UK Corp Travel Agencies Try to Make Sense of Post-Brexit Business
Whatever the final deal looks like, traveling to Europe won’t be the same as before for UK businesses.
Articles tagged “brexit”
How the UK vote to leave the European Union is affecting the travel industry in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Uncertainty Looms Over Seamless EU-UK Tourism as Final Brexit Nears
The lack of clarity surrounding EU-UK travel regulations in 2021 is causing concern among European Union destinations as well as tourism service providers. But the biggest deterrent to consumer confidence could be the continued lack of consensus on travel health protocols.
Why UK Corp Travel Agencies May Lose Business to U.S. Rivals
A snapshot of two UK independent agencies highlights the wider sector's struggles, but the fight is far from over.
Aviation Wants Us to Trust It to Fix Its Own Green Problems: Should We?
Airlines have tried to get out in front of regulators when it comes to sustainability. But their tweaks and solutions only scratch the surface of the problem. In 20 years' time, will we all look back on an era of frequent flying as one of dangerous excess?
EasyJet Finds More Ways to Capitalize on Collapse of Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook's departure from a number of European markets will help propel EasyJet forward for most of 2020. At the moment, it remains cautious on capacity growth. But given the good start, might the airline be tempted to change tack?
Premier Inn Owner Whitbread Wants a Closer Relationship With Corporate Travel Agents
In a tougher operating environment, it makes sense to look at new ways to attract more business. Whitbread has been one of the few hotel chains to totally ignore online travel agents in the past. Now it's signaling a change in strategy at least for corporate customers.
Politics Edge Out the Planet in Rescue of Struggling Airline Flybe
Flybe lives to fight another day, but at what cost? The UK government is effectively giving a helping hand to some very rich companies, without providing any of the details. This deal stinks.
What the UK Election Result Means for Travel and Tourism
Boris Johnson wants to get Brexit done, but in reality leaving the European Union will be a long and arduous process — and ultimately leave the country poorer. It's going to be a rocky few years for the UK's travel and tourism industry.
Germany and the UK Are Trouble Spots in Europe's Tourism Outlook
European tourism may, broadly speaking, be in growth mode. But there is still plenty of cause for guarded optimism, particularly when it comes to Germany and the UK.
Brexit Uncertainty Weighs on Premier Inn Owner Whitbread
While most economic forecasts think that leaving the European Union will be bad for the United Kingdom, uncertainty over how, when, or even if, Brexit occurs is doing plenty of damage at the moment.