Good news at last but beware the caveats A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
It’s been rare to report good news in recent months, but this week three developments gave some hope as we approach November. The granting of travel corridors to the Canaries and the Maldives, in the nick of time to salvage something of the winter season, has been hailed as a “lifeline” by many in the industry. The extent of the boost will be limited by the number of beds available in both destinations, and the extent of the available airlift, but bookings rolled in within seconds of Grant Shapps’ announcement, proving there is plenty of pent-up demand. That came on the same day the chancellor made the Job Support Scheme more generous – a move that agents say could well save some jobs as furlough comes to an end this weekend. Add this to the news that
Boots will offer 12-minute Covid testing, and it’s a hat-trick of positive stories this week. But, of course, there are caveats to everything. Ensuring travel corridors are in place for a sustained period is crucial. If they are removed within weeks, as happened with Spain in July, it would be disastrous. And with the R-rate rising all over Europe, there’s no guarantee. Similarly, while the Job Support Scheme update was welcome, it came too late for firms that
had already started redundancy consultations based on previous calculations. And Boots’ rapid testing service appears pricey and is yet to be accepted as proof a passenger is Covid-free. But even with the drawbacks, the developments are a step in the right direction and help to shape our understanding of how travel might look in the ‘next normal’ or ‘new reality’.
p Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly Group CONTENTS NEWS
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WHAT LUCY DID THIS WEEK
OHosted Clia’s latest live webinar about The Next Steps for the UK Cruise Industry with guests from Silversea, Marella and Ponant.
OWas invited to Explorer Travel’s BIG Zoomfest to answer questions from their franchisees. Thank you for having me!
OTook a couple of days off over half- term to spend time with my kids, visiting Scotney Castle and picking pumpkins, all in the pouring rain!
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