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Transport secretary Grant Shapps again stressed the importance of the current quarantine requirements
Shapps confirms international travel could restart from 17 May
Transport secretary says new taskforce will look at how to “unlock” travel
Hoseasons has asked agents to contact clients after the area was put into a localised lockdown
Hoseasons parent reports domestic bookings surge
Awaze claims one booking per second following Commons announcement across Hoseasons, Cottages.com and Landal GreenParks brands
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Stepping back in time in a London bolthole
Henry’s Townhouse perfectly combines nostalgia, class and comfort – and will be a perfect place to gather friends and family at the end of lockdown. And of course, a place to play out your own Bridgerton story
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Waiting for the coast to clear: Plotting travel's course
Despite advances with vaccines, the UK still has a long road ahead before travel can restart in earnest
Family jumping in the surf on the beach
Self-catering UK breaks by Easter 'a possibility'
“There’s talk of April at the earliest, but a lot of things have to go right"
Could the UK itself be this summer's tourism hotspot?
Most Brits not confident about having a ‘normal’ summer holiday
Latest survey reveals that 81% of UK consumers have yet to book a summer break
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Australian state goes into lockdown after Covid outbreak at quarantine hotel
Victoria has introduced a five-day lockdown after identifying cases of UK variant
The WTTC's global summit has been pushed back to autumn (Credit: WTTC)
UK economy to suffer due to ‘constantly changing’ travel policies
WTTC highlights differences in approach between UK and European neighbours
Demand for domestic breaks is soaring (Pictured: Bamburgh Castle Beach; Credit: Paul Levesley / Unsplash)
TTG Tracker: Agents rising to meet domestic travel demand
Lack of clarity on international travel outlook fuels huge spike in domestic demand and staycation bookings
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
UK holidaymakers still planning European breaks this summer
Research shows that Spain and Greece are the most popular destinations
This new service is easyJet's second Scottish route announced this month
EasyJet adds new routes to summer 2021 schedule
Sunny Beach in Bulgaria among the new destinations added to airline’s network
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye says a lack of government support now will make it even harder for the sector to resume
Heathrow boss says summer season can be ‘saved’
Airport chief executive calls for government to unveil ‘flight plan’ to reopen UK borders
Fred Olsen has extended its pause in cruising until the end of June
Fred Olsen cancels all cruises until end of June
Line makes the decision to extend cruising pause due to ongoing travel restrictions
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Hotel firms ‘kept in the dark’ about govt quarantine plans
Best Western boss says there have been no discussions about new hotel quarantine regime
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UK travel sector risks 'falling behind' without govt support
Abta-led Save Future Travel Coalition makes fresh plea to chancellor to help ‘forgotten sector’
Domestic holidays have defied the Covid downturn (Credit: Charisse Kenion / Unsplash)
UK boom is happening again, says rental specialist
Bookings for UK rental properties soar as govt prepares to tighten foreign travel restrictions
Could the UK itself be this summer's tourism hotspot?
National park focus for new English wilderness brand
Active Travel Group turns attentions south with sister brand to long-established Wilderness Scotland operation
Byway finds a new way to sell travel
Byway finds a new way to sell travel
The slow travel start-up is moving fast with its mission to make flight-free travel easier and says agents can come along for the ride
Sending to people to sleep at The Cadogan
Sending to people to sleep at The Cadogan
The Belmond property in London has a new "sleep concierge" service for guests, ready for when it reopens
Five Jersey breaks you can book for your clients right now
Loganair pairs Newcastle with Jersey this summer
New route adds to Loganair’s portfolio at Newcastle airport
Repeated virus lockdowns could ‘hike travel prices’
Staycation firm hails health sec after bookings boom
Cottages.com predicting fastest-ever summer staycation sell-out after setting new sales record at the weekend
Galway has been named a European Capital of Culture.
€55m boost for Irish tourism sector
Tourism Business Continuity Scheme designed to support tourism businesses that missed out on previous support and grant initiatives
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‘Rumours of travel’s death are greatly exaggerated’ – Adonis
Former transport minister expects quick bounceback for industry once crisis ends
Heathrow plans to introduce a £5 charge for vehicles using departures forecourts
Industry warned to expect 'intense' travel restrictions until May
Picture for summer 2021 holidays should become clearer in the spring