UK Outbound Tourism News Page 9
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.
Emirates to return to Birmingham in September
Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Birmingham from September 1st, operating four weekly Boeing 777-200LR flights to Dubai.
British Airways unveils host of new destinations
Throughout August, British Airways is resuming flying to more destinations, albeit with continued low frequencies while the impact of Covid-19 remains across the globe.
ABTA seeks to simplify FCO guidance with new website
ABTA has introduced two new resources to help members understand the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and guide them through what to expect from their holidays.
Jet2 brings passengers home from Spain early
Hundreds of customers are thought to have had flights back to the UK cancelled and been asked to return sooner than planned. Travellers were informed of the changes via emails and text messages.
Travelling public calls for more effective testing regime
Research among British consumers shows that they would prefer testing and tracing options instead of blanket quarantine measures recently re-introduced for Spain by the UK government.
Quarantine decision takes toll on fragile Spanish tourism sector
Tracking data highlights the fragile recovery in passenger jet flights between the UK and Spain, while confidence has also been shaken by the reintroduction of quarantine measures.