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Gold Medal throws weight behind new US sales drive
’We’re ready to help agents convert increased interest into bookings,’ managing director Lisa McAuley promises trade
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'The long wait for the US to reopen will have been worth it'
’This announcement brings hope and positivity; but now the real work begins,’ writes Visit USA (UK) chief executive Tracey Spuyman for TTG
Biden's team has insisted the US's tough Covid travel restrictions will continue (Credit: Justin Cron / Unsplash)
US to lift UK and EU travel ban in November
White House confirms fully vaccinated UK and EU travellers will be able to travel to the US from early November, ending the 18-month ban implemented by the Trump administration
Julie Greenhill and Jonathan Sloan have been appointed interim vice chair and interim chair of Visit USA (UK) respectively
Visit USA appoints new UK leads
Jonathan Sloan elected interim chair and Julie Greenhill interim vice chair of Visit USA Association (UK) following passing last month of Sarah Lax
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States of flux: When will the US reopen to the world?
As the US continues to deny entry to international tourists, Gary Noakes reports on how agents and operators are handling rising demand for US breaks
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TTG Florida Fest 2021: Florida for the lovers of luxury masterclass
This masterclass explores luxury travel in Kissimmee and Florida Keys and Key West. Viewers will learn about everything from high-end hotels and the top tourist activities for luxury clientele to what the destinations are doing to support responsible tourism.
Thursday 15 July
TTG Florida Fest 2021: Florida for the road-tripper masterclass
With the US a hotspot for road-tripping holidaymakers, this masterclass shares top selling tips from two destinations easily incorporated into an itinerary on the road. Viewers will take a virtual tour of Citrus County, home of Crystal River, and then travel south to embark on a virtual fam of St Pete/Clearwater.
Wednesday 14 July - 2
TTG Florida Fest 2021: Florida for the thrill seeker masterclass
Learn about what Florida has to offer thrill-seeking clients. With a special focus on Universal Orlando Resort as well as other destinations across the state, this masterclass will detail Florida’s most adrenaline-inducing attractions and how to build them into an exhilarating itinerary.
Wednesday 14 July
TTG Florida Fest 2021: Florida for the beach seeker masterclass
This masterclass will look at two of Florida’s best beach destinations for sand-seeking customers. We’ll hear about coastal activities and wildlife in the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel as well as take a virtual tour of Anna Maria Island off the coast of Bradenton.
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TTG Florida Fest 2021: Florida Refresher masterclass
After spending the past year discovering destinations closer to home, the Visit Florida team share their “refreshed” knowledge of the state, from the most memorable wildlife encounters and natural experiences to the best beach activities and tastiest meals.
Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th US president on Wednesday (Credit: Jon Tyson / Unsplash)
Biden urged to set timetable to reopen US borders
US Travel Association ups pressure on Biden administration to ease country’s travel restrictions
The new bilateral deal will allow UK-US travel to continue once the UK’s EU transition period expires (Credit: Kevin Lanceplaine/Unsplash)
No imminent prospect of US easing travel restrictions – reports
White House official cites concerns over delta variant for caution, according to Reuters
HAL's Alaska cruises will be among the topics covered
Princess and HAL mark return to service in US
Lines resume sailing from Seattle where they have both homeported for more than 20 years
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Roger Dow to stand down as US Travel Association chief next year
Dow’s term as president and chief executive has been extended through to July 2022, after which time he will retire after 17 years of service to the association
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US ups UK's Covid threat level to highest tier
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges US citizens not to travel to the UK, throwing a resumption of UK-US transatlantic travel into further doubt
Biden made the comments during a press conference in Washington with German chancellor Angela Merkel
Biden hints at timetable for lifting Covid travel ban
US president promises update ‘within the next several days’ when pressed by German chancellor Angela Merkel
United hopes to use the technology inherent in the ES-19 to deploy electric aircraft on regional routes across the US
United plots course to electric passenger flights by 2026
US carrier places order for 100 of Heart Aerospace’s 100% 19-seater ES-19 aircraft, which it believes could decarbonise regional air travel in the US
Celebrity becomes first line to sail from US in 15 months
Celebrity becomes first line to sail from US in 15 months
It departed from Fort Lauderdale on 26 June led by first American female captain Kate McCue
TTG Florida Fest to return for a second year – register now
TTG Florida Fest to return for a second year – register now
Registration has opened for the free-to-attend series of online events taking place in July
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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
Biden's team has insisted the US's tough Covid travel restrictions will continue (Credit: Justin Cron / Unsplash)
US eases restrictions on travel to Europe ahead of G7 summit
Industry leaders hoping for breakthrough on UK-US travel as president Joe Biden travels to the UK on Wednesday (9 June) for the G7 meeting
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