Swissport creates 900 UK jobs as profit almost quadruples Transport and infrastructure Swissport created 900 UK jobs as its profit almost quadrupled during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Cheshire-headquartered UK arm of the aviation services giant has posted a pre-tax profit of £39.8m for 2024, up from the £10.5m it achieved in the prior 12 months. That previous figure was the first time [...]
Jet2 warns of £45m hit from tax hikes and green levies Transport and infrastructure Jet2 has reported a boost in profit before tax but warned margins may come under pressure in the near future due to a raft of cost pressures. The group operates Jet2.com, the UK’s third largest airline by number of passengers flown and Jet2holidays, the UK’s leading provider of ATOL protected package holidays. Jet2 expects to [...]
Storm Bert: Great Western Railway suspends London Paddington services Transport and infrastructure Train services between London Paddington and both South West England and south Wales have been severely impacted by the effect of Storm Bert. Great Western Railway (GWR) has suspended services on ‘all key routes” due to flooding and fallen trees while other operators have cancelled services today while more than 180 flood warnings remain in [...]
Can the poshest wellness retreat in Thailand cure me? August 10, 2024 Thailand has kind people and a vast history of traditional wellness. But can it cure a tired Millennial? Adam Bloodworth finds out A textbook Bangkok afternoon: the sun is doing its darnedest to incinerate anyone who dares go outside, but luckily I’m indoors, laying in a bath with a towel covering my modesty. Chernkwan, a [...]
Orient Express and Royal Scotsman owner Belmond still in the red despite sales rise August 6, 2024 The UK arm of the company that runs the Venice Simplon-Orient Express increased its sales but saw its pre-tax loss widen during 2023, it has been revealed.
A taste of The White Lotus lifestyle at a stunning Sicily hotel near Mount Etna July 30, 2024 THE HOTEL: In the foothills of Sicily’s Mount Enta, the handful of luxury villas that form the Monaci delle Terre Nere estate are hidden among 62 acres of vineyards and fruit orchards, wonderful for getting lost in. The property, reminiscent of the vineyard in the film A Good Year, offers a private and peaceful escape. [...]
A foodie tour of Corfu, with Greek tavernas and the best cheese ever July 30, 2024 The MarBella Collection in Corfu is rebranding the all-inclusive as real luxury, discovers Julia Leyland Imagine this: a plate of octopus is handed to you, still sizzling from the grill, its charred aroma mingling with the salty breeze of the Ionian Sea. In the elegant atmosphere of a professional kitchen – not the stressful type, [...]
Millions embark on getaways during busiest travel weekend of year July 27, 2024 The Port of Dover said it was also expecting its busiest weekend, with 11,000 tourist cars over the course of Saturday.
I tried Wild West ‘horse therapy’ and learned so much about myself July 15, 2024 What I learned from horse therapy
I went on a dog holiday with my terrier – it was way better than going with humans July 8, 2024 I went on holiday with my dog - it was way better than going with humans