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ABTA praise as England Covid-19 tests scrapped
ABTA has warmly welcomed a decision by the government in England to scrap Covid-19 tests for arrivals into the country for fully vaccinated travellers.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.
ABTA unveils refreshed Travel with Confidence campaign
The latest Travel with Confidence national advertising campaign from ABTA will launch with social media advertising on Boxing Day. The work drives home the benefits of booking with a member.
Travel sector critical of new hospitality funding
ABTA has criticised £1 billion in emergency funding for the hospitality sector in the UK, arguing the plight of the travel industry has been ignored.
ABTA requests government meeting over Covid-19 crisis
ABTA has requested an urgent meeting with the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, and the secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps, to discuss the financial situation in the tourism sector.
ABTA calls for relaxation of Covid-19 testing requirements
ABTA has joined calls for a relaxation of testing requirements for travellers to and from the UK. The body has also issued a plea for financial support as bookings slip in response to restrictions.
ABTA returns to calling for government support as Covid-19 measures bite
The association argued the latest changes come at a time when the industry is still reeling from the impact of travel measures, which have seen two summer and winter seasons lost to the pandemic.
United States to reopen borders to European travellers
Officials in the United States have confirmed Covid-19-related travel restrictions will be lifted for travellers from the European Union, United Kingdom and elsewhere from November.
ABTA confirms new speakers for the Travel Convention
The even will take place on Wednesday, October 13th, with guests offering insight into how they have responded to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Travel industry broadly welcomes regulation changes
The travel sector in England has offered a warm welcome to a simplified system of restrictions unveiled by the government, arguing it will begin to rebuild confidence in the sector.
ABTA calls on government to overhaul travel regulations
ABTA is seeking to keep up pressure on the government to put the “right framework” in place to get people travelling again, kickstart a recovery in the travel industry and provide urgent financial support.
ABTA waves farewell to de Vial after more than a decade
ABTA has confirmed that John de Vial will be leaving the association at the end of September. He spent 12 years at travel agent body, largely as director of membership and financial protection.