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Amber list move 'stimulating demand for Spain and Greece'

Government
Rob Gill
23 July 2021

Some agents have seen increases in late bookings for key amber list destinations like Spain and Greece this week after the easing of quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated people.

(Credit: Stefania Chihaia / Unsplash)

The requirement to self-isolate for 10 days when returning from amber countries was removed for double-jabbed travellers on Monday (19 July).

Miles Morgan, owner of agency chain Miles Morgan Travel, told TTG this week’s move had been the “catalyst” for his 18 high street shops to take some summer 2021 bookings.

“We’re now doing summer 2021 bookings – we were doing next to nothing before this week,” said Morgan. “It’s nowhere near normal, but it’s a step in the right direction.