UK and Ireland

Luton to ease hand luggage liquid rules with new scanners

A new scanner will eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronics and approved liquids from carry-on baggage

Attraction World seeking new business engagement executive

The role will focus on agent engagement in Scotland and Ireland, and on raising the Attraction World profile in the market

Scotland urged to become ‘test bed’ for green air travel

SPAA president says country can be “leading producer” of sustainable fuel

Seabourn to make Australia's Kimberley debut in 2024

Seabourn Pursuit will sail the region between June and August 2024

Hotel Indigo plans to open sixth property in London

IHG’s boutique brand set to take over existing hotel in 2025

Sir Paul Smith creates suite at Brown’s Hotel in London

Designer has hand-picked furniture and artwork for room at Mayfair property

Qantas reveals ultra long-haul first and business class cabins

The aircraft will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025

EasyJet to base extra aircraft in Belfast this summer

It comes after the airline carried its 70 millionth passenger to and from the airport

Border Force strikes blamed for ‘six-hour’ weekend delays at ports

P&O Ferries advised passengers to ‘come prepared’ for the delays with refreshments

Explora Journeys reveals inaugural shore excursions

Explora I will be first of up to six luxury ships to join the line’s fleet

Talks to revive Flybe for a third time end in failure, administrators confirm

Potential buyers pull out of deal to revive collapsed Flybe for a third time

New name and branding for Pride of Britain Hotels

The brand has relaunched as PoB Hotels, with a new logo and website and growing sustainability ambitions

Bamford to launch doctor-led private members’ wellness club

The Club by Bamford opens this spring, offering classes and a gym alongside cryotherapy and tyre flipping

The Grove to unveil final stage of renovation

The Hertfordshire-based hotel will unveil a full renovation this spring, marking the final phase of an extensive three-year refurbishment

Touromo adds new collection after ‘phenomenal’ trade response

National Express-backed coach operator made its debut in January

Belfast tour operator expands UK presence with BDM appointment

Northern Ireland’s Travel Solutions has recruited former Thomas Cook senior travel consultant Daniel Clyburn to support agents in England and Wales

Edinburgh to gain six new budget routes this summer

New additions include Rhodes and Venice, growing the budget carrier’s network at Edinburgh to 69 routes

Shearings boosts its upmarket Signature Collection with eight tours

Shearings has expanded its range of fully escorted coach holidays with eight new UK tours to appeal to clients seeking an indulgent break

Aer Lingus Regional to fill gap left by Flybe at Belfast City

Brand operated by Emerald Airlines to add routes to Newcastle and East Midlands in the spring

Aer Lingus to switch London-Knock service from Gatwick to Heathrow

New daily Heathrow-Knock service to take off in March, replacing existing daily Gatwick-Knock route

Sales records tumble as agents capitalise on 2023 peak season

Agents across the UK have reaped the rewards of the pandemic perseverance, claiming new sales records and bumper booking days as the 2023 peaks booking window continues

Scottish port's £400m expansion plan to boost country's cruise calls

More than 25 cruise calls are currently scheduled in Aberdeen from April and September, with up to 12,000 tourists visiting the north east of Scotland

Maybourne to open fourth London hotel

The Emory will sit next to group’s existing sister hotel The Berkeley

Shearings adds eight new tours to premium collection

The new additions to the brand’s Signature Collection include a York, the Dales and Harrogate afternoon tea itinerary