Europe
YouTube UK’s travel ads leaderboard
These are the ranking of YouTube UK’s Travel Ads Leaderboard, which will be updated throughout the travel peak season.
Andreas Nuessel is new UK / EMEA managing director for Silversea
Cruise firm Silversea has announced the promotion of Andreas Nuessel as its incoming managing director for the UK and EMEA.
CHG unveils Clermont Meetings & Events
Clermont Hotel Group (CHG), the dominant force in London’s Zone 1 meetings and events scene, has unveiled a new brand, Clermont Meetings & Events, to redefine event planning in London’s meetings and events sector.
Air India and Lufthansa expand codeshare
Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership, which sees Air India enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand the existing codeshare agreements between Air India, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).
Tourism Authority of Thailand raises the bar for luxury tourism by collaborating with Louis Vuitton
The Paris office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) collaborated with Louis Vuitton to launch the Louis Vuitton City Guide Bangkok 2025.
Consumers opting for value-for-money destinations and shorter stays: ETC
European tourism demonstrated strong resilience in the last quarter of 2024 despite economic pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, adverse weather conditions, and evolving consumer behaviour.
Blenheim Palace launches ‘Archie – your interactive guide’
Visitors to Blenheim Palace can now enjoy personally tailored tours, thanks to a new state of the art app, ‘Archie - your interactive guide’, named in honour of the Palace’s former Administrator and first Chief Guide, Archie Illingworth, who worked there from 1950 to 1972, and retired after the death of the 10th Duke.
A record 43.4 million inbound visitors forecast for UK for 2025: VisitBritain
VisitBritain has published its inbound tourism forecast for 2025, showing that international visits overall and visitor spending to the UK are set to increase on 2024 levels, although with varying rates of growth from across its major inbound markets.
Air Astana launches new direct flights from Western Kazakhstan
Air Astana is set to launch direct flights from Atyrau in Western Kazakhstan to Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi from 27th May.
The Advantage Travel Partnership announces keynote speakers
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced two of its keynote speakers for its forthcoming conference which is to be hosted in Malta in May of this year.
Russians advised to apply ‘early’ for Schengen Visas by tour operators
Tour operators have advised all Russian nationals who plan to visit the Schengen Area during the spring and summer months to take care of their applications ahead of time in order to avoid unnecessary delays.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises presents 12 new Epicurean Explorer Tours
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises elevates its reputation for world-class culinary travel with 12 new Epicurean Explorer Tours.
Birmingham Airport prepares for busiest February half-term ever
Birmingham Airport is preparing for its busiest February half-term on record with a 20% increase in passenger numbers compared to a similar period last year.
OKU Andalusia to open with 255 keys in July 2025
OKU Andalusia marks the launch of OKU Hotels’ family concept, with its signature style translated for families in this new luxury resort.
Welsh government urged to rethink taxing kid’s holidays
UKHospitality Cymru called for the Welsh Government to rethink its insistence on taxing children in its Visitor Levy and instead consider the impact this will have on families’ ability to holiday in Wales.
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