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Portugal removed from England quarantine safe list
Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Réunion have become the latest countries removed from the quarantine safe list - with travellers expected to isolate for 14-days on return.
Emirates to relaunch flights to Casablanca next week
Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Casablanca, Morocco from September 18th. The resumption of flights takes Emirates’ African network to 14 destinations.
Saint Lucia reopens latest attractions post-Covid-19
As Saint Lucia continues to welcome back tourists, new experiences and excursions are to be reopened in time for the winter sun holiday season.
Islands policy introduced to UK government quarantine
Officials have begun to introduce a new approach to quarantine, separating some islands from mainland countries. As a result, seven Greek islands have been removed from the safe list.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
San Francisco unveils tourism reopening plans
Since the start of September, the city has been moving forwards with a phased reopening process for certain activities, usually at a more gradual pace than the rest of the state.
Palm Jumeirah benefits from Dubai sales boom
The real estate market in Dubai recorded more than 2,400 sales transactions in August, worth AED4.73 billion. Of the deals recorded, 32 per cent were off-plan deals.
Travel industry seeks further support in upcoming Budget
Associations from across the travel industry came together earlier to discuss how they can continue working together to lobby government on the need for specific support
Industry left bewildered by latest quarantine restrictions
Scotland and Wales have both asked arrivals from Portugal and parts of Greece to isolate for 14-days on arrival, but England and Northern Ireland have held off.
Dubai unveils plans for return of events sector
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has issued official guidelines on how business events can take place safely in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
United Arab Emirates hopes to cash in on Indian Premier League
Hosting the event puts a stamp of confidence on the country and sends a clear message that the destination is relatively safe compared to competitors, it has been argued.
WTTC warns United States could see huge losses from tourism closure
The United States economy stands to lose a total of $155 billion this year due to the collapse of international travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, according new research.