Changes in lifestyle and COVID-19 fatigue highlight a dramatic rise in urban flight.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 July
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy reached its highest level since October 2019.
UK-wide campaign to boost domestic breaks
VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are stepping up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic day trips and overnight breaks as the summer holidays begin.
Canada announces easing of border measures for
International flights carrying fully-vaccined passengers will be permitted to land at five additional Canadian airports.
WTTC responds to the relaxing of restrictions across the UK
While the domestic holiday market is reaping the benefits of ‘Freedom Day’, with staycations booming, we are not out of the woods yet.
Reports: 500,000 hotel jobs won’t return by year’s end
AHLA reports find that while travel is starting to return, the hotel industry’s road to recovery from the pandemic is long and uneven.
EU updates list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted
Rwanda and Thailand were removed from the list and Ukraine was added to the list.
U.S. Travel reacts to Biden remark on lifting travel ban
Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on President Biden’s remark on reopening international travel.
Approved vaccine inconsistency delays international travel restart
WTTC warning comes as tourists are blocked at the borders.
Publication of first international standard on accessible tourism
This is an international standard offering guidelines to ensure access and enjoyment of tourism for all on an equal basis.
