Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed data showing that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year. In data published on April 27, 2023, CLIA revealed that: In 2022 British and Irish holidaymakers took around 1.7 million cruises, up from 479,000 the previous
Ryanair is adding 3 “Gamechanger” aircraft to its London Luton Airport (LLA) based fleet. The airline said that the 3 brand new 737 8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft are more environmentally friendly. The aircraft will reduce noise by 40% and CO2 emissions by 16% while delivering greater capacity to carry 4% more
Emerald Cruises has announced that Emerald Sakara is currently undergoing its final fit-out in preparation for its upcoming sea trials. The cruise line said that work is scheduled to complete the yacht’s interior before it welcomes guests. There are just three months to go until the vessel makes its debut
Princess Cruises has unveiled a new speciality seafood restaurant, The Catch by Rudi, set to debut on Enchanted Princess. The restaurant is a joint partnership with culinary icon Chef Rudi Sodamin, Head of Culinary Arts for Princess. It is the first Princess restaurant primarily devoted to seafood and offers a
Star Clippers is increasing the number of fully-packaged sailings from London, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh airports for summer 2023, starting at £1789pp. Guests can sail from Rome on 30th September 2023 on a 7-night sailing visiting ports of call such as Messina, Amalfi and Sorrento. Packaged sailings with flight departures
VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence. The 48 finalists were picked following a rigorous judging process by tourism industry experts, and will now go on to compete in 16 core categories at the national awards, with the
