The UK tourism industry had broadly welcomed the Budget delivered today by chancellor Rishi Sunak – but there were also calls for more tailored support for high street travel agents. At the centre of the plan for the coming year was a pledge to extend the furlough scheme until the end of September. Sunak saidRead More…
MMGY Global has announced the launch of MMGY Travel Intelligence Europe with the hiring of 25-year travel industry veteran Cees Bosselaar. MMGY Travel Intelligence, which has been providing data, research and insights on travellers from its North American offices for more than three decades, is expanding its global presence with the opening of its newRead More…
The Save Future Travel Coalition has reiterated its hopes for an upcoming speech from Boris Johnson. The prime minister is expected to provide details on how the country is to reopen following the latest Covid-19 shutdown on Monday. “No industry more urgently needs positive news,” a statement from the coalition argued. The tourism sector hasRead More…
The Save Future Travel Coalition has reiterated its hopes for an upcoming speech from Boris Johnson. The prime minister is expected to provide details on how the country is to reopen following the latest Covid-19 shutdown on Monday. “No industry more urgently needs positive news,” a statement from the coalition argued. The tourism sector hasRead More…
In 2020, the FTSE travel and leisure sector – which includes restaurants and bars – set a new annual record for the number of profit warnings issued in a year, according to data from the latest EY Profit Warnings Report. The sector issued 74 profit warnings in 2020, nearly three times the previous annual recordRead More…
All arrivals to Saint Lucia must have proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken no more than five days before arrival. The new rule will be effective from February 10th and applies to all travellers over five-years-of-age. All travellers must also adhere to all safety protocols in place throughout the Caribbean destination, including wearingRead More…
In a letter despatched to the chancellor at this time, organisations from each a part of the UK outbound and inbound journey trade confused the pressing want for presidency help for the sector. The coalition urged officers to offer tailor-made monetary help for the UK journey trade in subsequent the price range subsequent month. TheRead More…