Tourism News
WTTC urges government to scrap traffic light system
The body urges officials to replace it with a simpler to understand list of green and red countries. This would simplify a system which has become discredited over recent months, the WTTC said.
France joins amber list as part of modest reopening
The government has confirmed that arrivals from France to England will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Jet skis banned from waters around Palm Jumeriah
Jet skis have been banned from Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Harbour on the authority of the Dubai Maritime City Authority. Fines of up to AED500 are now in place for users who disobey the new rules.
European Commission moves closer Schengen visa rollout
The European Commission has outlined new rules for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. The system is set to debut by the end of next year.
UKHospitality welcomes changes to NHS Covid-19 app
An update to the NHS Covid-19 app has been welcomed by UKHospitality. The body had argued staff shortages are negatively impacting the sector as it struggles back from the pandemic.
ABTA launches new direct debit system
ABTA will launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year. The technology has been developed by Travel Ledger.
Red Sea Project secures new satellite imagery partner
The Red Sea Development Company has partnered with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology to provide high resolution satellite data of key locations at the Red Sea Project.
Bartlett predicts 2023 recovery for Jamaica tourism
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has said he expects the destination to make a full recovery from the impact of Covid-19 by 2023.
Saudi Arabia reopens borders to vaccinated travellers
Tourism visa holders who are fully vaccinated with one of four accepted immunisations against Covid-19 will be able to enter the country without the need to quarantine.
F45 to open new workout location on Palm Jumeirah
Fitness brand F45 is opening a new studio in the Golden Mile Galleria Mall on the Palm Jumeirah. The new location will open within the mall next month.
Industry offers broad support to England reopening plans
The hospitality sector has given warm support to a loosening of travel restrictions in England announced by the government. The cruise sector is also set to rebound as international trips restart.
Finland reopens to travellers from the UK
Finnish border restrictions have now eased, allowing travellers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated to enter with no additional quarantine or testing requirements.