Travel, tourism, hotels, accommodation, and hospitality.
Jen Carr, known as The Travel Mum, offers tips for reducing stress when flying with children during the October half-term. Her advice includes planning the airport journey in advance, staying updated on flight changes, packing spare clothes for everyone, and bringing snacks and entertainment for the kids. These preparations aim to make family travel more manageable and less stressful.
The Snowball app, designed to help disabled people find accessible places, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026. Created by Simon Sansome, who became paralysed in 2014, the app provides accessibility assessments and reviews for various locations, aiming to empower disabled individuals to travel with confidence. This recognition highlights the app's impact and potential for expansion, including plans to recruit accessibility assessors in the USA.
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in the Lake District has been shortlisted for the 'Best Bar' category at the 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. This nomination highlights the hotel's dedication to creating exceptional drinking and dining experiences in its historic setting. Winners will be announced in November 2026, and voting is open until October 19, 2026.
StayCotswold is offering fans of the BBC show "The Traitors" a themed getaway in the Cotswolds, featuring visits to Broadway Tower, which resembles the show's Traitors' Tower, and guided Land Rover tours. The experience includes exploring local attractions like Sudeley Castle and the village of Avening, home to actor Richard E. Grant. This themed staycation aims to immerse guests in a setting reminiscent of the show's dramatic atmosphere.
Dorset Cottage Holidays supports VisitEngland's new campaign aimed at boosting domestic coastal tourism, as bookings for such breaks have declined by 18% year-on-year. The campaign, 'All on England's Coast', promotes outdoor adventures and local attractions to encourage more people to choose coastal getaways, potentially adding £8 billion to the economy if overseas travel spending shifts domestically. The initiative is seen as beneficial for local businesses in Dorset, which relies heavily on to
Rhyl, a popular seaside town in the North West, is moving forward with a £20 million plan to revitalise the area over the next decade. The Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, alongside local organisations, is focusing on community-driven development, ensuring that residents and businesses have a significant role in shaping the town's future. The initiative aims to create lasting positive changes by aligning projects with local needs and priorities.
FREETOUR.com analysed over 337,000 tour selections by more than 264,000 travellers from 51 countries, revealing that while travellers may visit the same cities, they often choose different cultural experiences. Italian travellers showed a strong preference for tours focused on politics and 20th-century history, while travellers from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia favoured architecture and design. These insights highlight the varied interests of travellers from different countries, which
A community open weekend will be held on 16th and 17th October at the Marchesi Centre in Windermere, inviting locals and visitors to learn about the transformation of the historic Windermere Hotel. The event, organised by the Elysium Windermere hotel and spa team, will showcase the hotel's refurbishment plans, which aim to preserve its heritage while adding modern amenities. The project is expected to boost the local economy by creating up to 130 jobs and supporting the supply chain.
Elio Epifani, founder of Vox Group, celebrates 25 years since he introduced a radio device for tour guides, which has now evolved into a global guiding infrastructure used in over 150 countries. Vox Group has launched a major update to its AI-powered guiding platform, Aura, which now supports 200 languages and offers features like live translation and subtitles for diverse audiences. This development highlights the company's commitment to enhancing the travel experience through technology while
Zeevou has launched ZeeLink, a platform allowing property managers to cross-sell verified properties and earn commissions by referring guests to peers when fully booked, instead of relying on high-commission OTAs. This network helps hosts retain more revenue and expand their bookings by listing properties across partner sites. ZeeLink is free to join, with fees only applied when revenue is generated, aligning the platform's success with that of its users.
The Gunroom Restaurant at Plas Dinas Country House in Bontnewydd has been awarded Three AA Rosettes, recognising it as one of the UK's top dining destinations. Led by Head Chef Daniel ap Geraint, the restaurant focuses on Welsh produce and seasonal menus, and this accolade highlights its culinary excellence. This achievement is significant for Plas Dinas, which has also received other prestigious awards, further establishing it as a leading food-led hospitality destination.
Wisteria Tours, a family-run coach tour business based in Shrewsbury, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founded by Jacky Crick and her daughters, the company has grown from a retirement hobby into a successful business offering trips to gardens and historic sites across the UK and Europe. The milestone was marked with a celebratory trip to Eastbourne, highlighting the company's commitment to personalised service and detailed planning.
Stay at Spa, an Estonia-based travel company, has launched an online booking platform for spa and wellness hotels, initially targeting European destinations. This move marks the company's shift from development to commercial operations, allowing users to book accommodations with significant spa and wellness offerings. The platform aims to expand its hotel inventory and geographic reach as it builds relationships with more properties in the established European spa market.
Blenheim Palace is offering a range of family-friendly activities this autumn, including a Haunted Half Term event, a Halloween after-dark trail, and a Dinosaurs Are Forever exhibition featuring Megalosaurus sculptures. The events aim to provide educational and entertaining experiences for visitors while supporting the preservation of the historic site. Admission fees and donations contribute to the maintenance and care of the palace and its grounds.
Chetan Doonga has been appointed as the General Manager of Aberdeen's Grape & Grain wine bar and Mediterranean restaurant. With extensive experience in hospitality, including roles at the Chester Hotel and Marcliffe at Pitfodels, Doonga will focus on enhancing operations and guest experiences at both venues. This appointment is significant as it aims to leverage the synergy between the two establishments to drive sustainable growth.
THE PIG hotel group has extended its partnership with DropWorks Rum, featuring their products across its venues as it prepares to open its largest site next summer. The collaboration focuses on British production and locally sourced ingredients, with DropWorks also providing rum training to THE PIG's bartenders. This partnership highlights both companies' commitment to sustainability and quality in hospitality.
A deep partial solar eclipse will occur in the Cotswolds tomorrow evening, with over 90% of the Sun obscured by the Moon. StayCotswold has identified the best locations for viewing, including elevated spots like Cleeve Hill and Broadway Tower, as well as parks and pub gardens. Observers are reminded to use proper eclipse glasses for safety, and the event coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, offering excellent conditions for stargazing.
Insurance experts at Everywhen highlight that travellers now carry more valuable items in their cabin bags, often exceeding £5,000, due to the inclusion of technology like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. This shift reflects the modern travel experience, where staying connected and having portable technology is essential. The company suggests travellers should be aware of the increased financial value they carry and consider the associated insurance risks.
Showeez Ltd has expanded its platform to connect family offices and institutional investors with off-market hotel acquisition opportunities in Europe. This move addresses the growing demand for prime hospitality assets, which are often not publicly marketed due to confidentiality and operational continuity concerns. The platform aims to facilitate discreet transactions by aligning the interests of qualified buyers and property owners.
Trooli, a home broadband provider, has identified top UK destinations that offer both beauty and strong connectivity, ensuring visitors can stay online during their summer trips. The analysis considered gigabit-capable broadband, 4G, and public WiFi availability in various scenic and historic locations, such as West Bay Beaches in Dorset and Windsor Castle in Berkshire. This information is valuable for families wanting to enjoy UK travel without sacrificing internet access for work, communicatio
