tour operator published its first impact report to find better ways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
Last-minute bookings soar as Brits wait to commit amid higher costs of living
Research published by PTCs shows that bookings surged 30% in April and May as Brits wait for have enough money before buying a holiday
Manchester airport launches two-year apprenticeship scheme
Education minister Robert Halfon hailed the scheme a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds
Government confirms price of UK visa waiver for foreign visitors
UK government reveals Electronic Travel Authorisation fee ahead of November rollout
Adventure specialist beats annual carbon reduction target
Adventure Tours UK details its latest CO2 reduction achievements with fall in emissions per guest
Scenic reiterates commitment to UK despite restructuring
Founder Glen Moroney has told TTG that moving the digital teams from Manchester to Sydney will allow Scenic to focus more on growing local markets, such as the UK
UK flight performance continues to improve, data shows
Figures published on Friday (2 June) by the Civil Aviation Authority show that flight cancellations have gone down 12.3% in the first three months of 2023
Two children dead following Bournemouth beach incident
‘Incident in water’ leaves boy, 17, and girl, 12, dead, police confirm
Tourism Ireland names Google's Alice Mansergh new chief executive
Mansergh, who brings five years’ experience serving on the board of Ireland’s national tourism development authority, will take up the role in September
UK outbound travel ‘returning to more usual patterns’
New figures from the Office for National Statistics highlights a strong rebound for the overseas holiday market in 2022
All aboard for Belmond’s female-led feasts
Some of the UK and Ireland’s most acclaimed female chefs are creating moveable feasts for British Pullman, A Belmond Train, in collaboration with Dom Perignon.
Lords seek ‘assurance’ that EU visa waiver scheme will not disrupt travel
Parliamentary committee to raise post-Brexit travel concerns with the home secretary
Anantara makes Irish debut on Dublin’s waterfront
A new restaurant and signature experiences are added as Anantara takes over The Marker in Dublin.
Eco-conscious 1 Hotel Mayfair open for bookings
‘A fusion of sustainability and luxury’ is promised by 1 Hotel Mayfair, which has opened for reservations ahead of a July opening.