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.
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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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Cumbria Tourism Calls For Government Aid To Halt ‘Pingdemic Effect’ On Hospitality Industry
With tourism and hospitality businesses struggling to accommodate bookings due to mandatory self-isolation of staff, Cumbria’s official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) is calling for the Government
Read more...Lack Of Inbound Travel Continues To Hamper UK Economic Revival While Flights To Amber List Countries Take Off
The UK’s economic revival is being hampered by the lack of inbound travel while flights to amber list countries take off, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Read more...New Research Reveals Price No Longer Primary Driver Of Travel Decisions
New research from Expedia Group reveals shifting views on travel, including positive sentiment on vaccine passports, increased budgets, and an enduring demand for safety and financial security
Read more...Approved Vaccine Inconsistency Could Delay The Restart Of International Travel
The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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UK Reveals Favourite Seaside Destination As Over Two Thirds Of Brits Still Wary Of Overseas Travel
Brits have named their favourite seaside towns in the UK, with Salcombe ranked the number one destination whilst holidaymakers remain wary of overseas travel.
Read more...Consumer Spending Grew 11.1% In June As Sunshine And Sporting Events Encouraged Brits To Socialise And Set Off On Staycations
Consumer card spending grew 11.1 per cent in June compared to the same period in 2019, as the warmer weather, easing of restrictions and major sporting events saw more Brits socialise and set off on staycations.
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July 19 ‘Freedom Day’ to Go Ahead in England Government Confirms
Almost all Covid-19 lockdown restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19 health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed this afternoon. Social distancing and legal limits…
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PM Confirms “Freedom Day” Plans as England Moves to Step Four July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that Ingle will move towards step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown meaning that face masks will no…
Read more...UK Families Face Another Lost Summer With No European Breaks In Sight
UK families face yet another ‘lost summer’ thanks to the controversial traffic light system, quarantines, costly COVID-19 tests and confusing travel rules and regulations, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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