News: UKinbound calls for industry relief as receipts slump

UKinbound has released projections that show that the collapse in international visitors could cost the UK economy up to £2.5 billion over the Christmas period.

News: ToursByLocals takes on Lotus to handle UK press

ToursByLocals has appointed Lotus to manage all UK PR activity. The London-based company is charged with raising awareness of its globe-spanning private tour experiences.

Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: It is the worst of times, it is the best of times

Breaking Travel News hears from Peter Baumgartner, aviation analyst and current chairman of Metrocore Aviation Group, about the likely lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

News: Nations close borders to UK as new Covid-19 variant spreads

A number of nations around the world have closed their borders to travellers from the UK after the detection of a new strain of Covid-19. The variant is believed to be up to 70...

News: Government to refund rail tickets following Christmas cancellation

The government has pledged to provide refunds for rail and coach tickets bought for the Christmas travel window between December 23rd-27th.

2020, the year travel stopped

2020 has been catastrophic for the travel companies. Turnover has slumped to 20% compared to 2019. State aids and vouchers issued in the early months avoided the collapse of the sector. Cooperation with destinations...

A trusted guide

Beth Tait, Managing Director at Go Inspire, provides an insight into the top qualities travel businesses should look for in an ideal marketing partner.

COVID patient caught after going on the run from isolation ward

A coronavirus patient has been caught by police after escaping from hospital in Hong Kong and spending two days on the run.