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We are delighted to announce our membership of The Business Travel Association (BTA) via our affiliation with the Focus Travel Partnership. The BTA is the UK's representative association and authority on business travel, working with key industry stakeholders and industry partners to raise the profile of the business travel sector and ensure our voice is heard by government; lobbying on all issues that impact our...
Read MoreAs of 1 February 2020, travel between the UK and EU countries will not change; you will be able to continue travelling as normal for leisure and business without the need for additional documentation etc. However, as of 1 January 2021 travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein will be subject to changes, some of which may require advance preparation. All travellers will need to check their passport...
Read MoreLast week, union leaders for London Underground workers ordered a 24-hour strike on the Victoria Line. The strike will take place on 27-28 November, with RMT train drivers walking out from 10 p.m. on the Wednesday until the same time the following day. The Victoria Line is used by some 600,000 passengers a day and disruption is expected, commuters are advised to find an alternative route in advance. An RMT spokesman ha...
Read MoreNewcastle Airport will have a brand-new luxury lounge for Summer 2020 with construction due to get underway soon. The airport’s third premium lounge, alongside the existing Aspire and BA lounges, the new addition will have spectacular panoramic views of the runway and a stylish bar area. Lounge guests will be able to indulge pre-flight with a menu of high-quality food on offer and those travelling for business can ...
Read MoreLast month Loganair announced a new service to Cornwall Airport Newquay, the airline’s sixth new route from Newcastle International Airport. Loganair continues to invest in connecting the North East to the rest of the UK and beyond, expanding a growing network of flights out of Newcastle. The route from Newcastle to Newquay, will make it quicker and easier than ever to travel between the North East and the South West o...
Read MoreWhile there remains a high level of uncertainty around the outcome of Brexit, both the European Commission and the British Government have given assurances that UK citizens will still be able to travel to the EU after 31 October, even in the event of a no-deal scenario. In the event that a deal is agreed, we will enter a transition period whereby all travel will remain as is until December 2020. Even if this is not the...
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at OWNE19. The North East leads the country in the offshore wind energy sector, and OWNE19 is the region’s largest offshore wind event. Providing an amazing opportunity for those involved in the sector to network and do business, the event will take place on Thursday 7 November at the Eagles Community Arena, Newcastle. Our joint managing director Anne Br...
Read MoreAs of Last Friday (27 September 2019) British passport holders travelling to Saudi Arabia can now obtain a tourist e-visa online prior to departure. Alternatively, UK visitors can apply on arrival. Applicants for both types of visa must be over 18 years of age (under 18s require an adult to act as guardian) and have a passport that is valid for at least six months at the time of entering Saudi Arabia. It is advised tha...
Read MoreStarting next year, airline KLM will run a summer schedule of flights between Amsterdam and Austin, Texas. The service will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, between 4 May and 24 October 2020. UK travellers will be able to connect to the Amsterdam flights from any of KLM’s 16 UK airports, including Newcastle International Airport. Operated by an Airbus A330-300 furnished with the late...
Read MoreFollowing the lead of Intercontinental Hotel Group, Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain has announced that it will remove all small toiletries from its hotels by December 2020. Like Intercontinental, who have pledged to make the switch by the end of 2021, Marriott will be replacing single-use bottles with large refillable products. Many of Marriott International’s budget brands have already made the...
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