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Austria to relax entry rules for UK arrivals
The UK will no longer be classified as a ’virus variant country’ by Austria from Monday (24 January)
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Testing travellers has 'almost no impact' on variant spread, research claims
Restrictions only delay peak of new strain if they are imposed as soon as it arrives in the country, analysis by Edge Health and Oxera suggests
The UK government stresses that it does not "endorse or recommend any specific test provider" on its website
Covid testing firm calls for end to testing for travel
"As soon as we can drop it, we will be delighted,’ Simon Worrell, global medical director of Collinson, told the BBC
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UKinbound urges govt to scrap Day 2 tests for vaccinated arrivals
The association has written to the Department for Transport to stress Day 2 testing ’continues to be an impediment’ to recovery
Switzerland will allow entrants to transit without having to quarantine (Credit: Janosch Diggelmann / Unsplash)
Switzerland eases Covid-19 entry requirements
From Saturday (22 January), those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid will no longer be required to present a negative test before entry
Heathrow and London City airports were among the worst affected by Storm Eunice's high winds
'Ineffective' international travel bans should be lifted – WHO
The World Health Organisation said wholesale curbs to suppress the spread of the Omicron variant were unnecessary now the variant is dominant globally
Unvaccinated arrivals will still be required to quarantine for two weeks
Queensland to drop quarantine requirement for international arrivals
From 1am Saturday (22 January) travellers will be allowed entry into the Australian state with proof of a negative rapid antigen test
According to Abta, 195,000 jobs in the travel industry have been lost or are at risk
Tanzer: 'Travel must stick together after Covid'
Abta boss says sector must continue to work as a collective as it seeks to recover from the pandemic
Agents will be hoping for a peaks that will reignite flagging travel sales (Credit: Aliko Sunawang / Unsplash)
Govt reportedly poised to scrap travel testing regime in time for half-term
The move would mean vaccinated travellers will be able to go on half-term holidays next month without the need to test upon their return
The Netherlands is reportedly considering a new partial lockdown (Credit: Joao Guimaraes / Unsplash)
Netherlands poised to ease lockdown restrictions
Non-essential stores, hairdressers and gyms will reportedly be able to open from Saturday (15 January)
Hong Kong’s top 10 hikes
Hong Kong set for prolonged border closure
Rise in Omicron cases bolsters commitment to zero-Covid policy, says commerce secretary
American has signed up Qured to test UK passengers
Travellers still supportive of pre-departure testing
Latest ONS figures reveal more than 80% of UK residents, rising to some 90% of overseas residents, believe that testing prior to arrival in the UK is either ’very important’ or ’quite important’
France is reportedly considering tougher restrictions on UK visitors (Credit: Aleks Marinkovic / Unsplash)
France poised to reopen border 'within days' – reports
Country expected to reopen to fully vaccinated UK arrivals imminently
Petherbridge said he expects the government's additional £5 billion in retail grants to extend to travel agents
Agents 'cautiously optimistic' about 2022 bounceback
‘People are definitely a lot more optimistic than they were, but we are still in a very tough period,’ Advantage leisure director Kelly Cookes told TTG
Covid is likely to accelerate consolidation in travel (Credit: Nick Fewings / Unsplash)
End testing now for fully vaccinated, says Heathrow
Hub reveals 2021 passenger numbers down on 2020, and amounted to less than a quarter of pre-pandemic levels
Tenerife in the Canary Islands is a winter sun favourite (Credit: iStock)
Tenerife ups Covid-19 alert level amid spike in cases
New restrictions in pubs, hotels, restaurants and on public transport came into force on Tuesday (11 January)
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Tenerife and Italy ramp up restrictions as skiers swerve France
More European destinations introduce restrictions as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 takes hold on the continent
Ski operators have seen early bookings increase for ski holidays
Ski holidays 'under threat' as Italy tightens Covid rules
The country has recorded a seven-day infection rate of 1,833 cases per 100,000
The line has also extended the permitted window for pre-cruise testing to 90 hours to facilitate timely results
Coral Expeditions cancels Australia sailings amid Omicron fears
Four sailings have been called off due to a ‘rapid spread’ of coronavirus infections
SPAA president Joanne Dooey said traveller confidence has been at "rock bottom" and simplifying the regime into red and green "will be a far better system"
Scottish testing update has 'immediate impact' on enquiries
SPAA members reportedly saw enquiries jump 100% compared to last week after rules changed this week
Javid confirmed guidance on the use of Covid passes would follow (Credit: gov.uk)
Javid: Lifting travel curbs could lead to fresh lockdown
Health secretary reportedly opposed UK government decision to replace Day 2 PCR tests with lateral flows
The FCDO is now advising against all but essential travel to Israel (Credit: Benjamin Rascoe / Unsplash)
Israel to lift UK travel ban and scrap red list
Health ministry confirms country’s red list will be emptied
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TTG Tracker: New data paints stark picture of Omicron slump
Rise of new variant and reintroduction of travel restrictions saw business ’drop off a cliff’ for agents, but there is positivity yet for peaks with the rules set to be lifted imminently
Tibbert said Scotland's travel sector was in 'real and immediate jeopardy'
'Four nations roadmap' needed to ensure travel's future, says SPAA
Agents in Scotland have welcomed the Scottish government’s decision to align with England’s testing shake-up, but have reiterated their call for a ’unified’ approach moving forward