UK Inbound Tourism News Page 11
UK to require pre-departure Covid-19 test from Friday
People arriving by plane, train or boat, including UK nationals, will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country they are in from later this week.
Scotland removes Dubai from quarantine-free list
Dubai has been removed from the safe travel list by the Scottish government. Authorities said the move was due to a rise in returning passengers testing positive with Covid-19.
Arrivals from more African nations banned from England
While arrivals from South Africa have been banned for some weeks, this has now been expanded to include travellers from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana.
UK to introduce pre-arrival Covid-19 testing
People arriving by plane, train or boat will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country they are in. But the new measures will be on top of the rule to self-isolate for ten days.
UK considering introducing Covid-19 border checks
While the procedure has been commonplace in many destinations around the world for months, British authorities have so far proved unwilling to follow suit.
UK government offers £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants
The UK chancellor of the exchequer has announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses as the country enters a third lockdown.
Cornwall Airport closed until mid-February
Cornwall Airport Newquay will remain closed to commercial traffic until at least the middle of next month as the UK continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rabbie’s launches new tours across UK and Ireland
Rabbie’s has released new tours, featuring remote destinations like Bullers of Buchan to see puffins and Tranent for a tipple at the distillery known for the Edinburgh Malt.
Hospitality sector welcomes Brexit agreement
The hospitality industry has welcomed agreement in discussions between the UK and European Union on a future trading relationship, arguing it can preserve jobs and assist the fightback from Covid-19.
UK bars entry to South Africa travellers over new Covid-19 fears
People who have been in or transited through South Africa in the last ten days are no longer allowed into the UK. The new rule does not apply to British and Irish nationals.
Uruguay leads latest removals from travel corridor list
People arriving in the UK from Uruguay, Namibia and the US Virgin Islands will need to self-isolate for ten days. The government added there would be no changes to the safe list over Christmas.
VisitBritain predicts beginning of UK tourism recovery next year
The body predicts a gradual increase in the value of inbound tourism during January to March next year, with a step-change heading into Easter and the spring.