Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top ten most booked European cities. The trend has been blamed on border and quarantine regulations choking travel by joint research from the World Travel & Tourism Council and ForwardKeys. More
The United States Travel Association has reacted angrily to suggestions American holidaymakers will be barred from Europe as the region reopens to tourism. Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries considered too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Officials […] More
All TUI tour operators and airlines are ready to restart their businesses as travel restrictions are eased across Europe. The first leisure flights have already taken off, with planes departing from Germany, Belgium and Switzerland last week. The Balearic Islands, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Croatia are the focus of the first holidays. “TUI appreciates the […] More
Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of small island developing states (SIDS), the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned. Since tourism is a strong socio-economic pillar of many such destinations, the impact that Covid-19 is having on the sector places millions of jobs and businesses at risk, […] More
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced a new initiative, adding to its comprehensive, new wellbeing and hygiene measures for every guest and team member. Fully appreciating clients’ understandable concerns in this new post Covid-19 world of travelling, the company is investing in a newly conceived, dedicated wellbeing director position who will be present on every […] More
In response to consumer and travel agent demand for 2021 holidays, the Travel Corporation’s guided holiday brands have released a selection of their most popular Europe and Britain departures for sale. Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold are all participating. This is the first time the brands have released holidays for the following year […] More
VisitEngland has launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening. The move comes in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses can demonstrate that […] More
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shows that 22 per cent of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the way. At […] More
