Emirates has resumed flights for passengers between Manchester Airport and Dubai, reconnecting people and businesses in the North of England to 30 destinations worldwide. The first flight Flight EK017 touched down carrying both passengers and cargo on 17th June at 11.42 BST ahead of its return to … [Read more...]
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Stockport Holiday Inn Express team recognised in group awards
The team at Holiday Inn Express Stockport are celebrating being recognised in an internal awards event within the Interstate Hotels & Resorts Group. The hotel's team was honoured at the International Stand Out Awards, celebrating the successes of staff at Interstate locations around the world … [Read more...]
Tourism leaders in North urge rethink of airport quarantine plans
Tourism leaders in the North of England have written to government, urging for a more targeted approach to screening arrivals to the UK at airports. New restrictions are due to come into effect in June 2020, requiring air passengers to quarantine for 14 days on arrival to the UK to control the … [Read more...]
Travel firm share placing seeks to raise £67 million
Stockport-based online travel firm, On The Beach, is seeking to raise £67.3 million through a share placing. On The Beach plans a placing of 19.9% of its existing share capital, worth about £70m, in order to cope with the downturn in international travel and to enable the firm to emerge in a … [Read more...]
Night-Time Economy Task Force established in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group receives £250 million in support from GM councils
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has received a £250 million support package from the 10 Greater Manchester councils to see the city's airport through the coronavirus crisis. Manchester City Council owns a 35.5% stake in MAG, which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports, and will provide … [Read more...]
Totally Stockport #RaiseTheBar
With the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors hardest hit by the effects of coronavirus, Totally Stockport is getting behind the #RaiseTheBar campaign to press government to provide greater support to these businesses. The campaign, started by Croydon BID, already has the support of national … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Express launches competition for key workers
Holiday Inn Express Stockport has launched a competition for one key worker to win a free night stay at the hotel, and two tickets to a show of their choice at Stockport Plaza. The hotel is currently closed until at least 30th April in accordance with government travel restrictions, except for … [Read more...]
Stockport travel firm takes steps to survive effects of Covid-19
Stockport travel firm, On The Beach, has issued a statement outlining the measures the business is taking to see out the coronavirus outbreak. On The Beach has renewed its revolving credit facility, providing £50 million, which is normally only used to manage seasonal variance in working capital. … [Read more...]
Activities for Stockport families to do at home this Easter
With Stockport families and residents asked to continue to stay at home to protect the NHS, Stockport Council have produced a list of activities for families to stay entertained over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Cllr Colin Foster, Cabinet Member for Children, Family Services and Education at … [Read more...]
Covid-19: Manchester Airport announces temporary pay cuts and lay-offs
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement on behalf of the airport operator announcing temporary pay cuts and lay-offs. The UK travel industry is facing a very challenging few months amid widespread … [Read more...]
Race Across the World for Stockport physiotherapist and son
A Stockport specialist physiotherapist and her son decided to take up a new challenge; and found themselves on television, trekking from the top to the bottom of Latin America on a shoestring budget for the BBC's Race Across the World. Jo Gardiner and her son Sam were taking part in the new … [Read more...]
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