Uk Outbound Tourism News
Balearic Islands lead green list additions for UK travellers
The Balearic Islands, Malta, the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira and Barbados are among the places added to the green list for travellers from the UK.
Travel sector demands reopening in nationwide protest
Travel agents, pilots, tour operators, aviation workers and cabin crew are among the thousands of people who will ‘speak up for travel’ today, as part of a day of action.
England could scrap quarantine for fully vaccinated amber-list travellers
Ministers have mooted plans to allow quarantine-free travel to amber-list countries for people in England who have been fully vaccinated. The changes could come into effect by August.
Jet2 welcomes possible changes to amber list quarantine restrictions
Jet2.com has welcomed a possible move that would allow travellers who have had both Covid-19 vaccines to avoid having to quarantine when returning from countries on the amber list.
Government unveils £10m tourism voucher scheme
A new rail pass and vouchers for popular tourist attractions are at the heart of a plan to return domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 and international tourism by 2023.
Portugal axed from UK travel green list
Portugal has been removed from the UK safe travel list in a move the government said would safeguard public health against variants of concern and protect the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Spain to reopen to holidaymakers from UK
Spanish officials have confirmed visitors from the United Kingdom will be able to travel to the country for a holiday from Monday. Travellers from the UK will not need to present a negative Covid-19 test.
MSC Virtuosa marks reopening of UK cruise market
Today marks the restart of cruising in the UK after 14 months, as MSC Virtuosa sets sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton around the British Isles.
Government publishes traveller charter as sector reopens
Officials said it aims to provide a clear and accessible source of information for passengers outlining their rights and responsibilities when travelling this summer.
easyJet returns to leisure travel from UK
Throughout May the airline will operate 186 flights to ‘green list’ countries with the first taking off from London Luton to Faro at 08:55 this morning.
Breaking Travel News interview: John Speers, board director, the Tourism Society
John Speers, board director of the Tourism Society, here tells Breaking Travel News what we can expect as the tourism industry begins its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic this summer
Spain hopes to open doors to British travellers this month
Spain minister of tourism, Reyes Maroto, outlined how PCR tests may not be a requirement for British travellers arriving in the country given the current epidemiological data and Covid-19 vaccination rate.