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UK Business travel and rail use set to ramp up in 2025: Trainline Partner Solutions
New research from Trainline Partner Solutions, the B2B arm of Trainline, reveals over three quarters of UK SMBs expect to increase both domestic travel volumes (76%) and business travel budgets (79%) in 2025 according to their business travel decision makers.
Scottish budget leaves thousands of venues worse off
Hospitality venues across Scotland remain ineligible for new business rates relief, leaving them with bills tens of thousands higher than businesses in England.
VisitBritain to host 120 international travel trade
National tourism agency VisitBritain is gearing up to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits across the UK as part of its flagship ‘Showcase Britain’ event.
Tourism Malaysia joins Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
Tourism Malaysia is putting the country’s best foot forward at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2025, the UK’s largest and longest-running travel event.
‘Passengers deserve better’: Peter Slater
With rail fares and railcard costs continuing to rise across the UK, many commuters feel they’re paying more for less.
Incredible Journeys record best day ever
Dnata Travel Group UK’s adventure and touring brand, Incredible Journeys, has revealed that Monday 13th January, was their best day on record for calls and bookings.
Virgin Atlantic brings in new £24 charge for UK passengers
Passengers booking economy tickets will pay an additional £8, whilst those in Premium will face a £12 charge and upper-class travellers will see a £24 surcharge added to their fares.
Virgin Voyages amps up Annual Pass 2026 with weeklong stay on Necker Island
Influenced by the iconic life of Virgin Group Founder, Sir Richard Branson, and by the mega-stars forever etched into Virgin’s storied rock n’ roll history, Virgin Voyages announced its Annual Pass 2026, a larger-than-life experience bigger than anything the brand has done before
ATPI partners with Arjaa Travel
U.K.-based travel management company ATPI has partnered with Saudi Arabia-based Arjaa Travel as part of an effort to broaden its presence in the Middle East, the TMC announced.
DidaTravel announces record sales from the UK outbound market
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company, today announces record 2024 sales from the UK outbound market, more than doubling the volume of business versus the same period 2023.
Eastern Airways to fly from London Southend
UK regional airline Eastern Airways will operate flights between London Southend Airport and Cornwall Airport Newquay from Q2 2025.
Bob W secures three new Munich properties from H’Otello/H’Apato
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has today announced it has signed long-term lease agreements to convert two former hotels and an aparthotel in Munich into Bob Ws as it accelerates its expansion across the DACH region.
More Brits plan to take a staycation than travel abroad this year
More Brits are planning to take a staycation in the UK in 2025 (52%) than travel abroad for a holiday (46%), new research from holiday park operator Away Resorts has revealed.
Vietnam Airlines poised for global expansion in 2025
Vietnam Airlines is set to expand its global reach this year, launching flights to Europe, North America, and Asia.
Phocuswright Europe moves to Barcelona’s Palau de Congressos de Catalunya for 2025
Phocuswright Europe 2025 will take place from June 10-12, 2025, at the prestigious Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.
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