UK and Ireland

Virgin Trains East Coast faces strike action

The 48-hour walkout will take place at the end of April

UKinbound members want travel sector deal from the government

The demand comes as the government works on a new industrial strategy

Travelodge checks in with revenue boost

The budget hotel chain also opened 19 new hotels during 2016

City Cruises crew help to rescue terror attack victim from river

Tourist was spotted in Thames following Westminster vehicle attack

American tourist named as third victim of Westminster terror attack

The man’s wife was injured in the attack

Updated: London landmarks begin to reopen after terror attack

Three French school children and a group of South Korean tourists were among those believed to have been injured

The UK and Ireland’s latest attractions

From literary-inspired walks and scenic rail journeys to sea kayaking in Scotland, the UK is bursting with new ideas for clients to discover this year. TTG reports

London calling: Exploring the capital city with SuperBreak

SuperBreak’s Magic of London day out offers clients the chance to see the city’s iconic sights. TTG experienced St Paul’s Cathedral, the Crown Jewels and tea with a view

Marketing: How to promote UK holidays

As domestic travel continues to broaden its appeal, Abra Dunsby looks at how agents can make the most of promoting UK breaks

TripAdvisor runs competition to stay in the London Eye

Capsule will be turned into a garden penthouse for one night

Butlins boss urges school holidays VAT cut

Dermot King said the move would be a “great message for families” and attract more domestic tourism

UK achieves best-ever tourism figures in 2016

VisitBritain confirms record 2016 and strong start to 2017

Lanesborough to open new spa and members club

London hotel will unveil its Lanesborough Club & Spa in March

UKinbound announces location of next Annual Convention

The organisation’s 2017 conference took place in Plymouth this week

Budget properties soon to account for half of UK hotel beds

Hotels in cities with a more developed tourism industry performed noticeably better in Q4 2016 “as a result of the weaker pound attracting foreign tourists and Britons choosing staycations”

Former Zetter partner to open own hotel in London

He will team up with former boss at Myhotels to create a boutique hotel in Paddington

Warwick Hotels buys The Capital in London

Independent hotels The Capital Hotel and the Levin Hotel have been sold to the US-based hotel group

Three-star French chef debuts at new Four Seasons in London

Anne-Sophie Pic has opened a restaurant at the group’s newly launched London hotel

Record November for inbound tourism

Visitors flocking to the UK, new stats show

Country house hotel Beaverbrook makes its debut

The Surrey property is the former home of renowned press mogul Lord Beaverbrook

Tennis ace Andy Murray to expand hotel

The world’s number one player is hopeful planning permission will be granted to grow his property in Scotland

On Our Radar: What's new for the Emerald Isle

The literature of James Joyce, a pioneering industrial past and nightlife to rival the planet’s most hedonistic cities make Ireland a popular bucket list destination. TTG learns more

2017 could be 'record year' for inbound tourism

Visit Britain believes the number of overseas visitors to the UK next year will rise to 38.1 million visits, up 4% on 2016

BHA reports decline in inbound visitors for second month running

The BHA chief executive has described its findings as "concerning"