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1. Package holidays close to extinction as more travel companies merge | Daily Mail Online
2. UK airports scrapping security rules on liquids and laptops thanks to new 3D scanners | Euronews

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"The tiny toiletry has become a staple of airport security checkpoints, but that's all set to change."

Last week, the UK Transport Secretary has revealed a major shake-up of security rules at airports, potentially leading to much shorter queues.

Air passengers will be allowed to carry 2 litre bottles of liquid from June 2024 onwards. The current limit is 100ml.

Liquids will no longer have to be in plastic bags, nor will laptops and tablets have to be removed from bags when you go through airport security.

"By 2024, major airports across the UK will have the latest security tech installed, reducing queuing times, improving the passenger experience, and most importantly detecting potential threats," says UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper.

How will the new rules work?

UK airports will be installing 3D scanners. These allow security staff to zoom in on items in travellers' luggage and rotate the images for detailed inspection.

These scanners have been used at London's Heathrow airport since 2017, and at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam and at several airports in the US for the last few years.

What are the current rules for liquids in hand luggage?

The Transport Secretary reminded passengers that, "This won't happen straight away - this is going to take two years to be fully implemented. Until then, passengers must continue following the existing rules and check before travelling."

So what are the current rules?

Passengers must place all liquids into a clear plastic bag to pass through security.

You are allowed to bring a maximum of one litre of liquid in containers of up to 100ml, though in practice most airports allow one plastic bag per passenger.

The plastic bag must be removed from carry-on luggage when passing through security checks.

The liquids bag must be placed in a tray along with any laptops or tablets.

These rules have been in place since November 2006. They were introduced following a foiled terror plot to blow up planes flying from London to the US using homemade liquid bombs.

Why are there queues and delays at airport security?

Throughout the summer, airports across Europe were overwhelmed by traveller numbers due to travel restarting after pandemic restrictions.

It caused lengthy queues at security checks. The delays even meant passengers missed flights.

Airports and airlines blamed lack of staff and too many flights a day.

Delays are often also exacerbated by passengers failing to take liquids and laptops out of their bags.

Are the security rules on liquids different around the world?

Earlier this year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that millions of dollars are being invested into hi-tech airport scanners in the US.

The TSA said the technology would make passengers feel safer as it can better detect banned objects like weapons.

The agency added that it would also remove the need for travellers to take liquids and laptops out of hand luggage.

At the moment, however, these rules still apply.

Around the world, restrictions concerning liquids in carry-on bags are fairly standard. The US, the EU, the UK and dozens of other nations follow the same rules.

There are only a few exceptions. The limit on liquids is lifted for domestic flights in Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and New Zealand, for example.

If you are unsure of the rules, however, it is always best to double check on your airline's website.
Watch the video above for tips on how to pack for a week with just hand luggage.

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What are liquid rules at UK airports and when are they changing?

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"The tiny toiletry has become a staple of airport security checkpoints, but that's all set to change." Last week, the UK Transport Secretary has revealed a major shake-up of security rules at airports, potentially leading to much shorter queues. Air passengers will be allowed to carry 2 litre bottles of liquid from June 2024 onwards.

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The law and regulations affect the travel and tourism industry as in the UK, travel companies that plan and sell overseas holidays to UK customers need to have an ATOL license. Data protection regulations require businesses to store customer information securely and for a limited period of time and will face huge fines if they do not comply. Travel companies have to comply with the laws in each country they operate as some countries have stricter rules than others regarding health and safety requirements. They will need to follow the employment rights and customer protection as this is their rules.

Companies who purchase soft drinks that contain sugar will now need to pay a sugar tax meaning that businesses will be selling soft drinks for more as they need to make a profit.

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The environment has impacted the travel and tourism industry massively as its put massive amount of pressure on the airline industry because its reduces its reliance on fossil fuels like kerosene and produce greener, renewable fuels to hit 'net zero' as this targets have been set by ICAO. Airlines are using more fuel efficient planes on long-haul routes that are smaller but can fly further. Therefore this is helping on improving the travel organisations to become more environmentally friendly/responsible as most companies have a sustainability policy or strategy. Tourists are also more likely to be environmentally aware and will choose to book with companies that are playing their part in reducing their impact on the environment.

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Thanks to the development of the internet, 80% of people are booking holidays online due to convivence. Travel and Tourism companies are now investing in their online services making it easier for people to make payments and make travel arrangements. However. this has had a negative impact on travel agents on the high street due to less customers, travel agents are closing down. However, if travel agents are to continue to close down in the future, this could negatively impact the older generation who rely on high street travel agents to make their travel arrangements.

However, a positive impact that technology is having is that in 2024 3D baggage scanners are due to be introduced, which will be able to accurately detect contents of a passengers bag without them needing to remove liquids and electronics. If these were to be introduced it would be making airport security quicker meaning that tourists can spend more time looking around duty free, which is positive for airports as it's giving people more time to look and spend money around duty free.

Other technological developments include; customers now being able to order their food and drink at the table using a QR code. Airports are using facial recognition software on automated boarding gates, customers are now able to view rooms using 360 degree view. This increase guest satisfaction knowing that guests have picked a room they are happy with before visiting.

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There are many social factors that are contributing to the Travel and Tourism industry where organisations are having to adapt their products and services.

Packaged holidays have been around since the 1950's and became popular in the 1960's onwards. However, in more recent years although package holidays have remained popular there has been a decrease. One of the reasons for this is that tourists want to do something different as most people have been on a package holiday. Although package holidays have remained popular, it is reported that booking of package holidays have decreased by 14% in four years.

In recent years, city breaks have become popular due to people wanting to take short breaks, various times throughout the year. Tourists are also wanting to go on holidays that are to do with their interests, these are called Specialist holidays. Examples of specialist tourism includes Dark tourism where people visit places of death and disaster,  wellbeing holidays and safari holidays.

Another social factor is that the older generation are living longer. These type of customers are called the grey market. They are living longer due to better healthcare therefore, feeling well enough to go on holiday. SAGA is an example of a tour operator that caters for the over 50's. The older generation also have more disposable income due to not having dependents, savings and they may have paid off their mortgages. This means that they are willing to spend more on holidays.

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Fuel prices rising is impacting the Travel and Tourism industry by putting people of travelling as fuel and petrol is rising significantly which means it will be more and more expensive and all prices are going up with food and drinks also meaning that people cant afford basic items. Energy bills is rising by more than double which is currently impacting businesses and homes, within the UK, meaning people will have less disposable income.

People are not going to want to book holidays as people will wanted to take care of their needs and not want to book due to them having to pay for their bills instead of paying for a holiday meaning we may see a rise is holiday destinations but however this may not be true as the fuel prices are rising. Inbound tourism could benefit the Uk as people from outside the UK may see it as a more sustainable place to spend money meaning the UK will gain profit from this.

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Brexit has massively impacted the Travel and Tourism Industry by UK tourists not being able to EU-fast track passport control and customer lanes and immigration procedures will take longer as the UK passport holders require a stamp on their passport on arrival into the EU. They are also getting UK passport holders as they now require a visa to work within the EU, so tour operators are employing more EU-based staff as resort reps. The UK are also not able to bring duty free alcohol and tobacco back into the UK from the EU destination. From 2023 British Visitors will need to register online and pay in advance for 'Etias' Visa (approximately £7 for 3 years permit).

In the future, i think this could impact holidays by making them more expensive for people to book. If going outside the UK you also have to wait in long ques and pay for mobile roaming, to use and go abroad. However people in the UK may choose to go on a staycation to save on money but bad because other countries rely on profit from tourists.