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Commercial flights resume at Carlisle Lake District airport
First commercial flight for more than 25 years took off on Thursday morning (4 July)
Government unveils new ‘deal’ for UK tourism sector
May announces range of measures to support inbound tourist industry
Manchester airport IT failure causes delays
Passengers had to queue for hours after being unable to check in for flights
Birmingham airport evacuated after fire alarm goes off
Thousands of passengers have to leave airport terminal
London set for rush of new hotel openings
A mix of new brands and first-time debuts from established players means a clutch of lifestyle, luxury and boutique hotels will all arrive in the capital in the coming months
Three new West End shows
Tell theatre-loving clients to get their posh frocks and singing voices at the ready as Abra Dunsby rounds up three new critically acclaimed musicals coming to London
Loganair to add Newcastle and Norwich routes from Aberdeen
New routes will get under way in the autumn and challenge Flybe franchise partner Eastern Airways’ existing service
Richmond fire: Harbour Hotel suffers ‘extensive roof damage’
While the cause of the fire is yet known, it happened amid maintenance work on the roof, the luxury hotel operator has confirmed
Richmond fire: Firefighters battle vicious blaze at luxury hotel and spa
The fire broke out on Tuesday evening (30 April) in the spa adjoining the Richmond Hill Hotel, with crews called shortly before 6.30pm
Thorne Travel to launch Scottish coach tour operation
Kilwinning agency to run a handful of trips this year before ramping things up for 2020
Rabbie’s hails agent focus as trade bookings soar more than 25%
Edinburgh-based small group tour operator says first quarter business through travel agents is up 27% year-on-year
Flybe announces daily Heathrow-Isle of Man service
New route marks return of first direct service between Heathrow and the island in nearly 20 years
UK tour operator Rabbie's on business and product growth plans in 2019
Growth is on the agenda for Scotland-based escorted touring firm Rabbie’s. Sales and marketing director Heather Reekie tells Rob Gill about its ambitions.
Seven dog-friendly breaks in the UK & Ireland
A domestic getaway with a pooch in tow is a popular option for Brits – and more hotels and operators are cottoning on. Abigail Healy looks at options for dog-friendly staycations
Cracking the Irish market is a question of culture
Ireland, where we are based, is a very different market to the UK – consumers are different, their booking trends are different and their brand loyalty trends are different
Getting a taste for East London on a foodie tour
Eating Europe’s East End Food Tour takes clients on a flavour-filled stroll through East London, learning about the area’s fascinating and diverse history with each bite, says Abra Dunsby.
Ceiling collapse at Pontins leaves several injured
Pontins’ guests escape ceiling collapse at Somerset park
British Airways enlists top celebs for centenary campaign
Stars of Hollywood and sporting world to appear in advert celebrating airline’s 100th anniversary
Why Margate is the UK’s new hipster hangout
Margate – aka Shoreditch-on-Sea – has reinvented itself in recent years, embracing its arty side to draw in a cool crowd, says Abra Dunsby
Cornish hotel rapped for bogus ‘four-star’ claim
Hotel’s ’AA 4*’ ad deemed misleading by advertising watchdog
Guernsey to gain Southend and Liverpool links
Flybe franchise partner Blue Islands to operate new routes
New route connects Southend with Guernsey
The route will be operated by Flybe franchise partner Blue Islands
Hotels urged to work more closely with travel trade and ‘offer special rates’
UKinbound believes domestic accommodation providers lack awareness of the ‘revenue and benefits’ a healthy relationship with the travel trade affords
Warner Leisure Hotels launches 2019 brochure with early booking offers
The group’s newest property, Studley Castle, features prominently in the brochure, as well as details of its Star Break bookings