ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer has written an open letter to UK holidaymakers to explain ongoing problems with refunds for cancelled trips. Speaking directly to customers of ABTA members, he sought to explain how travel agents had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and asked for support. Published in the national press, the letter explains […] More
Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels and Headwater Holidays are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 16th. The move comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note which can then be used towards any new booking made by January […] More
The World Travel & Tourism Council is launching a new marketing campaign, #TogetherInTravel. The drive is aimed at galvanising the global tourism community. Going live today, the campaign encourages travellers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment. The marketing campaign […] More
The scale of disruption caused by Covid-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organisation. The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed restrictions on travel since January, including complete bans on […] More
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation is urging governments to “go beyond words” and begin taking decisive action to safeguard the millions of jobs under threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A crisis committee was convened by international body in response to the pandemic. With tourism among the worst affected of all major […] More
With travel plans on hold and social distancing in full force, would-be adventurers and travellers across the globe can only dream of their next getaway. To help keep the dream alive, Kayak is launching its virtual travel hub featuring a selection of curated city guides so globetrotters can #TravelFromHome. The series offers curated virtual city […] More
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced that the ministry will be offering a six-month moratorium on licences and fees that are to be paid by tourism entities. Bartlett made this announcement earlier during a digital press briefing hosted by the ministry of tourism to update stakeholders. According to the Bartlett, the categories of […] More
Transport secretary Gregg Shapps has come under fire from hospitality insiders over comments made earlier during a radio interview. Shapps suggested people should not yet book summer holidays for later this year during an interview on the Today programme. Speaking on Radio 4, he said: ““In the shorter term, on your travel advice, should you […] More
