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FCDO Removes Ecuador Travel Advice This Week

FCDO Removes Ecuador Travel Advice This Week

Following a ban put in place in late June, the FCDO has removed all Ecuador travel advice against UK travellers visiting the country for all but essential travel this week.   Previously, on the 24th of June, the FCDO set out a warning against all but essential travel to Ecuador following some riots in the…

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British Travellers Advised Against Travel to Ecuador

British Travellers Advised Against Travel to Ecuador

After a recent state of emergency that was announced in Ecuador, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has updated the travel guidelines and advice for all British travellers looking to visit Ecuador.   Concern surrounding travel to Ecuador has increased over the recent week because of the escalation of nationwide protests throughout Ecuador. These began and…

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Foreign Office Updated Italy Travel Advice Page

Foreign Office Updated Italy Travel Advice Page

Following a change in Italy's local laws this week, the Foreign Office (FCDO) have updated the Italy travel advice page to reflect the new slackening in air-bound restrictions. In the past week, the local travel laws in Italy have changed, with the FCDO updating their travel advice to reflect this. Following this change, face masks…

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Pride 2022: LGBTQ+ Safe Destinations With Huben Travel

Pride 2022: LGBTQ+ Safe Destinations With Huben Travel

Pride Month is perhaps one of the biggest celebrations around the world for the travel industry, with such a huge community of LGBTQ+ folx working in the industry itself, and so many exciting festivals and celebrations to travel to. But LGBTQ+ pride is a year-long celebration for specialist travel businesses like

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New Zealand Remove Pre-Departure Test Requirement

New Zealand Remove Pre-Departure Test Requirement

New Zealand has brought forward the latest update to its restrictions. From next week, international travellers will no longer need to take a pre-departure Covid test in order to enter the country.  Though it was originally planned out that pre-departure tests would be removed on the 31st of July, the New Zealand report claimed this…

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Industry Welcome US Pre-Departure Test Removal

Industry Welcome US Pre-Departure Test Removal

On Friday the 10th of June, the Foreign Office (FCDO) confirmed that the US pre-departure tests would be removed from yesterday, with visitors no longer required to test.  Following earlier reports in the US that claimed the Biden administration was ready for US pre-departure testing to be removed, for all visitors regardless of vaccination status,…

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Japan Will Open to International Visitors in June

Japan Will Open to International Visitors in June

Following a long break from international tourism since the Covid pandemic, it has been reported that Japan will open its borders to international visitors from next month.   From Friday, the 10th of June, Japan will open its borders to a limited number of international travellers. These entries will initially be restricted to guided group…

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Foreign Office Advice on Passport Validity Updated

Foreign Office Advice on Passport Validity Updated

After a lot of confusion causing passengers to be falsely turned away by airlines, the Foreign Office (FCDO) have finally updated their advice on passport validity when travelling to the EU.   In recently weeks many travellers have been turned away by airlines after the airlines and passengers alike have been confused concerning the passport…

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Face Coverings ‘No Longer Recommended’ on EU Flights

Face Coverings ‘No Longer Recommended’ on EU Flights

The ESA and ECDC announced on Wednesday the 11th of May that face masks and face coverings are 'no longer recommended' in airports or on European flights.  According to the EU authorities, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), face masks are no longer mandatory…

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What Happens to My Money In The PTS Trust Account?

What Happens to My Money In The PTS Trust Account?

When you book your holiday with a Protected Trust Services (PTS) member, you are provided with some of the best financial protection in the UK travel industry. Great financial protection is one of the most important things for peace of mind when booking your holiday, and at PTS, we pride ourselves on being able to…

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