Tag Archives: London

A Fresh Era of Refined Comfort Takes Flight as Qantas Unveils Its Revitalised A380 First Experience

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(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is elevating the long-haul premium experience for its First customers with a refreshed suite of dining, wellness, and comfort upgrades rolling out progressively across its A380 network from December, according to their press release. The enhancements, shaped through traveller feedback and detailed inflight trials, reflect the Flying… Read the full news article

Strong recovery of the Global MICE Sector at IMEX America 2025

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Held from October 7–9, 2025, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, IMEX America 2025 set a new benchmark for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The event drew over 3,500 exhibitors and thousands of hosted buyers from across the globe, making it the largest… Read the full news article

Notting Hill Carnival is back on! Carnival-goers can even find affordable accommodation this year.

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  Europe’s biggest street festival WILL return this Bank Holiday. Thanks to an eleventh-hour deal that was finally struck last month, a near £960,000 funding gap has been plugged. This year’s Notting Hill Carnival now promises to be bigger and safer than ever. If your finances are also a bit tight, help is at hand… Read the full news article

Hilton and M&L Group to Launch Finland’s First Waldorf Astoria in Helsinki’s Historic Kruununhaka

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has signed a management deal with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki—Finland’s first Waldorf Astoria—later this year. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property will remain open during its brief transition. Amenities will include signature restaurants, a refined bar, fitness facilities, and a… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Reignites Pan Am Glory with “Tracing the Transatlantic” Farewell Flight

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(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport hosted the final flight of “Tracing the Transatlantic,” a 12-day Pan American–themed journey culminating in a Pan Am–branded jet’s departure to New York—its first such flight from Shannon in over three decades. The all-business-class experience for 50 guests featured period-inspired service, authentic uniforms and an Irish coffee farewell. Shannon’s links to… Read the full news article

Experience Africa 2025 Sets the Agenda for Africa’s Tourism Future

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ATTA® Events announces focused speaker line-up and event programme for its flagship B2B tourism event in London   LONDON, UK, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has officially revealed the speaker line-up for Experience Africa 2025 — the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing the continent’s… Read the full news article

Visit London or Edinburgh with a clear conscience! Stay in a university, not controversial holiday lets.

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New Government figures show that demand for holiday lets soared last year, with bookings in areas of London and Edinburgh reaching record highs. Rising demand is putting strain on available housing stock for local people and leaving many holidaymakers unable to find accommodation in August. Fortunately, a leading travel expert has a solution for the… Read the full news article

Heathrow Unveils Nature Traffic Control Tower, a Unique Birdwatching Experience to Support Its Nature Positive Plan

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(IN SHORT) Heathrow Airport has launched the Nature Traffic Control Tower, a birdwatching hide inspired by its iconic control tower, situated in the Causeway Nature Reserve. The tower opens today as part of Heathrow’s Nature Positive Plan, which focuses on protecting and restoring local biodiversity. Guests can book free tours and enjoy wildlife encounters in… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Braces for Easter Rush with Travel Tips and Festive Events for All Visitors

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport anticipates around 100,000 passengers per day over the Easter weekend, prompting the airport to encourage travelers to prepare ahead with check-in, baggage, and security tips. To streamline departures, self-service check-in tools, baggage tag kiosks, and the ZRH Comfort lounge and fast-track options are available. Meanwhile, non-travelers can enjoy Easter-themed events, such… Read the full news article

Oman Air Resumes Double-Daily Muscat-London Flights, Boosting International Connectivity and Paving the Way for 14 Weekly Returns by Summer 2026

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(IN SHORT) Oman Air has announced the return of its double-daily service between Muscat and London beginning 26 October 2025, in response to high passenger demand and steady route performance. Initially, the second flight will operate on four days each week, providing increased convenience and improved connections to major destinations, especially those serviced by oneworld… Read the full news article

Chef Eran Tibi Brings Eastern Mediterranean Flair to Anguilla’s Four Seasons Pop-Up

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla will host Chef Eran Tibi for an exclusive pop-up at Bamboo Bar and Grill from April 15-19, 2025, following his popular 2023 visit. Collaborating with Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon, the Tel Aviv-born chef will present his modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Tunisian, Syrian, Israeli, and Greek… Read the full news article

Hong Kong Pioneers Effortless Transitions Between Commercial and Private Flights

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(IN SHORT) Hong Kong is setting a new standard in aviation with JetLink, a collaborative service between the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) and Cathay Pacific that facilitates effortless transitions between commercial and private flights. Targeting First and Business class passengers, JetLink offers a guided “wing-to-wing” transfer that bypasses traditional customs and immigration hurdles,… Read the full news article

Bored of Borough? Check the insider’s guide to London’s tastiest street food hotspots.

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If you’re thinking Borough Market isn’t what it used to be, help is at hand. A new online guide lists four tasty alternatives, where you can be sure of getting some great street food without breaking the bank. LONDON, UK, 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of tussling with tourists and dismayed at how… Read the full news article

Arsenal Players Visit Emirates World Travel Store for a Glimpse of Innovation and Luxury

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(IN SHORT) Arsenal players Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber recently visited the Emirates World Travel Store in London, exploring the range of Arsenal merchandise, trying out innovative features like the ‘selfie mirror,’ and experiencing Emirates’ luxury offerings, including First-Class and Premium Economy seating. The store, which opened in October 2024, combines technology and… Read the full news article

How can Muggles stay at the real Hogwarts this Christmas?

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Potter fans can stay in Oxford’s New College this December. Its cloisters and quad feature in the movie The Goblet of Fire. (Courtesy UniversityRooms/copyright New College.)  Christmas conjures magic and mystery in the Harry Potter movies. This December, it’s possible to stay in several of the filming locations used in the Harry Potter films, says… Read the full news article

Air Canada Expands Summer 2025 Schedule with New Routes to Europe, U.S., and Asia for Enhanced Global Connectivity

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New services between Montreal and Naples, Italy, Montreal and Porto, Portugal Return of Toronto-Prague, Toronto-Port of Spain and Ottawa-London flights New Montreal-Cincinnati and Vancouver-Nashville services, and the resumption of Toronto-Jacksonville,   Over 100,000 weekly seats to 30 destinations across Europe and North Africa in the peak of Summer 2025 (IN SHORT) Air Canada is expanding its Summer 2025 offerings with new routes to Naples, Porto, Cincinnati, and Nashville, along with returning services to Prague, Port of… Read the full news article

London’s seven best Christmas markets and where festive bargain-hunters can stay on a budget

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For visitors to London’s Christmas markets, the Victoria League Student House in Leinster Square offers accommodation in a historic building from just £33 a night  As one of London’s best-loved Christmas markets reopens this week, a leading tourism expert reveals her pick of London’s top seasonal fairs. Find out which to visit and how out-of-town… Read the full news article

This Halloween, stay in university rooms in Britain’s most haunted cities for a spooktacular price

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Girton College, Cambridge, is a Grade 2* listed heritage building and frighteningly good value this Halloween.  LONDON, UK, 2024-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oxford, Cambridge, London and York are some of Britain’s oldest cities…and allegedly most haunted. This Halloween, a tourism expert says you can stay in bargain city centre university accommodation for the… Read the full news article

British Airways Adds Third Daily Flight Between Washington Dulles and London for 2025 Travel Season

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(IN SHORT) British Airways will increase its daily flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Heathrow from 14 to 21 per week starting on March 30, 2025, for the spring and summer season. The new flight will use a Boeing 787-8, complementing existing services operated by Boeing 777-200ER and Airbus A380 aircraft. This expansion… Read the full news article

British Airways Adds Third Daily Flight from Washington Dulles to London for Summer 2025

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Leaders welcome announcement of record capacity coming in 2025 (IN SHORT) British Airways has announced an expansion of its service between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Heathrow. Starting March 30, 2025, the airline will increase its flights from 14 to 21 per week, offering three daily flights for the spring and summer seasons. This… Read the full news article

Nothing brill in Notting Hill? Relief for festival-goers finding Carnival accommodation

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Price Consort Village, in nearby Goldhawk Road, offers upmarket student accommodation just 1.4 miles away from Notting Hill.LONDON, UK, 2024-Aug-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Most people remember this dialogue between Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in THAT movie: William: I live in Notting Hill. You live in Beverly Hills. Everyone in the world knows… Read the full news article

British Airways Reinstates Riyadh-London Route to Strengthen UK-Saudi Arabia Ties

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(IN SHORT) British Airways has announced the return of its Riyadh-London route during the GREAT FUTURES expo in Riyadh, an event aimed at fostering business engagement between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The year-round service, set to commence on November 4, 2024, will operate four times a week, utilizing Boeing 787 aircraft from London Heathrow… Read the full news article

British Airways Celebrates 10 Years of Austin-London Flights with Texas-Inspired Treats

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On Sunday March 3, 2024, British Airways proudly celebrated a decade of direct flights between Austin and London A British Airways First Officer named Austin operated the anniversary BA191, sharing his name with the vibrant Texan city The airline partnered with Austin’s renowned barbecue joint, Franklin Barbecue, to produce limited edition bottles of Franklin Barbecue’s… Read the full news article

British Airways Celebrates Decade of Austin-London Route with Franklin Barbecue Partnership

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(IN SHORT) British Airways commemorates a decade of service between Austin and London Heathrow by partnering with Franklin Barbecue to offer limited edition bottles of BA-B-Q sauce to Club World customers flying from Austin to London throughout March. Additionally, passengers will enjoy a Texas-inspired barbecue menu curated by British Airways’ Executive Chef Mark Brega, featuring… Read the full news article

Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London Celebrates Chinese New Year with Exquisite Banquet

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(IN SHORT) Mei Ume, located inside Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, is set to welcome the Year of the Dragon with a special Chinese New Year celebration. Running from February 5 to 24, 2024, guests can indulge in a multi-course banquet menu crafted by Chef Peter Ho, featuring traditional and auspicious dishes… Read the full news article

Unlock Massive Savings on London Train Fares: New Research Reveals How to Slash Costs for Business Travel

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(IN SHORT) Good Travel Management has conducted research on train fares to London from various UK stations, revealing significant potential savings for travelers who book in advance for business meetings. Stations like Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street offer the highest savings of up to 87%, with advanced bookings costing as little as £23.00 compared… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London to Offer Signature Spa and Wellness Oasis in 2024

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(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, is set to open its doors in early 2024 and will feature a luxurious signature spa that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of London life. Located in Hanover Square in the heart of Mayfair, the spa will include a 25-meter heated swimming pool, sauna, vitality… Read the full news article

Visit West Hollywood Partners with Rolling Stone UK Awards to Celebrate Musical Icons

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(IN SHORT) Visit West Hollywood has been named an official partner of the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Awards 2023, set to take place at the Roundhouse in London on November 23. The awards, hosted by comedian Munya Chawawa, will celebrate musical excellence, and Visit West Hollywood will sponsor Rolling Stone UK’s Icon Award, which will… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Unveils Festive Season Delights for Guests

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is offering a range of festive experiences for guests during the holiday season. The offerings include a “Sweetsmas Afternoon Tea” featuring pastries inspired by classic British sweets, a special four-course set menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and a sumptuous banquet at Mei Ume…. Read the full news article

Top 10 Cities Revealed for Perfect Rainy-Day Vacations According to InsureMyTrip Study

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(IN SHORT) A recent study by InsureMyTrip reveals that Google searches for winter breaks have surged by 132% in the last three months, with an average of 8,100 searches per month. The study analyzed various factors that make for a perfect rainy-day vacation and identified the top 10 cities worldwide based on cultural attractions, entertainment… Read the full news article