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Kuoni will offer Covid testing packages (Credit: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
Study finds ‘serious problems’ with govt list of test providers
Which? reveals some firms on official list have yet to start supplying Covid tests
UK Rail Breaks offers trips to a number of UK cities, including York (Credit: Karl Moran/Unsplash)
Amanda Leggett takes up new BDM role with UK Rail Breaks
Leggett, who has previously worked for Great Rail Journeys, has been appointed to the newly created role at the rail specialist to boost its trade presence
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Lukewarm reaction to UK-US taskforce and Covid tests under the spotlight
’Rogue’ Covid test providers come under scrutiny from consumer watchdog Which? while the industry digests a new UK-US travel taskforce plan
Responsible Travel believes its time to tax polluters more heavily – including airlines
'Give us dates for UK-US restart, not more taskforces'
Lukewarm welcome for new Atlantic travel taskforce, which will explore the resumption of transatlantic travel
The new bilateral deal will allow UK-US travel to continue once the UK’s EU transition period expires (Credit: Kevin Lanceplaine/Unsplash)
Shapps to oversee new taskforce to restart UK-US travel
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden expected to announce new Atlantic Charter on Thursday (10 June) featuring a commitment to restarting transatlantic travel ’as soon as possible’
The SkyDome onboard Iona
P&O wants ‘as many agents as possible on Iona’
Thousands of agents could get to experience the line’s new ship this summer
Chris Cundall is the director of trade relations
Great Little Breaks on track for new platform
Operator is planning to launch its rail packaging service imminently
Virtuosa will spend its debut season sailing UK domestic itineraries
Scottish govt cites 'high risk of rapid transmission' for cruise block
It comes after it denied MSC Virtuosa the right to dock in Greenock on Wednesday (9 June)
Pic credit - Unsplash: Noah Dominic Silvio
Govt must abandon 'failed' traffic light system – WTTC
Council calls on G7 leaders to agree measures to ’save travel’
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“Lots of good ideas start from hotels”: Olga Polizzi's latest project
As she opens her third hotel The Star in Alfriston, Olga Polizzi shares what she thinks makes a luxury hotel tick
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Scotland bans cruise calls until Covid restrictions can be eased
Scottish government confirms cruise vessels won’t be able to call in Scottish ports until the whole country can be placed in the lowest tier of Covid restrictions
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Agent anger as Scottish govt 'denies MSC ship right to dock'
Future MSC Greenock departures on 16 and 23 June have also been cancelled, according to the SPAA
Line's Shipload of Love competition will reward people “who have impacted our lives meaningful ways”
Virgin Voyages enlists Flexi Reps for trade push
The tie-up comes as Virgin prepares to debut Scarlet Lady in the UK this summer
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
UK-US travel corridor should be 'template' for rest of the world
Travel and airline chiefs urge Boris Johnson and Joe Biden to negotiate a UK-US travel corridor at this week’s G7 summit and show the world there is a ’prize’ for mass Covid-19 vaccination
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Fred Olsen offers drinks booking incentive on UK cruises
The line is operating six cruises onboard its new ships Borealis and Bolette, with departures from Liverpool and Dover
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Summer holiday 'chaos' as Portugal questions amber list move
Travel industry warns of ’lost summer’ following green list decision, while Portugal questions UK government’s ’logic’ after being relegated to amber list
Could the UK itself be this summer's tourism hotspot?
Exodus Travels expands UK group tour programme
Adventure specialist has added to its range of walking and cycling tours in the UK
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Hurtigruten Expeditions cancels British Isles trips in July
Line forced to axe itineraries around the UK in July due to Covid restrictions
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Heathrow achieves sustainable fuel ‘milestone’
Airport has started using sustainable aviation fuel to power some flights
Byway finds a new way to sell travel
Heathrow warns of 'billions' in lost UK revenue if green list not extended
New study for airport reveals impact of lack of inbound visitors
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Third wave fears grow and more countries set for red list
Scientists are urging government to ’rethink’ the proposed 21 June unlock while a dedicated red list terminal has been opened at Heathrow
Kuoni will offer Covid testing packages (Credit: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
Passengers forced to take second Covid test after ‘unclear’ first result
Healthcare firm sees “surge” in travellers taking second PCR test to avoid missing flights
Jersey launches trade resources for agents
Jet2 expects ‘surge’ in demand for Jersey
Airline praises channel island’s government for “simple, clear travel advice”
Heathrow flights will get under way from 1 December
Loganair to up Teesside-Heathrow flights in July
Twice-daily service to become three-times-daily from 12 July