The WTTC has found UK tourism suffered a £148bn loss in 2020 It’s not surprising, after the year we have had, but the numbers are still staggering. According to the most recent Economic Impact Report (EIR) from the World Travel & Tourism Council, the UK has lost over £148 billion…
New Barbados rules Last year I spent a very enjoyable time in Barbados when the protocols allowed you to have a test before departure and then a test the day after arrival with the results back within 24 hours. Since then they changed the protocol to a 5-day quarantine before…
Win Upper Class Virgin flights Virgin Atlantic is to host the ultimate lockdown quiz for aviation geeks, travellers and quiz fans on Thursday 25th March. Hosted virtually by the airline’s crew, proceeds will be donated to The Trussell Trust. Those who think they know their ‘doors to manual’ from their…
Etihad extends Covid cover A number of airlines including Virgin and Emirates have been offering top-up insurance to cover covid for their customers. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has extended its COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover until 1 October 2021. You can read details of…
With the news that international travel could return as soon as 17 May, prices have already dropped from the UK in a bid to entice people to book. I would expect a BA sale in the next few weeks as well since they normally have one around Easter anyway. The…
Gatwick to implement charging for vehicles on North Terminal forecourt from 8 March 2021 Last October I wrote about Gatwick’s plans to implement a charge for drop offs. I thought it was a bad idea then and it’s an even worse idea now. It just creates another layer of hassle…
An interesting moral debate is the likely rise of vaccine tourism. Have a read about it here: Vaccine Vacations – Getting A Private Covid-19 Shot Abroad With the whole world trying to get their hands on a limited supply of vaccinations, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “how…
With long haul off the agenda for most of us for a while (apart from the Caribbean or the Maldives if you don’t mind quarantine), I decided to hold a tasting of some of the best champagnes served in First class. This was the closest Jersey Girl and I were…
Qatar UK business class fares for 2021 Qatar are probably the airline I am most likely to book with for long haul travel at the moment. As well as their aircraft either having the excellent QSuites with doors or a 1-2-1 configuration, they have almost a normal service on board…
Up to 15% cashback plus 20% discount on Accor hotels Quidco is a cashback site like Topcashback and is free to join. It does not allow you to take Avios as payment, but sometimes the rates can be better than Topcashback. You can also get a bonus if you take…
