UK Outbound Tourism News Page 15
ABTA reveals 4.7m Brits are set for winter getaways
ABTA estimates that over 4.7 million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, with the peak travel day predicted to be December 21st.
Brits to pay €7 for ETIAS accreditation when travelling to Europe from 2021
Britons wishing to travel to Europe will have to pay €7 every three months from 2021, the European Commission has confirmed. The European Travel Information & Authorisation System will allow visa-free travel within the Schengen zone for up to 90 days at a time.
Begbies Traynor launches investigation into collapsed Omega Travel
An urgent investigation, led by Begbies Traynor, is underway to recover more than £20 million owed to creditors of collapsed travel agency firm Omega Travel.
UK government considers tightening airport licencing laws
The government is asking the public for its views on whether introducing alcohol licensing laws at airports in England and Wales could help tackle the problem of drunk passengers.
Davies appointed director at Cookson Adventures
With over a decade of experience across sales and operations in the luxury travel sector, Nick Davies joins Cookson Adventures to help cement the company’s position at the forefront of the adventure travel market.
Spirit of Discovery to debut in Dover, UK, next year
Saga has announced that the official naming ceremony of Saga Cruises’ first new-build ship Spirit of Discovery will be held at the Port of Dover in July next year.
Ryanair launches first services from Exeter
Three new routes - to Malaga, Malta and Naples - will launch in April as part of the low-cost carrier’s summer schedule.
Two million Brits to head overseas this weekend predicts ABTA
ABTA is estimating that 2.2 million Brits are set to head overseas this bank holiday weekend. Members are reporting strong sales with the Balearic Islands, mainland Spain, Greece and Florida leading the way.
Travel agents welcome boost in consumer spending for July
Figures from Barclaycard suggest spending at travel agents in the UK increased by ten per cent in July. Consumers spend 11.7 per cent more online, while high-street agents saw growth of seven per cent, according to the latest spending data released by the company.
Aviation industry targets disruptive passengers with One Too Many campaign
Travel retailers, airports and airlines have joined forces to unveil a summer passenger awareness campaign to encourage people to fly responsibly. The ‘One Too Many’ campaign was launched today by the aviation minister, Baroness Sugg.
CAA predicts busiest summer holiday get away day next week
As millions prepare to leave for even more sun on their summer holidays this week, the CAA forecasts that this year’s busiest single day for flights departing UK airports will be July 27th.
Government argues for repatriation overhaul following Monarch collapse
Too many air passengers are flying without adequate protection against the insolvency of their airline, a government-commissioned review has reported.