Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays Travel trade organisation Abta said ‘the Easter weekend is one of the busiest of the year for the travel industry’. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
Easter getaway travel misery for Brits amid long road queues and plane cancellations Despite emergency plans to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s 'horrible' delays, travellers at the Port of Dover still faced long waits, with cars being left in jams for hours Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023
Dover travel chaos - what are your rights if you miss your ferry? Travel chaos dominated Dover this weekend as holidaymakers found themselves stuck in cars and coaches for up to 18 hours ahead of the Easter holidays. What went wrong and what are your rights when faced with such delays? The Money Edit · Apr 4, 2023
Keep calm and check your passport dates The Man Who Pays His Way: Panicking does no travellers any favours The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023
Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey Since March 18 last year, arrivals into the UK have no longer needed to take any tests or complete any forms. The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023
Brits flocking to holiday hotspots a year after Covid rules were ditched, poll shows After after the UK scrapped its remaining travel restrictions, 65% of people said that they are planning a foreign holiday in the next 12 months Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023
Family holiday guide: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip Whether for toddlers, teens, multi-generational or solo parents, find your perfect family holiday with this guide The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
The best activity holidays: from food to cycling and culture, find your perfect trip Enjoy a trip with a to-do list at an activity-packed European destination The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Rules on 'cruel' animal trips won't extend to Scotland after constitutional row A WESTMINSTER bill to prohibit the sale and advertisement of cruel animal experiences abroad will not be extended to Scotland due to a row between… The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023
The difference between ABTA and ATOL and what you need to know before booking a holiday Rules may be set to change, yet research has shown that many travellers don't understand how the schemes work at the moment Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2023
‘Sunshine Saturday’: UK travel firms gear up for busiest bookings day in years Bumper time for early bookings predicted as industry holds out for post-Covid return of foreign trips The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023
Holiday firms expect ‘Sunshine Saturday’ bookings to return to pre-Covid levels The first Saturday of the year is known as Sunshine Saturday by the travel industry as it is typically the most popular day to book a foreign trip. The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Airports set for packed Friday as 5 million jet off on holiday for Christmas Demand is high for sunny destinations including Spain, Portugal, Turkey and the Canary Islands - but the busy period coincides with Border Force strikes Chronicle Live · Dec 18, 2022
Friday will be busy at airports as 5million people head abroad for Christmas There are fears strikes by Border Force workers every day from Friday until the end of the year except December 27 could cause disruption Wales Online · Dec 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Five million people from UK to spend festive period abroad Friday will be the busiest day for departures, while Christmas Day will be the quietest.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 Life’s a beach: Britons turn to all-inclusive holidays due to cost of living crisis All-inclusive holidays are increasing in popularity due to the cost of living crisis, according to new research from the UK tourism industry.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022 ‘Hunker down’: UK travel firms brace as fresh storm clouds gather At Abta conference, talk of buoyant market peppered with uncertainty – and anger at government
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022 Travel industry warned ‘tackle climate disaster before it’s too late’ ‘We won’t have a world to show our customers if we don’t act soon,’ delegates are told at tourism conference
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Airlines fear UK plans for greener jet fuel could fail Trade body Airlines UK urged ministers to consider introducing a pricing mechanism for sustainable aviation fuel.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 Spike in all-inclusive holidays as families seek break from money worries Tour operator easyJet Holidays said it has recorded a rise in demand for upper end holidays with no extra costs for food, drinks and activities.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022 One in three Britons will cut holiday spending as living costs rise Travel industry research suggests people will seek all-inclusive and cheaper packages due to fears over inflation and weak pound
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 Holiday numbers soared in summer 2022, says Abta Travellers more likely to cut back on dining out and clothes before they reduce their outlay on holidays
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 Survey finds foreign travel nearly doubled after Covid rules were lifted The UK scrapped its final remaining pandemic travel restrictions in March.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022 ‘UK travel is on sale’: plunging pound attracts US visitors Operators catering for inbound tourists enjoy best month for bookings in three years
Glasgow Live · Aug 18, 2022 Passport warning issued to holidaymakers before they go abroad over rule change The Association of British Travel Agents have issued a warning to holidaymakers to check one thing before heading abroad to avoid disappointment and losing money.