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Coronavirus creates further uncertainty for independent hotels
Due to the impact of Covid-19, major hotel chains are set to expand at an even quicker rate when travel resumes. This will create even more uncertainty for independent hoteliers, argues GlobalData, a data and analytics company.
Etihad to resume service between Australia and United Kingdom
Etihad Airways will operate a regular scheduled service from Melbourne to London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi from Friday. A week later, on May 21st, the UAE flag-carrier will also introduce services from London Heathrow to Melbourne via Abu Dhabi.
Confusion reigns over UK 14-day quarantine plan
In a televised address, British prime minister Boris Johnson said: “To prevent reinfection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.”
UKHospitality reveals cliff edge impact of lockdown on trade
The UK hospitality sector saw sales decline 21.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, as the country and the industry moved into Covid-19 lockdown. That is according to figures from the newly launched UKHospitality quarterly tracker.
Profit warnings spike in travel sector
Listed travel and leisure companies are issuing profit warnings at an unprecedented rate, according to latest analysis from EY. The sharp uptick has been triggered by coronavirus pandemic.
GlobalData urges hospitality to boost staff morale
Industry wide, travel companies are making staff adjustments to stay operational during the coronavirus-induced existential crisis. This is putting staff commitment under considerable strain, argues data and analytics company GlobalData.
New funds for UK destination management organisations
Destination management organisations at risk of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic will receive financial support from the government. Up to £1.3 million will be available through a scheme launched by the department for digital, culture, media and sport.
Government pledges £75m to repatriate stranded Brits
Special charter flights for countries with no commercial routes will be prioritised according to the number of stranded British travellers and their vulnerability, including an assessment of the local health provision, foreign secretary Dominic Rabb explained.
ABTA criticises lack of government support for tourism sector
ABTA has again written to government ministers, including the office of the prime minister, to urge immediate action to prevent catastrophic damage to the UK travel industry.
UK government unveils measures to support economy
On Monday, prime minister Boris Johnson urged Brits to avoid pubs, clubs and restaurants, with the impact likely to be crippling for many small businesses.
Great West Way unveils new feature video
The work features drone footage offering a bird’s-eye view of many of the destinations on the touring route, as well as popular attractions and the different modes of travel visitors are encouraged to use.
Great Garden Escape to the Newt to launch this spring
Starting every weekend from April 10th and running until September, a first-class carriage will take guests from London Paddington to Castle Cary on a scenic journey deep into the West Country.