Guidance for British people travelling abroad during the coronavirus pandemic, if they are legally permitted to travel under current UK COVID-19 restrictions. Before You Travel you need a legally-permitted reason to travel abroad: if you live in England, you must complete a declaration…
One of the most exciting visitor attraction concepts of the 21st century has been launched. Called The Giant, and inspired by Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, it features the world’s tallest moving statue – standing over 10 stories high – with…
A new survey by the European Travel Commission reveals that pent-up demand for holidays is increasing across Europe as vaccination programmes are deployed across the continent. Some 54% of respondents are aiming to travel within the next six months either…
Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad. Now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate, the package provides…
Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel platform, has announced the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards for Destinations. Divided into four categories, the awards reveal where travellers ventured in 2020, while travel was open, as well…
Boeing is setting an ambitious target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, hoping to offer commercial planes which are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. The company has previously conducted successful test…
Simplexity Travel Management is delighted to announce that it has been named Best Luxury Travel Management Company 2020 in the fourth annual Greater London Enterprise Awards. The awards are given solely on merit to those SMEs that have demonstrated an…
Following the government’s announcement that England will enter a four-week lockdown from 5th November to 2nd December 2020, the previously announced easements to Change of Journey policies for National Rail Advance tickets will be extended. Advance tickets purchased to or…
A pre-travel test is no longer necessary for UK visitors, with Dubai now offering the option for a test on arrival. Travellers can still choose to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate (valid for 96 hours from the date…
The South African government is offering a new type of visa to those travellers locked out of the country by COVID-19 restrictions. International visitors from countries including the UK, whether listed in the high-risk category or not, will be allowed…
Kyle McCandlish, Simplexity Travel’s Leisure Account Manager, has been treated to an insider’s look at the fight against COVID-19 currently being waged by one of the world’s leading airlines. He was given a behind-the-scenes tour by Delta Airlines and FOCUS,…
The Atlantis Dubai’s most iconic resort made even more hassle-free. When you stay 5 nights or more, they’ll cover your Covid test cost with up to AED 1,400 credit for two to spend on amazing experiences across the resort. Put…
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is providing its guests with complimentary COVID coverage which will cover expenses incurred by medical treatment or quarantine related to the virus. The coverage, which is effective for travel from…
The Save Future Travel Coalition has launched a fresh petition to Parliament making five demands to support and protect the travel industry. Please help support the future of the industry by signing the below:
Simplexity Travel Management is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new website. Months in the planning, design and execution, the new site offers the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality. It allows customers to view the full…
With staycations still a key part of UK travellers’ holiday plans, the government of Jersey has announced key changes to its Safer Travel Policy. The island will now move to the European benchmark of 50 cases per 100,000 as the…
The Maldives has been granted the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp. This means the destination has implemented enhanced health and safety measures, in line with the WTTC global Safe Travels protocols, and “created a safe, gradual…
Simplexity Travel Management is delighted to announce that it has been retained by Brentford Football Club as its Official Travel Partner. Simplexity Travel began working with the high-flying Championship side in February 2018 and the new agreement will see the…
oneworld® member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind a common target to achieve carbon neutrality. The alliance’s 13 member airlines plan to achieve this target within the…
With the pandemic throwing wedding plans into chaos, particularly with regard to the maximum number of guests allowed to attend, Sandals is giving families and friends of the happy couple the chance to be part of the special moment. All…