UK and Ireland

TTG's Tracker: Sales soar for summer 2021

Agents report strong business for next year with consumer confidence in 2020 travel at rock bottom

Chris Allen appointed JG Travel Group product manager

Another new hire for new National Holidays parent, with Allen set to focus on group’s short breaks portfolio

WTTC: UK losing £60m inbound tourism revenue a day

Sector facing £22 billion hit, placing nearly three million jobs at risk

Channel Islands carrier puts summer 2021 on sale

Airline Blue Islands makes new programme available

Bulgari London sets opening date and staycation focus

A range of packages includes private movie nights at the hotel and in-suite personal shopping with Harvey Nichols

Beaverbrook to branch out in London

The exclusives country house hotel will open a boutique property in partnership with Cadogan

Government urged to support UK holiday lets industry

Sector has enjoyed “uplift” in demand this summer but needs backing over winter

Rail tour specialist hit by France and Netherlands ban

Great Rail Journeys forced into short-notice Eurostar cancellations

Luxury staycation brand makes debut

Reglar Collection is being launchd by Peter Reglar of Ickenham Travel Group

National Holidays parent launches agent Facebook group

JG Group’s new trade sales manager Claire Dutton will coordinate the new agent resource

Treat yourself: new private dining options at Shangri-la's hotel at The Shard

Part of the hotel’s reopening promotions includes the chance to settle into a suite for private dinner parties

Bespoke Hotels to operate former Shearings hotels

Hotel firm is taking over the management of 40 properties in the UK

Preferred extends commission offer

The global hotel brand is driving staycation demand and enhanced commission for agents

Haven offers stays throughout November for first time

Domestic operator extends season to cope with staycation demand

VAT cut 'won't help us', says UK hospitality and tourism

UKinbound survey finds members dismissive of government efforts

The Fife Arms reveals new art installation

The art-filled Scottish hotel has now reopened and has a new outdoor piece by Martin Creed

New luxury hotel brand to debut from September

The first hotel in The Signet Collection will be close in Hampton Court

Newmarket credits efforts to rebuild consumer confidence for sales boost

Recent uptick in sales fuelled by interest in UK breaks and late deals says head of trade sales Richard Forde

Tourism initiative offers free attraction tickets to NHS staff

Britain Unites has been created as a way to thank health workers during the pandemic

Rosewood London prepares to reopen

The hotel, home of the TTG Luxury Travel Awards for three years, is ready to welcome guests again

National Holidays appoints new trade sales chief

Coach operator puts new programme on sale focusing on agents

PM denies government has 'cancelled' summer holiday season

Johnson still encouraging UK staycations despite new restrictions imposed in northwest England

Scottish government advises against travel to parts of northern England

Warning issued following spike in Covid-19 cases in Manchester and other parts of the region

Princess Cruises cuts the price of UK sailings

Discounts on 15 Southampton departures released by Princess Cruises