Record number of meetings at CTA event

The Coach Tourism Association’s CTA Annual Workshop 2026, which took place 6-10 February, attracted nearly 180 industry stakeholders to Derry~Londonderry for the industry’s flagship annual business development event.  Read more

Warwick Folk Festival brings £1m benefit to town

The 2025 Warwick Folk Festival brought in just under £1million to the town in terms of additional economic benefit which has been revealed in an ‘Economic Impact Analysis’ report. It has also been revealed that the festival days in 2023, 2024 and 2025 averaged a footfall uplift of +46% in the town centre, compared to the average footfall on the same non-festival days. Data also showed that 2025 had the largest footfall increase over the festival period, of +59%. Based on survey data, 70.5% of visitors stayed overnight in Warwick or on the festival site and 70% of visitors came from outside Warwickshire.  Read more

2026 on a postcard: Brightsun Travel reports

According to a new travel trends report, UK holidaymakers look back at the 1980s as a time of less stressful holidays, and are increasingly craving the authentic, less pressurised experiences that defined travel during the decade.  Read more

Last minute sailings with Fred. Olsen

A new year often inspires plans for new adventures. With a range of tempting last-minute sailings on the horizon – plus our offer of up to £200 on-board credit per cabin on selected cruises – there’s every reason to book your place on board.  Read more

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