UK Travel & Tourism Sector May Only Recover by a Third this Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector’s year on year recovery may only claw back a third, whilst international
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Lateral Flow Tests To Be Introduced For Vaccinated International Arrivals
Eligible travellers will be able to order cheaper lateral flow tests from private testing providers as an alternative to a PCR, offering faster results.
Read more...WTTC Research Reveals Travel & Tourism’s Slow Recovery Is Hitting Jobs And Growth Worldwide
In a slower than expected recovery GDP contribution will only increase by less than one third
Nearly 19 million Travel & Tourism jobs in the balance in 2021
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Scottish Licensed Trade Reiterates Opposition to ‘Covid Passport’
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA), following today’s debate and vote to go ahead with the introduction next month of vaccine certificates or “Covid passports”…
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UKinbound Rallies Members to Not Give up and Continue Lobbying
UKinbound has issued a rallying call to its 300 strong member base, requesting they contact their MP and ask them to hold Treasury and Department…
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WTTC Says There Are Just 30 Days Left For The UK Government To Save Struggling Travel Businesses
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned the UK government that with the furlough scheme coming to an end, it has just 30 days left to save travel businesses which are struggling to survive.
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Consumer Spending Grew 15.4% In August As Brits Enjoyed Summer Holidays
Consumer card spending rose by 15.4 per cent in August, compared to the same period in 2019, with growth recorded across all sectors apart from international travel. New data from Barclaycard
Read more...VisitEngland Survey Shows Impact On Visitor Attractions From COVID-19
VisitEngland’s Annual Visitor Attractions Survey for 2020 published today shows the severe impact on visitor attractions from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 65% drop in visitors overall compared
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Scottish Licensed Trade Expresses Concern Over ‘Covid Passport’ Proposals
TODAY’S announcement by the First Minister that the Scottish Government has proposed rolling out vaccine certificates in clubs and larger event settings is a “threat hanging over the whole of the hospitality industry
Read more...WTTC Calls For An End To The Discredited Travel Traffic Light System
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon the UK government to finally bring an end to the widely discredited travel traffic light system.
Read more...U.S. Must Approve Astrazeneca Vaccine To Rescue Transatlantic Travel With UK
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon the U.S. government to urgently speed up approval of the UK’s AstraZeneca vaccine to help restore vital transatlantic travel.
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Staff Shortages And Rising Input Costs Slow Pace Of UK Economic Growth
The tourism and recreation sector, which includes pubs and restaurants, saw its output growth ease as staff shortages and rising input costs slowed the pace of the UK economic recovery in July
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Covid Strengthens UK Holiday Accommodation Market – National Survey Shows Buoyant Recovery
New research from building society The Cumberland has revealed that 86% of holiday accommodation owners say they have invested in their business during the pandemic
Read more...UK-Wide Campaign To Boost Domestic Breaks Ramps Up As Summer Holidays Get Underway
VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is stepping-up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic day trips
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WTTC Report Signals How Travel & Tourism Can Help Eradicate Human Trafficking
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report which signals how the global Travel & Tourism sector can help eradicate human trafficking.
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