News for: Tourism

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has reported its three UK airports served 2.7 million travellers in October; figures represent just 51% of pre-pandemic passenger numbers compared to October 2019. Latest reported passenger numbers from the group, which represents Manchester, London Stansted and … [Read more...]

Tunisian airline, Nouvelair, has announced plans to resume flights from Manchester Airport to the North African country, following the relaxation of Covid-19 travel rules by both the governments of the UK and Tunisia. While flights had started in July 2021, they were suspended after travel … [Read more...]

A Stockport based travel firm has announced ambitious growth plans as the sector prepares for a post-pandemic boom. Bramhall-headquartered The Inspire Group says the firm is preparing itself for the peak holiday booking period in January, and is expecting stronger-than-ever sales as travel … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus has celebrated the first non-stop transatlantic flight from the UK with the launch of the Irish carrier's route from Manchester to Barbados. The brand new EI 31 service departed at 10.15am on 20th October, marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]