UK and Ireland

The Dorchester reveals first images of renovated spaces

The hotel has unveiled its newly renovated ground floor, including the new Artists’ Bar

Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition to join under new parent company

Virgin Hotels Collection will encompass the two brands to focus on growth and "driving positive change"

Govt pledges £50m ‘levelling up’ cash for Eden Project North

It comes after more than 100 projects were awarded share of £2.1 billion from the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund

Ryanair adds Cornwall-Edinburgh route to summer 2023 schedule

Budget carrier to operate the route twice a week between June and September

Shearings drops single room supplements on nearly 30 hotels

The offer is valid on coach holidays and self-drive hotel breaks

UK to consider reintroducing Covid tests for arrivals from China

Six flights from China are due to arrive in the UK next week as Beijing lifts zero-Covid policies

Rail fare increases add to consumer worries

Rail passengers will see average fare increases of almost 6% next year

US travellers hit by storm warning and ongoing BA disruption

Large parts of the US will be hit by a ’bomb cyclone’ storm in the run-up to Christmas as BA’s transatlantic schedule continues to be affected by a technical issue

Trying out York's latest fine dining hotspot

York’s famous heritage hotel The Grand, York has launched a fine dining restaurant, beckoning gourmets to the city

Royal Lancaster London offers dining with a sprinkling of festive spirit

Its festive afternoon tea will take place in the hotel’s Hyde Cafe. Served from 1pm-4pm until 7 January 2023, guests can indulge in Christmas-themed sandwiches, warm baked scones and sweet delicacies accompanied by a selection of Camellia’s Tea House teas.

Festive afternoon tea is priced from £45 per person (Wednesday to Friday) or £49 per person (Saturday and Sunday).

Alex Polizzi to host walking retreats from her hotel, The Star in Alfriston

For clients looking to embrace the outdoors in 2023, suggest these two Ramblers’ Retreats across the South Downs

Catered exclusive-use country house opens in Leicestershire

Keythorpe Hall is looking to forge ties with the UK’s luxury trade

P&O Cruises' Arvia arrives in Southampton ahead of maiden voyage

Arvia is P&O Cruises second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Airport strikes to 'wreak havoc' and Peru evacuates tourists

Walkout by Border Force staff is set to cause more disruption to the Xmas getaway

10 of the best activities to do in Belfast

Combining fascinating history, natural beauty and brilliant attractions, discover why Belfast is a welcoming and vibrant short break destination

Walsh and Davidson to speak at SPAA dinner

Scottish association announces line-up for annual event in February

Norwegian Prima to sail from Southampton in 2025

NCL’s newest ship will offer itineraries between the UK and Iceland

Army to cover for Border Force and home sec’s travel warning

Government is drafting in soldiers to check passports at airports affected by the upcoming Border Force strike

Christmas travel misery and energy bill crunch for businesses

Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the impact of Border Force staff going on strike over Christmas

Xmas getaway faces further strike threat and Indonesia sex ban for tourists

Festive flights could be cancelled due to walkouts by immigration staff at airports

Why Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire should be top of clients' Christmas wish lists

The country hotel has a packed calendar of indulgent, fun and festive activities and experiences to treat customers this Christmas

More Christmas rail misery and Glasgow airport evacuation

Festive getaway will be affected by increased disruption as rail union calls new strike dates

Just Go! Holidays launches new collection celebrating Britain's heritage

The collection of 13 itineraries include visits and guided tours of a number of National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses properties.

New products include Heroes, Spies & GIs – Stories from a Country at War, a five-day break priced from £675pp which features visits to Bletchley Park, the centre of codebreaking, and Bentley Priory, the headquarters of the RAF Fighter Command during World War Two. The tour departs on 29 June and 31 August 2023 and includes four nights’ half-board at the four-star Novotel Stevenage.

Cadogan acquires The Draycott Hotel in Chelsea

The Draycott Hotel will reopen as The Chelsea Townhouse following a restoration, after being acquired by Cadogan