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Tourism\nindustry <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG\n20th<\/sup> April 2020: ABTA \u2018hopeful\u2019 of government action to ease refund\ncrisis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Abta is hopeful that \u00abvital\u00bb changes\nto the Package Travel Regulations (PTRs) to ease the refund burden on the\ntravel sector could be announced when parliament returns on Tuesday (21 April).\nLink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG\n20th<\/sup> April 2020: Travel insurance landscape \u2018will change\u2019 post \u2013\ncovid \u2013 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Transparency and clarity will be of utmost\nimportance for travel insurance policies following the coronavirus pandemic,\nthe insurance chief at Holiday Extras has predicted. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 20th<\/sup> April 2020: Comment: We must collaborate on refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When we emerge from this crisis, businesses\nneed to be in the best possible shape to recover and resume travelling for\nbusiness. To make that happen, the entire travel industry needs to be smart and\ncollaborative now. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 20th<\/sup> April 2020: Thomas Cook collapse triggers record \u00a3350m\nin Atol payments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The collapse of Thomas Cook has cost a record\namount of almost \u00a3350 million in Atol payments. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 20th<\/sup> April 2020: Government ‘close’ to announcing industry\nrelief package<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Government is reportedly close to agreeing\na \u00a34 billion relief package for the travel industry. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nDaily Media 20th April 2020: Covid-19 response: 96% of global destinations\nimpose travel restrictions, UNWTO reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to\nglobal tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions\nfrom the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ittn\n20th April 2020: UNWTO Report: Travel Restrictions Now Virtually Universal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nscale of disruption caused by Covid-19 to global tourism is shown in a\ncomprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism\nOrganisation. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG 21st\nApril 2020: Repeated virus lockdowns could \u2018hike travel prices\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fluctuating lockdown restrictions could play\nhavoc with capacity across travel. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ittn\n21st April 2020: ABTA Provides Further Industry Guidance on Refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the UK, ABTA\n\u2013 The Travel Association has published further guidance for Members and\ncustomers on holiday amendments and refunds, as the industry continues to wait\nfor the UK Government to provide clarity and support from its side. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ittn\n21st April 2020: #SpainWillWait Video to Consolidate Tourism Loyalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The national\ntourism agency responsible for marketing Spain\u2019s destination worldwide,\nTURESPA\u00d1A, has launched a video titled #SpainWillWait (#Espa\u00f1aTeEspera)across\nits social media channels. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ittn\n21st April 2020: UNWTO Report: Travel Restrictions Now Virtually Universal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The scale of\ndisruption caused by Covid-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new\nreport on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organisation. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nMirror 21st April 2020: Blow to British holidaymakers as Spanish restrictions\n‘could last until 2021’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Up to 18 million\nleave the UK and head to Spain every year but travel plans could stay on hold\nas Minister of Labour Yolanda Diaz said easing lockdown measures is likely to\nbe done in two phases. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Iata warns of \u2018slow\u2019 post-coronavirus\nrecovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Airline association Iata has warned recovery in\ndemand for air travel will be slow and called on governments to work with the\nindustry on confidence-boosting measures. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Which? suggests ten-point plan to \u2018maintain\ntrust\u2019 in travel sector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A ten-point plan is being proposed by consumer\ngroup Which? to \u201cmaintain trust\u201d in the travel industry as the row over refunds\nfor cancelled holidays and flights escalates. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 22nd April 2020: Hospitality industry warns staff could lose 40% of their\nwages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hospitality businesses are seeking legal advice\nover the Government’s scheme for furloughed workers amid fears that staff could\nlose up to 40% of their regular earnings. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n NI\nTravel News 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: #Spainwillwait Video Reminds\nHolidaymakers of What Awaits Them!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The national tourism agency responsible for\nmarketing Spain\u2019s destination worldwide, TURESPA\u00d1A, has launched a video titled\n\u2018#SpainWillWait\u2019 (Espa\u00f1a te espera) across its social media channels. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Belfast\nLive 22nd April 2020: Covid-19 devastating tourism with nearly 1,300 staff\npermanently laid off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A survey by\nTourism NI has confirmed the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality\nindustry. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG\n23rd<\/sup> April 2020: Operator reports enquiries spike from engaged\ncouples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Engaged couples who were forced to cancel their\nwedding day amid the coronavirus crisis could help revitalise the travel\nindustry with romantic trips. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n iNews 23rd April 2020: Coronavirus travel\nadvice: latest FCO safety updates for Italy, Spain, France, USA, Norway and\nbeyond<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite Britain embarking on \u201cat least\u201d another\ntwo weeks of lockdown measures, people are already thinking about the potential\nof summer travel. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Independent\n23rd April 2020: Canary Islands may welcome summer visitors as ‘world\nlaboratory for tourism safety’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Canary Islands could re-open to Spanish\nvisitors by August 1st, with international arrivals following in October,\naccording to planning scenarios revealed this week. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 23rd April 2020: ABTA chief: ‘We must do all we can to preserve customer\nconfidence’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ABTA is claiming consumer groups are supporting\nits campaign for clearer Government guidance over refunds. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 24th<\/sup> April 2020: Abta defends refunds guidance after calls to\nreconsider expiry dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Abta has defended its guidance on Refund Credit\nNotes in response to calls from ATD Travel Services founder Oliver Brendon to\nreconsider its position. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 24th<\/sup> April 2020: Comment: Focus on 18-30 market for\npost-coronavirus growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With lockdowns unsurprisingly being extended\nwell into May, everyone in the travel industry knows we are all in this for the\nlong-haul. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\ndaily Media 24th April 2020: WTTC calls on G20 tourism ministers to take\ninitiative in Covid-19 recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)\nhas called upon G20 tourism ministers to lead a united and coordinated recovery\nfor the sector out of the Covid-19 crisis. Link<\/a> Airlines\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG\n20th<\/sup> April 2020: Norwegian Subsidiaries in Scandinavia go bankrupt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Norwegian\u2019s pilot and cabin crew companies in\nSweden and Denmark have filed for bankruptcy. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 20th<\/sup> April 2020: Thousands of Norwegian Air jobs threatened\nas subsidiary firms declare bankruptcy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Four firms which employ 1,571 pilots and 3,134\ncabin crew in Denmark and Sweden have filed for bankruptcy, the airline\nconfirmed. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 20th April 2020: Loganair negotiating rescue package<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Loganair is negotiating a rescue package with\nthe Department of Transport, according to reports. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Wizz Air \u2018eligible\u2019 for UK Covid Corporate\nFinancing Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wizz Air today revealed that it is able to tap\ninto the UK government\u2019s Covid-19 business support measures. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Airlines press for refunds relief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aviation minister Kelly Tolhurst is due to\nwrite to MPs this week to explain why airlines are failing to pay refunds for\ncancelled flights. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: EasyJet targets Easter 2021 with early\nrelease of seats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EasyJet flights for Easter 2021 have been made\navailable from Wednesday after the airline brought forward the on sale date by\nfive months. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n CityAM\n22nd April 2020: Ryanair will not resume flights if middle seat must be left\nempty, says Michael O’Leary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryanair will not resume flights if it is forced\nto leave the middle seats empty in order to comply with social distancing\nrules, the budget airline\u2019s chief executive Michael O\u2019Leary said. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n iNews\n22nd April 2020: Coronavirus travel advice: Airlines including British Airways\nand Ryanair ‘breaking the law’ by delaying refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The nation\u2019s 20 biggest airlines and travel\noperators are \u201copenly breaking the law\u201d by delaying refunds for cancelled trips\nor denying customers the opportunity to request their money back altogether, a\nconsumer rights group has claimed. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Express\n22nd April 2020: easyJet flights: Airline launches Easter 2021 sale five months\nearly – will you book?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EASYJET has announced it is launching its\nEaster 2021 sale a whopping five months early in a bid to give customers the\nchance to bag cheap flights and give Britons something to look forward to after\ncoronavirus. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 23rd<\/sup> April 2020: EasyJet donates 35,000 in-flight snacks to\ncharities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 35,000 surplus items of stock from\neasyJet\u2019s in-flight retail range have been donated to charities nationwide. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 23rd<\/sup> April 2020: Ryanair chief slams in-flight social distancing\nas \u2018idiotic\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryanair will refuse to resume operations if it\nis forced to leave middle seats empty to comply with potential in-flight social\ndistancing rules. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG 23rd\nApril 2020: EasyJet donates 35,000 snacks to help NHS Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EasyJet has donated more than 35,000 inflight\nsnacks to the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Independent\n23rd April 2020: The future of flying? Prototype economy class seats could\nshield passengers from infection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A social-distancing nightmare, the few airlines\nthat are not grounded are currently considering a host of anti-coronavirus\nmeasures, such as leaving middle seats empty, and testing all passengers before\nboarding. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Independent\n23rd April 2020: Ryanair apologises amidst vouchers controversy, but insists it\nis providing \u00aball options\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Customers awaiting refunds have expressed\nfrustration over voucher offers and what they claim are difficulties contacting\nthe airline. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 24th<\/sup> April 2020: Ryanair ordered to be transparent with\nonline fares<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryanair has been ordered to indicate the full\nprice of tickets when it displays offers on its website following a near\ndecade-long legal battle. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 24th<\/sup> April 2020: Lufthansa faces cash crunch \u2018within weeks\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lufthansa Group faces a cash crunch within\nweeks as it battles to survive the coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 24th<\/sup> April 2020: Jet2 to tap government Covid financial\nsupport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The owner of Jet2 and Jet2holidays is\ninvestigating state support options after drawing down a \u00a3100 million revolving\ncredit facility to counter the coronavirus downturn. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 24th April 2020: Global air traffic could fall by 1.2 billion passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The United Nations’ aviation body says the\nCovid-19 pandemic could see air travel demand drop by 1.2 billion travelers by\nthis summer. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travellers\/travel\nagents and travel agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nScotsman 20th<\/sup> April 2020: When can I travel to Tenerife? The latest\nFCO guidance as Spain relaxes lockdown and UK restrictions extended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite Britain embarking on \u201cat least\u201d another\nthree weeks of lockdown measures, people are already thinking about the\npotential of summer travel. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n iNews\n20th April 2020: When can I travel to Tenerife?? Latest coronavirus travel\nadvice from FCO as Covid-19 outbreak continues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite Britain embarking on \u201cat least\u201d another\nthree weeks of lockdown measures, people are already thinking about the\npotential of summer travel. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG\n21st<\/sup> April 2020: G Adventures launches virtual travel experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n G Adventures has created a new collection of\ndigital group tours to satisfy traveller\u2019s wanderlust during the coronavirus\nlockdown. Link<\/p>\n\n\n\n TTG 21st<\/sup>\nApril 2020: ABTA chief writes letter to consumers spelling out refunds crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Abta\u2019s chief executive has written an open\nletter to customers of its members to explain the current situation around\nrefunds and ask for their support. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Abta chief pleads for customer support over\nholiday refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The head of Abta today issued a direct plea to\ncustomers amid growing public anger over the coronavirus holiday refunds\ncontroversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Travel Counsellors celebrates third Queen\u2019s\nAward for Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel Counsellors has won its third Queen\u2019s\nAward for Enterprise and its second in recognition of its international trade. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Kuoni to focus on special occasion holidays\nand slowly reintroduce sales messages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuoni will return to highlighting special\noccasion holidays as it looks to gradually add tactical sales messages to its\nmarketing. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Adventure travel companies extend\ncancellations to mid-August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels and\nHeadwater Holidays have extended the suspension of all their tours until August\n16. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nMole 21st<\/sup> April 2020: Simpson Travel to give 10 free holidays to NHS\nand care workers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n European villa and boutique hotel operator\nSimpson Travel is offering 10 free holidays to NHS staff and care workers. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TG\n22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Kuoni: \u2018steady stream of people calling about 2021\ntrips\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuoni says it is receiving a \u00absteady\nstream\u00bb of people calling to discuss their 2021 holiday plans, and\nbelieves there very much remains \u00aban appetite for travel\u00bb despite the\nongoing coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Travel planning in lockdown \u2018leading to\nbookings return\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New enquiries for worldwide holidays in 2021\nhave picked up in the past week, according to Kuoni. Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel\nWeekly 22nd<\/sup> April 2020: Sandals and Beaches creates virtual tours\nfor consumers in lockdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual tours of Sandals and Beaches resorts\nhave been created for consumers in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
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