The Port of Poole’s 2022 cruise season is officially under way. On April 26, the MS Deutschland – a 520-guest vessel operated by German-based company Phoenix Reisen – became the first passenger ship to visit the Dorset-based port this year. To mark the occasion, Captain Hubert Flohr, master of the
Viking has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film, Downton Abbey: A New Era. The cruise line said in a statement that the partnership “builds on the company’s commitment to enriching cultural programming.” Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Viking,
easyJet has launched the first flights on its seasonal summer route from Aberdeen to Manchester on 28 March 2022. The airline’s double-daily service to London Gatwick has also recently taken off for the summer season. Both routes will provide stronger domestic connectivity from Scotland to key cities across the UK.
The creators of Boomtown – one of the UK’s most popular immersive festivals – are launching a new tourist attraction this summer, an amazement park called ‘Wake the Tiger’. A ‘brand new concept’, it promises a ‘fantastical experience’ with a collection of over 100 artists including storytellers, poets, scenic artists,
Emirates will restart flights to London Stansted (STN) in August after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. The airline said in an official statement that it is continuing to rebuild its UK and global network in response to sustained demand for international travel. Stansted is Emirates’ third London gateway.
VisitEngland says that 7.4 million Brits are planning a UK holiday trip for the Easter weekend – bringing a £1.8 billion boost to the country’s economy. The national tourism agency also said that the number is on par with figures from Easter 2019, a significant increase from 2018 with 4.8
