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Articles tagged “brexit”

How the UK vote to leave the European Union is affecting the travel industry in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Tourism

Scotland’s Tourism Efforts Highlight a Post-Brexit UK Worry Outside London

European visitors make up a small part of Scotland's tourism pie — but they are still an important part. Like other big geopolitical changes, Brexit offers up plenty of uncertainty, which often isn't great for tourism.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Scotland’s Tourism Efforts Highlight a Post-Brexit UK Worry Outside London

Online Travel

Attention Travel Companies: Brexit Contingency Reveals Potential for Data Disruption

We know how hot the European Union is on data protection — just look at GDPR — so it's no surprise that it hasn't hurried through legislation to cover a no-deal Brexit. It leaves companies facing an uncertain future should the UK crash out on October 31.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Attention Travel Companies: Brexit Contingency Reveals Potential for Data Disruption

Ground Transport

UK Leaves Interrail Scheme — and Then Promptly Rejoins After Public Response

Britain's Rail Development Group contends it's not leaving the Interrail scheme for reasons related to Brexit. But the optics and timing of the move aren't great — not to mention it goes against several global trends in travel at the moment.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

UK Leaves Interrail Scheme — and Then Promptly Rejoins After Public Response

Business Travel

Global Biz Travel Needs to Brace for a Slower 2020

Travel prices are starting to lag as political tensions put a damper on travel and corporate bookings go down.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Global Biz Travel Needs to Brace for a Slower 2020

Business Travel

What Political Unrest Means for Global Biz Travel in the Coming Year

It all comes down to uncertainty, making consumers more cautious and businesses more likely to cancel travel. Unfortunately, this anxiety isn't going to end any time soon.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

What Political Unrest Means for Global Biz Travel in the Coming Year

Airlines

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing for Not Having Its (Expletive) Together on Max Issues

Ryanair's CEO sounds like he is rapidly losing patience with Boeing over the Max delays. Airlines clearly want to start flying it as soon as possible but only when it is declared safe.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing for Not Having Its (Expletive) Together on Max Issues

Tourism

UK’s Tourism Sector Gets Government Backing as Brexit Looms

The UK government's announcement is a big win for the travel industry — especially at a time when the ever-present uncertainty of Brexit is top of the industry's mind.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

UK’s Tourism Sector Gets Government Backing as Brexit Looms

Tourism

Brexit Back in Focus for Travel Industry With Prime Minister Race Raising New Questions

After granting a Brexit extension, EU leaders urged the UK not to waste this extra time – but that is precisely what politicians have done. Talk of leaving without a deal has grown in recent weeks and that should terrify travel businesses, even those who would enjoy a boost in inbound visitors.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Brexit Back in Focus for Travel Industry With Prime Minister Race Raising New Questions

Airlines

EasyJet Flies Toward Uncertain Summer of a European Slowdown

It's not a great time to be running a European short-haul airline, but EasyJet is trying to make the best of it. While growing its holiday and business travel offerings is probably a smart move, it's difficult to see them making much of a difference if the economic climate keeps getting worse.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

EasyJet Flies Toward Uncertain Summer of a European Slowdown

Online Travel

Brexit Is Still Casting a Shadow Over UK Travelers

In a tough UK market, online travel's On the Beach is doing better than some others. Still, it remains to be seen how long it can outperform the rest, especially with the general gloom surrounding the United Kingdom.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Brexit Is Still Casting a Shadow Over UK Travelers