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The guidance on travel to and from amber list countries to England will change 19 July

The Family will focus on supporting new agency launches from new founders both within the group, and from those across the industry looking to launch their own business. The Family is also looking to invest in micro agencies, typically with a headcount below five, to help them scale

COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set out how life will soon return close to normal

Giving something back isn’t about being worthy – we just think it’s the right thing to do. And, because a belief in the benefits of adventure is at the heart of Go Ape, that’s reflected in our charitable work

How will covid change our industry, I think the quality operators will thrive as clients seek institutions that provide quality assurance and good outcomes. This ‘shake-down’ will ensure UK education comes out of the global pandemic much fitter and stronger

Mitigation measures can be used to reduce and manage risks associated with large events, report finds

Green watchlist extended as plans for fully vaccinated passengers confirmed

Long term help must be given to ensure the survival of small hospitality

The UK Government made the decision at the end of last year to remove the use of ID cards for EU visitors after 30th September 2021.

International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence

A 16-month project that will create hundreds of jobs and volunteering opportunities in the outdoor sector has been launched by a 15-strong Access Unlimited coalition of outdoor education providers led by YHA (England & Wales)

Clink Hostels on a mission to become a B Corporation after 86% of travellers say companies should do more to challenge current social, political and environmental issues

ABC Cambridge is launching its FAVA scheme to make it easier for non-EEA members of EEA school groups to study in Cambridge. In an innovative move, ABC will support the cost of visa application for non-EEA school children wanting to join a trip with their EEA-based school.

Scotland’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be driven by an ambitious programme to build a modern, high-tech economy while staying true to enduring values of fairness and compassion, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The Commission welcomes provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate

Charter provides clear information for passengers outlining their rights and responsibilities when travelling this summer

International leisure travel from England no longer illegal from 17 May 2021 but strict border control measures will remain in place

G7 leaders meet to identify common goals and principles that will help develop globally recognised standards for when international travel reopens

With over 125 years of culinary excellence, Le Cordon Bleu is the most renowned culinary arts and hospitality institute in the world. In addition to culinary courses, Le Cordon Bleu London also offers a range of wine courses, delivering the same standards of teaching and expertise

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organisations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen.

Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and ‘green

We can no longer ignore what’s happening to our planet – we’re seeing record-breaking global temperatures, sea levels creeping up, and an alarming rate of biodiversity loss. The impacts of climate change are universal, and we need to take action. Today.

Feel Good Films is a full service, award-winning production company, that has launched campaigns for brands on a global scale – cementing their reputation for delivering exceptional video content

Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stay Campus London and the Watford Football Club Community Sports & Education Trust are proud to announce a new partnership to provide training to international students with their new English and Football Academy summer programme

Name: David GardnerJob Title: Business Development ManagerCompany: First Travel SolutionsMember Since: 2019 We will roll out inclusive day-trips for schools in a ground breaking partnership with train operators in 2021, offering day-excursions on their long-distance network at some fantastic prices Tell us a bit about your role and how it supports the business? It is probably best to explain a little bit about First Travel Solutions (FTS) as this will put my role into context.  FTS has various areas of specialism – we look after diverse pieces of business from rail replacement services to transport consultancy for major events such as the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.  Within the business we also have First Education and School Travel (FEST), our in-house tour operator, and a private hire division that sources coach, minibus and taxis travel for our clients. My role is to expand FTS’s private hire work.  Recognising that educational travel represents a large demand for the services that we offer it has become a focus area.  I also work alongside Rick Smith who runs FEST, our educational tour operator, where we’re also trying to grow our market presence through wider promotion and the development of new products.  At the end […]

StudentUniverse, the world’s leading student and youth travel booking site, has announced that it has expanded into Canada. The launch is the latest step in the brand’s global expansion plans, following a successful launch into Australia in 2019.

In the next major push for the Government’s workplace testing

Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund are included in a new £25 million tourism recovery programme.

Over 60 travel and tourism organisations express their support for the European Commission’s initiative and call to ensure swift implementation in time for summer 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out vision to level up and boost connectivity across the UK through improved transport infrastructure

From 8 March 2021, passengers travelling abroad will need to carry a new form stating that their trip is permitted under national lockdown rules

The UK Government has confirmed that the Graduate route will open for applications on 1 July 2021. This will allow the UK to retain the brightest and the best international students to contribute to society and the economy post-study

Introducing our new Summer Holiday Camps in partnership with Dusemond Study Programmes at prestigious UK schools. Expertly designed Summer courses that will bring France and Spain to the UK in July and August

A major exhibition that explores the history and heritage of Greenwich, by rediscovering the stories of the people who had lived and worked in the Borough

In this time of challenges, almost everyone is having to adapt to change at work.

I honestly think that C-19 has already started a change in our industry in the sense that it has challenged schools to be more pro-active rather than reactive; to improve their adaptability and their transformation-skills.

PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England

The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, and has been announced.

Latest Treasury announcement brings the extra funding provided since March 2020 to the devolved administration in Wales to £5.85 billion.

UK Government provides devolved administration in Scotland with additional £1.1 billion to help tackle coronavirus

Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their loans, the government announced.

From 15 February anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved facility for 10 days.

English language provider Trinity UK has announced a new range of destinations for English Summer Camps

Hostelling has been disproportionately hit by COVID-19. Yet hostels contribute more than any other aspect of hospitality to wellbeing, connection with nature and the rural economy

During COVID we were pleasantly surprised to see how often businesses were able to issue full refunds or work to find a positive compromise for both parties. These gestures of goodwill across the industry was a wonderful thing to see, which made me feel glad to be part of it

Deal takes total number of Valneva vaccines to 100 million, to be manufactured in the UK in Scotland

The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of the fastest-growing markets in the world

The Supreme Court has today delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case