News for: Tourism

Airline, Emirates, has revealed the full details of its new £10 million Lounge at Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport, the first of its kind in the UK. Now open to customers flying with the airline, the £10 million investment combines contemporary interiors, ‘Made in Manchester’ dining, integrated … [Read more...]

Saudi airline, Riyadh Air, has celebrated its first flight between Manchester Airport and Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, increasing connections with the country from the North. The airline, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, began operations in June with its maiden flight to London, … [Read more...]

A group of campaigners raising awareness of the risks of methanol poisoning spoke to passengers at Manchester Airport as part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) 'Know The Signs' campaign. The campaign encourages travellers to understand how to recognise the signs of … [Read more...]

A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]

A Stockport based group was been named Best Agency to Work For (Large) at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. Bramhall-based Inspire Group was recognised as an employers who go above and beyond in supporting, developing and rewarding their staff, from training and career progression to … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group has started its summer season with record performance across its UK sites: Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. MAG served a record 6.4 million passengers in June, an increase of 2.2% on the same month last year.  The Group – which operates Manchester, … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will increase flights from Manchester Airport to Bangkok, Thailand, for the Winter 2026/27 season. The seasonal service launched in late 2025, becoming Manchester Airport's only direct link to the Thai capital and world's most visited city, which welcomed … [Read more...]

The temporary VAT reduction for children’s meals, admissions and family attractions could lead to a summer of disruption for businesses across the North West warns accountancy firm Azets. Aimed at families, the VAT reduction is being introduced by the government as part of a wider initiative to … [Read more...]