The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, has appointed Neil Rami to the board of the British Tourist Authority (BTA), which operates as VisitBritain / VisitEngland.

As students head back to university and college this September, TransPennine Express (TPE) is highlighting its year-round offer that helps make travel more affordable: a 50% discount on rail journeys across its network.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement to unlock a cumulative investment value of at least US$1 billion and set to significantly transform housing and urban development across the continent and boost trade and investment.

With NATO governments moving from a 2% floor on defence spending to a higher long-term ambition (3.5% for core defence plus 1.5% for enablers), the imperative is clear: translate rising budgets into capability at speed and at lower cost.

Adrian Zecha, one of the world’s most respected hoteliers and the founder of Azerai Resorts, recently visited the boutique hotel brand’s two properties in Vietnam ahead of the five-year anniversary of Azerai Ke Ga Bay’s grand opening.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) recorded its busiest month ever in August following a record-breaking summer for passenger volume.