UK and Ireland

Zoos and safari parks set to reopen from 15 June

Outdoor attractions in England permitted to reopen from Monday providing they can ensure social distancing

Eastern Airways confirms another domestic route launch

Leeds Bradford-Newquay route to start next month

BTA unveils plan to restore business travel in seven days

Letter to home sec Priti Patel and transport sec Grant Shapps signed by 20 CEOs from across the sector

Hoseasons to refund customers after regulator steps in

Vacation Rentals brands voluntarily comply with CMA investigation

A&K launches UK and Ireland product range

The luxury operator said the move was in response to increased demand for holidaying closer to home

Hopes for Covid-safe kite mark to get green light soon

Quality mark designed to create a “ring of confidence” for UK tourism businesses

Quarantine: What will the new rules mean for the UK travel industry?

With no confirmation yet of "air bridges" being established and no firm deadline as to how long the government’s quarantine measures are likely to be in place until, the UK travel industry remains deeply concerned about the impact of the quarantine rules on the sector. This panel explores what these measures mean for the travel industry and how the sector can work to reassure customers once the measures are lifted.

Analysing the new travel landscape post Covid-19

Eight weeks on from his presentation at the first TTG virtual seminar, Martin Alcock examines how the travel landscape now looks, whether there is light at the end of the tunnel and how the crisis could redefine the travel industry as we know it

'With Europe ready to reopen, we're putting up barriers'

UKinbound chief Joss Croft says the government’s quarantine on arrival policy will have a huge impact on inbound tourism

Butlin's extends closures while it prepares social distancing measures

Butlin’s to remain shut until at least mid-July

Domestic bliss? New £6,000 a night glamping option for UK breaks

Pelorus and Camp Kerala are teaming up to offer exclusive camps in remote parts of the country

Govt support still not reaching UK tour ops and DMOs, says UKinbound

Firms at grave risk of collapse if government fails to amend ’arbitrary advice’ for leisure industry trade association warns

Kuoni unveils first tailor-made UK and Ireland collection

Operator teams up with UK and Ireland specialist McKinlay Kidd for new domestic range

Shearings credit notes protected, administrator confirms

Majority of Specialist Leisure Group bookings, including all package bookings, to carry protection after group collapsed into administration on Friday (22 May)

British Tourism and Travel Show postponed until March 2021

Domestic showcase pushed back amid coronavirus crisis

October bank holiday idea backed by think tank

Economic forecaster gives thumbs up to extra bank holiday this year

Lack of support for coach operators 'risks 40,000 jobs'

Shearings collapse highlights gap in government protections says Coach Tourism Association

In TTG: Agents call for fixed time frame on refunds; DMOs seeking agent ties

UK focus for this week’s jam-packed TTG

Hoseasons reopens agent booking channels in time for summer

UK holiday specialist ready to work with agents to help them secure domestic bookings

English tourism hotspots – managing visitor flow

As the UK prepares to enter the different stages of lockdown the UK’s tourism hot spots will be braced for a wave of visitors. TTG news editor Jennifer Morris chats with three of the UK’s most popular regions on the anticipated spike in visitor numbers, with advice for travel professionals wanting to reassure clients hoping to travel there

UK breaks snapshot - Adventure and touring holidays

TTG group editor Pippa Jacks asks operators about the opportunities for small group and private tours that explore more of the British Isles.

UK breaks snapshot - Luxury & special occasion travel

TTG Luxury editor April Hutchinson assesses the opportunity in creating luxury, multi-gen and celebration breaks in some of the UK’s most incredible hotels, accommodation and locations.

How the UK's domestic tourism market is adapting post lockdown

VisitBritain/VisitEngland acting CEO Patricia Yates gives an overview of the tourism market in Britain, offering insights into the impact on the industry from the Covid-19 pandemic while also offering an update on the plans the agency has put in place to support the tourism sector post lockdown

MPs demand govt set out domestic tourism 'recovery plan'

Julian Knight, chair of the DCMS committee, has written to tourism minister Nigel Huddleston demanding action to kickstart UK’s ’devastated’ tourism industry