21 Jul 2025 by James Chapple The EU has confirmed its new biometric border rules, known as the EU Entry-Exit System (EES), will finally come into effect in October, while the bloc’s related Esta-style visa waiver is now set to cost visitors…
In this newsletter: 70 tourism organisations sign joint letter on UK-EU youth mobility Retail sector makes fresh appeal on tax-free shopping US tourism sector feels the impact of politics Full newsletter available through the link below TA Weekly Update…
In this newsletter: Seven core tenets of the upcoming tourism strategy The Times reports a Home Office vs Treasury battle for EU Youth Mobility WTTC comes out swinging accusing Government of ‘sabotaging’ tourism industry 2025 Annual General Meeting – date…
In this newsletter: Happy easter to all Tourism Alliance Advisory Council nominations closed Package Travel Regulations – engagement session and next steps Full newsletter available through the link below TA Weekly Update – 17th April 2025
In this newsletter: Universal theme park and resort is big boost for UK tourism Tourism industry sends joint letter on GREAT funding for VisitBritain Those visa fee increases in full Package Travel Regulation reform news 2025 Tourism Policy Conference venue…
In this newsletter: Insights Conference and English Tourism Week Reception Date for ETA fee increase confirmed VisitBritain Chair news STAA announce new Chair Full newsletter available through the link below TA Weekly Update – 20th March 2025
In this newsletter: Minister challenged on ETA and budget impacts on tourism businesses Govt ‘minded to approve’ Gatwick northern runway scheme Nandy rules out charging tourists for museums visit Is Youth Mobility back on the agenda? Tourism Insights Conference final…
In this newsletter: Tourism Insights Conference – secure your spot to hear these fantastic speakers TA Webinar: Devolution & local government reform - impacts for tourism. ETA hike will reduce visitors and impact wider economy Home Office impact assessment confirms…
In this newsletter: TA welcomes Reeves’ announcement on airport expansion VisitBritain’s Richard Nicholls to speak at Insights Conference VisitBritain launch screen tourism campaign with a bang Statutory Reg system to start publicly testing…in 12 months’ time. TA welcomes Reeves’…
The Government has just announced that it is going to be increasing the cost of an ETA 60% for eligible non-visa nationals coming to the UK. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new permission to travel that will be needed…