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AIRPORT PARKING AND HOTELS (APH.COM) REVEALS THE UK’S MOST PUNCTUAL AIRPORTS FOR DEPARTURES IN JUNE

 

 

 

 

October 2022 – Award winning airport parking specialists Airport Parking & Hotels (APH.com) has revealed which of the UK’s airports were the most punctual and reliable during June after analysing the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) monthly published UK punctuality statistics.

The CAA table is available at www.aph.com/airportpunctuality and measures the flights departing from 26 of the UK’s major airports including Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester comparing the number of cancellations and percentage of early and late departures reported.

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK AND DR MYA-ROSE CRAIG SHARE TIPS AND FAVOURITE PLACES IN THE UK TO SPOT MIGRATING BIRDS THIS AUTUMN

With the Autumn migratory season swooping in during October, leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK and 20-year-old ornithologist Dr Mya-Rose Craig are helping wildlife enthusiasts have the best chance of spotting common and rarer species as they arrive in the UK.

Autumn is a time when birds from the north fly south to the UK to spend the winter in our relatively mild habitats including birds such as Tundra & Taiga Bean Goose, Berwick & Whooper Swan, Redwing, Fieldfare and Waxwing. Mya-Rose has been birding with her parents since a baby and has visited many places around the UK, with her top locations including Cornwall, Norfolk, the Isles of Scilly as well as her home Chew Valley Lake.

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Travelling With Purpose: As Sri Lanka Reopens to UK Tourists, Here’s Five Reasons To Visit This Winter

30 September 2022 – Now that the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has lifted its non-essential travel ban to Sri Lanka, there has never been a better or more vital time to travel to this Indian Ocean island. Tourism, which accounts for 11% of Sri Lanka GDP, will help the country recover, and Sri Lankan hospitality and unique experiences await those who wish to support the people of Sri Lanka and holiday in Sri Lanka in the coming months.

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London Businesses Urged to Sign Up For Free Net Zero and Energy Crisis Business Support

 

Despite last week’s announcement of government support, many businesses still face a challenging winter and uncertain future thanks to the cost of energy crisis. In response, London’s small and medium-sized businesses are being urged to sign up to a free net zero programme. Better Futures+ can assist struggling businesses with bespoke business consultancy and workshops worth up to £2000, around critical topics such as reducing energy use and bills, resilience, supply chain management, and carbon management. Continue reading →

Swarovski Optik Launches New Compact Travel-Size Telescope ATC & STC 17-40 X 56 Models Available From £1,820 This October

This October, long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK will add to its impressive range of luxury long-range optics with a brand-new compact telescope available in two models – the ATC (Angled Telescope) & STC (Straight Telescope) 17-40 x 56.

The ATC/STC’s light weight of just 970 grams (ATC) and 980 grams (STC), and compact dimensions of 25.8 centimetres (ATC) and 28.5 centimetres (STC), makes it’s SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s smallest and lightest telescope and the ideal companion for packing and carrying on trips across rough terrain and remote areas. The impressive magnification range from 17x – 40x combined with the small objective diameter of 60mm offers a powerful and high-quality spotting scope, but also easy to carry and use when travelling and discovering new adventures.

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Why Savvy Lux Travellers Are Booking Early Winter Escapes to The Maldives

31 August 2022 – An Indian Ocean Winter holiday is the ultimate way to swap the coldest time of the year in the UK for time out in an enjoyable and clement climate. As such, prices at resorts in the Maldives are at a peak in December and January. However, by opting to travel a few days either side of the most popular Winter weeks, holidaymakers can often save hundreds of pounds on a luxury getaway.

Choose to travel in November and you can enjoy more affordable Winter breaks in the tropics, such as at these All-Inclusive Maldives resorts:

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Airport Parking And Hotels (Aph.Com) Launches New ‘Park And Ride With Electric Vehicle (Ev) Charging’ Service At Gatwick And Manchester Car Parks

Multi-award-winning airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), has officially launched a new APH Park and Ride with EV Charging service at its Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport car parks.

From September 2022, APH customers driving electric vehicles can book the new off-airport parking with EV charging package at both off-airport sites, with the flexibility of pre-booking or upgrading on the day. EV Charging costs are £39.99 for a 30kWh charge and £59.99 for 60kWh on top of the normal parking charges.

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Cost of Living Crisis: West London Business’ New Beneficial Loans Toolkit Gives Employers Guidance on Interest Free Loans for Staff

Cost of Living Crisis:
West London Business’ New Beneficial Loans Toolkit
Gives Employers Guidance on Interest Free Loans for Staff

As employers grapple with how best to help staff in the midst of a cost of living crisis, West London Business has today released its Beneficial Loans Toolkit, giving employers much-needed practical guidance on how to issue small loans to employees as a manageable and safer alternative to high-interest payday lending. The business group has also recommended that HMRC makes their employer guidance on loans to staff easier to find and understand.

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My GEC PR Summer Internship Experience

Blog post by Cedelle Agyei-Kyem, GEC PR Company Intern

I am currently studying an Undergraduate business degree at Brunel University and unfortunately my first year was affected by the aftermath of lockdown which included a more hybrid-learning approach. Despite the uncertainty around post lockdown teaching, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to intern at GEC PR, a public relations agency specialising in working with travel, lifestyle, and business brands. PR is an area I was very interested in learning about.

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4 August 2022

DON’T SPLASH THE HOLIDAY CASH
– APH.com Reveals Best Banking Cards and Apps for Holiday Spending –

 

With many British travellers heading abroad this summer, airport parking specialists Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) is helping savvy travellers plan ahead and avoid paying unnecessary exchange rates and bank fees on their holiday spending.

APH.com has compared the different ways to spend money abroad, highlighting the withdrawal, purchase and transaction fees when using debit cards, credit cards, prepaid travel cards and online banking apps abroad with companies such as Barclays, HSBC, Virgin and Monzo. The research is available to download from www.aph.com/holidayspending.

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