Opinion

Traffic lights: A legal take on the plan to restart travel

What does the government’s new traffic light system mean for you and your clients? Travlaw’s Sophie Brazier explains

'Taskforce expects industry "to be flexible" with consumers’ bookings'

For countries on the “amber list”, travellers will be required to submit to the same testing but will also be required to self-isolate. Travellers from amber-list countries will be able to take advantage of the “test to release” scheme (on day five). Similar to the current rules, travellers from a “red-list” country will be required to enter managed quarantine at a hotel for a period of 10 days, as well as testing (but will not be able to use the “test to release” scheme).

Abta: Govt plan to restart travel 'lacking crucial details'

‘We also urgently need the chancellor to present a plan of tailored financial support for the travel industry,’ writes the association’s director of public affairs, Luke Petherbridge, for TTG

'British Isles sailings will offer something unique'

Saga’s head of trade sales looks ahead to the restart of UK cruising this summer

'There's optimism, but don't make promises you can't keep'

‘One of the greatest mistakes we could make now is to allow overexcitement get the better of us’

'It's the nearest thing we’ve had to an honest and coherent policy since the crisis began'

The key question is: at what point does the customer have the right to cancel or amend?

'Global Travel Taskforce gives reasons to be positive – but test costs must come down'

Let’s be clear – the GTT report was never going to be everything the travel industry wanted

'Couldn't the PM have stuck to his word, just for once?'

‘As ever, this government had hyped something up, which they then failed to deliver,’ says TTG editor Sophie Griffiths of Boris Johnson’s Easter Monday update on international travel

‘UK sailings send positive signal for industry's safe restart’

MSC Cruises UK and Ireland boss details the company’s journey to restarting operations in the UK

'Minister, don’t you dare tell the travel industry to be patient'

If I had any doubts as to whether the UK government understands – or is even concerned – by the pressures facing the UK travel industry, they were swiftly quashed during our interview with Robert Courts last week.

'Ibiza needs tourism, but at what cost?'

With the island set to reopen to German tourists this Easter, Martin Makepeace questions whether islanders’ hard work bringing down rates of Covid infection is worth risking for just for a few days’ reward

'Sustainability is a buzzword, but what does it mean for agents?'

‘Working closely with partners who have strong sustainability policies, we’ll ensure our clients are offered the most sustainable holidays’

'Even in the face of the pandemic, cruise is committed to sustainability'

Clia’s UK and Ireland boss outlines the work the industry is doing to preserve the oceans and protect port communities

'You can’t neutralise carbon - we must change behaviours'

"Reducing carbon is only half the battle for addressing the climate crisis"

'Colleagues in the developing world cannot be left abandoned to disadvantage'

The Covid-19 crisis, given its truly global impact, has shone a stark light on the truth of what has been achieved pre-pandemic in terms of robust and enduring social inclusion and social welfare in developing world tourism destinations.

PwC: Four steps for a quicker and sustained business recovery

‘A business could do three out of four exceptionally well, but still fail if it doesn’t adequately address the fourth’

'Build back better for the planet – and your business'

As the industry begins to plan its restart, businesses and destinations are exploring how they can champion responsible travel

Gary Lewis: 'It's right we keep making demands of govt'

’Despite the budget, there are still gaps in support for travel travel – we need government to act on this,’ writes Travel Network Chief executive Gary Lewis for TTG

Jo Rzymowska: 'To make meaningful change, you need allies'

"We must move forward stronger. We must all be better allies. And we must choose to challenge."

'Travel cannot return without women’s empowerment'

"Women’s empowerment is one of the lesser-known answers to climate change"

International Women's Day: Being a female CEO during a pandemic

"Have I changed personally over the last 12 months? I would say I definitely have"

Aito: 'Chancellor, help us deliver for the economy'

’Outbound tourism has never sought any financial help from government, not even during the volcanic ash cloud. But we are asking for it now,’ says Aito head of commercial Bharat Gadhoke

'Why, chancellor, has travel once again been left out in the cold?'

In one fell swoop the chancellor demonstrated yet again the government’s total lack of understanding about the complexities of the UK travel industry

Abta: 'Government must address its travel blind spot'

‘A year ago, the chancellor promised to do “whatever it takes” to support people and businesses; for many in the travel industry, this promise feels unfulfilled,’ says Abta’s Luke Petherbridge