Coronavirus has reshaped urban mobility but the biggest challenge remains Climate Change June 30, 2020 | Sponsored The argument for small, environment-friendly personal transport has been growing stronger for some time. This was true even before the Coronavirus pandemic required us to socially distance, and the government urged us all to “consider all other forms of transport before using public transport”; thus marking a reversal of the long-standing encouragement to use trains [...]
Greece extends ban on flights from UK June 29, 2020 The Greek government has extended a ban on direct flights from Britain until 15 July, amid fears the rate of infection in the UK could spring up as lockdown measures are lifted. Brits had strong hopes that summer holidays to Greece would be given the green light this week, as so-called air bridges with European [...]
Alex Cheatle: The trouble with staycations June 24, 2020 Alex Cheatle, founder and CEO of Ten Lifestyle Group, writes for City A.M. on why he thinks ‘staycations’ are for too many a risky business this summer Tempted to holiday in the UK this summer? There are two things you need to know about the ‘staycation’ to discover why much of the British travel industry [...]
Staycation nation: Johnson urges public to take a UK holiday June 23, 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson today gave the green light for hotels, B&Bs and campsites in the UK to reopen from 4 July, and urged the public to revitalise the hospitality industry by taking a “staycation” within the UK. In a major easing of social distancing rules, the PM today provided a lifeline for the hospitality [...]
Spain to make UK air bridge decision ‘within hours’ June 19, 2020 Spain expects a decision ‘within hours’ on whether to establish a travel corridor with the UK, a Spanish foreign ministry source said today. Britain is currently in talks with Spain over whether to set up a bilateral travel agreement to facilitate tourism between the two countries and avoid a quarantine on travellers. “Spain is willing [...]
The quarantine isn’t just absurd – it could be unlawful too June 8, 2020 Priti Patel’s new quarantine, which comes into force today, has sparked fresh fury from Britons who brand the measures as “too little too late”. I believe that the tardiness of these restrictions is by no means a clumsy error — it looks like a pricey, harmful stunt. Back in March, the UK blindly followed other [...]
DEBATE: Should the government rethink its quarantine rules? June 4, 2020 Should the government rethink its 14-day quarantine rules for new UK arrivals? Kate Nicholls, chief executive at UKHospitality, says YES. International tourism is a significant driver of our economy and is going to be key to recovering from the Covid-19 crisis. The proposed 14-day quarantine will inevitably damage international visitor travel and could hurt consumer [...]
The global mobility bounceback is closer than you think June 4, 2020 Premature though it may seem, there are reasons to be optimistic about the return of global mobility as the threat of Covid-19 recedes. As countries begin to reopen their borders, new findings from the Passport Index reveal figures that show global mobility returning to a historic upward trend. The World Openness Score, the Passport Index’s [...]
Relaxing in elegant history with exclusive use of Kinross House June 2, 2020 | Sponsored With a new appreciation for how much beauty is on offer right here in Great Britain, travellers are sure to revel in the vast landscapes and wild majesty of Scotland, a land steeped in myth and legend. One of Scotland’s finest private venues and a member of Luxury Scotland, Kinross House Estate is a five-star [...]
Creating connections with truly bespoke immersive journeys June 2, 2020 | Sponsored Creating extraordinary bespoke journeys that reimagine the concept of inspiring travel, newly launched travel designer Untold Story provides insider access to fascinating people and places around the world. One example trip may include a unique Glacier Party in Iceland. With family and friends, celebrate reuniting under the Northern Lights with a bespoke glacier camp with private chef, [...]