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EasyJet launches Belfast-Liverpool service
The first flights took off last Friday (1 July) and come in at £22.99pp
Government reveals plan to tighten rules on holiday lets
Govt review into holiday lets will 'unlock hosting benefits'
Airbnb said the review is an opportunity to ’secure clear and modern rules that unlock the benefits of hosting and clamp down on speculators’
There are new drinking rules in certain parts of the Balearic Islands
Airbnb makes temporary ban on parties permanent
The company has codified a ban on parties it first introduced as a temporary measure in August 2020
Could an extra bank holiday boost Britain's summer 2020 domestic tourism hopes? (Credit: Aleks Marinkovic / Unsplash)
Government to review short-term holiday lets sector
The review will seek to improve the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations
Agents headed into the summer season hopeful of a strong summer rebound (Credit: iStock)
Brits to holiday abroad to avoid domestic break prices
More than half of those surveyed in the latest Post Office poll said they will travel abroad this year, citing the high cost of UK breaks as a key factor
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Air travel disruption fuelling UK demand, claims Shearings
The coach tour specialist said the “huge popularity” for UK-based trips during the pandemic was “showing no sign of slowing down”
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2 to trim Jersey programme following routine review
Manchester route to end on 28 June, while Stansted and Birmingham services reduced from twice-weekly to weekly
JG chief executive Andy Freeth said the liveried coaches were a great way to drive brand awareness
JG Travel Group expands fleet of branded coaches
Chief executive Andy Freeth said the group, which operates the National Holidays and Just Go! Holidays brands, would look to expand its fleet further later this year
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Rabbie's secures multi-million pound investment
Minibus tour specialist Rabbie’s secures cash injection for expansion
Jersey will reopen its borders from 26 April using a traffic light system
Airlines launch new summer services to Jersey
Blue Islands’ inaugural flight to Norwich took off last week and Eastern Airways is set to launch new routes to the island this weekend
National's UK trips include Scarborough breaks
JG brands add extra pick-up points on hundreds of tours
More options available to agents and their clients when booking the group’s Just Go! Holidays and National Holidays brands
Aurora Expeditions' new ship has been christened Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer makes British Isles debut
Guests sailed from Dublin and will stop at Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula and Tory Island, Sligo, Connemara, Dingle Peninsula and The Skelligs
Leger Holidays is expanding its fleet of Luxuria coaches
Leger Holidays expands fleet of luxury coaches
Boss Liam Race cites strong demand for coaching breaks and passengers’ willingness to upgrade their trips in adding four more coaches to its Luxuria fleet
Could an extra bank holiday boost Britain's summer 2020 domestic tourism hopes? (Credit: Aleks Marinkovic / Unsplash)
Domestic travel to make 'complete recovery' in 2022
Prediction comes from new European Tourism Trends and Prospects quarterly report from the European Travel Commission
Eastern Airways will offer a bigger range of leisure flights this summer
Eastern Airways to increase Cornwall capacity for Jubilee weekend
The service from Humberside airport has seen an ‘upsurge in passengers’ for the upcoming Jubilee weekend
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P&O Ferries resumes passenger service on Calais route
P&O Ferries has resumed passenger sailings on its key Channel route, but with greatly reduced service
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Shapps urges P&O Ferries to repay £11m furlough cash and for boss to go
Transport secretary vows P&O Ferries won’t get away with sacking nearly 800 UK seafarers, and signals new laws in Queen’s Speech
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Sykes Holiday Cottages acquires Forest Holidays
The two businesses will be run independently by their existing leadership teams under a newly formed parent company
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'We're booking with agents', say older travellers
Silver Travel Advisor survey shows big swing away from booking direct
The firm said it had not been able to recover from the impacts of Covid restrictions (Credit: Leisuretime / Facebook)
Failed coach operator quit Abta 15 months before collapse
Leisuretime left association on 11 December 2020 meaning any bookings made after this date will not be protected by Abta
The firm said it had not been able to recover from the impacts of Covid restrictions (Credit: Leisuretime / Facebook)
Coach operator ceases trading after nearly 30 years
Cardiff-based Leisuretime cited the effects of the pandemic for its decision, although discussions are ongoing to save the brand
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Govt reveals details of meeting with P&O Ferries' owner
Transport secretary reveals details of meeting with DP World in November
Courts said the government wants to get people travelling again (Credit: Parliamentlive.tv)
'Where's the injunction?': Govt urged to act on P&O Ferries sackings
Maritime minister Robert Courts is urged to speed up legal action against P&O Ferries
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P&O Ferries boss admits breaking law to carry out mass sacking
Chief exec Peter Hebblethwaite told government select committees move to sack 800 staff was illegal, but said he would do it again