EYE ON AFRICA
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25th anniversary of operations in India
Virgin Atlantic, a leading British airline, says it is celebrating 25 years of flying to India and its ongoing commitment… Read More
VFS Global acquires majority stake in Brazilian CiX Citizen Experience
In a strategic move to expand its footprint in Latin America and strengthen its public service delivery capabilities, VFS Global,… Read More
UK and India sign pact to boost cultural and tourism ties
In order to promote bilateral ties in culture, tourism and creative industries, Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media… Read More
UK economy loses over GBP 2.2 billion from international tourist spending: WTTC
Spending by international visitors in the United Kingdom declined sharply in 2024, leading to a lost revenue of about GBP… Read More
Travel & tourism M&A activity shows resilience amid global deal slowdown: GlobalData
The travel and tourism sector saw steady Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity in the first quarter of 2025, despite a… Read More
Global travel & tourism to hit USD 11.7 trillion in 2025: WTTC
In its latest economic forecast, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a leading global tourism organisation, projects that the… Read More
First Universal themepark to be set up in UK
Universal Studios, a leading media and entertainment company that operates Universal themeparks, will make its foray into the European region… Read More
WTTC criticises UK’s new ETA requirement for European travellers
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has strongly criticised the United Kingdom’s implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)… Read More
London Eye turns 25 on March 9
One of the world’s most iconic landmarks and a top attraction for millions of tourists visiting the United Kingdom, London… Read More
Air India optimises layover in India to improve UK-Europe-Australia connectivity
With its long-term vision of building India as a global transit hub, Air India says it has optimised its international… Read More
VFS Global launches AI-powered chatbot for UK visa applications
In a move to enhance customer service, VFS Global, a leading visa and passport administration outsourcing firm, has introduced an… Read More
Wales takes lead in UK dark sky projects
Wales has become the first region of the United Kingdom to take measures to introduce a good practice guidance to… Read More
Atlys acquires British firm to expand into UK
In a significant move to expand its global footprint, Atlys, a leading visa services platform, has acquired Artionis, a UK-based… Read More
VisitBritain anticipates 43.4 million international visitors in 2025
In 2025, VisitBritain, the national tourism agency of Great Britain, expects 43.4 million international visitors, marking a 5 pc increase… Read More
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