Uk Outbound Tourism Market News
Canary Islands added to UK quarantine-free list
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.
Italy removed from UK quarantine-free list
People arriving in England from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State will be expected to self-isolate from tomorrow as the nations are removed from the UK quarantine safe list.
Denmark among latest countries removed from quarantine safe list
People arriving in England from Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia will be expected to quarantine from Saturday after the quarter became the latest countries to removed from the quarantine safelist.
Thailand added to England quarantine safe list
Visitors arriving in England from Thailand and Singapore will no longer be expected to isolate for 14-days from Saturday after both countries were added to the safe travel list.
easyJet cuts capacity in wake of latest quarantine changes
The low-cost carrier said it will cut flying capacity in response to the ever-changing quarantine restrictions imposed by the UK government. Seven Greek islands were earlier removed from the UK safe list.
Islands policy introduced to UK government quarantine
Officials have begun to introduce a new approach to quarantine, separating some islands from mainland countries. As a result, seven Greek islands have been removed from the safe list.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
Classic Journeys launches to UK market
After a quarter century of handcrafting trips of a lifetime, California-based tour operator Classic Journeys is tailoring its approach to private trips to British tastes and mores.
Travel industry seeks further support in upcoming Budget
Associations from across the travel industry came together earlier to discuss how they can continue working together to lobby government on the need for specific support
ABTA warns travel jobs being lost at alarming rate
As many as 39,000 jobs have already been lost or placed at risk across the outbound travel sector since the Covid-19 crisis started, according to new research.
Portugal added to UK quarantine safe list
Portugal has been added to the UK travel corridor list - meaning passengers arriving in England from the destination after 04:00 on Saturday will not need to self-isolate for 14-days.
Cox & Kings targets solo travellers
On the back of a lockdown which saw borders close and airlines cancel flights, travellers are itching to get out and see the world – regardless if their friends and family would like to join.