June news
June News
Lots of change this month as various countries get on top of their vaccine programs but unfortunately there is a new variant out there which has interrupted travel around Europe
The UK vaccine roll-out has now gone past 64% of the population having their first jab and over 45% having their second. The USA is on 53%, Canada is at 66%, Germany is on over 50% and the Scandi countries are all past 40%. These figures are for total population, so the numbers work out much higher for 18+ age. Australia and New Zealand have also picked up their game and are on 22% for Australia and 12% for New Zealand. This is great news and bodes well for late summer holidays and a huge reduction in infections globally. Perhaps we can return to normal early in 2022?! See here for detailed data on all countries https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus
The UK travel rules have been very changeable which has caused a lot of issues for travel agents and customers, it has also reduced consumer confidence in booking a holiday overseas. This plays into the hands of long-haul as customers don’t want multiple small holidays which can go wrong, far easier to book one bigger/longer trip as there is less chance of failure and less need for multiple tests, etc. There is talk in the UK of removing quarantine restrictions for people who are double jabbed and visiting ‘amber’ countries but this is not confirmed yet.
The new trade deal with UK and Australia https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-agrees-historic-trade-deal-with-australia is a great step to enhance travel options in 2022. The work visa for students is now for 3 years with no need for agricultural work and is available up to 35 years old. Great news for UK travelers wanting to work but possibly not great for rural Australia employment. Rural parts of Australia will need to get their message of work and USP’s out to get a slice of the increased numbers that will come.
There is still a huge pent-up demand for travel to USA, Australia and New Zealand so make sure everyone knows all about your great features and any changes or new products.
I hope you are all well and keeping safe.
keith@tailormaderepresentation.com or phone +44 77699 71217