Cheval Collection names cluster sales director for Dubai properties
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Cheval Collection, a UK-based luxury hospitality company with a growing number of properties in the Middle East, has appointed Robert Nicolas, an industry veteran with two decades’ experience in hospitality, as the Cluster Director of Sales for its two serviced apartment properties in Dubai.
UK air traffic glitch sparks travel chaos, Gulf airlines face knock-on disruption
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
A major technical failure in Britain's air traffic control system has thrown the country's aviation network into chaos, cancelling around 1,300 flights and raising the prospect of delays to Gulf airline services to and from the UK as carriers struggle to clear a huge backlog of aircraft and passengers.
Bahrain showcases tourism, automotive heritage at UK concours event
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Sara Buhiji attended the Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, using the event to promote Bahrain as a destination for international tourism and high-profile events.
Emirates completes Travel Rehearsal Programme across UK
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Emirates has completed its Travel Rehearsal programme across all eight UK airports it serves, strengthening support for passengers with accessibility requirements.
THC orders eight Airbus H145 helicopters to expand Saudi aviation operations
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters during the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.
JA Resorts & Hotels welcomes UK guests following travel advice update
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
JA Resorts & Hotels is welcoming international guests after the UK Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. Visitors can now enjoy stays at JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, JA Lake View Hotel and JA Hatta Fort Hotel.
easyJet nears $7.34bn acquisition by Castlelake
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
British budget airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a revised takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at up to £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion).
Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service
Sun, 05 Jul 2026
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.
Pegasus launches Gatwick-Istanbul route
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Pegasus Airlines has launched a new direct summer route between London Gatwick and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International, with services commenced on June 15, 2026.
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.