COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 2012/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 23 Dec 2021 22 Dec 2021 21 Dec 2021 20 Dec 2021 23 December 2021 ... Tourism Alliance update: Self-Isolation Reduced From 10 To 7 Days The Government has announced that, [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 29/11/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 29 Nov 2021 30 Nov 2021 1 Dec 2021 2 Dec 2021 29 November 2021 ... Tourism Alliance update You will have no doubt seen much on the news about the Government’s [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 01/11/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 1 Nov 2021 1 Nov 2021 ... Tourism Alliance update Wales To Increase Covid Pass Requirement After it’s regular Covid review, the Welsh Government has announcement that the country will be [...]
The requirement to self-isolate when quarantining from an Amber list country is going to be removed on 19 July for fully vaccinated people returning to England. It is also worth noting that the requirement for non-vaccinated people to self-isolate is being removed for those under the age of 18 to enable families to take holidays [...]
The Welsh government has set out steps for restarting tourism in a staged process from 12 April. From that date, the rules will be changed to allow travel into and out of Wales from the rest of the United Kingdom and Common Travel Area. The Welsh Government also signalled further planned changes ahead including: On Monday [...]
CTA members are invited to attend Elman Wall’s 7th Travel Recovery Zoominar on Thursday 8 April at 2pm. It features Simon Calder and a number of tour operators and travel agents sharing their most recent experiences and challenges as well as the normal line-up of experts sharing their view of the critical next few months. Register HERE
CTA chair Robert Shaw has written to minister Paul Scully following the latest government guidance on the new Restart grants for businesses affected by lockdowns. The guidance inexplicably singled out coach tour operators as not eligible for the Restart grant, although those with travel shops and retail premises may qualify. Robert Shaw pointed out to [...]
Update 24/02/21: Road Map Questions Attached is a copy of the collated questions on the Roadmap that have been sent to DCMS by the Tourism Alliance including specific references to the Day Trips questions raised by CTA. We are awaiting a government response. There are still a number of questions on the details but the [...]
There was a great piece on The One Show, BBC1 (19 Feb) highlighting the desire for coach passengers to get back out there on holiday! Lovely to hear first hand from eager coach customers about the importance of having something to look forward to this year. The One Show reporter Kevin Duala commented: “There’s particular [...]
The Tourism Alliance has prepared a model letter that it is asking tourism businesses to send to the Government calling on them to offer the following support for tourism businesses as part of this year’s budget: Retain the 5% VAT Rate for 2021 and expand it to cover on-premises alcohol sales Extend Business Rates Relief [...]
The Silver Travel Industry Report 2021 has been published by Silver Travel Advisor and includes some specific insights into coach tourism as a result of a partnership with CTA. The latest consumer survey conducted on behalf of Silver Travel Advisor focused on the desire for consumers to take coach holidays in the wake of the [...]
UPDATE: Here is a recording of the virtual event. A virtual lobby on behalf of the coach industry is being hosted by Emma Hardy MP on Wednesday 10 February, 1030-1130. In attendance will be over twenty MPs representing their local coach companies, and representatives from the coach industry. An invitation has been sent to Grant [...]
A ministerial statement in a House of Commons debate on tourism this week has offered a small ray of light for those coach tour operators who have not been successful in gaining access to Covid grants because they don’t have a retail premises selling direct to consumers. Minister Nigel Huddlestone acknowledged that coach tour operators [...]
A ministerial statement in a House of Commons debate on tourism this week has offered a small ray of light for those coach tour operators who have not been successful in gaining access to Covid grants because they don’t have a retail premises selling direct to consumers. Tourism inister Nigel Huddleston acknowledged that coach tour [...]
Following a debate in Parliament on 10 December on the future of the coach industry CPT has written a letter to Rachel Maclean MP, the minister who responded to the debate on behalf of the government, and is inviting operators to sign. The letter, which will be sent before the end of this week, encourages [...]
Another CTA members’ zoom meeting saw an inspiring discussion about adapting to the current realities, and preparing plans for the recovery. A series of short presentations from members kicked off the meeting with operators Jason Edwards and Kevin Mayne accompanied by Matthew Coulter, Historic Royal Palaces and Mercedes Picard, English Heritage. Jason Edwards spoke about [...]
Visit Wales have updated us on new restrictions in Wales which came into force on 4 December. A list of FAQs can be found here In summary, in relation to travel and visiting, the following applies: Travel into Wales from tier three areas in England, level three and four areas in Scotland and from Northern [...]
Further advice and guidance received this week confirms that coach tours can proceed in Tiers 1 and 2 in England. The Safer Transport Guidance for Operators confirms that the post-lockdown Tiers do not prevent coach tours and that the previous guidance on social distancing and household groups/bubbles continues to operate. The guidance states: “When travelling [...]
The Government has updated guidelines which cover attendance at Christmas illumination events in England. Due to likely ongoing restrictions, the government does not wish to see large events taking place that risk lots of people congregating. The new National (No. 4) Regulations enable outdoor recreation following any required social distancing and limits on numbers to [...]
At the first meeting of the reconstituted Tourism Industry Council last week, DCMS provided a short presentation on their thinking regarding the development of a Tourism Recovery Plan. As part of this, DCMS are asking for feedback on the following questions: How do we ensure the UK most benefits from pent-up demand once domestic and [...]
The plight of the coach industry was laid bare in the House of Commons yesterday (10 November) in a powerful speech by Emma Hardy MP as part of a debate on support for SMEs during Covid 19 - see video of debate below. Hardy, Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle, called for [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 12/10/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 12 October 2020 13 October 2020 14 October 2020 12 October 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates Further details have been published on the restrictions related to the three tier Covid [...]
Further clarification on the new ‘Rule of Six’ regulations confirms that coach tours are not affected by these measures. The Department for Transport has confirmed to CPT this morning that the new regulations have no direct impact on the number of passengers that can be carried in a vehicle and operators should continue to follow [...]
The serious challenges for the coach tour sector were highlighted by MPs during a House of Commons debate on 11 September. A number of MPs mentioned the problems for the coach sector following the long lockdown and the lack of support from government during the backbench debate, attended by tourism minister Nigel Huddlestone. The coach [...]
The listings below were originally compiled in summer/autumn 2020 to provide updates on procedures for those suppliers able to welcome groups at their hotels and attractions as well as booking procedures and direct contacts. We are currently in the process of inviting suppliers to review and update the information for the re-starting of coach tours [...]
CTA member Wrightsure has launched a new Covid-19 travel insurance for coach tour operators. The insurance, which covers Covid-related cancellation and medical expenses, forms part of Wrightsure’s existing holiday travel insurance. The product has been designed for coach tour operators looking to offer added reassurance for their clients. It offers protection should a coach tour [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 03/08/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 3 August 2020 5 August 2020 7 August 2020 3 August 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: The Government has issued the following new guidance on where masks should be worn. This [...]
VisitScotland has launched a £3million marketing campaign with an emotive film welcoming back Scottish tourism and reminding us what a beautiful country we have right on our doorsteps. The film, which is covered on TV and radio stations across Scotland has the clear message that ‘Only in Scotland can travelling so little make such a [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 27/07/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 28 July 2020 29 July 2020 28 July 2020 ... CPT operational updates: TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 The Office of the Traffic Commissioners has today (28 July) published the annual [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 06/07/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 6 July 2020 8 July 2020 9 July 2020 6 July 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: Quarantine arrangements The Government has confirmed that: passengers returning to or visiting England from certain [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 29/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 29 June 2020 30 June 2020 29 June 2020 ... Tourism Alliance update: Advice to use direct web links to Guidance and Protocols With businesses busy putting together their [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 22/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 22 June 2020 23 June 2020 24 June 2020 25 June 2020 26 June 2020 22 June 2020 ... Tourism Alliance update: VisitEngland recovery webinars for businesses VisitEngland is hosting [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 15/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 15 June 2020 16 June 2020 17 June 2020 19 June 2020 15 June 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: Treatment of Employee Expenses HMRC has update a couple of pieces [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 08/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 8 June 2020 9 June 2020 11 June 2020 8 June 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: Daily Government press briefing Today’s briefing was led by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, joined [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 01/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 1 June 2020 2 June 2020 4 June 2020 5 June 2020 1 June 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME - OVERVIEW OF CHANGES On Friday 29th May, [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 25/05/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 26 May 2020 27 May 2020 28 May 2020 26 May 2020 ... CPT Operational update: COVID-19 STATUTORY SICK PAY REBATE SCHEME - LIVE FOR APPLICATIONS TODAY Employers with fewer [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 18/05/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 19 May 2020 20 May 2020 22 May 2020 19 May 2020 ... ETOA webinar Here is the link to the ETOA webinar Crisis and Recover: UK Employment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjxW7QF4yIs [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 11/05/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 11 May 2020 12 May 2020 13 May 2020 14 May 2020 15 May 2020 11 May 2020 ... Tourism Alliance updates: How to Treat Certain Expenses [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 04/05/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 4 May 2020 4 May 2020 ... CTA members can access the latest webinar and presentation from Elman Wall: Elman Wall had more than 350 registrations and after a marathon 3¾ [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 27/04/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 27 April 2020 28 April 2020 29 April 2020 30 April 2020 27 April 2020 ... Transport Committee invites contributions on impact of coronavirus on UK transport The Commons Transport Committee [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 20/04/20 Here is a further update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 20 April 2020 21 April 2020 22 April 2020 23 April 2020 24 April 2020 20 April 2020 ... CPT operational updates: CORONAVIRUS JOB [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 13/04/20 Here is a further update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 14 April 2020 15 April 2020 16 April 2020 17 April 2020 14 April 2020 ... Update from Tourism Alliance: The DCMS Select Committee have launched an inquiry [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 06/04/20 Here is a further update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 6 April 2020 7 April 2020 8 April 2020 9 April 2020 6 April 2020 ... Received from Tourism Alliance: Tourism Alliance has been working with the Local Government [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 30/3/20 Here is a rolling update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Apologies for the length of the updates, but since this is critical information, we have not edited the submissions from other bodies and have included them in full. Go to date: 30 [...]
VisitBritain has collated the following key items on support and advice following recent government announcements: “Following the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday outlining further steps to tackle the spread of COVID-19, including a three-week closure of non-essential businesses and premises, we wanted to share some links and guidance which you may find useful in these challenging times. • [...]
The Government has confirmed support for hospitality and leisure businesses, including the introduction of a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Businesses are eligible for the business rates holiday if they are based in England and the business is in the retail, hospitality [...]
The Chancellor announced various measures on 20 March to support businesses during the Coronavirus crisis. These include a scheme to pay 80 per cent of the salaries of ‘furloughed workers’ and deferral of VAT payments. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is available to all UK businesses and HMRC will reimburse 80 per cent of the [...]
The Department for Education has clarified the roles that are considered critical to the COVID-19 response, and the process that key workers should follow to ensure their child can continue in education during this period. The key worker roles include Transport, which is defined as: “those who will keep the air, water, road and rail [...]
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced changes to the Fit Note, now called a "self isolation note”. Employees who are unable to work for more than seven days because of COVID-19 will now be able to obtain an isolation note through a new online service. The isolation note will give the employee [...]
The Senior Traffic Commissioner has issued guidance to operators in respect of various licensing obligations which may be impacted in the short term. FINANCIAL STANDING A traffic commissioner would normally require tangible evidence to show that financial standing can be met in the future but, given the exceptional and short-term circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
