A contract has been signed for leasing the Tay Hotel building, which will undergo a major renovation and refurbishment to convert it into an upmarket hotel. More >

British Airways used its first refitted Boeing 777-200 on a flight from London to Newark at the weekend. The aircraft is the first of 18 to be fitted within BA’s new First, World Traveller and World Traveller Plus cabins, as well as a new in-flight entertainment system. More >

The UK runs the risk of failing to attract key airline routes to emerging markets unless capacity is increased at airports in the London area. More >

As 2012 dawns, many hoteliers and hospitality professionals are perhaps banking on the 2012 Olympics to rescue the UK hospitality industry … but research reveals that this is hopeful thinking! More >

According to Visit Britain, London Olympics are not likely to help tourism industry in the country. Tourism is likely to face displacement effect due to London Olympics and arrivals may drop by 5 to 10 per cent for 2011. More >