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Tourism industry <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Spain set to impose 14-day quarantine on visitors<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanish authorities are expected to impose their own 14-day quarantine rules on any international visitors, a move that will all but rule out holidays this summer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Boris Johnson confirms quarantine plan for UK arrivals<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boris Johnson has confirmed it will \u201csoon be time\u201d for a quarantine to be imposed on overseas arrivals in the UK. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travellers from France to be exempt from UK quarantine plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travellers from France will be exempt from a quarantine to be imposed on overseas arrivals to the UK. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Comment: Airports should lead the way in post-pandemic safety<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Charles, chief executive of The PC Agency, sets out his Covid-testing plan. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel Counsellors boss: Consumer protection for air travel \u2018needs to be fixed\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumer protection for people buying air travel must be addressed in the wake of Covid-19, according to the boss of Travel Counsellors. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Covid-19 \u2018places whole world on lockdown\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost three quarters of countries have completely closed their borders to international tourism as Covid-19 places the whole world on lockdown. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel Counsellors to be \u2018better, leaner, fitter\u2019 post-pandemic<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Counsellors will be \u201cbetter, leaner and fitter\u201d when the industry emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive insists. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>G Adventures founder predicts biggest challenge will be to make customers comfortable to fly again<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest challenge facing the global travel industry is to make holidaymakers feel comfortable about flying again, says G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: More confusion over Johnson\u2019s quarantine plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has failed to give a start date for its plans to require international travellers to the UK to go into quarantine. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG<\/strong> 11th May 2020: <\/strong>Canary Islands to pioneer \u2018digital health passport\u2019 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canary Islands has partnered with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to operate the world\u2019s first Covid-19 \u00absafe\u00bb flight using a new \u00abdigital health passport\u00bb app. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 11th May 2020: <\/strong>Bevan: \u2018Covid-19 has changed our future crisis planning\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dnata Travel will change its future crisis planning procedures post-coronavirus, with Europe boss John Bevan revealing the outbreak of Covid-19 had curtailed its customer data-sharing plans. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 11th May 2020:<\/strong> Quarantine measures set to cost package operators up to \u00a35 Billion <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK\u2019s newly announced inbound quarantine measures could cost package holiday operators up to \u00a35 billion this year. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Spain to impose two-week quarantine on all arrivals<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain will require all overseas travellers to complete two weeks\u2019 quarantine upon arrival starting Friday (15 May). Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: New global safe travels standards set by WTTC<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has developed a set of protocols to rebuild confidence among consumers once restrictions on movement are lifted. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>World tourism remains at a standstill as 100% of countries impose restrictions on travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the UN World Tourism Organisation showing that 100% of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel in place, and 72% have completely closed their borders to international tourism. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel Insurance in a Covid-19 World<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines are grounded, countries have closed borders, people are cocooned or self-isolating, and overseas travel is limited. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Government Agrees to Provide a State-Guarantee for Refund Credit Notes Issued by Irish Licensed Travel Agents and Tour Operators<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Government has agreement to provide a State guarantee for a special form of refund credit note for package holidays booked through Irish registered travel agents and tour operators. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>NCL Secures Sufficient Funds to Stay Afloat for a Year<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has secured more than US$2 billion of additional liquidity to help it to cope with the impact of Covid-19 on its business. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NI Travel 12th May 2020:<\/strong> Jet2holidays Hits Back at Health Secretary\u2019s \u2018No Foreign Holidays\u2019 Comment on ITV<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jet2holidays has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after his comments on ITV\u2019s This Morning programme. Link<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>12th May 2020:<\/strong> WTTC announces post-<\/strong>Covid<\/strong> travel protocols<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled a range of protocols for the global travel industry to operate safely when restrictions are lifted. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Regional airlines condemn \u2018damaging\u2019 traveller quarantine plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-week quarantines being imposed on arrivals by the UK and Spain will damage recovery of the aviation sector. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Government confirms Refund Credit Notes\u2019 financial protection<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has confirmed Refund Credit Notes are an acceptable alternative to cash refunds for cancelled holidays \u201cand will be financially protected\u201d despite making no formal announcement. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Regional airlines condemn \u2018damaging\u2019 traveller quarantine plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-week quarantines being imposed on arrivals by the UK and Spain will damage recovery of the aviation sector. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Covid-19 \u2018greatest crisis ever\u2019 for travel industry, <\/strong>Tui<\/strong> warns<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 is the greatest crisis the tourism industry has ever faced, Tui Group warned today as it reported deep winter half year losses. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: GOVT: Refund credit notes \u2018will be financially protected\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refund Credit Notes (RCN) \u00abwill be financially protected\u201d, according to a new government information document giving advice for travel businesses. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Quarantine travel warning: UK\u2019s new rules will \u2018kill international travel\u2019 reveals expert<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUARANTINE rules imposed by the UK Government for those arriving in the UK from abroad will have led to an influx of concerns from the aviation industry and the travel and tourism sector. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>When can we go on holiday again? Matt Hancock breaks Brits’ hearts with devastating update<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAYS have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 100,000 people worldwide. When can we go on holiday again? Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 13th May 2020: Significant number of people brought virus back from abroad<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small but significant number of people who were infected with the coronavirus abroad are among those testing positive, figures reveal. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Hostel firm prepares for post-pandemic travellers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New social distancing and hygiene measures are being imposed by budget accommodation firm a&o Hostels for when properties emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>EU points to revival of summer season<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gradual lifting of borders in an effort to kick-start the tourist industry hammered by the coronavirus pandemic is being proposed by the EU. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Abta<\/strong> hails BEIS confirmation of Refund Credit Note protection<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has welcomed news that the government views refund credit notes as an acceptable alternative to cash refunds for cancelled holidays and confirmation from the Department for Business (BEIS) that these will be financially protected. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>EC recommends vouchers as alternative to cash refunds<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Commission has issued its clearest endorsement to date of travel organisers and airlines issuing credit notes or vouchers in place of cash refunds to consumers. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Iata<\/strong> urges governments \u2018avoid quarantine\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airline association Iata has called on governments to avoid imposing quarantines on arriving air passengers, saying \u201cdon\u2019t make recovery more difficult\u201d. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Travel industry urged to lobby government for longer-term support<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel industry should lobby government for an extension of financial support so firms can survive to when revenues start flowing again next year, experts told a Travel Weekly Webcast. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020<\/strong>: Inquiry need to help English tourism sector<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tourism Society has called for a Westminster inquiry into how best to strengthen the sector after Covid-19. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

T<\/strong>ravel Mole <\/strong>13th May 2020<\/strong>:  <\/strong>EU promises ‘there will be a tourist season this summer’<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Union has proposed a gradual lifting of borders to allow tourism to resume. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Brussels issues guidance on \u2018rebooting\u2019 post-pandemic European tourism<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidance has been issued by Brussels on how to \u201creboot\u201d tourism in Europe this year after months of Covid-19 lockdown. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Call for stronger English tourism leadership to aid Covid-19 recovery<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many as three million jobs supported by tourism in England are at risk due to the impact of Covid-19 unless the government overhauls its support for the industry. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Desire to book and go on holiday on the rise, says <\/strong>Travelzoo<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelzoo has seen a significant decline in interest in all-inclusive trips during the Covid-19 crisis but has found the desire among its members to book a holiday remains strong. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Aito<\/strong> blasts <\/strong>govt<\/strong> for \u2018inexcusable\u2019 confusion over refund advice<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aito has blasted the government for its handling of the refund crisis in travel after it rolled back on guidance that appeared to formally endorse refund credit notes (RCNs). Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>EU unveils plan to save summer holidays<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Union has unveiled its plan to help citizens across its 27 nations salvage their summer holidays after months of coronavirus confinement in hopes of resurrecting Europe\u2019s battered tourism industry. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 14<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>‘Don’t give up’ – Shane Ross backs 0pc VAT, but tourism recovery plan may take eight more weeks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00abThere are going to be holidays in Ireland this year,\u00bb the Tourism Minister says. But he rules out a dedicated ministry, and says ‘staycation vouchers’ are unlikely to happen any time soon. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 14<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Ireland will make call on travel restrictions, not EU <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong> <\/strong>Coveney<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

T\u00e1naiste Simon Coveney has insisted Ireland will follow its own public health advice on lifting travel restrictions rather than be bound by EU guidelines. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NI travel News<\/strong> <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>UK Remains Subject to Free Movement Rules Says EU<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a European Commission press briefing on Wednesday (May 13), Brussels confirmed that UK citizens will be allowed to visit and holiday in European countries when the coronavirus-related travel restrictions are removed. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Special Report: New <\/strong>Atas<\/strong> chairman reveals his vision for association<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new chairman of the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers insists the sector is well-placed to bounce back from the crisis \u2013 and believes travel agent partners will play a key role in its recovery. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2018Massive shake-up\u2019 could spell end of cheap holidays<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel industry is predicted to be in for a \u201cmassive shake-up\u201d with the era of mass market cheap holidays coming to an end. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

iNews<\/strong> <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Coronavirus travel advice: will summer holidays be cancelled? Travel updates from France, Spain, <\/strong>Greece<\/strong>, TUI, Ryanair and more<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK and France could be possible, but Spain looks less likely, while TUI looks ahead to a later and longer season. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Travel Counsellors sees growing demand for staycations this year<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers are craving \u2018peace of mind\u2019 when making travel plans, while still looking for inspiration for future bookings, new research reveals. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Business travellers \u2018could be exempt\u2019 from 14-day UK quarantine<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business travellers could be given exemptions from the UK\u2019s planned 14-day quarantine rule. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>WTTC hits out at quarantine travel restrictions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Travel & Tourism Council has hit out at plans to impose quarantines on international arrivals, such as restrictions being planned by the UK. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Spain holidays: FCO issues new travel warning to Britons as strict rules rolled out<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPAIN holidays are a go-to summer break option for many Britons in normal times, but the coronavirus pandemic has well and truly thrown a spanner in the works. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Biz <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Spanish Tourist Office Shows Tenerife Leading the Way<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more encouraging signs as the Canary Islands intends to be the global laboratory for the redesign and implementation of tourism safety protocols. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Air Baltic secures \u20ac250m in state aid<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Baltic has secured \u20ac250 million in state aid from the Latvian government to combat the impact of Covid-19. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 11th May 2020<\/strong>: British Airways to reconsider July restart after quarantine blow<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Airways \u201cwill review\u201d its proposed return to service in July following the government\u2019s announcement that it will quarantine all inbound passengers. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 11th May 2020<\/strong>: BA \u2018To stay at <\/strong>garwick<\/strong>\u2019, but \u2018will consider future\u2019 at London City<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Airways has stated its commitment to Gatwick but shed doubt on its future at London City airport. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 11th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Kuoni<\/strong> to launch video appointment service<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuoni will launch a video appointment service for customers later this week, with boss Derek Jones encouraging other travel brands the current situation was \u201ca great time to experiment\u201d. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ryanair to resume almost half of flights from July 1<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair plans to restore 40% of its normal flying schedule of almost 1,000 flights a day from July 1 in a bid to save the summer tourist season across Europe. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 1<\/strong>2<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> Aviation sector seeks clarity from PM on 14-day quarantine<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top execs from across the aviation sector have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urgently seeking clarity on the government\u2019s proposed 14-day quarantine requirement for UK arrivals. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 12th May 2020: Virgin Atlantic\u2019s summer \u201921 flights to go on sale this weekend<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Atlantic will put its summer 2021 flying programme on sale this Saturday. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent.ie <\/strong>12th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Ryanair’s Return: 1,000 flights a day by July 1, with passenger masks and temperature checks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair will restore 40pc of its scheduled flights from July 1, with passengers asked to wear face masks and pass temperature checks, it say. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Pilots\u2019 union pledges to fight BA <\/strong>CityFlyer<\/strong> job cuts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK pilots union says it has been formally notified of proposed redundancies at BA CityFlyer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Airlines slam EC for \u2018lack of clarity\u2019 on vouchers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines have accused the European Commission of a \u201clack of leadership and clarity\u201d in its recommendations on the use of vouchers in place of cash refunds to consumers for cancelled flights. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13th May 2020: Government amends guidance on refund credits protection<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department for Business (BEIS) and Trading Standards have retreated on advice that refund credit notes for cancelled holiday bookings \u201cwill be financially protected\u201d to say only that they \u201cmay be financially protected\u201d. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020<\/strong>: TUI chief: \u2018Lower infection risk on charter flights than scheduled\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tui\u2019s chief executive has argued that charter flying offers a lower risk from infection than scheduled. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Airlines urged to be flexible on future tour operator contracts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines have been urged to consider making contracts more flexible to help tour operators plan future holidays as uncertainty over how long social distancing measures might be in place lingers. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and <\/strong>easyJet<\/strong> still planning to resume flights – here’s the latest updates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many airlines and tour operators have pledged to operate schedules from next month despite remarks from government minister. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>British Airways says 920,000 cash refunds now processed<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Airways has provided cash refunds on 921,000 tickets for 2.1 million flights, its parent company\u2019s chief executive has said. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Jet2holidays parent secures \u00a3300m commercial loan<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jet2holidays parent company Dart Group Plc, has secured a \u00a3300 million loan from the Bank of England\u2019s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF). Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Airline ticket prices will dip after coronavirus \u2013 study<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dollar Fight Club, a website that delivers cheap flight alerts, predicts that the COVID-19 outbreak will cause air travel to be much cheaper. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>European air travel should resume quickly, says IAA boss<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESTRICTIONS on air travel should be lifted or eased \u00abas soon as possible\u00bb across Europe, according to the chief executive of the Irish Aviation Authority, Peter Kearney. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travellers and travel agents<\/em><\/strong>\/ Tour operators<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Even fewer passengers will fly until quarantine is lifted, Heathrow warns<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK business will be \u201cstuck in third gear\u201d until flights resume from the coronavirus crisis, the boss of the UK\u2019s largest airport warned today. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Tui<\/strong> reveals ten-point plan to re-open resort hotels<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A ten-point plan setting out standards for Tui to re-open tourist hotels after the lifting of coronavirus lockdown has been outlined. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: French Travellers exempt from UK quarantine measures<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers travelling to the UK from France will be exempt from the government\u2019s newly-announced coronavirus quarantine measures. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole <\/strong>12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Virgin to put summer 2021 flights on sale on Saturday<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Atlantic has announced its flying programme for summer 2021, confirming that it has ditched flights from Gatwick in favour of operating services from London Heathrow and Manchester. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Summer season \u2018likely to be cancelled\u2019, says health secretary Matt Hancock<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer holidays this year are not going to be possible, health secretary Matt Hancock told views of ITV\u2019s This Morning. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Kuoni<\/strong> to launch online video appointments for customers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour operator Kuoni is poised to launch a new video appointment service so clients can speak to and see its consultants from home. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> Shapps<\/strong> says customers \u2018taking chance\u2019 on future restrictions by booking<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transport secretary has said that customers making forward travel bookings are \u201cclearly taking a chance\u201d based on uncertainty over future travel restrictions. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Tui<\/strong> chief dismisses quarantine concerns<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head of Tui has dismissed concerns that the UK\u2019s imposition of a 14-day quarantine on arrivals will finish any remaining summer travel business, saying \u201clet it evolve a little\u201d. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Furlough scheme: Agencies welcome extension<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A four-month extension of the government\u2019s furlough scheme to October 31 has been welcomed by a host of travel agencies. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 13th May 2020: <\/strong>\u2018we won\u2019t hike holiday prices\u2019 \u2013 TUI chief<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tui Group\u2019s chief executive has dismissed suggestions of a holiday prices hike when travel is given the green light \u2013 which he expects to be July at the latest. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 13th May 2020:<\/strong> TUI to \u2018reinvent the holiday\u2019 for 2020; <\/strong>predincts<\/strong> longer summer season<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tui Group has pledged to \u201creinvent the holiday\u201d this year, claiming it is ready for the resumption of operations. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Operator ceases trading citing \u2018savage\u2019 coronavirus impact<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An operator has cited the \u00absavage\u00bb impact of the coronavirus crisis for its decision to cease trading last week. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel agencies urged to monitor chargebacks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel agencies have been urged to set up systems to ensure credit card chargebacks from customers awaiting refunds are challenged. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020<\/strong>: Consumers \u2018taking a chance\u2019 by booking now, says transport sec<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has warned holidaymakers they are \u00abtaking a chance\u00bb by booking for summer 2020 and gambling on a change in the Foreign Office\u2019s advice against all non-essential travel worldwide. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Travel Leaders merges corporate firms under ALTOUR brand<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Leaders Corporate has merged with sister company ALTOUR under the latter\u2019s brand. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> ABTA welcomes EU backing refund credit notes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has welcomed backing from the European Commission for travel firms to issue refund credit notes (RCNs) as an alternative to cash refunds for cancelled package holidays. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Retailers gearing up for \u2018phased\u2019 reopening of shops<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading retailers are considering phased opening of travel agencies starting with locked-door policies and moving to include measures such as distanced desks, protective screens and even customers engaging with agents on computer screens in-store. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> Travel counsellors to expand UK domestic product<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Counsellors will expand its domestic and self-drive product to help its business owners convert a \u00abgrowing number\u00bb of enquiries for domestic travel later this year. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Tour operators cease trading due to coronavirus<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Welsh tour operator specialising in school and sports trips has ceased trading after 16 years. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brexit<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Irish Times<\/strong> 11th May 2020<\/strong>: Post-Brexit talks near make-or-break moment<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

German industry warns of \u2018catastrophe\u2019 on top of Covid-19 if EU finds no accord with UK. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC 11th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Brexit: UK-EU trade talks resume ahead of June summit<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talks between the UK and EU over a post-Brexit trade deal will enter their third round later, ahead of a decisive summit next month. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM 11th May 2020: Exclusive: EU accused of ‘politicising’ City of London in Brexit trade talks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU negotiators have been accused of politicising the UK\u2019s financial services sector in Brexit trade talks, after suggestions the bloc could shut the City of London out of its markets if the UK does not budge on other areas during negotiations. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 13th May 2020: Keir <\/strong>Starmer<\/strong> refuses to back Brexit transition extension<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keir Starmer has rejected calls for the Brexit transition period to be extended, saying he would rather \u201cthe negotiations were completed as quickly as possible\u201d. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 13th May 2020: \u2018Without the UK, EU is worse off\u2019 Brussels\u2019 global influence dealt major blow after Brexit<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE European Union is a diminished force on the world scene without the United Kingdom within its ranks, President Barrack Obama’s former ambassador to the bloc has claimed. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 13th May 2020: UK publishes surprising update on post-Brexit free trade deal with Japan during lockdown<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE UK will seek to strike a post-Brexit free trade deal with Japan which goes further than the existing EU agreement, the International Trade Secretary has said. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2018They can effectively blame <\/strong>Covid<\/strong> for everything\u2019: What coronavirus means for Brexit talks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic has changed the political assumptions underpinning the next seven months of Brexit negotiations \u2013 if not the parties\u2019 public positions. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky News 14th May 2020: Brexit: PM accused of being ‘deeply dishonest’ as Northern Ireland plans emerge<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet Office says it has \u00abalways been clear that there will be requirements for live animals and agrifood\u00bb after Brexit. Link <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Competitors<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 11<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Turkey outlines four-stage \u2018healthy tourism certification\u2019 to support recovery<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A four-stage Healthy Tourism Certification has been initiated by Turkey as the country seeks to attract foreign tourists from this summer once Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> 12th May 2020: Visit Portugal Prepares to Welcome Irish Visitors<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and TAP may be operating 60% of previous capacity from Ireland to Portugal in September, and Visit Portugal is still looking forward to welcoming delegates to the ITAA Conference in \u00c9vora from 15-18 October, Susana Cardoso, Director Ireland, has told ITTN. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Holidays 2020: Greece welcomes Britons without quarantine from next month<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAYS were looking unlikely this year but Greece may have just provided Britons with the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned break on the popular islands. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Canaries hoteliers oppose deferred operator payments<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel bodies in the Canary Islands have written to operators including Tui Group to object to them withholding payments for last winter. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>14<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Iceland and the Algarve \u2018ready for summer tourism\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some European destinations say they will be ready to welcome tourists this summer once travel restrictions are lifted. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily 14th May 2020: Algarve tourism is back in business<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Algarve in southern Portugal is open for tourists this summer and will be welcoming international visitors once travel restrictions are lifted. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 14th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Israel starts relaxing domestic tourism restrictions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Israel is starting to open up its domestic tourism industry and lift strict restrictions across the country amid a \u201csustained drop\u201d in new coronavirus infections. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>New Zealand confirms business events of up to 100 can go ahead<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the easing of restrictions on social gatherings and travel this week, the New Zealand government has confirmed ticketed large events, including domestic business events and conferences can now go ahead with a 100-person limit. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily 15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>New face of Philippine tourism after lockdown<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippine tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that the tourism scene will be \u201cvastly different\u201d in a post-COVID-19 world as the \u201cnew normal\u201d standards will be implemented. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Holidays 2020: Portugal hotels open their doors but tourists remain stuck at home<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAYS look as though they won’t be happening for a while but Portugal is already gearing up for the tourist trade to begin by opening its hotels’ doors. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>EU faces \u2018existential threat\u2019 if coronavirus recovery is uneven<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The risk of an uneven economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis poses an \u201cexistential threat\u201d to the European Union, one of its most senior economic policymakers has said. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Rishi Sunak: UK set for ‘significant recession’<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the UK will be plunged into a \u201csignificant recession\u201d in the wake of figures showing the economy contracted in the first quarter. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC <\/strong>13<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>UK economy shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK economy shrank at the fastest pace since 2008 in the first three months of the year as coronavirus forced the country into lockdown. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Coronavirus sends Eurozone economy to worst quarter on record<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eurozone economy shrank at the fastest pace on record in the first three months of the year, official figures have shown, as coronavirus brought normal life to a halt. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unemployment<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 12<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Special Report: The global impact of Covid-19 on tourism jobs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just the UK travel industry that\u2019s in crisis. Tourism businesses globally are suffering a near-total collapse of income, with the WTTC recently warning that 100 million jobs in the sector around the world are at risk. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 13th May 2020:<\/strong> TUI group announces 30% cost \u2013 cutting programme impacting up to 8,000 roles<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tui Group plans to permanently reduce its overhead cost base by 30% following the coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly <\/strong>13th May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Ministers face renewed pressure over travel job losses<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More pressure is being exerted on ministers to provide specific support for aviation after Tui announced 8,000 job cuts. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>15<\/strong>th May 2020:<\/strong> British Airways slammed over plans to press ahead with job cuts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Airways has been criticised for continuing with plans up to 12,000 potential redundancies despite the government\u2019s furlough scheme being extended to October. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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