US update adds to the momentum A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
US specialists and agents alike will have breathed a sigh of relief this week after the Biden administration confirmed rules for the reopening of international travel from November 8. The two main areas of concern were the implementation of vaccination
requirements for under-18s and whether lateral flow tests or more expensive PCRs would be required. On both points the policy went the way the trade had hoped (page 4). The reopening of the US market is crucial for many in the UK travel and aviation sectors, and the mood at Brand USA’s Travel Week in London certainly reflected a renewed buoyancy, with a stellar line-up of US industry leaders joined by government and trade representatives (page 7). The destinations we spoke to were realistic about the need for
patience, but also bullish on the prospects for recovery and eager to welcome customers back, a view echoed in this week’s edition by Delta Air Lines, the sponsor of this perfectly-timed US Special Edition (page 10). In the pages ahead, you can get the latest on the restart, hear how the trade is gearing up for the reopening of the border and check out places and products to sell now transatlantic travel is finally going to be possible again. If that wasn’t enough, this week’s magazine also features the second edition of our Guide to Homeworking, first created during lockdown as a resource for readers impacted by the pandemic (page 41). As we look forward to a wider unlocking of the industry, we hope you find this bumper edition as informative and inspiring as ever.
Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly Group CONTENTS NEWS
US praises collaboration with the trade 4 Festive sales for States tipped to grow 4 Recovery continues but with hurdles
5 News
Special Report Comment
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News You Can Use 19 Agent Diary Destinations
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Fears for APD rates; Martin buys Frutin 6 US eyes UK revival; Travel House joins IG 7 Ski specialists report boom in bookings 8 Special Reports
Delta Air Lines’ transatlantic recovery 10 Atas Conference 2021, Birmingham 12 comment
Jonathan Sloan, Visit USA 14
NEWS YOU CAN USE Product NFL Weekends, Princess, MSC, SIA 19 Novaturient, A&K, Intrepid, Riviera 20 Celebrity, Hebridean, Royal, Emerald 23
FRONTLINE
THE QUEEN’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE:
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FRONT COVER PICTURES: Steve Dunlop; Shutterstock/montego, Lightfield Studios
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competitions Win Italy hamper 26 Get Social Grants, Ryanair, Atas 29
agent diary Colin Burns talks US 24 Your Stories AAAs winner Martin Sandland-Owens
25 FOLLOW US: @travelweekly
Thinking of working from home? Check out our 35-page annual guide to the sector
Advice Building your business 52 Listings Company profiles
Benefits Getting started BUSINESS NEWS
CWT files for protection to restructure 78 On the Beach sues Ryanair for ‘breach’ 78 Airport Operators Assoc. Conference: › Sector debates how to cut emissions 79 Airlines call for further easing of rules 80
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WHAT LUCY DID THIS WEEK
OHad a fantastic time moderating the Atas Conference in Birmingham which was attended by more than 350 delegates.
ORecorded a webcast with NCL sales vice- president Eamonn Ferrin about his appointment of Gary Anslow as UK & Ireland sales director to support agents.
OTook my kids on the longest head-first zipline in England, Hangloose at Bluewater, over half-term. My goodness, it was fast!
DESTINATIONS The US
Florida Keys: Sustainable tourism
Year-round: Sell trips to the States in any season with our month-by-month guide to the best destinations 30 38
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