UK allows airlines to merge flights to cut fuel use
Mon, 04 May 2026
Britain introduced temporary measures allowing airlines to combine passengers onto fewer flights to cut jet fuel use, as concerns grow over potential shortages driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions affecting Middle East supplies.
Emirates expands Travel Rehearsal programme to UK
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Emirates launched its Travel Rehearsal programme in the UK at London Stansted Airport, offering guided simulations of the air travel journey to help passengers with accessibility needs reduce anxiety and build confidence before flying.
UK travel marketers predict higher budgets ahead of 2026 holiday season
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Almost 80% of UK Travel & Tourism marketers expect revenue growth and more than two-thirds expect budgets increases in the coming months, despite concerns over economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to data from performance marketing agency Impression.
Turkish Airlines adds London Stansted as ıts third gateway in London
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Turkish Airlines has added London Stansted as its third London destination, expanding its UK network to six cities with 15 weekly flights; total weekly frequencies across the UK and Ireland will reach 168 this summer.
Ajman Department of Tourism organises promotional tour in UK
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is organising a promotional tour in the UK from February 8 to 13, covering the cities of Leeds, Liverpool, and London, as part of a strategic direction aimed at expanding the Emirate’s international presence.
UK tourism worth $198bn to economy: VisitBritain
Tue, 20 Jan 2026
A new VisitBritain/VisitEngland report, Economic Value of Tourism in the United Kingdom, highlights tourism’s crucial role in the UK economy, contributing £147 billion ($198 billion) annually—around 5 per cent of GDP—through direct and supply chain impacts.
Travel Counsellors acquires key stake in leading Canadian group
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Travel Counsellors, one of UK’s top technology platforms for travel entrepreneurs, said it has inked a deal for the strategic acquisition of Canadian group - The Travel Agent Next Door - thus creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market.
UK–Saudi partnership to redefine wellness in Gulf
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
As Saudi Arabia continues its rapid growth in the wellness sector, Circle enters the market as a strategic collaboration between UK and Saudi founders, designed to meet the rising demand for holistic, performance-driven health experiences.