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On the Beach said it was already experiencing a decline in summer 2020 demand
Children to be offered Covid passports in time for half-term
Changes ‘likely to be implemented’ in early February, according to national press reports
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Airline bosses urge UK govt to end travel restrictions
‘International travel is one of the few areas where there is no return to normal yet’
It comes after the DfT slashed the red list from 54 countries to just seven
UK govt to offer slots relief to airlines in summer 2022
Ministers say move represents a “gradual” return to pre-Covid slots rules
Antigen tests tend to be quicker and cheaper than PCR testing (Credit: Medakit)
MAG pushes for end to all travel rules as govt review looms
Study shows travel bans are “ineffective” at stopping new Covid-19 variants
Tui Blue Fieberbrunn will open for the winter 2019/20 season
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)
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Doubts over need for testing and oil prices at seven-year high
New study casts doubt on whether testing travellers actually prevents spread of Covid, while the boss of one major testing firm has called for Day 2 testing to be scrapped
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
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
WFH guidance axed and MPs demand end to travel curbs
Millions set to return to workplaces with govt poised to scrap work from home guidance, while senior Tory MPs have called for the country’s Covid travel rules to be eased
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
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Update on travel testing 'within days', says prime minister
Health secretary Sajid Javid to spell out changes to travel testing in England in the coming days, Boris Johnson tells Commons
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Covid rules to be eased as PM fights for his future
Statement on Plan B restrictions due on Wednesday, while there has also been confirmation of record inflation
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Sign up to Agenda 2022: Is travel taking off again?
The seminar on February 1 will examine public appetite for travel following the easing of testing restrictions – and how confident industry bosses are now feeling about the year ahead. 
Kas in Antalya region of Turkey. Photo by Clay LeConey on Unsplash
Turkey to introduce national sustainable tourism scheme
The initiative comes after the country signed an agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council
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
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Covid restrictions eased again and Tonga tsunami casualties feared
Covid quarantine period in England cut further, while the full picture from the tsunami in Tonga caused by an underwater volcanic eruption is becoming clearer
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
Thailand will allow tested travellers entry from next month
Thailand set to impose £6 tourist fee, reports
Authorities are reportedly planning to collect the 300 baht (roughly £6.50) fee from visitors from April
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
France poised to end travel ban while cruise battles Covid 'surge'
French officials confirm country will ease its travel rules this week, while the cruise industry has been hit by a ‘30-fold’ increase in Covid cases
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’
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
France to end travel ban and Covid hits airline staff
Anticipation is growing that France could soon end its ban on UK travellers, while prime minister Boris Johnson reels from the ongoing ’party-gate’ scandal