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Plymouth, home to the UK’s first National Marine Park, is set to celebrate English Tourism Week 2025 (14–23 March) with a special programme offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to key tourism venues across the city. This new initiative is part of ‘Welcoming Plymouth’, a city-wide partnership dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience and supporting the local tourism industry. Running from Friday, 14 March to Friday, 21 March, Welcoming Plymouth will showcase the city’s rich maritime heritage and its commitment to expanding the Visitor Economy. The initiative aligns with Plymouth’s ambitious goals of increasing visitor numbers by 15%, boosting visitor spend by…

RateHawk, a leading B2B hotel booking platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Hays Travel Independence Group (IG), a division of the UK’s largest independent travel agency. This collaboration aims to enhance accommodation offerings for over 120 Hays Travel IG members, helping them expand their services and drive business growth. Through this partnership, Hays Travel IG members will gain access to RateHawk’s extensive global inventory of more than 2.6 million accommodation options across 220+ countries. This includes a diverse selection of hotels, apartments, and villas, consolidating supply from over 300 global wholesalers and 120,000 directly contracted properties. The expanded inventory…

Aerovolt UK Ltd, a leader in developing smart aircraft charging networks, has partnered with 3 Legs Aviation Services Ltd, a prominent light aircraft handling provider based on the Isle of Man. This strategic collaboration aims to introduce electric aircraft charging solutions at Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway Airport), marking a major advancement in sustainable aviation infrastructure for the island. Aerovolt intends to install a fixed 44kW AS6968 charging point at Ronaldsway Airport, designed to support aircraft charging across various operations, including flight training, business, and commercial aviation. Beyond the charging infrastructure, the partnership will also explore the potential for introducing…

Paddle UK has received a prestigious honor, being selected to host a Stand Up Paddling World Cup event, as announced by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in Hangzhou, China. This marks the first time a major ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) event of this magnitude will be held in the UK, following Paddle UK’s appointment as the sport’s governing body in February 2023. Scheduled for 24 to 28 June 2026, the event will take place on the breathtaking waters of the English Riviera in Torbay, which has emerged as a prime destination for Stand Up Paddleboarding in England. The five-day…

OPUL Jets, a leading provider of luxury private aviation services, has announced the acquisition of Wallcourt Aviation. This strategic acquisition brings together two of the UK’s top private aviation firms under the OPUL Jets brand, significantly boosting its global presence while preserving Wallcourt Aviation’s legacy of excellence in private jet charter. The primary focus of this acquisition is to maintain continuity. Wallcourt Aviation’s existing management team, operational systems, and service standards will seamlessly integrate with OPUL Jets, ensuring that clients continue to receive the same high level of professionalism, reliability, and personalised service. The transition will be smooth, with key…

Alfa Travel is excited to announce the addition of 10 new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches to its expanding fleet, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide exceptional travel experiences. These coaches are designed to meet the growing demand for UK holidays, offering superior comfort, safety, and reliability for passengers. The introduction of these vehicles ensures Alfa Travel maintains its leadership position in the coach travel industry as coach tours across the UK continue to rise in popularity. The launch of this new fleet is particularly notable due to the fact that all 10 coaches meet the rigorous…

Revolut, the global fintech platform with over 50 million customers worldwide and hundreds of thousands of business clients, has announced a new partnership with Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in EMEA. This collaboration brings secure, one-click checkouts to Wizz Air’s 60+ million customers, starting with the app and expanding to the website in May. The 10 million UK Revolut users can now book flights with Wizz Air without the need to enter payment details. By selecting Revolut Pay at checkout on the Wizz Air app, users can complete their booking in seconds, approving payments securely through the Revolut…

ATPI, a global leader in travel management and a strong advocate for sustainability, has reinforced its carbon reduction expertise through a successful collaboration with the Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC-SAPC). Through its ATPI Halo service, the travel management company assisted IADC-SAPC in accurately tracking and offsetting its CO2 emissions, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable travel solutions. The partnership, which began in 2024, enabled ATPI to monitor the carbon footprint of IADC-SAPC’s chapter meetings over the past year. ATPI Halo, a core component of the company’s sustainability strategy, offers a comprehensive approach to CO2…

SUNRATE, a global leader in payment and treasury management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Atlas, the renowned travel technology firm, at ITB Berlin 2025. This collaboration will integrate SUNRATE’s innovative travel payment solutions with Atlas’s ATRIP (Air Travel Retailing and Information Platform), streamlining payment processes for the travel sector. Transforming the Travel Industry with Advanced Payment Solutions and Low-Cost Carrier Content At ITB Berlin, SUNRATE presented its commercial cards, a game-changing innovation transforming travel payments across the globe. These virtual and physical cards, trusted by Atlas and others, provide a wide range of financial benefits. Customers can settle…

Approach Tours, a prominent Canadian travel operator renowned for its all-inclusive group travel experiences tailored to active seniors, is introducing a new offering: ‘Timeless Japan.’ This exciting 17-day itinerary promises a rich, immersive journey through Japan, blending the country’s traditional charm with its modern allure. The tour includes visits to iconic castles, walks through serene bamboo forests, and unique experiences such as overnight stays in a monastery and a ryokan. Since its inception in 2019, Approach Tours has become a leading choice for travellers over 55, with almost 10,000 seniors having embarked on its thoughtfully designed journeys. The company has…