New EU entry system hits Brits — But what are your rights? Transport & Infrastructure Days into the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), British passengers are facing severe delays, resulting in missed flights, but with the Summer season around the corner, warnings that trying to pass the border may become more costly. The new EES obliges non-European Union nationals, including Britons, who enter the Schengen free travel zone to [...]
Center Parcs: New £450m UK site approved hospitality A new £450m Center Parcs holiday village is to be constructed in Scotland after the proposals were given the green light. A total of 700 lodges are to be built at the site approximately three miles north of Hawick and 55 miles south of Edinburgh, as well as newly created lochs, nature trails and a [...]
Butlin’s back in profit after losing almost £75m Business Butlin’s has recovered from losing almost £75m to return to the black during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The holiday resort chain has posted a pre-tax profit of £28.3m for 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. That comes after Butlin’s fell to a pre-tax loss of £74.2m for 2023. [...]
Losses widen at Haven rival Parkdean amid ‘challenging backdrop’ September 29, 2025 Holiday park operator Parkdean lost almost £150m during its latest financial year despite its revenue increasing over the same period, it has been confirmed. The business, which is a direct rival of Haven and is headquartered near Newcastle upon Tyne, has reported a pre-tax loss of £147.7m for 2024. The latest total comes after it [...]
Butlin’s boss reveals where possible new UK site could be September 4, 2025 The chief executive of Butlin’s has revealed where in the UK the holiday resort chain could open a new site in the future. Jon Hendry Pickup, speaking on a new episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, said expanding beyond the company’s current three locations “would definitely” be something it would be interested in pursuing [...]
Butlin’s boss: We’re not going to tax ourselves to success August 26, 2025 The chief executive of holiday park chain Butlin’s has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves after saying increases taxes on businesses is not the way to improve the UK economy. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Jon Hendry Pickup said the country is “not going to tax ourselves to success” [...]
Switch off? Here’s the books to read to stay switched on this summer July 25, 2025 Hate to switch off? Fear not, How To Make A Billion book author Richard Harpin gives his holiday reading guide to stay switched on.
Consumer confidence rising as summer holiday season begins July 7, 2025 The majority of UK households are feeling financially secure, with 70 per cent of people confident enough to plan a summer holiday, according to a survey. The number of people feeling financially secure has risen this quarter by three percentage points to 58 per cent, while confidence that the UK economy is improving has risen [...]
Belfast Harbour to welcome world’s largest cruise ships with £313m project January 21, 2025 Belfast Harbour has unveiled a £313m, five-year plan to help it welcome some of the world’s largest cruise ships. The strategy, which is entitled Advance Regional Prosperity 2025-2029, has also been designed to position the hub as a key player in the development of offshore wind energy port capacity in the UK and Ireland. A total of [...]
On the Beach brings back dividend after package holiday boost December 3, 2024 On the Beach chief Shaun Morton said the performance was "driven by a combination of initiatives," including the firm's tie-up with Ryanair.