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Manchester Airport unveils new education centre to 'inspire' careers in aviation
The AeroZone facility will give school-aged children the chance to learn more about the airport and the job opportunities available in the industry
Julia Lo Bue-Said: 'We’re refocusing on the future; the key things are our people and strategy'
Australia reopening 'another positive step' for travel
Advantage chief, though, urges caution with different requirements for the destination’s eight states
Zina Bencheikh has been working for Intrepid Group for 10 years
Morocco reopening 'a huge boost' to depleted industry
Country’s decision to reopen its borders to international visitors on Monday (7 February) comes as welcome boost to international touris, Intrepid chief Zina Bencheikh tells TTG
Australian Geographic Travel is to start selling its range of tours through the UK travel trade
Tourism Australia makes trade pledge ahead of border reopening
The tourist board will offer dedicated marketing campaigns to urge travellers to return to the country
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Australia to reopen to tourists and warnings over Covid rule 'traps'
Monday’s national headlines focus on Australia’s decision to finally reopen its borders, while there are travel warnings ahead of the February half-term getaway
Melbourne has seen a raft of new upscale hotel openings during the pandemic
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
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US govt urged to lift pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated
Iata backs Airlines for America-led coalition’s calls for an end to pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers flying to the US
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Portugal testing boost and call for extended VAT relief
Destination to drop mandatory Covid tests for UK arrivals, while UK tourism bosses call for 12.5% VAT rate to be extended to boost industry’s recovery
“The 7 October will be a day to remember" - Chris Rowles, Aito chair
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
'We have turned on each other and we must stop'
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
The chancellor's package of financial aid may not be enough for some to avoid restrictions on spending (Credit: Mykola Makhlai / Unsplash)
Disposable income under threat with massive energy price rise
Household incomes face another squeeze despite chancellor’s help package
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Champion of travel industry in parliament to stand down
Transport committee member Ben Bradshaw MP, who spoke up for travel during Covid, is to stand down at the next election
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US govt 'must work with travel industry to ensure bounceback'
The US Travel Association called on the Biden administration to focus on five key areas to help drive the industry’s recovery
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
France tightens restrictions as UK faces energy bill hike
France demands booster jabs from visitors in move that could wreck some holiday plans, while at home, UK discretionary spend is under new pressure with energy bill increase
Win a kiwi adoption package with Tourism New Zealand
New Zealand unveils phased border reopening plan
Vaccinated citizens in Australia can return to the country from 27 February, while jabbed citizens elsewhere will be allowed in from 13 March
On the Beach said it was already experiencing a decline in summer 2020 demand
WTTC: Pre-pandemic trading not beyond reach by early 2023
Council says global travel and tourism sector could recover to be worth $8.6 trillion this year, just 6.4% behind pre-pandemic levels
It comes after the DfT slashed the red list from 54 countries to just seven
Aito welcomes DfT probe into 'poor' airline refund laws
Time for reform of airline refunds via tour operators, Aito says
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
New Covid strain in Scotland and action on energy bills
A new strain of Covid-19, said to be more infectious than Omicron, has emerged in Scotland – plus Westminster government poised to unveil Levelling Up plan and help with energy bills
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Spain could reject UK Covid recovery certificates for children
Destination likely to continue to bar children who aren’t fully vaccinated against Covid-19, even if they are able to provide evidence of recovering from a recent infection – although situation could change quickly
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Masks on flights for years to come and questions over EU261 shake-up
Airlines say masks on flights could remain compulsory for several years, while many are likely to save money if EU airline compensation rules are ditched in the UK it is reported
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Aviation minister praises 'constructive' meeting with pilots
Aviation minister Robert Courts holds meeting with Balpa to discuss sector recovery
Downing Street will reportedly next week unveil a gender-balanced line-up of business advisors to Boris Johnson
Virgin Atlantic and AGS Airports named in PM's 'gender-balanced' business council
Bosses from the companies will reportedly be named as members of Boris Johnson’s new business council next week
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Airline compensation shake-up and return of BA snacks
Government planning to scrap EU261 compensation rules, while British Airways will reinstate some Euro Traveller perks
Agenda 2021 - Ready to take flight
Govt pledges to strengthen airline passenger compensation rights
New proposals will amend compensation processes available for delayed domestic flights and improve access to faster dispute resolution