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Brett Gibbons

Network Writer (Travel & Tourism)

Based inMidlands

Topic ExpertiseTravel, Tourism, Flights, Travel operators, Travel rules, Travel restrictions, TUI, Jet2, Easyjet, Long haul flights, Short haul flights, package holidays, Spain, European tourist destinations

Brett is a an experienced digital content writer specialising in travel, tourism and the drinks trade across the Live network of Reach plc regional titles. He has covered º£½ÇÊÓƵ news with a focus on changes to travel restrictions, rules, and information for tourists both coming to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and going from the º£½ÇÊÓƵ abroad. Before this, Brett worked for many decades as part of the Birmingham Live and Birmingham Mail operation including as a live news reporter.

Jet2 and easyJet acquire Thomas Cook landing slots at º£½ÇÊÓƵ airports
easyJet
Airlines snap up slots at five airports less than two months after the administration of holiday company
Jet2 boss admits future is uncertain - but is confident in Birmingham launch
Birmingham Airport
Chief executive Steve Heapy said he was confident the firm was robust enough to withstand any turbulence from Brexit
Major rail disruption over Easter as upgrades carried out in Midlands
Network Rail
Work is part of £250m project to free up bottlenecks in Midlands
West Midlands NHS trusts making millions from parking
NHS
New data released under Freedom of Information says some hospital trusts across England are raking in more than £3m a year
Birmingham City FC's parent posts profit warning
Economic Development
Birmingham International Holdings tells Hong Kong Stock Exchange the expected loss was due to lower revenue and lower profit on player sales
Ex-MEP Nikki Sinclaire charged with money laundering
Economic Development
Ms Sinclaire faces allegations that she made false and dishonest submissions for travelling expenses
Ex-MP David Jamieson secures Labour nomination for police commissioner post
Economic Development
Jamieson put forward to become the new regional police chief following the death of Bob Jones earlier this month
New Al-Hijrah managers say school will remain Islamic
Economic Development
An Interim Executive Board (IEB) took over at Al-Hijrah school in Bordesley Green amid protests from parents and ousted governors
Former Highgate Brewery to go under the hammer
Commercial Property
CPBigwood to auction off historic Black Country side at latest sale event
Flybe trading well after unveiling expansion
Economic Development
º£½ÇÊÓƵ airline total revenue rose slightly by 0.4 per cent to £137.6 million
Arcadian Centre's new manager hails 'energetic vibe' of city location
Economic Development
Centre is at the heart of Birmingham's Chinatown, theatreland and Gay Village
Warwickshire CCC reports turnover increase despite not staging Test match
Economic Development
The operating result for the year was a profit of £4.5 million – against a loss of £668,000 in 2012 – including a depreciation charge of £1.4 million following Edgbaston’s recent £32 million redevelopment
Sainsbury's announces Dorridge-born CEO Justin King to leave supermarket
Economic Development
The move, which ends months of speculation about his departure, will see commercial director Mike Coupe take over the post
DTZ warns of office space shortage
Commercial Property
DTZ's 2014 Annual Outlook report, released in Birmingham, says demand for commercial property is strengthening with take-up growing across the regions. However, availability, particularly for Grade A office and industrial space, is falling rapidly.
Government vouchers to give small businesses chance to grow
Economic Development
The £30 million Growth Vouchers scheme, which is being launched by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), is available to businesses which are VAT registered, have been trading for over a year and have 49 employees or less.
More than half of West Midland businesses 'will offer pay rises in 2014'
Economic Development
Barclays says the findings were positive although it could lead to inflationary pressures later in the year
French delegation to spend six days in Jewellery Quarter as part of EU skills scheme
Economic Development
The mission, which is being facilitated by Birmingham City Council, will take in fact-finding visits to companies in the city’s Jewellery Quarter district and meetings with key personalities
Jaguar and Land Rover awarded top motoring accolades
Economic Development
West Midland business triumphs at automotive industry’s 2014 BusinessCar Awards
Creditors block Punch Taverns' debt deal
Economic Development
Midlands-based pub company urged to re-open talks over commercial terms, structure of new notes and documentation
New green road building technique could save millions says partnership
Economic Development
The low temperature asphalt project has the potential to save the º£½ÇÊÓƵ road industry £46.2 million in energy costs over the next decade as well as cutting carbon emissions by up to 39 per cent.
º£½ÇÊÓƵ's economic recovery widening the gap between Birmingham and London
Economic Development
Birmingham still not punching its weight says study by the Centre for Cities think tank
º£½ÇÊÓƵ car production rises to highest level for six years
Manufacturing
SMMT reports that 1.5 million cars were produced in the country last year.
West Bromwich Albion enter talks with Indian firms as Zoopla pull sponsorship
Economic Development
West Bromwich Albion are in talks over partnering Indian manufacturing conglomerate Reliance Industries in the football equivalent of the money-spinning Indian Premier League cricket competition.
Halfords' head office sold in £21.25m deal
Commercial Property
The premises comprise of over 357,000 sq ft of warehousing and offices on the 21.15 acre Washford Industrial Estate. Halfords, the cycling, car parts and outdoor leisure and camping specialist, holds a 25-year lease with 15 years unexpired