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Heathrow Limited Results for 2016

eturbonews- February 23, 2017 0

Heathrow delivered even better value to a record 75.7 million passengers (+1.0%) in 2016. Passenger charges fell by 1.0% and Heathrow retained its position as ... Read More

Air Astana introduces fifth weekly service between London Heathrow and Astana

eturbonews- February 22, 2017 0

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s Skytrax award-winning national airline, returns to the Business Travel Show in London Olympia this week, 22-23 February (Airline Pavilion Stand A1) with ... Read More

British minister: Independent or not, no way Scotland could remain member of EU

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

Scotland is leaving the European Union (EU) whether or not it becomes an independent state, according to British Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell. ... Read More

‘Dos and don’ts’ of staying in a Ryokan: Kyoto releases guidelines for UK travelers

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

For the thousands of UK tourists who visit Kyoto each year, staying in the highly unique and traditional accommodation of a Ryokan is a special ... Read More

Chaos at Heathrow: Airport motorway tunnel blocked by climate change protesters

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

Climate change protesters have blockaded a motorway tunnel leading to Heathrow Airport in protest against a planned third runway being built. Major delays on the ... Read More

British MPs discuss downgrading Trump’s visit because of his “well-documented misogyny and vulgarity”

Global Editor- February 20, 2017 0

British Members of Parliament are debating US President Donald Trump's planned state visit later to the UK as protests are set to take place across ... Read More

The Meetings Show and Meeting Design Institute to bring The Future of Meetings back in 2017

Global Editor- February 20, 2017 0

After its successful launch in 2016, Meeting Design Institute is bringing the Future of Meetings concept back to The Meetings Show from 13-15 June 2017. ... Read More

Tenerife: Record-breaking UK visitor numbers in 2016

Global Editor- February 17, 2017 0

Official figures released by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation show that the largest of the Canary Islands welcomed a total of 2,049,093 visitors from the UK ... Read More

Cabot Aviation renamed Air Partner

Global Editor- February 16, 2017 0

Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner plc and a leading aircraft remarketing agent, will be renamed Air Partner with immediate effect. Air Partner acquired ... Read More

West African online travel agency eyes UK

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome - eTN Africa- February 15, 2017 0

African online travel company, Wakanow, has announced plans to formally launch commercial operations in the UK as part of their efforts for global expansion and ... Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget the lettuce!

Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- February 14, 2017 0

With the big freeze, a snowstorm, and torrential rainfalls in Spain last month, the supermarkets in the United Kingdom, are now showing empty shelves in ... Read More

ABPCO and CHS Group partner to create PCO specific education for the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017

eturbonews- February 13, 2017 0

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has partnered with CHS Group to create association focused education alongside the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017 ... Read More

British public unite behind Heathrow expansion

Global Editor- February 13, 2017 0

The British public clearly appear to recognise that following Brexit a third runway at Heathrow will help Britain compete in the global economy. The new ... Read More

Austria tourism sets its sights on India

Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 11, 2017 0

Austria, in the heart of Europe, is confident that the already strong arrivals from India will go up further. The reason for this optimism came ... Read More

London Heathrow traffic: A record January

eturbonews- February 9, 2017 0

London Heathrow welcomed a record 5.74 million passengers in January (+4.2%) alongside a 4.4% growth in cargo volumes. •    Heathrow has seen growth accelerate in ... Read More

India and UK Tourism sign MOU

Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 9, 2017 0

Trade and tourism between India and the UK are set to get a boost, with the signing of a MOU between the two countries. Lord ... Read More

British fighter jets escort PIA plane to airport after passenger arrested on board

Global Editor- February 8, 2017 0

British fighter jets escorted a Pakistani civilian airliner to Stansted Airport near London on Tuesday after a passenger became disruptive, authorities said. The Royal Air ... Read More

Airways Aviation launches airline pilot training scholarships

Global Editor- February 7, 2017 0

International aviation training organization, Airways Aviation, is announcing a new global scholarship program to be launched in Paris on the first stop of the company’s ... Read More

Illuminating India at the Science Museum in London

Rita Payne, Journalist and Media Adviser, President Emeritus of the Commonwealth Journalists Association- February 6, 2017 0

Most people around the world are familiar with Indian art and culture but relatively few are aware of India’s long tradition in science. To redress ... Read More

EasyJet launches eighth route from Budapest Airport

Global Editor- February 6, 2017 0

Budapest Airport has today celebrated its first new route of 2017, as easyJet launched its first link to the Netherlands from the Hungarian gateway. The ... Read More

UK chain hotels: Profits decline in London, rise in Edinburgh

Global Editor- February 3, 2017 0

Hotels in London recorded a 2.6% decline in profit per room in 2016, which was in spite of a 0.5% increase in RevPAR, according to ... Read More

Heathrow: Government must act to build public confidence on air quality

Global Editor- February 3, 2017 0

In a letter to the Department for Transport after the publication of the draft National Policy Statement yesterday, Heathrow re-iterated its calls on the Government ... Read More

“Can a leopard change its spots?” asks Corinthia Hotel London

Chief Assignment Editor- February 2, 2017 0

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Record political support: 74% of MPs backing Heathrow expansion

Global Editor- February 2, 2017 0

National support for Heathrow is growing as Government delivers first milestone to launch public consultation for expansion. Dale Keller, Chief Executive, Board of Airline Representatives ... Read More

Searcys at Vintners’ Hall welcomes London’s Destination Management Companies in style

Global Editor- February 2, 2017 0

Searcys at Vintners’ Hall, in conjunction with London & Partners, welcomed more than 30 Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) to an event this week to showcase ... Read More

Heathrow expansion marks first delivery milestone

Global Editor- February 2, 2017 0

Heathrow’s expansion program has passed its first delivery milestone and is advancing on schedule as the Government published its draft National Policy Statement on a ... Read More

Heathrow expansion marks first delivery milestone as Government outlines policy framework for third runway

eturbonews- February 1, 2017 0

Heathrow’s expansion programme has passed its first delivery milestone and is advancing on schedule as the Government published its draft National Policy Statement (“NPS”) on ... Read More

UK one step closer to formal divorce from European Union

Global Editor- February 1, 2017 0

British lawmakers have approved a legislation that puts the country one step ahead on the path towards a formal divorce from the European Union. The ... Read More

Routes appoints new Brand Director

Global Editor- February 1, 2017 0

Steven Small has been appointed brand director of Routes, a Manchester-based company that organises international events for the aviation industry. He will head a business ... Read More

Travel Leaders Group acquires Colletts Travel Limited in UK

Global Editor- February 1, 2017 0

Today, Travel Leaders Group is formally announcing that it has acquired United Kingdom-based Colletts Travel Limited, including its prestigious Colletts Collection. The acquisition is a ... Read More