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Informe semanal de noticias Oficina de Turismo de Tenerife en Londres<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Abta<\/strong> puts forward plan to save thousands of outbound travel jobs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlining plans it believes the government can implement to save tens of thousands of jobs in the outbound travel industry. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Flights should resume between \u2018low-risk\u2019 countries<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government is being urged to develop plans to re-start travel between \u201clow-risk\u201d countries as global Covid-19 lockdown measures are eased. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Kuoni<\/strong> chief says government inaction \u2018death by thousand cuts\u2019 for industry<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The continued lack of clarity or any strategy for a return to travel from the government is tantamount to \u201cdeath by a thousand cuts\u201d for the sector, according to the boss of Kuoni parent Der Touristik. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Comment: A gruelling shakeout of the travel sector lies ahead<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid the backdrop of a tragic and alarming number of coronavirus-related deaths, and thankfully survivors, we now need to prepare for what will be the most exhausting shakeout of the sector we love to work in. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ryanair\u2019s Michael O\u2019Leary dismisses UK quarantine as \u2018bonkers\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair boss Michael O\u2019Leary has slammed UK government plans to impose 14-day quarantine restrictions on arrivals as \u201cbonkers\u201d and \u201cunfeasible\u201d. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Comment: Industry must present united return plan based on science<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For economic reasons, the leisure travel industry needs to be able to restart operations as early as possible, which is why we don\u2019t like the 14-day isolation plan which will effectively kill holiday demand as long as it is in place. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Tenerife airport reopens: Flights to Spain set to start from Monday<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TENERIFE and four other major Spanish airports will reopen from Monday, the government has confirmed. The airports join a list of other reopenings announced yesterday. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Heathrow to introduce thermal imaging screening this week<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heathrow will begin to screen arrivals for Covid-19 symptoms using thermal cameras, starting from Thursday (21 May). Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Staycation boost as <\/strong>govt<\/strong> backs \u2018great British holidays\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brits will be encouraged to take \u00aba great British holiday\u00bb this summer \u2013 as soon as it is safe to do so. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: ABTA demands update on <\/strong>govt<\/strong> work to help travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has written to Boris Johnson demanding an update on the government\u2019s action to address \u201cthe specific challenges\u201d facing the travel industry. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: UK to quarantine all arrivals from next month<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK will introduce an across the board quarantine requirement for air, sea, and other arrivals from June, transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>\u2018Air bridges\u2019 initiative raises hope for foreign holidays this summer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government\u2019s \u201cair bridges\u201d plan to exempt low coronavirus inflection rate countries from a 14-day UK quarantine is being widely interpreted as providing a lifeline for foreign holidays this summer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Spain aims to open up to overseas holidaymakers by late June<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain aims to welcome back foreign visitors by late June to kick-start its travel economy. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Covid-19 triggers soaring level of travel and leisure sector profit warnings<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel and leisure sector is set to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis behind leisure and hospitality. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express<\/strong> 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Holidays 2020: Latest travel rules for Spain, Turkey and Portugal Britons need to know<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAYS 2020 are something of a sore point for many Britons right due to the coronavirus-induced uncertainty around when travel will once again be possible. But what are the latest travel rules for popular holiday destinations Spain, Turkey and Portugal? Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Holidays: Package holidays could double in price after coronavirus warns expert<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PACKAGE holidays are a popular option among many jet-setters due to the ease of booking and the good deals to be had. However, experts have warned this type of holiday could be set to double in price. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Summer holidays 2020: How Spain is planning to restart tourism in JUNE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPAIN has revealed it is aiming to reopen its borders at the end of June as daily deaths from coronavirus in the country fell below 100 for the second day in a row yesterday. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Coronavirus \u2018Accelerating structural change\u2019 in travel and leisure<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coronavirus is accelerating structural change in the UK\u2019s travel and leisure sector, and exacerbating existing weaknesses according to business advisory firm EY. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NI Travel <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong> COVID-19: ABTA Calls for a \u201cCoordinated Strategy and Clear Communication\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABTA \u2013 The Travel Association has written to the Prime Minister to provide an update on the specific challenges that the industry \u2013 in particular travel agents and tour operators \u2013 is facing as this crisis unfolds, and to call for a coordinated strategy supported by specific measures and clear communication by the Government. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel agents hail 2020 domestic sales opportunity<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel agents have hailed the opportunity to promote 2020 as \u2018the year of domestic tourism\u2019 and capitalise on UK sales as uncertainty remains over the possibility of overseas holidays. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Holiday prices and value predicted to return to pre-pandemic levels<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday prices may rise in the next two to three years after a short-term drop, but will eventually return to pre-pandemic levels of value, according to the boss of Kuoni parent Der Touristik UK. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Interest rises in holidays offering \u2018isolation and minimal interaction\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destinations and products which offer a perception of isolation and minimal interaction are trending for both long-haul and short-haul specialists. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Iata<\/strong>: \u2018No single measure to enable safe restart of flying\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iata boss Alexandre de Juniac has said there is no single measure that will reduce risk and enable flying to restart safely amid the coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Don\u2019t pin your hopes on air bridges, government indicates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarantine-free \u2018air bridges\u2019 will not be part of initial plans to re-start international travel, the government has indicated. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>PM considers extra bank holiday in October as tourism businesses warn of winter collapse<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VisitBritain acting CEO Patricia Yates is calling for an extra bank holiday in October to help Britain’s tourism industry recover some of the \u00a337 billion in trade lost during the coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Spain will wait: TURESPA\u00d1A new video keeps the destination front of mind for travellers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spain Tourism Board or TURESPA\u00d1A has released a video to remind visitors of the amazing experiences to be enjoyed in Spain and that it will wait for them to return with a warm welcome when lockdowns are lifted and travel returns. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>New Irish Tourism Recovery Taskforce to report ‘by the end of summer’<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new tourism taskforce will spearhead economic recovery for the sector and consider \u00aball new and innovative ideas\u00bb, Minister Shane Ross says. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>‘A calculated risk’ – Spain and Italy plan to resume summer holidays from June<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both countries have been devastated by coronavirus, but say lockdown and public health measures are working, and tourism could begin to reboot from next month. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Heathrow starts Covid-19 temperature check trials<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deployment of the thermal equipment in Terminal 2 is part of a wider initiative looking at technology that could reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19 in the future. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Boris Johnson urged to review 14-day quarantine restrictions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boris Johnson is being urged to rethink the decision to impose 14-day quarantine restrictions on all arrivals to the UK. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Industry leaders dismiss price hike fears<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry leaders have dismissed fears of prices rising beyond the reach of many consumers following the Covid-19 crisis, with Ryanair chief executive Michael O\u2019Leary going so far as to predict a \u201ctorrid pricing environment\u201d. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: EU tourism ministers aim for \u2018quick and full recovery\u2019 of tourism<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

European tourism ministers have vowed to do \u201call it takes\u201d for a quick recovery of the continent\u2019s tourism industry this summer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: EU sets out \u2018blueprint\u2019 for safe restoration of air travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EU has drawn up new guidelines for the safe restoration of air travel, promising to place a focus on health and safety \u00abat every stage of the passenger journey\u00bb. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Daily <\/strong>21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>The Travel Corporation unveils COVID-19 protocols and hygiene standards for all of its holidays<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its guided vacations brands (Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver) have announced their newly enhanced COVID-19 related protocols and hygiene standards for all of its guided holidays once domestic and international travel resumes. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>New Tourism Recovery Taskforce will be <\/strong>Chaired<\/strong> by Ruth Andrews<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin T.D.,have announced the formation of a special Tourism Recovery Taskforce with an Independent Chair, dedicated to spearheading economic recovery for the tourism sector. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Abta<\/strong> adds new resources for members to coronavirus support hub<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has added more resources for members to its coronavirus support hub including advice on how to protect businesses from cyber-attacks. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd May 2020: Firms must restructure to survive, says Abercrombie & Kent boss<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK boss of Abercrombie & Kent has urged travel companies to learn from the current crisis and accept that restructures will be necessary to ensure businesses survive. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Government to unveil quarantine plans including \u00a31k fines and spot checks<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government is expected to announce random spot checks on international arrivals and \u00a31,000 fines for non-compliance as it unveils its quarantine plans on Friday. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>22nd May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>Packages comprise more than half of CMA holiday refund complaints<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abta has backed the Competition and Market Authority\u2019s decision to widen its refunds probe to include package travel, stating it was vital refund timeframes were made clear to consumers. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>22nd May 2020:<\/strong> MPS demand <\/strong>govt<\/strong> set out domestic tourism \u2018recovery plan\u2019 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group of MPs have urged the government to set out a \u00abrecovery plan\u00bb for what they described as the UK\u2019s \u00abdevastated\u00bb tourism industry, and how domestic holidays can be resumed safely. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>22nd May 2020:<\/strong> How the UK\u2019s domestic tourism market is adapting post lockdown<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VisitBritain\/VisitEngland acting CEO Patricia Yates gives an overview of the tourism market in Britain, offering insights into the impact on the industry from the Covid-19 pandemic while also offering an update on the plans the agency has put in place to support the tourism sector post lockdown. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ryanair confirms it owes up to 30 million refunds<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair owns tens of millions of refunds for cancelled flights despite distributing vouchers or cash refunds worth \u20ac300 million to date. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ryanair warns over losses continuing into summer peak<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair will plunge \u20ac200 million into the red in the current quarter with losses continuing into the summer peak. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eturbo<\/strong> news 18th May 2020: Ryanair CEO: UK response to COVID-19 is \u2018idiotic\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chief of Europe\u2019s largest low cost airline has criticized UK government for its inept response to COVID-19 crisis. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Ryanair warns of passenger and profits slump<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair has said it expects to carry fewer than half its 2020\/21 passenger target and predicts a loss of more than \u20ac200 million for April, May and June. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: EasyJet discloses details of \u2018highly sophisticated\u2019 cyber attack<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EasyJet has disclosed details of cyber-attack from what it has described as a \u00abhighly sophisticated\u00bb source. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole<\/strong> 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Union claims Ryanair is to axe up to 360 UK pilots<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair has confirmed that it is planning to make up to 336 pilots in the UK redundant, according to pilots’ union BALPA. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irish News <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>EasyJet customers’ credit card details stolen in cyber attack<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget airline easyJet has revealed that the peronsal information of nine million customers has been accessed in what the company described as a \u201chighly sophisticated\u201d cyber-attack. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ryanair to Restore 40% of Scheduled Flights from 1 July<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair plans to return to 40% of normal flight schedules from Wednesday 1 July 2020, subject to Government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted and effective public health measures being put in place at airports.\u202fLink<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Airlines oppose government quarantine restrictions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A combination of passenger temperature checks and contact tracing means there is no need for arriving travellers to be placed in quarantine, the airline trade body believes. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Easa<\/strong> unveils safety rules for post-lockdown flying<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flying post-lockdown will be transformed by Covid-19 safety requirements for airlines and airports, with draft guidance issued by the EU Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) last week. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belfast Live<\/strong> 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> Complaints about airlines up by more than 360%, watchdog says<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of complaints from Northern Ireland customers about airlines more than trebled between March and May, the Consumer Council has said. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Aer Lingus says face coverings mandatory on flights from Thursday, May 21<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aer Lingus has joined a growing number of airlines requiring passengers to wear face coverings on flights. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Jet2 owner bolsters finances with \u00a3170m share placing<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jet2 and Jet2holidays\u2019 owner Dart Group has raised more than \u00a3170 million through a share placing. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Europe\u2019s tourism \u2018can restart in July, August\u2019, says Ryanair<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryanair welcomed EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidance on Covid-19 safety for airlines and airports and urged the UK government to drop imposition of 14-day quarantine rules on arrivals. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>EASA releases Covid-19 guide for airports, airlines<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has confirmed guidance on Covid-19 safety protocols for airlines and airports. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>EasyJet flights to resume in June<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EasyJet plans to resume a limited number of flights on June 15. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ittn<\/strong> <\/strong>21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Emirates introduces Complimentary Hygiene Kits for every passenger<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent 21st May 2020:<\/strong> <\/strong>EasyJet to resume flights from June 15 – with enhanced cleaning and no in-flight food<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EasyJet is to resume flights from a number of UK airports from June 15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The low-cost carrier announced that its initial schedule will involve mainly domestic flying in the UK and France. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

TTG <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Travel Counsellors, Hays and JET2 rated \u2018best for refunds\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Counsellors, Hays Travel and Jet2 ranked among the top five travel brands for customer service amid the coronavirus crisis. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole <\/strong>18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Kuoni<\/strong> launches adventure hub to ‘keep spirit of travel alive<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuoni has launched a new adventure hub to ‘keep the spirit of worldwide travel alive’ during lockdown. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel agents plan more virtual marketing and networking in future<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel agents say they are likely to hold more virtual events in future to market holidays to clients and to engage with suppliers. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 21st May 2020:<\/strong> Fain: <\/strong>Covid<\/strong> will change travel and we must adapt<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel companies must adjust to a world in which \u201ceverything we do will have changed\u201d as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Royal Caribbean chief Richard Fain. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Travel agents and tour operators see revenues halve in March<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel agencies and tour operators have been the worst hit of all major UK industries by the COVID-19 crisis with turnover down by over a half. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Icelolly.com sees further shift in customer demand to 2021 departures<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday price comparison website icelolly.com has reported increased shift in demand for 2021 holidays as uncertainty continues about the prospects for travel being allowed this summer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Hoseasons<\/strong> parent starts to reopen to trade bookings<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoseasons parent Awaze has began bringing trade partners back on board to \u201cput Britain back on sale\u201d after switching them off temporarily as the Covid-19 crisis hit. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole<\/strong> 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>TUI says sorry to customers over refund delays<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUI has admitted to hundreds of thousands of customers ‘we didn’t always get it right’ over refunds and thanked third party agents for their patience. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole<\/strong> 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>On the Beach places share issue to ride <\/strong>Covid<\/strong> crisis<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Beach has raised \u00a367.3 million in a new share placing and has secured a \u00a325 million bank loan in order to help offset the impact of Covid-19. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Mole<\/strong> 22nd<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Many agents and operators will go under, warns accountancy group<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel agencies and tour operators are the worst hit of all major industries by the coronavirus crisis, according to a national accountancy group. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brexit<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Brexit talks: Britain accuses EU of treating UK as ‘unworthy’ partner<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Britain\u2019s chief negotiator, David Frost, has accused Brussels of treating the UK as an \u201cunworthy\u201d partner by offering a low-quality trade agreement that he says would force the country to \u201cbend to EU norms\u201d. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RTE <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Brexit has not gone away, as UK set to publish Northern Ireland plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brexit is about to raise its contentious head again. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Brexit: NI proposals to be published by government<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK government is expected to publish proposals on Wednesday for how to implement the Northern Ireland part of the Brexit deal. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Brexit row explodes: Spain lashes out at UK amid looming threat of collapsed EU trade deal<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREXIT talks have come to a standstill with both sides accusing the other of showing little flexibility and the UK demanding the EU budges on key issues such as fishing rights. Now Spain is urging negotiators to \u00abstop posturing\u00bb. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Brexit confession: How Michel <\/strong>Barnier<\/strong> claimed ‘UK likely to end up with Canada-style deal\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has ruled out granting Prime Minister Boris Johnson a Canada-style trade deal – something he had previously promised the UK, unearthed reports reveal. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>\u2018Less than half\u2019 of Balearic hotels set to re-open this summer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotels in the Balearic Islands are preparing to re-open for a later summer season between July and October. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>St Lucia outlines phased return of international tourism<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A phased approach to re-opening the tourism sector in St Lucia in a \u201cresponsible manner\u201d from June 4 has been signalled by the island\u2019s government. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTG 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: Portugal to reopen hotels and beaches in June<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal will begin to reopen its hotels and beaches next month, subject to \u00abstrict and rigorous\u00bb health and safety requirements. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NI Travel <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Portugal Enters Next Phase of their Lockdown Exit Plan<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal is taking another step forward in the process of gradually re-opening up the economy and social living. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Telegraph <\/strong>19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Where are the prime candidates for an ‘air bridge’ holiday this summer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International summer holidays were beginning to look like they would be off the cards, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said \u201csummer is essentially cancelled\u201d and the government announced a compulsory 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving into the UK. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Frontline NHS workers offered free Caribbean holidays<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free holidays in the Caribbean will be given to eight frontline NHS workers in recognition of their fight against coronavirus. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Weekly 21st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>UK not top of the list when Greece reopens to international tourists<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK will have to improve its performance in tackling coronavirus before being seen as a key source market as Greece opens up to tourism this summer. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 19<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP \u2018crumbles\u2019 to six month low due to Brexit and coronavirus<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE POUND to euro exchange rate has well and truly suffered at the hands of Brexit and coronavirus, with GBP plummeting to a six-month low against the euro. What could the week ahead have in store? Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>UK inflation rate plunges to lowest level since 2016 amid coronavirus<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK inflation rate tumbled from 1.5 per cent in March to 0.8 per cent in April as coronavirus pushed Britain into lockdown, according to data out today. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express 21<\/strong>st<\/sup><\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP slumps further amid desperate EU economic battle<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE POUND continued to lose ground against the euro yesterday amid economic concerns following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian <\/strong>21<\/strong>st<\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>UK economy set for slow rebound from ‘unprecedented slump’<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Britain\u2019s economy is on course for a slow rebound from the coronavirus outbreak amid mounting business concern over the hit to consumer demand and the looming end point for Brexit negotiations. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM<\/strong> 21<\/strong>st<\/sup><\/strong> May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>UK economic pain eases somewhat in May but deep downturn continues<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK economy thawed slightly in May from its April deep-freeze as the government eased some coronavirus restrictions, survey data has shown. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irish Times 22nd <\/strong>May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Our warped sense of perspective bodes ill for Ireland’s economy<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we don\u2019t manage virus risks sensibly, our economy will rot in the ground. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City AM<\/strong> <\/strong>22nd <\/strong>May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Government borrowing hits record \u00a362bn in April over coronavirus measures<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK government borrowing rose by a record \u00a362.1bn in April alone as the government paid people\u2019s wages and loaned businesses cash to survive the coronavirus lockdown, statistics showed today. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Times <\/strong>22nd <\/strong>May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>A no-deal Brexit amid the pandemic would be disgraceful<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wisest thing to do would be to reach a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Express <\/strong>22nd <\/strong>May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>\u2018Defenceless on Dec 31!\u2019 MoD insider blasts Boris Johnson\u2019s \u2018nonsense\u2019 Galileo plan<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREXIT negotiations between the UK and the European Union appear to have hit a wall after both sides launched scathing attacks over terms for a free trade agreement this week, but MoD insider Tobias Ellwood has reiterated the importance of securing a deal with the EU for British defence. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Travel Weekly 18<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Up to 30,000 Emirates jobs \u2018at risk\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Group is reportedly on the verge of putting up to 30,000 jobs at risk as the latest carrier to make job cuts due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Link<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky News <\/strong>20<\/strong>th May 2020<\/strong>: <\/strong>Coronavirus: ‘I don’t know who I am anymore’ – Lives shattered by the coronavirus jobs crisis<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic is exacting a heavy toll on livelihoods in the UK – with unemployment claims rising to more than two million. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Milford Mercury<\/strong> <\/strong>22<\/strong>nd<\/sup><\/strong> May 2020: <\/strong>Here are worst areas in the UK for unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The areas most severely affected by unemployment across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic have been revealed. Link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huffington Post <\/strong>22<\/strong>nd<\/strong> May 2020: <\/strong>Youth Unemployment Is <\/strong>A<\/strong> Ticking Time Bomb<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coronavirus lockdown means we are now running the risk of a whole generation ‘failing to launch’. Lockdown is creating an unprecedented crisis in the jobs\u2019 market. The latest figures put unemployment levels at 2.1 million. In addition, we now have 7.5 million workers who have been furloughed <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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