Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in February for the first time thanks to a surge in half-term getaways. More than 800,000 of the month’s passengers travelled during the week-long school holiday alone, with sunnier destinations such as Alicante, Tenerife and Dubai among … [Read more...]
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Extension proposed for Stockport Premier Inn
Whitbread have submitted plans to Stockport Council for a proposed 20-bedroom expansion of their Premier Inn hotel on Buxton Road. The hotel is situated 1.5 km from Stockport town centre, on the corner of the A6 Buxton Road and Nangreave Road in Heaviley, close to Stockport Crematorium and … [Read more...]
Royal Nawaab takes shape inside Stockport Pyramid
Work is progressing on refurbishment of Stockport's iconic Pyramid as it is set to be converted into a 1,500-cover Indian banqueting restaurant, Royal Nawaab. Marketing Stockport were invited to visit The Pyramid and see the work in progress on the refurbishment of the pyramid into the restaurant … [Read more...]
Loganair adds Southampton and Exeter flights from Manchester Airport
Regional airline, Loganair, has announced it will add new flights to both Southampton and Exeter from Manchester Airport. The new route to Southampton will operate three times daily from 26th October, with daily flights to Exeter also beginning on the same day. The new routes will also benefit … [Read more...]
Indian airline announces the North’s only direct route to India
IndiGo, the largest airline in India, has announced it will begin flights from Manchester Airport for the first time, offering the North of England's only direct route to the country, which is the world's fastest-growing economy. The announcement marks IndiGo’s first entry to the European market, … [Read more...]
Daily Ethiopian Airlines flights from Manchester open up Africa to the North
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will increase its schedule flying between Manchester Airport and Addis Ababa, opening up travel opportunities from the North across Africa. The new daily schedule, increasing from five flights per week, will be effective from July 3rd 2025, adding to travel … [Read more...]
65,000 Manchester Airport passengers checked in bags the day before flying in 2024
More than 65,000 passengers flying from Manchester Airport checked in their bags the day before travelling in 2024, the airport has revealed. Services offered by a select number of airlines, including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Virgin Atlantic, allow passengers on eligible flights to … [Read more...]
Hospitality sector speaks out against Greater Manchester tourist tax idea
Following the suggestion of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of introducing a tourist tax for visitors to the city-region, industry body UKHospitality has pushed back against the idea. The Mayor floated the idea of a mandatory tourist levy during a BBC interview, however, UKHospitality have … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers across MAG rose 0.5% in January
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw passenger numbers travelling in and out of its three UK airports rise 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025 to 3.9 million. The rolling 12-month passenger total for the Group – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports – was 64.7 million … [Read more...]
Contractor appointed for Bramall Hall restoration
Stockport Council has announced the appointment of specialist heritage contractor, Restoration Projects, to deliver essential work to preserve Bramall Hall. Work to futureproof Stockport's only Grade I listed building is being supported by a £1.6 million funding boost from Arts Council England’s … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport unveils first look at new Terminal 2 experience
With the £1.3 billion transformation programme of Terminal 2 set to complete later this year, Manchester Airport has unveiled a video preview of what passengers can expect to experience when travelling. The first phase of the programme – an extension that doubled the size of Terminal 2 - opened … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches new visitor economy strategy
A new strategy for Greater Manchester’s visitor economy has been launched, setting out a roadmap to lead the sector through an expected period of growth in the coming years. The Greater Manchester Strategy for the Visitor Economy 2025-2030 was launched on Wednesday 29 January 2025 at a packed … [Read more...]
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