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Category: UK Travel News

COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant ... Read More

High-speed connectivity everywhere in Canada, UK, Alaska and Arctic Region

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

This latest launch of OneWeb satellites will put high-speed broadband within reach of the whole Northern Hemisphere later this year. | High-speed connectivity everywhere in ... Read More

IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best practice

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

Rolls-Royce does not discriminate against airlines, lessors or MRO providers that use non-OEM parts or repairs. | IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best ... Read More

Extremely high risk: Hong Kong bans all passenger flights from UK

eturbonews- June 28, 2021 0

As Hong Kong seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the COVID-19, SAR authorities classified the UK as “extremely high risk“. | Extremely ... Read More

Boris Johnson: No early relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in UK

eturbonews- June 28, 2021 0

UK has reported another 14,876 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,732,434. | ... Read More

Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated

eturbonews- June 28, 2021 0

The blaze has engulfed three commercial units underneath the railway arches of the station, as well as four cars and a telephone box. | Huge ... Read More

The Queen Loves Clive Scott, the GM of Sofitel Melbourne

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 20, 2021 0

Long live the Queen! Queen Elizabeth II honored 1190 Australians for her birthday. The Queen is not only the head of State for the United ... Read More

Almost half of Brits plan a holiday in Spain this summer

eturbonews- June 17, 2021 0

41% of Brits said that they would be willing to undertake a ten-day home quarantine plus testing in order to travel internationally. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Heathrow presses world leaders to agree global sustainable fuels mandate at G7

eturbonews- June 12, 2021 0

In a G7 session hosted in Cornwall on Friday by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye pressed the leaders of ... Read More

Travelers prefer booking holidays directly with providers amid uncertainty

eturbonews- June 11, 2021 0

Direct booking channels are likely to have experienced an increase in popularity due to the fragility of booking a trip in the current situation. - ... Read More

London Heathrow CEO appeal to G7 Ministers: Open our Skies!

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 10, 2021 0

London Heathrow Airport CEO, John Holland-Kaye has a desperate appeal to G7 ministers "With the G7 starting today, ministers have a chance to kickstart the ... Read More

Brits make mad dash home from Portugal to beat new quarantine rules deadline

eturbonews- June 10, 2021 0

British tourists called the scenes at the airport “absolute carnage” – claiming it took over two hours to check in – and blamed UK government ... Read More

Brits make mad dash home from Portugal to beat new quarantine rules deadline

eturbonews- June 7, 2021 0

British tourists called the scenes at the airport “absolute carnage” – claiming it took over two hours to check in – and blamed UK government ... Read More

UK and US aviation and travel leaders call for re-opening of transatlantic travel

eturbonews- June 7, 2021 0

Top leaders in aviation and travel came together ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall later to push for the reopening of the UK – ... Read More

Flights from Budapest to Athens, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Madrid and more on Ryanair

eturbonews- June 4, 2021 0

Irish ultra-low-cost-carrier relaunches flights to 16 European destinations from Budapest Airport. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online Read More

Heathrow successfully incorporates sustainable aviation fuel into its operation

eturbonews- June 3, 2021 0

Sustainable aviation fuel to partly power Heathrow jets as airport moves to reduce emissions. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online Read More

Russia resumes Moscow to London flights on June 2

eturbonews- May 31, 2021 0

Russia resumes UK air service with three flights a week flown on a reciprocal basis. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online Read More

George Best Belfast City Airport announces new CEO

eturbonews- May 31, 2021 0

Matthew will bring a wealth of experience to the airport from his time as Commercial Director at David Lloyd and as Chief Commercial Officer of ... Read More

UK needs to extend Green List to avoid billions in lost tourism revenue

Juergen T Steinmetz- May 30, 2021 0

The UK Government is set to review the green list ahead of 7 June, almost a year after mandatory quarantine requirements came into force. The ... Read More

UK did not close borders due to COVID for fear of being seen as racist

eturbonews- May 26, 2021 0

The former Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Dominic Cummings, said the reason UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson never closed the ... Read More

Timeshare owners of UK amber countries losing money whether they travel or not

eturbonews- May 26, 2021 0

The United Kingdom government's traffic light system has put Spain and Greece among others on its UK amber countries list spelling a problem for timeshare ... Read More

British travelers warned: Answer your door when government comes knocking

eturbonews- May 20, 2021 0

Home Secretary Priti Patel has beefed up the compliance service for travelers returning home, so British travelers warned to answer their doors. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Farewell Insight International Tours founder: A true hero

eturbonews- May 20, 2021 0

A man who lived his life to the full and made a positive contribution to the lives of everyone he met and many, many more ... Read More

Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London to reopen

Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2021 0

Located overlooking the world-famous Sloane Street and key London landmarks, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah is a modern classic and sophisticated destination with a rich history ... Read More

UK domestic tourism set for bumper summer

eturbonews- May 18, 2021 0

After months of a long, miserable winter lockdown, many brits will be desperate to escape, and domestic staycations will once again rule this year. - ... Read More

St. Kitts & Nevis updates travel advisory for travelers from Brazil, India, South Africa and UK

eturbonews- May 13, 2021 0

Persons from Brazil, India, South Africa and UK are advised not to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis at this time. - eTurboNews | Trends ... Read More

Gloria Guevara to be replaced by Julia Simpson, as WTTC President & CEO

eturbonews- May 12, 2021 0

WTTC announces the appointment of International Airlines Group (IAG) Executive Committee Member, Julia Simpson, as its President & CEO, effective August 15. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Top US travel leaders urge White House to reopen international travel

eturbonews- May 12, 2021 0

Efforts toward reopening should start by pursuing a “public health corridor” between the US and the UK, given its importance as a travel market and ... Read More

Heathrow: Expansion of list of countries expected to be open for summer needed

eturbonews- May 11, 2021 0

Reopening critical trading routes such as the United States will enable exporters to reconnect with key global networks and unlock billions of pounds worth of ... Read More

Thailand to UK: Oh how COVID-19 has changed the landscape

eturbonews- May 8, 2021 0

For David Barrett, after 32 years living in Thailand, this former senior travel executive recently returned home to the UK to set up home. Here’s ... Read More