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Story: TTNG chief hails government support for saving many travel businesses We live in a country where industry leaders have to praise the government for fear that if they don’t, next time it will not listen or, worse, will punish them. Furlough is a permanent government policy in several European countries, and didn’t have to be brought in with a fanfare like here, because they have governments that look after their citizens. Robin H
Michelle Murray @MMurray_TC Travel Counsellors I have had a worrying conversation with several clients who think their under-12s have to be vaccinated for travel. No country has that requirement and most countries will permit under-12s entry with no jab, no test and no form. Only Disney Cruise Line and a handful of cruise lines do.
Miles Morgan @MMTMan Miles Morgan Travel Reviewed the first six months’ sales of my latest new shop – it has been the most successful of any shop I have opened, ever! Huge congratulations to Team Clevedon. Brilliant. Crazy opening mid-pandemic? I dunno – as that great philosopher said: “Who dares wins, Rodney.”
Paul Charles @PPaulCharles The PC Agency Despite most EU countries abandoning mandatory face masks on flights into and out of their countries from tomorrow, sadly Spain and Italy are insisting masks will still have to be worn on flights at least until June 15. Travellers will likely choose alternative destinations.
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Story: Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka Lynne Jordan: So sad, they need the tourism. Sri Lanka is still on my to-do list.
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Story: Supplier call wait times will hamper trade’s recovery, says TTNG chief Gillian Polyhos: Been trying since Friday to get through to a certain supplier. Janette Ashby: Same here, and they even have a live chat that is offline but says it operates from 9am to 5pm. It is now getting beyond a joke. I dread picking up the phone to call any supplier at the moment. Marshall Travel Agency Glasgow: Absolutely shocking the time it’s taking to get through. Emails are never responded to either.
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