easyJet and easyJet holidays have today added 16 new routes and more holidays to its UK network for summer 2022. Even more services to some of Europe’s favourite beach and city destinations in Spain and the Balearics, the Greek Islands and Italy as well as Turkey, Bulgaria and Morocco, are among the collection of new […]
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A poll of 2,000 adults shows that Brits are planning to make up for lost time with their loved ones by taking extended family with them on their next holiday. The study by One Poll on behalf of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays found that hardly seeing their nearest and dearest during the past 12 months has left 68 per cent […]
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In a new statement ABTA is taking position about the hot topics of Air bridges, quarantine and indefinite travel restrictions that are monopolizing the stage of the tourism & travel business in Britain. The statement of the CEO of ABTA, Mark Tanzer, goes as follows: There has been more talk this week on how to open […]
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The European Commission has issued an official Recommendation on Refund Credit Notes (referred to as ‘vouchers’ in other countries) offered to customers as an alternative to cash refunds for cancelled package holidays. The Recommendation, which applies to the UK until the end of the transition period, provides guidance on the appropriate use of vouchers by […]
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With the U.K. (and continental Europe) gripped in Brexit uncertainty, the travel industry is having to put contingency plans in place to ensure business as usual for the millions of domestic and foreign travelers. The overriding message from the ‘Brexit – Dead Ahead’ panel during Phocuswright Europe in Amsterdam last week, is that everyone loses. […]
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As 2018 comes to a close, we asked 10 travel experts for their predictions for next year. Brexit, as well as the return of Egypt in the tourism field, were the main topics in that travel discussion. Here’s what the travel experts had to say: Steve Endacott, chairman Teletext Holidays The only certainty is uncertainty […]
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The possible withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (shortened to “Brexit”) could have disastrous consequences on the wallet of British travelers and therefore on the European tourism as a whole. The cost of traveling to the UK might also increase with costlier air fares. On 23 June, British citizens will decide whether […]
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Public consultation begins today on the new tourist tax for Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Balearics tourism officials say the tax, which is due to come into force on July 1, will add up to 1% to the price of holidays to the islands. ABTA has already condemned the plans for the tax and pointed […]
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Holidaymakers from the UK are opting for “safer” destinations this year, as the tourism industry continues to feel the effect of recent terror attacks in north Africa and mainland Europe. According to industry insiders, bookings to Greece, Spain and Portugal have seen a spike, while resorts in Tunisia and Egypt continue to experience a decline […]
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Industry analyst GfK confirmed a solid start to January, with summer 2016 bookings in the first full week of the year up 4% on a year ago. The average selling price was almost 2% up, despite growth in short-haul bookings at the expense of mid-haul. By January 9, season-to-date bookings for the summer were up […]
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