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Ruling on a test case presented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the High Court has ruled that business interruption policies with pandemic or notifiable disease clauses should be read as to cover COVID-19, and that claims should be met “in most cases.”

Rule applies across indoor and outdoor settings, with police able to disperse gatherings of over six people and fine individuals involved.

In 2018, 614,000 travellers to the UK took an English language course during their stay, and these visitors stayed longer and spent more than average

Following the collapse of youth travel giant STA Travel, we sent an open letter to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for greater support for the youth, student and educational travel sector

ClinkNOORD in Amsterdam is the number one of the most desired hostel in the world, according to online booking platform, Hostelworld.

Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo have been squealing with delight over the arrival of the Zoo’s first ‘demon pigs’ – and are determined to rally the public in sharing their newfound love for the unique-looking swines, reputed to be the ugliest on earth.

Never to give up and stand still, and better to do something than nothing. Through determination (during Covid-19) we were able to generate a significant contribution to the income of YHA whilst delivering impact to society and helping those most in need.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has given its preliminary ruling on the questions raised in the Schrems case (C-311/18), which was referred up by the High Court in Ireland

As a thanks to medical students for their work on the COVID-19 front line

A new campaign is launched calling for a Government to help rescue the ailing international retail sector, the UK’s 12th largest export sector

The iconic youth travel provider said a recent survey found that young people are craving unique experiences, and social travel when choosing a domestic holiday, which is unsurprising, given they have been couped up under COVID-19 restrictions for the past few months

We are proud to announce that we are now the new Shareholder of the Turkey-based student recruitment fair company, a2 International Education Fairs

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee says Covid-19 crisis presents biggest threat to UK’s cultural infrastructure, institutions and workforce in a generation.

Film fans and musical misfits, get your popcorn ready – Dreamland Margate is turning the park into a socially distanced drive-in cinema this summer

Some key dates and points are below From 17 July Meetings of up to 30 people indoors are now allowed in permitted venues if social distancing can be maintained and the venue can demonstrate that it has followed the Covid-19 guidance.Government will advise people they may use public transport, while encouraging them to consider alternative means of transport where possible. From 01 August Employers will have more discretion on how they ensure employees can work safely. Working from home is one way to do this, but workplaces can also be made safe by following COVID-19 Secure guidelines.Most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, skating rinks and casinos, will be reopened accompanied by COVID-19 Secure guidelines. This will not include particularly high-risk activities and settings such as nightclubs, which will be kept under review.Indoor performances to a live audience will restart in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines, subject to the success of pilots that are taking place as soon as possible.All close contact services will resume, including any treatments on the face such as eyebrow threading or make-up application, working closely with the sector and public health experts to ensure this can be done as safely as possible and in line with […]

The government has launched a new campaign to help businesses and individuals prepare for the end of the transition period

The guidance of the reduced VAT rates has been published

In his summer economic statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak announced further support in a bid to push the UK into recovery from the coronavirus outbreak

The Government has announced that passengers returning or visiting from around 60 destinations including France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Australia, will no longer need to self-isolate when arriving in England from 10 July 2020

Communities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package

In YHA’s 90-year history, Coronavirus is the most severe crisis ever to face YHA (England & Wales) and led us to close the entire hostel network for the first time

Studying a university degree abroad is a dream for any student. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students leave their cities in pursuit of this dream and the UK is one of the destinations that welcomes many of them

GoBritanya Student Accommodation Agency has announced an expansion of its portfolio by offering residences in Brighton, UK, and Dublin, Ireland

VisitEngland in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has today launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the re-opening plans for a number of tourism businesses in England from 4 July, the visitor economy guidance has been published

The world is slowly starting to ‘open up again’, and educational trips are likely to start resuming both to and from the UK over the coming months

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made an announcement in the House of Commons on the next stage of the lockdown restrictions easing in England

Guidance has been published outlining the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme following the Chancellor’s announcement on 29 May

Young people won’t travel until the UK is back to normal, as COVID-19 changes the travel behaviour of 18-30 year olds

We recently held an open forum for BETA members to come together to discuss the impact of covid-19 on our sector

BETA joined forces with fellow industry bodies urgently asking for the Government to set out how it will move to a more targeted approach to the 14 day quarantine for air passengers arriving into the UK Read the joint letter to Boris Johnson here WTTC president and chief executive Gloria Guevara was quoted on the subject also saying “quarantine would have a significant and long-lasting negative effect on the country’s travel and tourism sector by deterring leisure and business travellers”. The topic was discussed in parliament on 3rd June and the Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House.The new quarantining legislation that was introduced today and will come into effect on 8th June and the key details of the new legislation are:  In advance of travel to the UK, both UK and overseas nationals will be required to fill-in a Contact Locator Form which includes details as to where they will isolate for two weeks and how they can be contacted. Proof of completing this form has to be carried by the passenger and is subject to checks by Border Force on arrival.PHE will undertake spot checks to make sure that people are self-isolating for the two weeks at the address provided on […]

VisitBritain has commissioned a weekly tracking survey to understand domestic intent to take short breaks and holidays both within the U.K. and abroad

The ultimate way to celebrate London. The Private View allows you to experience the viewing platforms at the top of The Shard for 60 minutes exclusively to yourself, outside of our public opening hours.

From 1 July 2020, businesses will be given the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back part time. This is a month earlier than previously announced to help support people back to work

Hospitality Line provides wholesale travel and leisure services to the international and domestic tourism industry

New measures at the UK border to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infections have been announced by the Home Secretary

The Culture Secretary has announced representatives from the arts, cultural and sporting worlds who will join a new taskforce aimed at helping getting the country’s recreation and leisure sector up and running again

The Commission presents a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen, after months of lockdown, while respecting necessary health precautions

The government has now published its 8 guidance documents, which are designed to make workplaces as safe as possible and give people the confidence to go back to work

BETA’s quarterly Business Barometer reports that sales declined by 11% in the first quarter of 2020 as the country moved to lockdown due to Covid-19

Anglo Educational Services are pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed website!

A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, has been launched by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.

The new Bounce Back Loans scheme, announced by the Chancellor today, will allow businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days.

Minister for Tourism, Nigel Huddleston has assured the tourism industry that he is working closely with relevant trade bodies to map out a plan for the recovery period when lockdown restrictions are relaxed

Thousands of students in Poland are getting the chance to experience life-changing learning and adventure thanks to Kingswood and Project Travel.

Originally just face-to-face, we have officially launched a digital volunteering option too

Guidance has been published for businesses on the new points based immigration scheme that will come into effect on 1 January 2021

Earlier this week the Government issued updated guidance on the Jobs Retention or Furlough Scheme

Support the Tourism Alliance lobby which is calling for amendments to the Job Retention Scheme