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From Farm Tech to Teenpreneurs…The Tenth West London Business Awards Shortlist Showcases London’s Creative Spirit

The businesses that have made the shortlist of the tenth West London Business Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, creativity and resilience found right across the capital. Today, the awards organiser reveals that nearly 100 businesses have been shortlisted in 28 categories, all vying to be recognised as the best in their field.

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SONAS HOTEL COLLECTION LAUNCHES LUXURY LODGES AND SUITES IN TIME FOR IDYLLIC WINTER GETAWAYS ON THE ISLE OF SKYE

November 2022 – With a high demand for indulgent cosy retreats, Sonas Hotel Collection has launched private luxury lodges and suites at its Duisdale and Skeabost properties in time for Winter getaways on the Isle of Skye.

Making the most of Skye’s picture-perfect views, these thoughtfully styled spaces are designed to feel homely yet luxurious thanks to sumptuous toiletries, opulent bathrooms, integrated music systems and generous warming fireplaces.

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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BOOK INDIAN OCEAN WINTER SUN ESCAPES TO THE MALDIVES AND SRI LANKA

31 October 2022 – Now is a great time for holidaymakers seeking an early winter sun getaway to book an end of year escape to the Indian Ocean as there is still availability. November or Early December tends to offer wonderful weather and greater value at Indian Ocean resorts over the peak late December and January period. Luxury in the Maldives can also be surprisingly budget-friendly at all-Inclusive resorts then too.

These stunning hotels and resorts still have early winter availability in the Maldives and Sri Lanka:

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AVOID MID-FLIGHT MELTDOWNS THIS WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON WITH APH.COM’S FAMILY GUIDE TO FLYING ABROAD

October 2022 – To help savvy families flying abroad this Winter enjoy a stress-free journey, award winning airport parking specialists Airport Parking & Hotels (APH.com) has shared a guide comparing the inflight facilities for 10 major airlines.

Available in www.aph.com/familyflying, the guide compares children ticket age categories, luggage allowances, children’s meals, entertainment facilities and seating requirements offered by airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Virgin Airways and Wizz Air.

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THE ‘SKYE’S THE LIMIT’ FOR SONAS HOTEL COLLECTION AS IT APPOINTS GEC PR IN THE UK

The largest hospitality employer on the Isle of Skye, Sonas Hotel Collection, has appointed communications firm GEC PR to bring the pleasure of the Inner Hebrides to a new generation of UK travellers that desire to be close to nature, without compromising on exceptional comfort or cuisine.

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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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