Britons returning from Italy will now have to self-isolate. Italy has been removed from the travel corridors list in the latest blow to the travel industry. Grant Shapps tweeted: “We are removing Italy, Vatican City…
Solo travel in the Covid age
In recent years solo travel has grown quickly and diversified hugely, with more and more people choosing to holiday alone. But post-pandemic, does it still hold the same appeal? Over the last few years, solo…
ABTA: 90,000 jobs at risk
Association warns of massive job losses as it outlines its Save Future Travel plan ABTA has revealed that 90,000 jobs have either been lost, or are at risk, in the travel industry and its supply…
Portugal added to safe list
Swathe of changes sees Croatia and Austria removed the travel corridors list. Portugal has been added to the travel corridors list meaning passengers travelling from the popular European destination will no longer need to self-isolate.…
Heathrow develops testing centre
Heathrow CEO tells Boris Johnson to “get a grip of our border policy” Heathrow has set up the first coronavirus testing centre for arrivals – but tests will cost passengers £150 a time. The unit…
More exemption list changes likely
Health secretary says officials are looking at exemption list “all of the time”. Matt Hancock has said he has “absolutely no regrets” about the quick change in advice on Spain – and said more countries could be…
Calls grow for airport testing regime
The government should be investing in Nightingale-style test facilities at UK airports, says Quash Quarantine group The government is under increased pressure to implement a testing regime at borders amid the “quarantine roulette” caused by…
River cruise given green light
Agents, associations and operators welcome news. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has clarified its advice around the much-criticised ban on cruise ships, allowing Brits to take river cruises for the first time in months. The…
Travel advice: Cyprus
Travel advice from ABTA Magazine as tourism restarts. Sun-soaked Cyprus is warm hospitality, complex history, awe-inspiring vistas and culinary triumph. When you’re done with the beaches and water sports, learn about the history of the Mediterranean and…