Travel in Britain

A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller UK.

Hollywood is not just a place, it’s a location in the mind of people all over the world. Some years ago, when a British airport clerk glanced at the address on my passport, she said, “Encino! That’s where Clark Gable lived!” Or as the Kinks sang in “Celluloid Heroes,” I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show, A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes, Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain, And celluloid heroes never really die.’

It has been confirmed that a 73-year-old British man died during a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday. 

China has extended visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025.

Eurostar is considering adding more routes from London as it looks to buy 50 new trains.

I hesitate to share this information because I think my friend and I would be perfect for the job but GetYourGuide, in partnership with On Location Tours, is kicking off a search for a couple of Swifties to lead Taylor Swift-themed tours in two major cities.

Great Western Railway (GWR) is welcoming a new summer menu to its Pullman Dining service next week, with seven new dishes being served to customers.

Air Austral signs a strategic five-year agreement with flydocs to digitize their records management across 8 aircraft, enhancing operational efficiency and modernizing fleet management.

Azamara Cruises launches a new UK call center to enhance support for guests and travel agents, demonstrating its commitment to the UK market and improving service efficiency.

Hubby launches eSIM in the UK, On The Beach is its first UK partner.

Medallia’s and Kantar’s partnership with Virgin Atlantic has been awarded the “Best Use of Customer Insight” accolade.

Samana Developers announces Nima Khojasteh as the new Chief Sales Officer, a seasoned professional from the UK with extensive experience in Dubai’s real estate market.

KeyNest announces a strategic partnership with Quadient, integrating their key exchange service with Parcel Pending lockers, enhancing convenience and security for key storage and retrieval across the UK.

Independent charity dedicated to preventing harm to UK travellers explores Holiday Head phenomenon, explaining why people take more risks when they travel. Three in four travellers more open to new experiences on holiday, and trying things they wouldn’t at home.

Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is poised for a record-breaking year, with economic contributions expected to hit $182bn. and significant job growth across the country.

Latest announcements build on IHG’s expansion into the upscale extended stay segment in Europe.

British Airways will resume flights to Riyadh on November 4, 2024, boosting connectivity with four weekly flights operated by Boeing 787s.

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, 87% of UK consumers plan to travel this year, with a preference for UK breaks and short-haul holidays, reveals BDO’s latest survey.

Shannon Airport expects over 52,000 travelers during the June bank holiday, marking a busy start to summer with increased flights and service expansions.

British Airways introduces its first-ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, offering a unique opportunity to witness the northern lights and engage in Arctic winter sports, starting December 2024.

Don’t forget to make a detailed itinerary so that you don’t miss any of Manchester’s marvels.