Embargoed until 00.01 – Wednesday, March 31, 2021 SUPPORT AND VISIT YOUR MUCH-LOVED ATTRACTIONS WHEN YOU CAN - The 2020 annual Visitor figures are evidence that Attractions need continued support from the public and Government in 2021 - …
Guidance for Step 1b The Cabinet Office has produced the full guidance for Step 1b of the Roadmap which came into effect today. The key rules are: People can meet outdoors either in a group of 6 (from any number…
Welcome Back Fund The Communities Secretary has announced a new £56 million Welcome Back Fund to boost tourism, improve green spaces and provide more outdoor seating areas, markets and food stall pop-ups. Part of this funding will be allocated specifically…
Draft Regulations The Government has published the draft regulations that will apply when businesses reopen. These regulations will be voted on in Parliament on Thursday. Of particular importance is the section on page 57 that relates to accommodation opening on…
Events Research Programme ToR The terms of reference for the Events Research Programme have been published. This is one of the four reviews announced alongside the Roadmap and is being undertaken to support the opening of large scale events. The…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a brand new ‘Welcome Back’ programme of cruises to showcase the best of the British Isles this summer, with scenic-only cruises and those with ports of call featured aboard its smaller ships. The 11-cruise…
Digital Green Passport Further to the emails I’ve been sending round regarding certification, the European Commission has launched a proposal for a Regulation on the Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Additions to Red List Countries The Government has announced that Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar will join the Red List of countries from 4am Friday 19 March 2021. This means that travel to the UK is banned from these countries…
GRAMMY® NOMINATED HIT MUSICAL EXTENDS PUBLIC BOOKING TO 8 JANUARY 2022 THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the hit musical based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, will resume performances at London’s Dominion Theatre on Thursday 1 July 2021 with public…
Revised Primary Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses The Primary Guidance on Working Safely During Coronavirus for different components of the Tourism Industry has been updated to take account of changes in Rules associated with Step one of the Government’s…