UK and Ireland

UK inbound tourism set to smash records in 2020

The number of people visiting the UK is expected to reach a record-breaking 39.7 million next year

Edinburgh airport growth stalls following Ryanair route withdrawal

The airport saw a 4.3% drop in passenger numbers following the loss of the Stansted connection

Scottish Highlands to introduce visitor levy

Proceeds would be used variously to maintain and improve infrastructure, support local economies and help Highland tourism become more sustainable

UKinbound to attend marketplace with new partner

Members of the trade organisation will attend the Britain and Ireland Marketplace (BIM) on 28 January

TTG Media partners with UKinbound to ‘refresh event’

TTG Media is marking its first year as the official media partner of UKinbound

Giant digital screen coming to Manchester airport

The 83-square-metre digital screen will provide entertainment and information for passengers when the first part of its extension opens in July

Specialists team up to sign Fairmont hotel in Windsor

Fairmont Windsor Park is currently undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment and is due to open next year

Tourism Ireland reaching for 13% growth with campaign

The campaign, Fill Your Heart with Ireland, features less well-known attractions such as Trim Castle, Waterford Greenway and Rathlin Island.

Charity finds 'strong support' for Scottish tourism tax

Transform Scotland conducted a survey about the possible introduction of a Transient Visitor Levy

Clia hosts inaugural Ireland Cruise Conference

More than 80 Irish agents attended the 2019 Ireland Cruise Conference in Dublin

Globe spotting: The hottest luxury travel trends for 2020

We fast-forward to the year ahead to see where some of the hottest hotels will be opening and what destinations will be buzzing across the world

General election 2019: Lib Dems promise designated tourism minister

It has promised to create a Department for Digital, Culture, Media, Sport and Tourism with a designated Minister of State for Tourism.

Loganair axes Glasgow-Southend route citing low-cost competition

Route will be wound down in the new year

Flybe adds seven new routes to summer 2020 schedule

Regional carrier, set to be rebranded Virgin Connect next year, will operate six new domestic routes from Southend as well as a new Manchester-Stuttgart service

Shearings parent aiming to raise £150k for Alder Hey

Ambitious fundraising target set for Specialist Leisure Group’s 2020 partnership with children’s hospital charity

Edinburgh airport cites axed Ryanair route for stalling passenger numbers

Passenger numbers down 1% this October ending almost five years continuous passenger growth

WTM London 2019: UK visitors down but opportunities arise

Brexit may have dampened visitor figures to the UK from some markets, but others are taking advantage of cheaper hotels and increased flights

WTM London 2019: Ireland invests in new air and sea routes

Tourism Ireland to grow Fill Your Heart With Ireland campaign to stave off Brexit doubts

UKinbound awards the 2020 Annual Convention to the City of Bristol

City Cruises acquired by US firm

San Francisco-based Hornblower UK Holdings is taking over the river Thames operator

Growth expected in global luxury tourism until 2023

The global luxury tourism market generated $831 billion in 2019.

Flybe to boost capacity on London-Edinburgh route

New jet services to offer extra seats at peak times

Shearings Holidays to launch Walking Breaks

Shearings Holidays will launch a new set of walking breaks in various locations around the UK from 2020.

Beach bashes, gin and a seafood extravaganza on the Isles of Scilly

Clients don’t need to travel far to sample foodie delights on holiday, as Lottie Gross discovers on a taste-bud-tingling trip to the Isles of Scilly