Disease

Italy to scrap pre-travel tests for vaccinated Brits

Those with proof of vaccination will no longer need to show a negative Covid test result to enter the country from Tuesday (1 March)

Iceland drops all remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions

The country’s health ministry has said it wants ’as many people as possible’ to be infected with the virus to achieve ’widespread societal resistance’

Thailand to ease Covid testing rules next month

From 1 March, visitors will be able to take an antigen test instead of a PCR on day five

What will 'living with Covid-19' mean for travel?

Everything you need to know about the UK government’s plans to end the majority of its Covid rules, and how this will impact travel

EU poised to sign off 'one-size-fits-all' travel policy

New rules will allow all fully vaccinated travellers to enter the EU without testing, although it will be up to individual member states to decide whether to implement them

Shapps promises no more knee-jerk reactions on travel

‘We won’t implement emergency measures in response to new Covid variants unless in extreme circumstances,’ says transport secretary

Advantage chief: 'Lifting restrictions won't suddenly fix travel'

’The travel industry cannot be swept under the carpet and forgotten,’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said with the government poised to announce an end to all remaining Covid-19 rules

Scottish govt pledges further £2.4m for outbound travel

It brings total new funding available to the sector to nearly £6 million after a £3.5 million pledge made earlier this month

Shapps wants passenger locator form scrapped by Easter

Form to be ’significantly simplified’ in the coming weeks, with the transport sec pushing for the regime to be scrapped entirely in April

Israel reveals plans to further relax travel restrictions

New rules for young children, testing on arrival and end of Covid "green pass" requirements

Intrepid ready for ‘inevitable rebound’, says Thornton

Adventure specialist chief talks TTG through the group’s B Corp recertification, its efforts to ‘mission lock’ its governance, and its preparations for a new era of travel

Has this week marked a turning point in travel's fortunes?

For the past two years, travel has been beset by a never-ending conveyor belt of misfortune – setback after setback, most far beyond its control. But is the tide starting to turn?

Spain to ease strict child vaccination rules next week

Those aged between 12 and 17 will be able to present a negative PCR test rather than proof of vaccination to gain entry

India to drop quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated UK arrivals

From 14 February, those with proof of vaccination will also not be required to provide evidence of a negative PCR test

Scottish govt's £3.5m pledge for agents hailed 'a great relief'

SPAA president Mike Tibbert said the funding would help struggling businesses recover from two years of negative income

'Today should be a day of celebration for the UK's travel industry'

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said reflects on nearly two years of immense hardship for the sector as Westminster further eases the UK’s Covid travel rules

Majority of travellers see Covid tests as ‘important for safety’

According to data from ONS released this week, 87% of UK residents and 92% of overseas residents said taking a test before arrival was important

Guernsey to drop all Covid-19 travel restrictions

Travellers from all countries, regardless of vaccination status, will not be required to test or isolate on arrival

Travel trade increasingly hopeful of 2022 rebound

New TTG-PwC research reveals most firms hopeful of recovery to pre-Covid level of business either this year or next, while margins likely to be higher with demand sufficient to avoid discounting

Australia reopening 'another positive step' for travel

Advantage chief, though, urges caution with different requirements for the destination’s eight states

Australia to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travellers

Visitors with a full dose of a Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed entry from 21 February

Opinions sought for Future of Aviation inquiry

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Future of Aviation will investigate how aviation, travel and tourism will recover from the pandemic

Agents brace for impact of energy bill hike

50%+ increase in energy bills will impact sales, says trade, but confusion around testing remains a more immediate concern

France's tighter Covid rules could hit half-term breaks

Tougher vaccination stance could mean some half-term holidaymakers will need a booster jab to enter over the school holidays