Family & Group Travel
Borders and bars now open in Goa. What’s more, no COVID tests and e-passes needed, too
With no COVID-19 tests on arrival and no restrictions on interstate travel, Goa has opened up its borders from today
Thailand makes plans for tourists to return, allows long-stay tourists in Phuket from October
Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit for longer stays from October, a senior official said today, as the government tries to revive a key economic sector
’tis the season for holi’stay’! 83% Brits opt for UK staycation amid coronavirus crisis
New research has revealed that the majority of British holidaymakers would prefer to holiday here in the UK rather than travel abroad this year citing fears of being stranded abroad and uncertainty around COVID-19 as their main motivation for a British staycation
Portugal now added in UK’s ‘safe travel list’
The Department for Transport in the UK has confirmed that UK visitors to Portugal will no longer have to quarantine on return from the country
Summer opening will not save hospitality sector on its own: STAA
UK Short Term Accommodation Association says the government needs to support the industry if it is to survive till the holiday season next year
Travel demand for Japan rises: Wendy Wu Tours launches new tours
In response to the exceptional demand for travel to Japan in 2021, Wendy Wu Tours has launched a new collection of specialist holidays to the land of the rising sun.
Last-minute domestic travellers play vital role for Thai tourism industry
New data from SiteMinder reveals a fast-growing shift toward last-minute travel among local holidaymakers
COVID-19 safety issues dominate travel choices of Brit holidaymakers
COVID-19 safety record of a country, the resort and proximity to good medical services abroad have soared to become the crucial decisions that are framing overseas travel decisions
Demand for holiday money recovering post-lockdown
Post Office Travel Money has reported that demand for holiday money in July showed a positive recovery trend after the prolonged slump during lockdown
‘Ajman, Your Joyful Summer Staycation’ is here
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has launched ‘Ajman, Your Joyful Summer Staycation’ campaign to consolidate its position as a favourable destination for UAE residents
Hit the Road Jack! 4.1 million Brits mull road trips to avoid flying
New research has revealed 4.1 million Brits are planning to drive to continental Europe on holiday this year, many of whom plan to do so because they don’t want to fly abroad due to Coronavirus
A fifth of Brits will take fewer holidays and fly less next year to cut impact on environment
Three quarters of Brits (75%) are planning to make at least one lifestyle change over the next year to reduce their impact on the environment
8 UK destinations that inspired our favourite children’s books
Done a lot of reading during your time in isolation? Now that borders are reopening, it is the time to visit these locations that inspired the famous authors.
Over two thirds of Brits’ favourite destinations now open
A summer holiday looks even likelier for Brits this year, as Greece and Malta become the latest countries to lift
COVID-19 puts 19 million off travelling abroad over the next year
Almost 19 million Brits (36%) will avoid travelling abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from personal
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