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ABTA 19th December 2019: Five million Brits head abroad for the great Christmas and New Year getaway 

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that five million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period [18 December – 2 January], with the peak travel day being 20 December, and Christmas Day the quietest. Link

  • United Kingdom

Travel Weekly 16th December 2019: Manchester airport outlines record summer performance

More than 100,000 passengers passed through Manchester airport each day in August for the first time this year. Link

Travel Weekly 16th December 2019: Advantage relaunches holidays division with new features

Advantage Travel Partnership has relaunched its Advantage Holidays dynamic-packaging programme for members with a new site, an enhanced programme and new features. Link

TTG Media 16th December 2019: Bidders emerge for Thomas Cook’s German airline

Bidding groups have started to make non-binding offers for Thomas Cook’s German airline, Condor. Link

Travel Weekly 16th December 2019: Brexit ‘risks a generation of talent’ as entry roles slashed

Nearly a third of seasonal travel roles have already been lost due to the threat posed to employment rights by Brexit, a major new survey of more than 60 British travel companies has revealed. Link

TTG 16th December 2019: Booking via agents to be promoted by Leger Holidays TV ads

Turn-of-year TV advertising by Leger Holidays will encourage consumers to visit travel agents to make bookings. Link

Travel Mole 17th December 2019: First Choice no longer the home of all-inclusive

First Choice has undergone a complete repositioning to become TUI’s ‘low cost’ holiday brand, not the home of all-inclusive. Link

Travel Mole 17th December 2019: Elephant rides ‘unacceptable’ in ABTA’s new animal welfare guidelines

Elephant rides and bathing with elephants have both been deemed ‘unacceptable’ experiences for operators and agents to promote in ABTA’s updated Animal Welfare Guidelines. Link

TTG 17th December 2019: ‘It’s time for travel to get back to normal’

One of the constant themes of my discussions with Barclays’ travel customers over the past couple of years has been the ongoing political and economic uncertainty, and the subsequent difficulty planning for different scenarios when it’s not particularly clear what is likely to happen with Brexit – even just a few months in the future. Link

TTG 17th December 2019: British Airways pilots settle pay dispute

British Airways pilots have settled their pay dispute with the carrier. Link

Travel Weekly 17th December 2019: Travelzoo boss predicts positive start to 2020

Deals publisher Travelzoo is expecting a more positive start to 2020 than the sector saw this year following last week’s General Election result. Link

Daily Express 17th December 2019: Pound to euro exchange rate: No-deal threat dampens GBP – how can travellers save cash?

THE POUND to euro exchange rate has continued to modestly fall in recent days, with the fear of no-deal Brexit arising once again. What impact will this have for tourists and their travel money? Link

Travel Weekly 18th December 2019: Travel Weekly Insight Annual Report 2019-20

Forty-seven million reasons to be confident in 2020. Link

Travel Weekly 18th December 2019: BA and Ryanair rated as among the worst airlines

Jet2 and Virgin Atlantic have been described as better quality than British Airways in a survey by consumer champion Which? Travel. Link

ABTA 19th December 2019: Five million Brits head abroad for the great Christmas and New Year getaway 

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that five million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period [18 December – 2 January], with the peak travel day being 20 December, and Christmas Day the quietest. Link

Travel Weekly 19th December 2019: Trade hopes for ‘big Boris bounce’ in January

Travel firms are confident of a “big Boris bounce” in 2020 peak season sales following last week’s general election result. Link

TTG 19th December 2019: British Airways owner urges review of Heathrow expansion costs

British Airways’ owner IAG has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to launch an independent study into the costs of Heathrow expansion. Link

Travel Mole 19th December 2019: ABTA welcomes plans to reform airline insolvency process

ABTA has welcomed a commitment in the Queen’s speech to reform the airline insolvency process following recent failures, including Thomas Cook Airlines and Monarch. Link

Daily Express 19th December 2019: Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP struggles as no deal looms – will it cost travellers?

The Pound to euro exchange rate has continued to struggle amid Brexit concerns. What does this mean for holidaymakers heading to Europe? Link

Birmingham Mail 19th December 2019: Huge changes for British holidaymakers flying to Spain after Brexit

Favourite airports such as Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and Alicante will be forced to install new passport control areas for visitors from the UK after January 31. Link

CNN Travel 19th December 2019: 19 destinations that defined 2019

 A cathedral in flames is a heart-stopping sight. A son following in his mother’s footsteps is a heart-warming one.

Places evoke all kinds of emotions as they experience growth, improvement, renewal and sometimes devastating setbacks. Link

Independent 19th December 2019: Boris Johnson unveils plan to increase number of flights, despite global climate emergency: ‘A total disregard for the planet’

New aviation bill promises to squeeze more flights into same airspace and growth for sector. Link

Travel Weekly 19th December 2019: Government plans repatriation ‘toolkit’ when airlines go bust

A statement from the new Conservative government said the airline insolvency legislation aims to “protect passengers in the event of an airline going bust by reforming the airline insolvency process”.  Link

Travel Mole 19th December 2019: Which? advises passengers to fly with Jet2, not BA or Ryanair

Air passengers were urged to choose Jet2 over both Britsh Airways and Ryanair today after the hoilday airline scored highly in the annual Which? Travel survey while its two rivals were panned by customers. Link

Travel Weekly 20th December 2019: Heathrow third runway faces delay of up to three years

The London hub’s planned opening of the £14 billion third runway in 2026 is now not expected until 2029, subject to planning permission, amid worries that airlines could face rising charges. Link

Travel Weekly 20th December 2019: What does the Queen’s speech mean for travel?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Brexit dominated the Queen’s Speech on Thursday. But what does the newly formed Conservative government’s priorities for the year mean for the travel industry? Link

Travel Weekly 20th December 2019: Rebrand unveiled for Bahia Principe Hotels

All-inclusive firm Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts is being rebranded under the name of parent company Grupo Piñero. Link

Travel Weekly 20th December 2019: Government plans repatriation ‘toolkit’ when airlines go bust

A statement from the new Conservative government said the airline insolvency legislation aims to “protect passengers in the event of an airline going bust by reforming the airline insolvency process”.  Link

TTG 20th December 2019: Travel leaders hail government’s business rates pledge

Agents and consortia have welcomed the government’s plans to cut business rates to boost the high street. Link

  • Ireland-

The Irish Times 16th December 2019: Boeing considering temporarily halting production of 737 Max

Boeing is considering temporarily halting production of the 737 Max as regulatory clearance for the grounded jet’s return looks increasingly likely to slip beyond January 2020, said a person familiar with the matter. Link

The Irish Times 17th December 2019: Tourism chiefs fear effects of ‘flight shaming’ on Ireland

Green taxes on air travel are viewed as another threat. Link

The ITTN 17th December 2019: CLIA Report Identifies Seven Major Trends for Cruising in 2020

A new report by the Cruise Lines International Association, ‘2020 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook’, identifies seven major trends for cruising in 2020 – a year in which the industry expects to welcome 32 million guests. Link

The Irish Post 19th December 2019: Mindful tourism is set to be a trend for 2020 – so a stay at this eco-aware resort in Tulum is a must

TAKE only memories, leave nothing but footprints. Link

The Independent – Ireland 19th December 2019: Brexit a surprise non-issue for UK travel managers

YOU might think that trading and voyaging outside post-Brexit Britain could be a worry for our fellow travellers across the water – but not so. Link

The Independent – Ireland 19th December 2019: Brexit jitters and fewer flights see decline in November visitor figures

Brexit jitters and fewer flights from North America are the likely cause of a 7.1pc decline in the overall number of overseas visitors to Ireland last month, according to Tourism Ireland. Link

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