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UK has become 'Boris Johnson's prison island' – MP
MP blasts government’s ’lack-of-evidence’ approach to Covid travel restrictions
Hundreds turned out at Westminster to lobby government for support
Travel Day of Action: ‘We need support now’, urges trade
Industry puts case for reopening travel and financial support to politicians outside Westminster, Holyrood and Stormont
Merriman joins the Day of Action
Travel Day of Action: 'MP praises 'amazing' industry effort
Transport committee chair Huw Merriman sides with travel industry during lobbying effort at Westminster
Travel Day of Action will get under way at 12.30pm on Wednesday
Travel Day of Action: Full recap as industry unites to lobby govt
More than 1,000 travel professionals are expected to attend Westminster, Holyrood and Stormont on Wednesday to raise awareness of the plight of the travel industry
Advantage members will be able to offer clients appointment bookings via an app (Credit: Yura Fresh / Unsplash)
How to take part in the Travel Day of Action Twitterstorm – today 2pm
The travel industry will be aiming its message squarely at prime minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (23 June)
Heathrow's passenger numbers fell to their lowest level since 1966 in February (Credit: Heathrow airport)
Second Commons debate on support for travel fixed for Thursday
Gatwick MP Henry Smith and transport committee chair Huw Merriman to lead discussion on government’s support for the UK’s aviation, tourism and travel industries
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Blueprint for holidays and hands-off HMRC approach
There are strong indications in Wednesday’s national press the government’s tacit travel ban will be eased in around a month while HMRC promises ‘softly, softly’ approach to struggling businesses
The majority of destinations are currently classed as amber in the traffic lights system (Credit: benn-mcguinness-34oZS8nstfI-unsplash)
Traffic light system 'can still work' this summer
Government urged to use system ’as intended’ and make ’transparent’ decisions at Abta Travel Matters seminar
Last week brought optimism but it will take more than positive thinking to help the industry bounce back
Industry gears up for Travel Day of Action
Thousands are expected to take part in Wednesday’s industry-wide lobby over government support for the travel sector
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Tanzer slams govt's 'vague' messaging on international travel
He said he was ’infuriated’ after a cabinet minister urged people to not holiday abroad earlier this year
'We have turned on each other and we must stop'
WTTC: Travel shutdown will cost UK £639 million a day
The global tourism body has written to Boris Johnson warning the UK faces a possible £19.8 billion loss if a resumption of international travel is further delayed
Alistair Rowland, Abta chair
Abta chair urges travel to get behind 'day of action'
Alistair Rowland issues rallying cry to those working in travel ahead of events in London, Edinburgh and Belfast on Wednesday (23 June)
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Scots told to expect Covid travel restrictions beyond unlock
No mainland areas will move to level zero restrictions next week, first minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms
The TSSA union fears Cook's collapse will give Tui ‘a monopoly position’
Tui UK boss: 'We've not had a single meeting with Johnson or Sunak'
Andrew Flintham hits out at lack of support and engagement with travel at the highest echelons of government at Abta’s Travel Matters seminar on Tuesday
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Minister misses Abta Travel Matters appearance due to 'diary clash'
Abta chief Mark Tanzer and Tui boss Andrew Flintham brand aviation and maritime minister’s no-show ’disappointing’
Tanzer said he was disappointed aviation and maritime minister Robert Courts had pulled out of his appearance
Tanzer: Suing government is an avenue Abta can pursue
Abta chief sets out travel’s pleas to government during opening Travel Matters address
The SPAA marched on Scotland's parliament last month calling for greater support for travel businesses
SPAA seeks meeting with Sturgeon during Travel Day of Action
Association accuses Scottish government of allowing agencies to reopen ’in name only’
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SPAA: 'Dear first minister; travel has run aground'
’You told us that Scotland needed strong leadership and, as an industry, we are talking with one voice today and asking you to show that leadership to the travel sector’
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
August restart hints and amber list variant boost
New data and vaccination success point to relaxation of travel rules in time for peak
Repeated virus lockdowns could ‘hike travel prices’
UK tourism and transport bounces back strongly in May
Sectors grow on back of lockdown easing, but impact of latest delay is “unclear”
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Abta welcomes extension to commercial eviction ban
Chief executive Mark Tanzer said agents will still be ’gravely concerned’ about their financial future
What other support mechanisms are in place for the self-employed?
Travel to mount legal challenge over traffic light system
Ryanair to join effort spearheaded by Manchester Airports Group
Steve Heapy said Jet2 looked at its numbers again following the collapse of Thomas Cook
Heapy: 'It's time to enjoy the benefits of vaccination'
’If people have received two doses of the vaccine and are still not allowed to travel overseas, what is the purpose of the vaccination programme,’ says Jet2.com boss
The Treasury committee has said targeted support is vital heading into winter
Industry must 'use anger constructively' to win political support
Travel Day of Action next Thursday set to serve as an opportunity for agents to lobby their local MPs and raise travel’s plight on the national stage