In April, NATS handled 212,675 flights in UK airspace, an increase of just under two per cent compared to April last year.There was growth in most areas of the operation, in particular in transatlanti…
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Oak to lead the Londoner on Leicester Square
Edwardian Hotels London has appointed Charles Oak to the role of general manager at the Londoner on Leicester Square, due to open in 2020.With a hospitality career spanning three decades, Oak has held…
Silver Shadow set for overhaul in November
Silversea’s all-suite, 388-guest Silver Shadow is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment in November.The renovation will include the creation of a new atrium area on deck five, as well as maj…
Loganair takes off from London Southend for Aberdeen
The first Loganair flights between London and Aberdeen have officially taken to the skies, as the airline’s direct services from London Southend Airport celebrated their inaugural departure.A ma…
Alobaidi to lead Newmarket Holidays from September
Niel Alobaidi will be taking up the position of chief executive of Newmarket Holidays in September.Alobaidi is currently managing director of Emirates Holidays in the UK and will become the first pers…
Easter drives Heathrow to record breaking April
Heathrow has recorded its busiest ever April as the Easter getaway sent passenger numbers soaring, securing the airport its thirtieth month of consecutive growth.Figures reveal the UK’s busiest …
Politicization: Czech Hotels May Reject Visitors
In 2014, hotel Brioni in Ostrava in the Czech Republic refused to accommodate two Russian tourists unless they sign a declaration that they condemn the occupation of the Crimean Peninsula by the Russi…
British Airways welcomes new Club lounge at JFK
British Airways has opened its doors to the new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport.It completes a £50 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for first class cu…
Instagram Tourists: Netherlands Faces The Selfie Rage
More and more Instagram tourists are currently traveling to the Netherlands to shoot selfies in the tulip fields. When photographing, however, they carelessly trample flowers and now the gardeners are…
MSC Cruises partners with Martha Stewart
In a new partnership, home design expert Martha Stewart will work with MSC Cruises to develop curated Caribbean shore excursions, celebration surprise gift packages and holiday dinner menus.The excurs…