UK and Ireland

'My door is open': Tourism minister Chris Bryant reveals outbound sector opportunity

The MP tells Gary Noakes his role isn’t all about visitors to the UK and reveals how his knowledge of the outbound sector stems from his father, who built a successful coach operation to the Costa Brava.

Barrhead Travel expands to second shop in Northern Ireland – and 'sees scope' for more

The Scottish independent has chosen Newtonabbey as the location for its second shop in Northern Ireland, seven years after it opened its first in Belfast

Poll: Will the recent Budget help or hinder your business?

Billed as a once-in-a-parliament reset to the nation’s finances, last month’s Budget saw chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver reforms that could have wide-ranging implications for how the travel trade goes about its business

Inside the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales ahead of summer debut

Belmond is set to launch the regal train with three different routes next summer.

Inbound chief insists Trump re-election ‘won't stop US travellers visiting UK’

Joss Croft, UKinbound chief executive, is upbeat about the future of US-UK travel following the historic US election result this week

Tourism minister pledges to amplify outbound sector's voice at government level

Speaking to TTG at WTM London, tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant pledged to invite more outbound industry members onto a key government committee, saying he wants to listen

Direct Eurostar services to resume between the Netherlands and the UK next year

Services will run direct between Amsterdam and London from 10 February 2025 following works at Amsterdam’s central station

Perfect Getaways targets 10 more shops across north-west by 2028

The Merseyside-based agency reported bookings generated more than £22.5 million in the financial year that ran from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024, with commission payments reaching £2.3 million.

‘Hundreds’ of agencies can now sell Oceania Cruises after year-long trade project

Ahead of the launch of Oceania’s new 2026 Collection, international sales vice-president Jason Worth revealed how successful the trade engagement exercise had been

Loganair to resume Glasgow-Newquay service

The carrier will reinstate a weekly Glasgow-Newquay service next summer, it has confirmed

Eurostar keen to start testing EES on passengers despite delay to roll-out

A House of Lords committee has heard the UK and French authorities should have more "latitude" to implement a phased approach to the roll-out of the EU Entry-Exit Sytem.

InteleTravel explains decision to cut down Atol size

InteleTravel president James Ferrara has told TTG that only a small number of homeworkers can operate under InteleTravel’s Atol licence of 501 passengers

How I turned left at the M25 to discover a luxury urban oasis at The Grove

Discover an unexpected luxury oasis – but one that’s just minutes from the motorway

Top 5: The luxury hotels advisors need to know this week

Our lineup of the newest openings, revamps and rebirths on the five-star hotel scene is back for another week

Barrhead Travel hopeful of third consecutive year of record sales in 2025

Barrhead president Jacqueline Dobson said a strong lates market had propelled Barrhead to a record annual result

The greatest puffin spotting experience in England and how to book it

Steer your clients towards Northumberland for a domestic break, with its crowd-free beaches, stunning wildlife watching and history-steeped islands

Eurostar and SkyTeam seal deal to combine air and rail travel

Eurostar and SkyTeam will offer combined itineraries from early 2025 following a memorandum of understanding between the two that will see them offer through-ticketing

Park Hyatt London River Thames to make debut

The luxury skyrise hotel will open on London’s iconic river in October, with 203 rooms

Five foodie hot spots in Ireland inspired by Dermot O'Leary's new TV show

Broadcaster Dermot O’Leary is embarking on a gastronomic tour across the island of Ireland for a new TV show. Here’s how the destinations he visits could inspire a trip for your clients

Princess Cruises chief John Padgett vows to make the line 'the best in the UK'

Princess president John Padgett and UK boss Eithne Williamson stressed the importance of fly-cruise bookings and how growing that side of the business would help the line gain a stronger foothold in the UK and Ireland

The luxury hotel collection is looking for new members across the UK.

Hays Travel franchisee answers town's calls for a new travel agency

John Stewart’s new Hays Travel branch in Cupar will aim to fill the gap left by the closure in recent years of other local agencies

Dawson & Sanderson hails ‘truly charismatic’ founder Tom Dawson’s ‘great legacy’

Tom Dawson launched the agency in Ashington, Northumberland, 62 years ago and remained at the heart of the business until the end of his life

UK reveals start dates for Electronic Travel Authorisation regime

The Home Office has confirmed the start dates for its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for visitors to the UK who do not need visas