Manchester Airport Managing Director, Karen Smart (pictured), has released an editorial outlining the Northern transport hub's road to recovery after a challenging 18 months during the global pandemic. Traffic levels at the airport dropped to as low as 5% of normal volumes at the height of … [Read more...]
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Marple travel firm scoops awards despite pandemic challenges
Marple based travel firm, PlainSailing.com have celebrated a number of industry awards and strong year of sales despite the global pandemic placing heavy restrictions on the sector. The sailing holiday specialists reported a fantastic year of sales after expanding their client-base significantly … [Read more...]
Simplified restrictions see more airlines resume flights to popular holiday destinations from Manchester Airport
As travel restrictions continue to ease and simplify, more and more airlines are starting, resuming or increasing services from Manchester Airport, the UK’s global gateway for the North, for holidays during the October half-term. Routes have resumed flying for numerous destinations popular with … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport calls for simplified travel system as ONS reveals aviation sector worst hit by pandemic
Manchester Airport is calling for the Government to introduce a simplified two-tier system for international travel, as fresh data revealed the UK aviation sector is slipping even further behind in its recovery. ONS data from June showed that aviation remains the worst hit UK sector, with … [Read more...]
easyJet announces new winter route from Manchester to Jordan
Low-cost airline, easyJet, has confirmed a new seasonal route from Manchester Airport to the Red Sea city of Aqaba, Jordan. Flights and holidays are now on sale from Manchester Airport to King Hussein Aqaba Airport in Jordan. The Middle Eastern city offers year-round sunshine, with access to … [Read more...]
25% of all England’s tourism spend takes place in the region
The data comes from a report commissioned by Transport for the North for Atkins and Leisure Consultancy Ltd to undertake the first comprehensive pan-Northern study of the visitor economy and its relationship with transport. It will form part of the Sub-national Transport Body’s evidence … [Read more...]
Stockport to host 3-day Food & Drink Festival
Stockport is preparing to serve up a feast of a 3-day Food & Drink Festival across Stockport town centre from 3rd to 5th September 2021 On Friday, over 30 food and drink stalls will be popping up across the town centre to tempt the most discerning of taste buds with food and drink from all … [Read more...]
Icelandair resumes Manchester Airport flights
Icelandic airline, Icelandair have announced the return of flights between Manchester Airport and Arctic island nation's capital, Reykjavík. While flights were grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Icelandic flag carrier is now encouraging for tourists to return to Iceland, and is … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic launches new service from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of a new route from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay in Jamaica. The airline will also be increasing frequency from Manchester to Barbados. The airline resumed flying from Manchester on 7th August with flights to Barbados, and as travel restrictions … [Read more...]
Hotel group behind Holiday Inn Express rebounds after pandemic losses
Intercontinental Hotels Group, the international group behind the Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza brands, has reported a modest profit after significant losses due to the pandemic in 2020. The Buckinghamshire based chain reported a $48 million operating profit in the first six … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hotels see resurgence in occupancy
Hotels in Greater Manchester have seen a strong bounce-back in occupancy levels over the last three months, according to figures from the Manchester Hoteliers' Association (MHA). Before hotels fully reopened in May, occupancy levels stood at around 40%, but rose to 60% in July, and are expected … [Read more...]
Bramhall travel company shortlisted in national industry awards
Bramhall based travel company, The Inspire Group, has been named as finalists in two categories at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. The group has been shortlisted for the prizes of Call Centre Agency of the Year and Leisure Agent of the year in a prestigious industry awards that have … [Read more...]
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