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Industry hopeful new amber list rules will unlock 'pent-up' demand

Government
Rob Gill
8 July 2021

The government’s relaxation of the quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers returning to England from amber countries should help to unlock “pent-up demand” this summer.

8.17am: Abta issues guidance for agents and members

Abta’s chief executive Mark Tanzer said the announcement by transport secretary Grant Shapps will be “strongly welcomed by travellers in England and by travel companies across the industry”.

“Having to quarantine when returning from an amber list country has been a very significant barrier to travel for many people, so it is good that this will be removed for those who have had both vaccinations and for children,” added Tanzer. “It’s especially welcome that this will come in time for the school summer holidays.”