Is Gatwick Diamond the Perfect Location for the Padel Tennis Revolution?
Have you heard about the latest racket sport that’s sweeping across Europe? Have you played it? Padel tennis, often simply called padel, is capturing the hearts and minds of players around the world. But what exactly is padel, and why is the Gatwick Diamond area the perfect spot to nurture its growth in the UK? […]
14 new routes launch at London Gatwick ahead of summer getaways
Passengers across London and the South East will have the choice of 223 destinations from 56 airlines at London Gatwick this summer, with 14 new services launching ahead of the UK school summer holidays. New routes recently underway include short-haul flights to Gothenburg (Sweden), Vagar (Faroe Islands), and Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal), while a new […]
Sand sports to be added to Hove Beach Park development
Work has commenced this month to create a sand sports area within the new Hove Beach Park development on West Hove seafront. The new facility will be a flexible space to accommodate a range of popular sand sports including beach volleyball, tennis, rugby and football, and will open summer 2025. It will be managed by […]
Sussex Bay: new organisation launches to care for the Sussex coast
A new movement aimed at restoring the marine environment in Sussex has launched this month. Sussex Bay brings together organisations, groups and individuals from along 100 miles of the Sussex coastline – from Selsey in the west, to Camber Sands in the east. Working collaboratively with public and private sector organisations, Sussex Bay aims to generate […]
Ibiza comes to Brighton!
On the 29 June, Ibiza comes to Brighton seafront for the first time. The Ibiza Proms, featuring a 50-piece orchestra, will take place on Hove Lawns and take attendees on a musical journey to the White Isle, featuring iconic dance anthems and more recent hits. Special guest DJs will also perform and street food and […]
Starboard Hotels opens new hotel in Manor Royal
Starboard Hotels has announced the opening of the Ibis Styles Gatwick, following a £14m refurbishment and redevelopment. The 182-bed hotel has undergone a complete transformation including an additional floor providing expanded bedroom capacity, at its Manor Royal location, rebranding to become an Ibis Styles property. Read more here
Is the end of the package holiday provider near? Surrey University research into blockchain technology could revolutionise travel
Forget the middleman – blockchain technology could lead to the end of the traditional package holiday provider, putting power back into the hands of customers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research looked into user acceptance of blockchain-based sharing platforms similar to Airbnb. The study found that blockchain technology could […]
Brighton’s 2024 festival season launches
It’s Festival May-hem in Brighton this month with thousands of events taking place across the city. Established in 1967, the internationally-renowned Brighton Festival celebrates the arts in all its guises and invites esteemed artists from around the world to come and perform. For the first three weeks of May the city vibrates with theatre, music, […]
Invest Gatwick Diamond set to sparkle at UKREiiF, spotlighting region’s thriving viticulture sector
As part of the Invest Gatwick Diamond presence at this year’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), the delegation will host exclusive English wine tasting events at their stand, on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 May at 3:30pm, showcasing the region’s thriving vineyards and exceptional wines. Nestled in the South East of England, […]
London Gatwick expands Asia connections with new flights to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
London Gatwick will be offering passengers more than 90 weekly flights to Asia and the Middle East this summer, following the launch of new routes to Baku, Ashgabat and Tashkent. The airport has welcomed new carriers Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways in recent weeks, with three services per week to Baku starting in […]