UK and Ireland

Third of inbound operators face closure without extra govt support

UKinbound urges chancellor to support inbound sector to survive through the winter

England’s attractions suffered 65% drop in visitors in 2020

Outdoor venues fared better than indoor locations as Covid-19 lockdowns forced closures

WTM London unveils ‘robust’ safety measures for show

Trade show reveals its health and safety procedures for event in early November

National Express to up trade focus with holidays push

As part of the plan, new roles are being recruited for in marketing, sales, product development, management and distribution

Fred Olsen's new flagship Bolette embarks on maiden voyage

It will sail the Isles of Scilly’s 140 inlets during its three-night inaugural cruise

Ryanair boosts winter schedule with 11 new UK routes

Short-haul carrier is adding new European destinations from six UK airports

Irish agents demand action over passport 'backlog'

The logjam of applications is reported to be around eight weeks and could harm the recovery of Ireland’s leisure tourism sector

WTM London signs up travel’s big names for Buyers’ Club

Major travel brands will take part in the club at both physical and virtual trade shows in November

Scrap all Covid tests for green list countries, urges Gatwick

Airport calls for UK government to “simplify” current travel rules

UK test prices ‘highest in Europe’ as pressure grows on govt

The government is coming under mounting pressure to regulate the travel testing market

JetBlue launches long-awaited transatlantic service

US carrier touches down at Heathrow for first passenger-carrying flight

Plea for tests to be capped and record heat in Europe

MPs concerned about a public backlash over expensive PCR tests and Italy sets new temperature mark

More than a third of Brits 'unable to book UK break'

New research has found that the average Brit has spent five hours searching for a staycation break this summer

Princess offers $200 onboard credit on UK summer sailings

Guests can also benefit from free car parking on its five, six and seven-night "Summer Seacations"

Cunard makes final touches to Queen Elizabeth ahead of return

The ship will sail a 14-night cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira in November

CMA promises quick response on Covid travel test probe

Competition watchdog assures health secretary it will respond “within the next month”

Heathrow warns UK is ‘falling behind’ EU in recovery

Less than four million passengers used hub airport in first half of 2021

Hurtigruten prepares for Dover departures

The move comes after the UK and Norwegian governments eased travel restrictions

P&O's Iona makes maiden voyage to namesake island

Iona will offer holidays to Spain and the Canary Islands from September 2021

Aer Lingus gets CAA blessing for Manchester-US routes

Aer Lingus overcomes final regulatory hurdle before Manchester-US launch

Covid test prices under attack and Code Red for humanity

Price of travel tests condemned as “rip off” while UN report paints grim picture on climate change

Crystal adds two new voyages to September schedule

It includes a 10-night Iceland expedition and a 13-night Iceland to the Thames sailing on board Crystal Endeavour

Test prices under scrutiny amid calls to ditch traffic light regime

Current system of travel rules branded ’too complicated’ while the cost of Covid-19 travel tests will be examined according to the latest travel headlines making the national press

Raffles plans major expansion with new hotel openings

Four properties are due to open this year followed by brand’s first UK hotel in 2022