Uk Inbound Tourism Market News
EY warns hospitality rebound could be some months away
Consultants at EY have moved to pour cold water on expectations of a quick recovery in the UK hospitality sector today, warning significant change could still take some time.
WTTC finds UK tourism suffered £148bn loss in 2020
The annual Economic Impact Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council reveals that the dramatic collapse of the sector in the UK has wiped out a staggering £148 billion from the economy.
Culinary demand to lead UK travel renaissance
With just days to go until al-fresco dining is allowed across the country, new VisitEngland research shows that it is foodie experiences that are top of the agenda for sensory-starved Brits.
Kenya leads additions to red list in England
The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh have been added to England’s ‘red list’ in a move the government argues will protect the country against new variants of Covid-19.
UKinbound calls for risk-based framework for tourism reopening
UKinbound has presented the government with three key critical asks ahead of the prime minister’s expected announcement on the re-opening of international travel, due in April.
Industry urges government to focus on testing over quarantine
A single on-arrival antigen test is as effective as a ten-day self-isolation period in reducing imported cases of Covid-19, new modelling has argued.
Byway marks first birthday with getaway promotion
Leading the way in slow travel holidays, Byway, the flight-free travel company launched last year, is marking its first birthday with up to £100 off trips across the UK, France and Italy.
easyJet to offer two new UK domestic connections
Flights to and from Bournemouth will operate up to twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays to Belfast and on Thursdays and Sundays to Edinburgh from May.
Hangloose Adventure – Bluewater prepares for grand opening
Thrill-seekers can now buy tickets for the longest and fastest zip wire in England as the attraction moves a step closer to opening with the topping out of the 15.5-metre dispatch tower.
Qatar leads new additions to England red list
Travellers from Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar have been banned from entering England in an attempt to slow the spread of new variants of Covid-19.
Johnson plans overhaul of bus services in England
Boris Johnson has unveiled plans for a shake-up of the bus sector. The prime minister hopes the plans will see lower, simpler flat fares in towns and cities as well as turn-up-and-go services on main routes.
Johnson considers air passenger duty cuts for domestic routes
A consultation will examine options including creating a new lower domestic rate or exempting return flights in an effort to boost connectivity in areas “left off” the transport map.