Break: Government freezes quarantine list for Christmas period but US Virgin Islands fall foul December 17, 2020 The Government has added Uruguay, Namibia and the US Virgin Islands to the list of countries returning passengers must quarantine after visiting. But Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said there will be more changes to the quarantine list until January 7th, mitigating the chance of travel chaos over Christmas, unless it is an “emergency.” No [...]
The story of a saga of collectors and the museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga December 15, 2020 | Sponsored The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, which is one of the most important art collections of the 20th century, was formed in only two generations. Its precursor was August Thyssen, the second Baron’s grandfather, who exchanged letters with the sculptor Rodin and even acquired several of his works. August’s third son, the first Baron Thyssen, managed to gather [...]
Les Roches Marbella: training the future leaders of Luxury Hospitality and Tourism December 15, 2020 | Sponsored As a resort city, Marbella is itself a live, real-world hotel and tourism management classroom. This unique characteristic offers the perfect context for Les Roches to develop its high-tech learning environment. Situated on a campus that hosts students of more than 90 nationalities, they all share a common goal: to be future leaders in the [...]
London moves into Tier 3: what does this mean for travel? December 14, 2020 The government has announced this afternoon that London will be moving from Tier 2 into Tier 3, following a substantial rise in Covid infections in the city. This announcement will have an impact on people travelling in and out of the city over Christmas. Domestic travel Domestic travel between different cities within the UK is [...]
Heathrow Terminal 4 to remain closed until end of 2021 December 11, 2020 Heathrow airport has decided to shut Terminal 4 until the end of 2021 as travel restrictions reduce passenger numbers.
United Airlines commits to reducing greenhouse emissions to nothing December 10, 2020 US airline giant, United has pledged to become 100 per cent green by 2050.
Brits raring to travel despite lockdown uncertainty, survey finds December 9, 2020 The UK has a greater appetite for travel during the Covid pandemic than other EU countries, a study by ADARA, data specialist, found.
How travel companies can emerge healthier than ever after Covid December 7, 2020 Life has changed drastically this year and no less for those in the travel industry. Since March, the majority of flights have been grounded, borders have been closed and as a result, travel has all but halted. What was a $9trillion industry has had to suddenly, and without warning, pause. We’ve all felt the effects [...]
Island countries added to quarantine free travel corridors list and ban on Denmark lifted November 26, 2020 Island countries added to quarantine free travel corridors list and ban on Denmark lifted, but Estonia and Latvia arrivals now have to self-isolate
De La Rue in talks to produce ‘Covid passports’ November 25, 2020 De La Rue is in talks with governments and pharmaceutical companies about producing ‘Covid passports’. The banknote printer is also in conversations surrounding security seals and tracking systems to guarantee that vaccines and tests are genuine, according to the Telegraph. At the unveiling of the group’s interim results, chief executive Clive Vacher said: “We do [...]