UK Inbound Tourism News Page 15
Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas added to quarantine list
People arriving in England from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas from 04:00 tomorrow morning will need to self-isolate for two weeks. The news comes as the countries are removed from the England travel exemptions list.
UK government criticised for quarantine decision-making
The Covid-19 pandemic in the UK was accelerated by critical errors in the approach to border measures take by the government, the Home Affairs select committee finds.
Princess Cruises announces UK trips from spring next year
The cruises will sail roundtrip from Southampton on the 3,080-guest Crown Princess, which will be based in the UK from April to October next year.
Air Transat to relaunch UK services on Friday
Air Transat will resume flights from the UK to Canada tomorrow. Flights will be operated by a brand-new fleet of Airbus A321neoLR aircraft, with a choice of club class and economy.
Sopwell House to reopen to guests this week
Now only one week away, boutique hotel Sopwell House will be reopening its doors to guests on Thursday. Located deep within the rolling Hertfordshire hills, the property is an enchanting country estate in the heart of the picturesque St Albans.
Chancellor cuts hospitality VAT to boost economy
UK chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced temporary cuts in value added tax in an attempt to simulate the hospitality sector. The measures are part of a wider packaged designed to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy.
NoMad London to open in Covent Garden in December
Formerly the Bow Street Magistrates Court, the 19th century building in Covent Garden is located opposite the Royal Opera House. The property will debut in December.
WTTC gives cautious welcome to England quarantine-free travel
World Travel & Tourism Council president Gloria Guevara has welcomed a decision to remove quarantine requirements for travellers entering England from a number of countries.
ABTA offers advice to English post-Covid-19 holidaymakers
ABTA has unveiled a new customer-focused webpage titled ‘Restarting travel – a guide for customers’, designed to take travellers through extra steps to consider as book their next trip.
England publishes quarantine-free travel list
Passengers arriving from certain destinations will no longer need to self-isolate when arriving in England transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed. A full list of countries has now been published, including popular destinations Spain, Germany, France and Greece.
Home Farm Glamping to reopen in July
Set in 150 acres of historic parkland, with private meadow, lake and woodland, Home Farm Glamping offers its guests a unique opportunity to relax with family and friends while reconnecting with nature and safely social distancing from others.
VisitEngland launches Covid-19 secure industry standard
VisitEngland has launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening.