CJRS – February Data HMRC has published data on the number of people furloughed as of 15 February 2021. The data shows yet again that the tourism-related businesses have been impacted more than any other sector: 4.7m people were on…
Leger Shearings Group is reporting record year-on-year bookings after the Government announced its roadmap out of lockdown. CEO Liam Race said bookings at the UK's largest escorted coach tours company yesterday were up 220% over 23 February 2020. "Sales have been…
Reopening Plan for Scotland The First Minister outlined Scotland’s plans on the sequencing of re-opening the economy from late April onwards in a statement to Parliament today. The main points of this are: Moving back to a levels system from…
There are still a number of questions on the details but the Roadmap sets a potential start date of 17 May for domestic holidays in England. CTA is seeking clarification on issues such social distancing and day trips and we…
The Silver Travel Industry Report 2021 has been published by Silver Travel Advisor and includes some specific insights into coach tourism as a result of a partnership with CTA. The latest consumer survey conducted on behalf of Silver Travel Advisor…
Wales Reopening The Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced that, following the latest review, Wales will remain at Alert Level 4. However, in terms of reopening he announced the following changes: From Saturday 20 February, four people from two…
Impact of Covid on Travel and Tourism ONS has published a report on the impact of Covid on the tourism industry that brings together a range of date over different time periods. The main findings of the report are: Monthly…
DHSC has just published the attached Communication Pack which outlines the new quarantine requirements and links through to a PHE website where the resource materials that businesses can download for signage or to inform customers will be available soon. DHSC…
Quarantine Portal Now Open The portal where passengers arriving in the UK that need to book accommodation and book testing. Here is a link to the portal itself with all the lists to separate booking and booking management sites https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/…
People Arriving From a Non-Red List Country This applies to everyone entering the England (with minor exceptions) from a destination outside the Common Travel Area that is not a Banned or Red List country Before travelling, all people entering the…