Kempinski Hotel Yanbu Saudi Arabia opens in 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 22, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 22, 2022 – Kempinski Hotel Yanbu

Kempinski grows in Saudi Arabia and expands portfolio with stylish luxury hotel on the Red Sea

With direct access to the Red Sea waterfront on the secluded offshore of Al Mahar Island and part of the lively port city of Yanbu, arises the upcoming luxury five star Kempinski Hotel & Resort Yanbu, opening later this year.

Kempinski Hotel Yanbu

The property will reopen as the leading luxury resort hotel in the Royal Commission of Yanbu in western Saudi Arabia. After a complete closure during the coming months, the existing sprawling complex will be meticulously renovated and repositioned in readiness for the most discerning guests.

Offering exclusivity, a bespoke welcome, a place of belonging and a truly private enclave of tranquillity; it will be renowned for its elegance on the beachfront.

In keeping with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the property will cater to myriad travellers, no matter their reason for visiting the area. The Kempinski Hotel Yanbu will be known as a place for conducting business in addition to being a favoured location for leisure guests.

The building plan of the Kempinski hotel Yanbu includes a reduction in the number of deluxe rooms, resulting in 23 spacious additional suites, perfectly complementing the 12 architecturally designed villas and 48 designer apartments, tailored for a bespoke clientele with a taste for the extraordinary.

Five high-quality restaurants and lounges will offer exquisite culinary experiences with Kempinski bringing its world-renowned food and beverage knowledge and award-winning chefs to Yanbu.

An infinity pool, a fitness centre, a private beach, a marina for excursions to enjoy a day at sea, a diving school as well as spacious meeting and conference areas, which are also particularly suitable for stylish weddings, leave nothing to be desired. A separate and exclusive 3000 sq m Ladies’ Spa with its secluded beach, steam baths, hammam, treatment rooms, restaurant and tea lounge, as well as a future prestigious Royal Villa, round off the comprehensive offer.

Indeed, the destination of Yanbu has a lot to offer: While in the old town, an important post on the spice route, guests can visit a typical Hijazi building where the famous British military officer T.E. Lawrence lived, the night market Souk Al Lail invites to stroll in the late evening.

At Yanbu Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in the country, a botanical paradise enchants with flora from all over the world, and in the coral-rich bay of Sharm Yanbu, divers find their tourist highlight. In the northeast of the city, Mount Radwa rises to 2,200 m, the highest point in the Al-Nakhil Mountains, known for honey and wild nature and the destination of regular tours.

The future Kempinski Hotel & Resort Yanbu is only 20 minutes away from Yanbu International Airport, which offers domestic flights to Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh, as well as flights to Cairo, Istanbul, Dubai and Sharjah. By car, it is less than 2.5 hours to Al Madinah and 3.5 hours to Makkah.

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LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand start March 29, 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 22, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 22, 2022 – LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand will resume in March.

LATAM Airlines Group reinforces its international connectivity by announcing that it will resume its passenger operations between Santiago, Auckland, and Sydney beginning March 29. Tickets are already available for sale on LATAM.com, with a frequency of three flights per week.

LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand

“Throughout the pandemic, we have actively collaborated with authorities to safely move towards a revival of the travel industry. The resumption of routes to New Zealand and Australia is one more step on the way to a new normal. We will continue working toward greater international connectivity, always having the health and safety of our passengers and collaborators as a priority,” said Claudio Moro, Regional Marketing & Ecommerce Manager.

According to the respective authorities, individuals who hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate proving that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the departure of their flight will be able to enter Australia on Feb. 21. In addition, they must complete a sworn statement and present a negative PCR test result carried out a maximum of 72 hours before their departure.

In order to enter New Zealand, passengers must meet specific entry requirements, which will be made more flexible in phases with the complete reopening of its borders scheduled for October 2022. To learn more about entry requirements and restrictions, we recommend visiting the following link:

https://www.latamairlines.com/us/en/experience/coronavirus/restrictions.

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Hotel Soho Tartu opens its doors in February 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 22, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 22, 2022 – Hotel Soho Tartu opens its doors

The hotel is well-suited for both business and leisure travel with its classic style and great location. The hotel has a total of 59 guest rooms, a large conference room for up to 100 participants and a smaller strategy room for 14 participants, which is especially suitable for brainstorming and smaller meetings.

Hotel Soho Tartu

The conference hall offers modern technological solutions, plenty of space and plenty of daylight. There is a modern restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel, where you can enjoy dishes made from high-quality ingredients, offering familiar flavors in a spirited key.

Hotel is located on the main street and just around the corner from the university main builing and town hall square.

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F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 – dates confirmed for June 10-12 spectators allowed

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 21, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Featured events, Sports.

February 21, 2022 – F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022

Fantastic news – the dates have been announced for the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022. It will take place from June 10-12 this year. Spectators will be allowed.

The Grand Prix is one of the most challenging and punishing circuits on the F1 calendar, pitting drivers against some of the tightest corners and fastest straights around.

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022

Initially held as the European Grand Prix in 2016, the Baku City Circuit hosted the first Azerbaijan Grand Prix a year later in one of the five street courses on the calendar in 2017.

Designed by architect Hermann Tilke, the circuit follows a series of right-angled turns into rapid flat-out sections which, before the introduction of new aerodynamics rules in 2016, pushed cars to speeds of over 360 km/h.

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022:

Comparable to the tight twists of Monaco – in the way that the track forces drivers to both commit to each turn while being aware of the perils of straying too close to the edge – the Baku City Circuit has been the site of numerous high-speed crashes.

Charles Leclerc learned that the hard way in 2019 by crashing at Turn 8 in qualifying. The section is the tightest on the Formula 1 calendar, and sees the cars work their way around Baku’s UNESCO-protected old city walls.

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No vaccination needed in Israel, starting March 1st, 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 21, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Travel Advice.

No vaccination needed in Israel

February 21, 2022 -No vaccination needed in Israel, starting March 1st.

Israel Tourism resumes March 1^st regardless of vaccination

No vaccination needed in Israel

Tourists of all ages will be allowed into Israel regardless of vaccination status starting from March 1. Subject to a negative PCR test before takeoff and after landing, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced on Sunday afternoon.

Alongside the decision to reopen the country to both vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists, the new plan will see the end of isolation policies for unvaccinated Israelis entering the country, subject to a negative PCR test upon arrival.

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A private island resort in the Maldives will be launched by Mandarin Oriental in 2025

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 21, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 21, 2022 – A private island resort in the Maldives that is scheduled to open in 2025.

The resort is currently under development on a pristine Indian Ocean site and will stretch across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by an easy 20-minute speedboat ride from Male’s Velana international airport.

A private island resort in the Maldives

Surrounded by white sand beaches and the vibrant coral reefs for which The Maldives is renowned, the resort will provide a picturesque backdrop from which to enjoy a variety of activities including wellness experiences and watersports.

The accommodation comprises 120 stand-alone villas, made up of 56 overwater villas and 64 beachfront villas, including 10 branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental.

A private island resort in the Maldives – Ranging in size from 200 to 1,000 square metres, the villas will be some of the largest in the market, each providing exclusivity and seclusion, with private pools and sweeping ocean views. The Group is working with a number of international consultants to ensure sustainability best practises are followed in all stages of the development.

Six dining outlets, including three speciality restaurants and a sunset bar, will ensure that guests have a varied choice of venues during their stay. In addition, creative indoor and outdoor event space will provide unique locations for meetings, social gatherings and weddings.

Spacious wellness facilities will be located in the resort’s tropical gardens, and will include 12 treatment suites, vitality pools, sauna and steam rooms as well as a beauty salon. Mandarin Oriental’s expert team of wellness practitioners will offer tailored experiences and the Group’s signature treatments.

Additional leisure activities will include a watersports and dive centre, tennis courts, a kids and teens club, a swimming pool and numerous private coves and beaches to explore.

“Mandarin Oriental is focused on developing its resort portfolio and has been looking to enter The Maldives for some time. This project represents the right opportunity for the Group” said James Riley, Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

A private island resort in the Maldives.:
The 34-hectare site is being developed by DAMAC Properties, part of Dubai-based DAMAC Group, one of the world’s foremost luxury real estate developers.

“The DAMAC brand is synonymous with luxury products and service, and so we felt The Maldives was a perfect fit for us. DAMAC has extended its global footprint outside of the Middle East, from the UK to Canada, and we are thrilled to have reached The Maldives as well. We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage our new resort on this beautiful island ” Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC Group said.

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Bangkok name change – no change!

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 21, 2022. Posted in Destination news.

February 21, 2022 – Bangkok name change – It’s still Bangkok: Thailand quells talk of name change

After some confusions, the Royal Society issued a clarification explaining: “Writing the capital city’s official name with the Roman alphabet can be done both as Krung Thep Maha Nakon and Bangkok.”

Bangkok name change

No, English speakers and others using the Roman alphabet aren’t going to have to start calling the Thai capital by its local name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, and drop the more familiar “Bangkok.”

That’s the message from Thailand’s Royal Society, which is responsible for academic and linguistic standards, after a seemingly innocuous change in punctuation in official guidance sparked a flurry of speculation that the city’s name was being changed.
It started when the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Royal Society proposal changing the way the capital would be referred to internationally from “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon; Bangkok” to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok).”

As people sought to divine the meaning behind changing the semicolon to parentheses, many put great weight to the accompanying explanation that it would “revise” the name of the capital city and keep the “former” name in brackets.

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SAS flights summer program 2022 – 120 destinations

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 18, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 18, 2022 – SAS flights summer program 2022

In response to rising demand SAS is presenting a more extensive summer program with 230 direct routes from Scandinavia to 120 destinations.

SAS flights summer program

The Copenhagen to Boston route is reopening, alongside the addition of a second daily departure from Copenhagen to New York, during the spring. In the spring and summer, there will be 150 weekly flights between Scandinavia and North America.

Demand for flights to Southern Europe continues to rise, and SAS is offering 500 flights a week to destinations such as Alicante, Barcelona, Nice, Malaga and Milan.

SAS is also opening a new route from Stockholm to Warsaw with two daily departures, as well as resuming flights to a range of destinations, including Birmingham and Hannover from Copenhagen, and to Edinburgh from Oslo and Stockholm. Up to 17 daily departures from Scandinavia to London are being offered.

A new route from Copenhagen to Kristiansand will be established this spring, with two daily departures. SAS is also increasing capacity on routes such as Oslo-Bergen, Oslo-Trondheim, Bergen-Stavanger, Stockholm-Luleå, Copenhagen-Aalborg, and between the three Scandinavian capitals.

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Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Japan opens in February 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 18, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February, 18, 2022 – Hotel Indigo Karuizawa opens its doors

IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, the region’s first globally-branded lifestyle boutique hotel, and the second property in Japan under the Hotel Indigo brand.

Hotel Indigo Karuizawa

Inspired by the town’s sophisticated sensibility and abundance of nature, Hotel Indigo Karuizawa is a stunning example of how the brand captures the true spirt of a neighborhood through its design, amenities, F&B and service. It boasts truly modern appeal with intriguing local design to beautifully capture the true spirt of this neighborhood, where East meets West.

The 155-room hotel sits across in three design-buildings, and features the wood-fired Italian restaurant KAGARIBI, an all-day dining restaurant that serves dishes that incorporate local ingredients, and The Spa by HARNN, which offers three treatment rooms and fitness facilities. It also offers meeting facilities for business events to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers.　

Surrounded by the region’s natural beauty and just 2.6km from Karuiazawa station, the hotel will be a perfect escape for travelers who are looking to experience everything Karuizawa has to offer.

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British Airways flight Newark London – new daytime flight from London Heathrow

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 18, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 18, 2022 – British Airways flight Newark London – new daytime flight!

British Airways flight Newark London

British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London, to support the return of business travel in 2022.

The additional flight, which launches on 6 June, will depart at 7.55am from Newark – a convenient option for travellers wishing to spend an extra night in the New York area before departing on business or leisure, or for those travellers who wish to arrive in the evening in London to spend the night at home or their hotel. The flight will depart Heathrow at 7.10pm, also allowing travellers to spend the entire day in London before flying to Newark.

British Airways flight Newark London:

The airline is also resuming its ‘daylight’ service from JFK in March, which proves to be a convenient option particularly valued by its business travellers, and customers who prefer to travel during the day.

The additional Newark flight offers added convenience for customers living in Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey.

British Airways flight Newark London: With this new frequency, British Airways along with its joint business partner American Airlines will offer the most extensive network from the New York area to London with 15 daily departures this summer, including 11 daily flights from JFK to Heathrow and 1 daily flight from JFK to Gatwick. From April 2022, all flights to JFK and EWR from Heathrow on BA and AA will depart out of BA’s Terminal 5, and by next year, all British Airways flights in JFK will depart from AA’s home in Terminal 8.

The flight will operate daily on a Boeing 777-200 with 48 Club World seats, 40 World Traveller Plus seats, and 184 World Traveller seats.

Business travellers will be able to enjoy the airline’s Club Suite experience on the flight, with direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and luxurious flat-bed seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. The seats also boast 40 per cent more storage, including a vanity unit and mirror, WiFi, enviable 18.5-inch inflight entertainment screens, high definition gate-to-gate programming and PC / USB power.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Networks and Alliances said: “We are pleased to be launching our third daily flight from Newark, to further strengthen our New York – London schedule. The convenient morning departure is popular with customers who might prefer having an extra night in New York or arriving in London in the evening to start their following day more refreshed.

“Including American Airlines, we offer the largest and most convenient schedules from the New York area to London and are the only airline or alliance that offers service to and from both major New York and London airports. As we continue to co-locate our New York and London operations with American Airlines, we will provide a more seamless journey for our customers allowing them to access our combined 15 daily departures”

The new daytime flight is now on sale with return fares starting from $690 in World Traveller and $3,195 in Club World*.

*Includes taxes, fees and carrier charges for lowest daytime fare. Other travel times available at varying prices.

Further New York updates

As Atlantic Joint Business partners, American and British Airways offer the most flights and the most competitive schedule for customers traveling between New York and London compared to any other partnership — with up to 15 peak daily departures scheduled to operate between New York and London this summer.
As part of its commitment to the North Atlantic, all British Airways flights from JFK and EWR to London Heathrow will be operated by an aircraft that has the airline’s Club Suite product.
British Airways flights from Gatwick to JFK New York will resume from 28 May 2022, operating dialing with a Boeing 777.
American Airlines and British Airways are planning to launch joint operations at JFK Terminal 8 beginning December 2022.
When co-located, American and British Airways customers will be able to realize even more value from established reciprocal benefits while enjoying unprecedented flexibility and a truly seamless connecting experience when traveling across airlines. Until operations are fully transitioned to Terminal 8 in December, British Airways will continue to provide a world-class experience for their customers at JFK’s Terminal 7.

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United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion with non-stop flights from New York and Newark – 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 17, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 17, 2022 -United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022

Starting June 5, airline plans to resume three flights per week on a 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to one of world’s most iconic destinations

United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022

United is the only airline to fly nonstop from the U.S. to Cape Town and offers more flights to South Africa than any other North American carrier –United today announced it plans to expand service to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between New York/Newark and Cape Town International Airport, subject to government approval.

United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022: The new schedule starts on June 5 and means that more than 85 U.S. cities – including places like Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles – will be more conveniently connected to one of the 25 best cities in the world.

United will fly a 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that includes 48 lie-flat, United Polaris® business class seats, 21 United Premium Plus® seats and 39 seats in Economy Plus®. All seats are equipped with seatback on-demand entertainment to help customers pass the time and relax during their travels.

United is the only airline to offer nonstop flights between the U.S. and Cape Town and offers more flights to South Africa than any other North American carrier.

“By offering flights to Cape Town year-round, we’re making it even easier for our customers to visit one of the world’s best destinations,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of international network planning and alliances. “United’s direct flights from New York/Newark cut the usual travel time to Cape Town by more than five hours, giving visitors extra time to enjoy the beauty and majesty of South Africa.”

According to Expedia’s 2022 Travel Trends Report, more than two-thirds of Americans (68%) are planning to go big on their next trip, and nearly a third plan to visit a bucket-list destination this year. This resurgence in international travel is something those in the South African tourism industry are eagerly awaiting.

“This announcement provides much-needed relief to the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape and will support economic recovery in the province,” said Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Wesgro. “We welcome the news of this expansion and thank United Airlines for their commitment to serving this world-class tourism destination.”

United first launched flights to Cape Town in December 2019, and it quickly became one of the airline’s marquee international routes. The airline later built upon this success in Africa with the launch of flights between New York/Newark and Johannesburg in June 2021, new service between Washington D.C. and Accra, Ghana in May 2021 and between Washington D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria in November 2021.

This expanded service also strengthens United’s leading network from New York/Newark. United offers service to 74 international destinations from New York/Newark, more than any U.S. carrier. In 2022, the airline will introduce new service to additional international destinations including Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Azores, Portugal; Bergen, Norway; Tenerife, Spain and Nice, France.

Cape Town is South Africa’s second-largest city and a melting pot of creativity and cuisine, ranking among the most beautiful in the world. Four towns in the Western Cape Province – Knysna, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, and Cape Town – were recently among the Top 100 most Loved Places in the World in a global consumer sentiment analysis conducted by the destination marketing agency, Destination Think.

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Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia – beautiful hotel is set for a 6.5 million renovation

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 17, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 17, 2022 – Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia announces EUR 6.5 million hotel renovation investment cycle

While the seaside destination Portorož enjoys a peaceful time before the spring and summer season and with the majority of the hotels closed, the iconic Kempinski Palace Portorož Slovenia is set for a renovation. MK Group, the owning company of the iconic hotel, is to invest an additional 6.5 million over the course of the next two years.

Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia

The initial EUR 3.5 million investment will be directed towards the renovation of the modern part of the hotel and is expected to finish in late spring. It will completely redesign all 78 rooms and suites in the modern part of the hotel, focusing on a minimalistic modern look with touches of the destination. Emphasis will be placed on room inventory and, especially, IT infrastructure, such as various system changes, software and hardware updates, Wi-Fi development and conference centre adaptation to the desires of the new-age meeting organiser. The world of saunas, the fitness room and the wellness area will also be upgraded, expanded and redesigned.

In the next two years, MK Group is to invest an additional EUR 3 million for the renovation of the Palace part of the hotel and the areas not included in this year’s renovation phase.

Kai Behrens, General Manager of the Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia, comments, “The renovation is directed in the areas about which we received comments from the guests in the past and are tailor-made to drive guest satisfaction, hotel quality even further and, consequently, higher revenue for the hotel.” The hotel was labelled ‘Best Hotel in Slovenia’ for the past few years by independent awards organisations and has recently also won the award for the ‘Best Meetings Hotel’ in the country in one of the categories, and further investments mean “We will not sleep on our awards. We never hide that we do not want to be the best only in Slovenia but in the wider region, and the renovation enables us to be that. We are lucky that our owning company sees the same potential for further growth and business expansion as we do,” ends Behrens.

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About Kempinski Palace Portorož: The luxury hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož, opened in 2008, is situated directly on the Adriatic coast of Slovenia, not far from the Medieval Pearl, the town of Piran, and less than two hours from Venice. The five-star superior hotel embodies a unique combination of traditional and contemporary design, offering 182 superb rooms and suites, a 1,500 sq m (16,145.9 sq ft) spa, an innovative food and beverage concept in all its restaurants and bars, six conference facilities with daylight, a unique, historic ballroom and a private park.

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 77 five-star hotels and residences in 34 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

About MK Group: With majority and minority ownership of 15 hotels in Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, Portorož Airport and the golf course in Savudrija, MK Group is among regional leaders in tourism. Of particular importance for the tourism division is the cooperation with prestigious international brands such as Kempinski and Sheraton. In addition to its contribution to the hotel industry development, MK Group contributes to the development of the destinations where it operates. By doing so, it also supports the development of the local community and economy.

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Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco – new flights 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 17, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 17, 2022 – Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco

Starting 1st June Iberia flies Madrid-Washington and Madrid-Dallas for first time with three flights per week, while resuming Madrid-San Francisco route with three weekly flights
Meanwhile, it is increasing frequencies to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles

In total, Iberia will operate more than 120 flights each week to nine US destinations, including Puerto Rico, and it joins forces in this market with American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair

Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco:

Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco

On the first day of June Iberia will make its debut flying to Washington DC and to Dallas, Texas from Madrid, while resuming its Madrid-San Francisco service, indicating the airline’s renewed focus on a market strong in both business and leisure travel.

The new destinations bring Iberia’s US total to nine, including Puerto Rico, and it also plans to increase frequencies to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.

Madrid-Washington DC –Connecting Capital Cities

Iberia will operate four direct flights from Madrid to Washington DC, where European tourists can get close-up views of the White House and the Capitol and visit major monuments and museums.

The flights operate on Mondays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are scheduled from 1 June until 29 October and will use Airbus A330-family aircraft. They will depart from Madrid at 12:10 pm hours, facilitating connections from other points in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

Madrid- Dallas
June will also see the Spanish airline reaching this North Texan metropolis for the first time, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, until 29 October, in 288-seat Airbus A330/200s.

Departing from Madrid in mid-afternoon, the Dallas flight will facilitate connections from Iberia’s more than 100 destinations in Europe. Dallas is also the main hub of American Airlines, serving cities across the US, and part of a Joint Business Agreement covering North Atlantic routes with Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair.

Returning to San Francisco

Direct Madrid-San Francisco flights, interrupted by the pandemic, will be resumed in the 1 June-30 September period, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the comfortable hour of 12:20 p.m., in 288-seat Airbus A330/200s.

Only IAG group airlines connect Spain with San Francisco –Iberia from Madrid, and Level from Barcelona from 29 March, with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Heavy Bet on US Market

The additional frequencies and new US destinations, for a total of nine, show Iberia’s focus on the vibrant US travel market in the summer season. The additional destinations and flights to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles will bring Iberia’s flights from Spain to the United States to more than 120 weekly.

This summer, Iberia will operate up to 14 weekly flights between Madrid and New York, in adddition to the daily flight operated by LEVEL from Barcelona.

The Spanish airline will also offer 14 weekly flights to Miami and up to seven frequencies to Chicago.

During July and August, Boston will also have a daily flight and LEVEL will offer four weekly flights between Barcelona and Boston.

Iberia will fly offer its customers up to five direct flights from Madrid to Los Angeles, while LEVEL will operate four frequencies from Barcelona.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, a destination also covered by the JBA joining Iberia with American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair on North Atlantic routes, will have five weekly flights.

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Costa Cruises restarts with entire fleet in 2022 – positivity rules

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 16, 2022. Posted in Cruise, Destination news.

February 16, 2022 – Costa cruises restarts with entire fleet

Starting next summer the entire Costa Cruises’ fleet will resume operations, with the four most innovative ships to be deployed in the Mediterranean and free shore excursions.

Costa Cruises restarts and continues its gradual restart plan for 2022. From 5 March, the date on which the new Costa Toscana, star of the recent edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, will set sail for her first cruise, an increasing number of the company’s ships will return to service, joining those already sailing.

Costa cruises restarts

Next summer, the company’s entire fleet will resume operations, with all four of the new ships delivered in recent months – Costa Toscana, Costa Smeralda, Costa Firenze and Costa Venezia – deployed in the Mediterranean. Also, for the summer period, with the hope of favorable regulations, the company is planning to carry out again shore excursions in free mode, and, in light of the gradual relaxation of the measures in place, is working to be able to make them already available as early as this spring.

Costa cruises restarts: Costa’s program includes a total of more than 1,800 cruises from spring 2022 to winter 2022-23, allowing guests to discover 179 destinations around the world, with cruises lasting from 3 to 127 days.
All these cruises will feature the new product innovations the company has been working on in recent months, with an innovative range of shore excursions and an outstanding gastronomic offer featuring world-class chefs.

“We are seeing the growth in demand for holidays, and I am sure that this trend will increase further in the coming weeks” – said Roberto Alberti, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer of Costa Cruises. “We think our offer is the best ever, thanks to elements that combine unique experiences, both onboard and ashore. Our rich itinerary program suits for every need and includes some great new features, such as cruises to Turkey. Our cruise experience has been profoundly enriched and will allow guests to discover destinations in an authentic way, also thanks to extended stops in some ports. Furthermore, our guests will be able to enjoy their vacations on a fleet with latest generation ships, which combine sustainable innovation with entertainment, hospitality and well-being”.

After Costa Toscana, Costa cruises restarts program includes Costa Favolosa on April 28, with “mini cruises” in the Mediterranean, Costa Venezia on May 1 from Istanbul, with a new and unique one-week itinerary in Turkey and Greece, and Costa Smeralda on May 7, offering a one-week itinerary in the western Mediterranean. Costa Pacifica will resume operations on June 4 from Bari, exploring Greece and Malta. The two-week cruises to the Canary Islands and the Azores, originally planned with the Costa Pacifica in April and May, will be carried out by Costa Luminosa, while Costa Fortuna will return operating in Northern Europe on June 12.

After the winter season in South America, Costa Diadema will also return to the Mediterranean, offering a cruise to Lisbon on May 5, as well as Costa Fascinosa, which will be leaving on May 1 for a cruise to the Azores, dedicated to Costa Club members. Back from the Caribbean, Costa Deliziosa will resume her Mediterranean cruises from April 15, while Costa Firenze, having completed her season in Dubai, will be positioned in Genoa on April 7, to begin her program of cruises in Spain, Italy and France.

In summer 2022, the sister ships Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana, powered by liquefied natural gas, together with the Costa Firenze, will offer week-long cruises in the western Mediterranean, while Costa Venezia will continue with her new itinerary in Turkey and Greece, departing from Istanbul. Costa Pacifica, Costa Deliziosa and Costa Luminosa will be operating in the Eastern Mediterranean with one-week cruises. Four ships, Costa Fortuna, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fascinosa and Costa Diadema, will be deployed in Northern Europe, visiting the Baltic capitals, the Norwegian fjords, the North Cape and Iceland.

The ships of the Costa fleet will take guests to discover the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe in safety, thanks to the Costa Safety Protocol, the health protocol developed by the company together with scientific experts and the authorities.

“In 2021 we safely recorded on our ships more than 1.5 million passenger movements, achieving a truly unique and exceptional record considering the context in which we operated. We also reached previously unprecedented levels of customer satisfaction, thanks to the efforts and investments we have made since the restart of our operations. I am confident that the return to free shore excursions, which we are planning for next summer and which we hope can be anticipated as early as next spring, will be an extra incentive to choose a Costa cruise” – added Roberto Alberti.

Costa’s program will be rich and complete also in winter 2022-23. Costa Firenze will be deployed on week-long cruises to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman, departing from Dubai. Costa Venezia will be operating from Istanbul, with 11-day cruises to Turkey, Israel and Egypt, while Costa Diadema will be offering two-week cruises to the Canary Islands, calling also in Lisbon. Costa Pacifica and Costa Fascinosa will be visiting the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Costa Smeralda will be offering one-week cruises in the western Mediterranean. Costa Toscana, Costa Favolosa and Costa Fortuna will be positioned in South America.

From next winter, Costa’s grand voyages will also be back. Costa Deliziosa will be offering the Around the World cruise, departing from Venice on January 6, 2023, or from Savona January 11, 2023. The itinerary will take guests to India and the Maldives, then to South Africa and Namibia, and then to South America, up the continent’s Pacific coast, through the Panama Strait and even visiting New York before returning to Europe. The Costa Luminosa Grand Cruises will be equally spectacular, departing from Genoa on 8 January 2023 and from Buenos Aires on 27 February 2023, going from the Mediterranean to Tierra del Fuego and back, sailing up the Amazon River to Manaus.

Costa Serena’s program to resume cruising in Asia in 2022 will be announced over the next few weeks.

For further information:

Costa Cruises Press Office – Tel. +39 010 5483523 / 010 5483068 – costapressoffice@costa.it
Gabriele Baroni – Communication Director – mob. +39 3497668013 – baroni@costa.it
Rossella Carrara – V. P. Corporate Relations & Sustainability Costa Group – rossella.carrara@costa.it
Davide Barbano – Media Relations manager –mob. 334 6525216 – barbano@costa.it
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Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park Celebrates Official Opening

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 16, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 16, 2022 – Hyatt Place Melbourne –

171-room Hyatt Place hotel opens at Caribbean Park business precinct in Melbourne’s southeast

Hyatt Place Melbourne

Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne and Australia, is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter the most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food and beverage offerings.

The Spooner family, who has evolved Caribbean Park for three generations, developed the hotel into one of the largest and fastest-growing mixed-use business precincts outside of Melbourne’s central business district.

Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler.

Surrounded by 275 acres of natural parkland boasting an 80-acre lake, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park is ideally located for business and leisure travelers. Area attractions include the Dandenong Ranges and neighboring Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island – all of which are renowned for offering some of Australia’s best food and wine, golf courses, adventures and leisure experiences.

“As Melbourne continues to reopen, grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming guests with a comfortable stay at one of the city’s largest premier business precinct,” said Nicole Pasqual, general manager, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park.

“With our smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate work and sleep areas, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road.”

Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park offers:

171 spacious guestrooms, including one and two-bedroom suites, with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper.
Breakfast Bar with locally inspired breakfast options every morning in the form of a casual yet elevated buffet.
Archie’s Farm Restaurant & Bar offering an authentic and regionally inspired menu that draws on the best local and seasonal produce, featuring farm-to-table style dining.
The Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night.
The Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, wines and cocktails.
Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free.
Free Wi-Fi Everywhere throughout hotel and guestrooms.
Event Spaces offer 2,163 square feet (201 square meters) of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space.
Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens.

“Caribbean Park is a vibrant precinct featuring the finest office accommodation and amenities alongside open green spaces and an ever-expanding selection of leisure amenities,” said Ben Spooner, Director, Caribbean Park.

“The new Hyatt Place hotel caters to energetic professionals who seek work-life balance when on the road, reinforcing Caribbean Park’s position as Australia’s premier business park destination.”

For more information, please visit hyattplace.com.

World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New

To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, from February 15 to May 15, 2022, part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required and members can earn on top of other offers.

Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

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WTTC US travel and tourism recovery will exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 15, 2022. Posted in Destination news.

February 15, 2022 – WTTC US travel and tourism recovery : WTTC research projects sector’s GDP contributions could reach almost $2 trillion, a 6.2% increase from 2019, with Easter and summer travel bookings helping bolster economic recovery

WTTC US travel and tourism recovery

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism sector, today announced its latest economic modeling projecting that U.S. Travel & Tourism could rebound strongly this year, reaching almost $2 trillion in U.S. GDP contribution and exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 6.2%.

News of the strong recovery follows steady gains in the sector during 2021 and signals the welcome comeback of one of the world’s most important economic drivers after almost two years of upheaval.

“Our latest forecast shows the recovery significantly picking up this year as infection rates subside and travelers continue benefitting from the protection offered by the vaccine and boosters,” said Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC. “As travel restrictions ease and consumer confidence returns, we expect a welcome release of pent-up Travel & Tourism demand. That, together with what we hope will be a strong consumer-led economic recovery, creates a positive outlook for the sector.”

STRONG RECOVERY OUTLOOK ANTICIPATED BY WTTC AND OXFORD ECONOMICS

Projections by WTTC and Oxford Economics show that if the vaccine and booster rollout will continue at pace, and restrictions to international travel continue to be eased around the world throughout the year, the sector’s contribution of nearly $2 trillion to the U.S. economy could outperform 2019 levels ($1.87 trillion) by more than six percent. Other findings include:

U.S. domestic Travel & Tourism spending is forecast to reach more than $1.1 trillion for the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 11.3%

International traveler spending in the U.S. could see growth of $113 billion, compared to 2020, reaching nearly $155 billion, slightly below (14%) 2019 levels

Employment in the sector could also surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching nearly 16.8 million jobs, above pre-pandemic levels by almost 200,000 jobs

“The good news is our outlook delivers a clear message: If the right conditions exist, the Travel & Tourism sector can rebound to deliver economic and employment benefits we have not seen since before the pandemic,” said Simpson. “We encourage global leaders to consider the economic and employment benefits of boosting consumer confidence by allowing fully vaccinated travelers to move freely.”

RELATED STUDY ALSO PROJECTS STRONG SECTOR RECOVERY IN 2022

New research by ForwardKeys, the leading travel data and analytics company and WTTC’s knowledge partner, has revealed inbound bookings to the U.S. over the Easter period have increased by 212% compared to the same period last year. Similarly, the latest data shows international inbound bookings to U.S. destinations during the busy Easter period have surged 130%, compared to 2021 levels.

Robust U.S. travel bookings could continue through the summer, with a 58% year on year increase in U.S. travel bookings already this year. Summer inbound international bookings will be similarly strong, increasing 87% year on year.

In 2019 Travel & Tourism generated 10.4% of global GDP and more than 334 million jobs worldwide. To reach close to pre-pandemic levels this year, WTTC urges governments around the world to continue focusing on the vaccine and booster rollout – and allowing fully vaccinated travellers to move freely without the need for testing.

The global tourism body also urges governments to replace the patchwork of restrictions for international travel with digital solutions that allow travellers to prove their status in a fast, simple and secure way.

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New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators launched by Jordan tourism board

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 14, 2022. Posted in Destination news.

February 14, 2022 – New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators

In a new move aimed at boosting tourism, the Jordan Tourism board has launched an incentive scheme for European tour operators in 2022.

New incentive scheme 2022 for European Tour Operators

Trying to maximise the number of visitors to Jordan is the main aim.

You must have an active partnership with a local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler).
Your local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler) must provide the Jordan Tourism Board with an original copy of the group manifest, stamped by the Jordanian Immigration Authority.
The group manifest must include the arrival & departure stamps from the Jordanian Immigration Authority at the point of entry.
Your local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler) must provide the Jordan Tourism Board with a stamped copy of the rooming list.
This scheme is applicable to groups arriving to Jordan during “Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, and Dec“. Arrival date must be within the months mentioned previously, even if it is the last day of the month.
This incentive scheme does not apply to European tour operators already receiving a subsidy for charter flights.
Tour operators already working with the Jordanian Tourism Board on CO-OP marketing campaigns cannot benefit from this incentive scheme.
Tour operators who have already brought groups into Jordan as of 01/01/2022 can retrospectively apply to benefit from this incentive scheme, provided that they can provide the Jordan Tourism Board with the proper documentation (group manifest stamped with arrival & departure dates by the Jordanian Immigration Authority).
The incentive will be paid out directly to the European tour operator and not to the local Jordanian DMC (Ground Handler).
Support subsidies will be paid out and transferred into the accounts of eligible applicants at the end of 2022.
The last day to benefit from the “Jordan Incentive Scheme 2022” is December 31st 2022.

Should you be eligible for this incentive scheme, please apply online.

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India relaxes guidelines for international arrivals, the new rules start February 14

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Travel Advice.

February 10, 2022 – India relaxes guidelines for international arrivals

Amid undulating COVID-19 trends, the Health Ministry on February 10 issued revised guidelines for international travellers, airlines and ‘all points of entry’

In view of economic activities that need to be taken up in an unhindered manner, the authorities compounded directives that will come into effect on February 14. In the latest notification, the demarcation of countries ‘at-risk’ & other countries was removed.

India relaxes guidelines for international arrivals

Air travel rules

Submit factual and complete information in self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal, including travel details in the preceding 14 days.
Travellers are mandated to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR diagnosis within 72 hrs prior to the impending journey.
Recommends 14 days self-monitoring post-arrival as against 7 days home quarantine that was mandated earlier.
Besides uploading a negative RT-PCR report (taken 72 hrs prior to journey), the option to upload a certificate of completing the full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination provided from countries on a reciprocal basis, the Ministry stated.
Post arrival requirement is to undergo home/institutional quarantine/ self-health monitoring, as warranted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The undertaking to which should be uploaded with the concerned airline before commencing the travel.

On arrival rules

2% of the total passengers in the flight shall undergo random post-arrival testing at the airport on arrival.
In each flight, such travellers shall be identified by respective airlines on the basis of nationality and their samples will be collected before allowing them to exit the airport.
Positive tested samples shall be further sent to genomic testing at INSACOG.
Dial the National COVID helpline number 1075 or State helpline number if one develops COVID-19 symptoms and refer to the nearest health facility.

Seaports/ land border arrival

Passengers arriving via waterways or roadways are expected to follow the aforementioned regulations, however, online registration is not required for them.
Self-declaration form to be submitted to the concerned authorities at respective ports on arrival.

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Hotel Barcelona 1882 – now a Radisson Blu Hotel

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 10, 2022 – Hotel Barcelona 1882 -Radisson Hotel Group expands Spain presence with signing of Radisson Blu in Barcelona

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia, bringing Europe’s largest upper upscale brand to the city with the rebranding of Hotel Barcelona 1882 and achieving the group’s ambitions to grow its presence in Spain.

Hotel Barcelona 1882

Boasting an enviable location in the Eixample district of the city and just 450 meters from the Sagrada Familia, Spain’s most visited landmark, the hotel features an impressive rooftop pool and terrace overlooking the famous basilica. It has excellent links to the city centre, situated within walking distance from Passeig de Gràcia and Plaça Catalunya and only 2 kilometers from Parc Güell, a popular tourist attraction by Antonio Gaudí.

The hotel is scheduled to open under the Radisson Blu brand in Spring 2022 and comprises of 182 guest rooms, including standard and superior rooms and 2 junior suites. Guests will be able to relax in the hotel’s vibrant and cozy lobby bar or enjoy something to eat in the light, airy restaurant. Those wishing to maintain their exercise regime are catered for thanks to the hotel’s fitness room, and there are 120 square meters of meeting space as well as 64 underground car parking bays for guests. The highlight rooftop terrace and pool offer the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing while admiring the view of the Sagrada Familia and Gaudí’s mesmerizing architecture. With its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold green building certification, the hotel is the ideal location for the eco-conscious traveler.

Elie Younes, Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group said “Radisson Blu celebrates 10 consecutive years as the largest upper upscale brand in Europe thanks to the trust of our partners and the loyalty of our guests. This fantastic hotel further cements the brand’s leading position in this segment. The property marks our 10th hotel with Union Investment across Europe and we look forward to our continued successful relationship. Southern Europe is a key focus market where we anticipate significant scale in the coming few years.”

Valerie Schuermans, Vice President, Business Development, Radisson Hotel Group, added: “This signing marks an important moment for our company, establishing our first hotel in Barcelona – such a cosmopolitan and inspiring city – and at the same time strengthening our partnership with Union Investment. With this transaction, Radisson Hotel Group demonstrates its confidence in the market and its commitment to expanding presence across Spain, further supported by its recent and upcoming openings in Sevilla, Bilbao and Madrid.”

Andreas Löcher, head of Investment Management Hospitality at Union Investment, said: “Barcelona is one of Europe’s most attractive hotel markets for investors with high barriers to entry. This transaction sees Union Investment bringing the Radisson Blu hotel brand to Barcelona, once again demonstrating its expertise in proactive deal structuring in the hotel sector. We are pleased to team up with Radisson Hotel Group and capitalize on our relationship.”

Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia is easily accessible from the Sagrada Familia metro station, just a 500 meter walk away. The city’s main train station, Sants Barcelona, can be reached via car or metro in 20 minutes, connecting Barcelona with other Spanish cities and French cities, and the city’s international airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel.

In 2018, Radisson Hotel Group started an ambitious plan to transform the company. For the Spanish market, the ambition – always with a prudently optimistic approach – is to open more than 20 hotels within the next five years. In recent months, Radisson Collection hotels have opened in Seville and Bilbao, and later this year Spain’s first Radisson RED lifestyle property will open its doors in the center of Madrid. Meanwhile, guests can already enjoy the recently-renovated Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado as well as Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria and Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria Mogan.

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UK lifts all restrictions before end of February

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 10, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Travel Advice.

February 10, 2022 – UK lifts all restrictions in two weeks time.

The Prime Minister intends to ditch all remaining Covid laws within a fortnight as unions criticised the move as going ‘too far, too soon’ and Government advisers warned of the ‘dangers’.

UK lifts all restrictions

The Prime Minister yesterday dramatically declared the final domestic restrictions – including compulsory self-isolation for the infected – will be axed before the end of February, provided the ‘encouraging’ trends in the data continue.

Covid infections are falling consistently and deaths are now in freefall, while the milder nature of Omicron, coupled with sky-high levels of immunity, mean the NHS never came under the levels of pressure that No10’s experts feared.

Ministers have repeatedly spoken of their plans to live with Covid like flu, paving the way for England to lead the rest of the world out of the pandemic phase. But the embattled PM’s statement yesterday – which was greeted with roars by Tory MPs in the Commons – has drawn criticism.

Current restrictions have left tens of thousands of Britons off work every day, with 80 per cent of the 70,000 people testing positive daily sticking to the rules that orders them to isolate for at least five days.

The rules caused one in 11 teachers to be off school due to the virus last week.

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