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There is pressure on the airline industry to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels like kerosene and produce greener, renewable fuels to hit net zero targets set by ICAO.
Airlines are using more fuel efficient planes on long haul routes that are smaller but can fly further like the Boeing 787.
Local sourcing is important to help the local community and reduces food miles. Travel companies who source locally will be seen in a positive light.
Ethical sourcing covers the way in which products are produced, including the whole supply chain and ensuring that workers involved are treated and paid fairly.
Tourists are also more environmentally aware and will choose to book with companies that are playing their part in reducing their impact on the environment.
There is increasing pressure on travel organisations to become more environmentally responsible. Most companies now have a sustainability policy or strategy.
Popular destinations like the Maldives are at great risk from rising sea levels due to climate change.

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Popular destinations may no longer exist due to climate change because airlines aren't transitioning to greener, renewable fuels fast enough. A lot of accommodation and transport may not be as luxurious since they will be creating more sustainable and eco friendly alternatives.

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In the UK, travel companies that plan and sell overseas holidays to UK customers need to have an ATOL license
Package travel regulations is a contract that all travel and tourism businesses should offer customers products and services of a high standard this includes suppliers otherwise customers are entitled to compensation.
Data protection regulations require businesses to store customer information securely and for a limited period of time. They face huge fines if they do not comply.
Companies who purchase soft drinks that contain sugar now have to pay a sugar tax meaning to cover that tax the customer pays more to buy.
Increases in minimum wage makes labour costs more expensive and costs more to employ people which can affect small businesses.
Travel companies have to comply with laws in each country they operate. Some countries have more stricter rules than others regarding health and safety, employment rights and consumer protection, which they all need to follow.

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With the minimum wage increasing, the average work hours will also be increasing; this means the work days will be longer. Businesses will struggle to hire more staff members because they will have to pay out more money to their current staff. As well as this, smaller businesses will need to gain a higher profit in order to remain stable.

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Airport security will be quicker as 3D baggage scanners due to be introduced by 2024 which will be able to accurately detect contents of a passengers bag without them needing to remove liquids and electronics, therefore cutting down queue times.
Electronic payments made travelling safer and easier. It has also seen travellers cheques disappear from use.
80% of holidays are now being booked online as its convenient for people and they have access 24/7. Due to less footfall travel agents are shutting down or reducing number of stores,
Room selection - You are now able to view rooms and pick which room you would like - Guest satisfaction has increased as hotels know their guests have picked a room they are happy with.
Customers expect to be able to manage bookings via an app.
Airports are using facial recognition software on automated boarding gates.
Self check in at airport (less queues, but less jobs)
Customers are now able to order their food and drinks at the table using a QR code.

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Travel agencies seeing a lack of numbers, they cannot afford to remain open - instead, they will prioritise their online websites. With this, the older generation will struggle in booking holidays because they often prefer booking in person and there will be less nearby travel agents.

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The UK currency has dropped in value compared to most currencies, making travel to the UK from overseas visitors cheaper (but overseas travel more expensive for UK residents)
This has also led to increase in fuel prices for UK airlines as aviation fuel is traded in USD.
The price of holidays to European destinations is expected to rise in 2023 as travel companies face rising energy costs across Europe.
Domestic energy bills have soared over the past year, more than doubling the average households energy bill. This has also impacted all businesses in the UK, including the hospitality sector.
Increased costs have led to hospitality businesses putting up prices.
People have less disposable income that they can spend on luxuries such as a holiday.
Inflation has hit its highest level for over 40 years, which has led to big increase in prices of essential food and clothing.

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Domestic energy bills have increased over the past year, doubling the average household's energy bill; this has also impacted all businesses in the UK, including the hospitality sector. People are going to prioritise their bills and needs, rather than spend their income on luxuries; this will heavily impact the tourism industry, with less sales and numbers of UK tourists.

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UK passport holders now require a Visa to work in the EU so tour operators are employing more EU based staff as resort reps.
UK tourists will no longer be able to use the EU fast track passport control and customs lanes.
UK tourists are now able to bring duty-free alcohol and tobacco into the UK from an EU destination.
From 2023, British visitors will need to register online and pay in advance for a ‘Etias’ visa which is approximately 7 pounds for a 3 year permit.
Immigration procedures will take longer as UK passport holders require a stamp in their passport on arrival into the EU.
Holidays will be more expensive (mobile data, rooming, visa and insurance)
Length of stay will be affected for holiday makers and business travellers to stay in the EU for longer than 90 days. If tourists want to stay longer than 90 days they will need a visa.

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With the increased cost for holidays, many tourists will decide against booking holidays abroad; however, this can benefit the UK - with an increased sale in staycations (domestic tourism). This is good because it means that the money people spend on holiday the the UK, it gets put back into the economy.

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Tourists want to experience something different - introduction to specialist holidays (holidays based on individual hobbies and interests such as dark tourism).
Younger people are staying at home for longer meaning they have more disposable income and can spend it on holidays.
People are booking more city breaks and long weekends, travel companies are needing to adapt to these trends to ensure they stay competitive.
Cruises have boomed in popularity with younger people and families in the past 20 years.
Package holidays have been popular since 1950s post war. Most people have been on the typical 1-2 week beach holiday and want to try something different.
Revenge tourism - urge to travel and do bucket list holidays after covid.

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As the popularity of the traditional beach holiday has decreased, tourists are finding enjoyment in other holidays and destinations available to them - such as safari and city breaks. More destinations and organisations will begin to see profit. However, this does mean companies within the travel sector will need to improve on tourists needs and wants in order to impress.

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Events that shaped the UK travel and tourism industry.

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Events that shaped the UK travel and tourism industry.

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Travel and Tourisms contribution to the UK economy.

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Travel and Tourisms contribution to the UK economy.

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https://www.etias.us/will-brexit-affect-tourism/
https://www.channel4.com/news/uk-inflation-hits-45-year-high-as-cost-of-living-soars
https://www.channel4.com/news/uk-inflation-hits-45-year-high-as-cost-of-living-soars
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world news/european-holiday-prices-rise-2023-7987286
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/05/the-six-problems-aviation-must-fix-to-hit-net-zero
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4110138.html
https://www.thetravelnetworkgroup.co.uk/travel-business-guide/travel-regulations
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/15/uk-airports-could-scrap-security-rules-on-liquids-thanks-to-new-hi-tech-scanners

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Brexit was voted in 2016 but there are still many questions that both UK and foreign citizens have regarding its impact on international tourism. Immigration and visa policies may change and this may affect tourist numbers.

Since Brexit negotiations are still ongoing, there may be a number of consequences that are unforeseeable at the moment. What's clear is that at the moment, American citizens are able to travel visa-free to the Schengen area but that starting from November 2023, they will need to apply for and obtain an ETIAS visa waiver before entering the Schengen territory. The UK may implement its own form of ETIAS, or allow ETIAS holders to cross its borders without further documents.

On this page, you will find a series of likely scenarios that may become a reality once Brexit negotiations are finalized. The article will look at how UK tourism may change as well as at some possible visa and travel permit options for Great Britain, and the ways in which American citizens may be affected.

How Will Brexit Affect Tourism in the UK?

It's hard to predict exactly if and how Brexit will change UK tourism. Britain officially left the EU in February 2020, with a transition agreement with the EU until 2021.

The way in which the future agreement between the EU and UK may shape the UK tourism industry doesn't only depend on the potentially increased difficulty in getting a visa for the Kingdom but also on other factors, such as the effect tougher immigration laws will have on the workforce.

Loss of Tourism Volume for the UK

Almost 70% of foreigners traveling to the UK for tourism currently come from the EU. A great number of nationalities (including Americans) can also enjoy freedom of movement within the Schengen area because of agreements with the EU.

Now that the UK has left the EU, this is likely to change. EU citizens and other foreign travelers may have to apply for a visa or go through more extensive document checks at the border in order to enter the Kingdom. This may temporarily discourage travelers and provoke a fall in tourism numbers.

UK Tourism Workers and Brexit

Many Brexit supporters wish to see more severe immigration rules for Great Britain. Until now, EU workers have enjoyed freedom of movement to the UK, meaning that they don't have to apply for a working visa in order to relocate and start a job in the country.

Because of their professional profile and language skills, foreign workers are sought after by the tourism industry - from tour operators to airports and hospitality. Brexit may affect thousands of workers that are hired for seasonal or permanent positions in the tourism sector.

After Brexit, not only may they have to go through long bureaucratic procedures in order to earn money in the UK, but local tourism businesses may have to incur in costs relative to hiring foreign staff. This may be impossible to sustain for small companies that may experience understaffing and the inability to offer the same quality of service as they did before Brexit.

EU Funding for UK Tourism Will Dry Out

Like many other EU member countries, the UK currently benefits from a number of EU funding programs for the cultural and tourism sector. These amount to as much as €57 million.

This money and other EU financing programs indirectly supporting the tourism industry (like funding schemes for infrastructure) would dry up quickly in the case of a harsh Brexit deal. The British government would then have to find a way to cover the financial loss.

How Will Brexit Affect European Tourism?

If EU citizens make up a great part of UK tourism, the opposite is also true. Brits travel to EU countries in great numbers - as many as 59 million UK tourists visit the EU every year and Brits are on top of the list of foreign travelers for popular destinations like Spain.

Countries currently enjoying a great and regular flow of British tourists (such as Spain, Italy, and France) look at the potential outcome of a hard Brexit with worry.

There is a chance that British citizens may still travel visa-free after Brexit, should the government reach an agreement with the EU authorities. It is also possible that UK travelers will have to apply for ETIAS program like other third-country nationals. In that case, Brits will be able to stay within the Schengen territory for up to 90 days at a time within a 180-day period visa-free.

There may also be healthcare consequences to a hard Brexit. Currently, EU citizens enjoy free healthcare across member states - therefore, health insurance is not a requirement for traveling within the EU territory.

But in case of a no-deal Brexit, UK citizens will lose their right to a European healthcare card. This means that they will need to purchase medical insurance coverage before traveling.

What Does Brexit Mean for U.S. Travelers?

In 2017, almost 4 million Americans visited the UK. Many included the United Kingdom in a greater European holiday itinerary and took advantage of their visa-free status to visit more than one UE country.

American travelers may be affected by Brexit in several ways. For a start, plane fares between the UK and the EU may become more expensive and several routes may be canceled or reduced. Since no deal has been finalized, it's impossible to tell at this moment how dramatic the changes will be and whether there will be security checks for onward passengers from the UK to the EU area.

What's certain is that, American citizens will need to comply with ETIAS entry requirements in order to access the Schengen territory. This is likely to come into effect in November 2023. In the best-case scenario, nothing will change and the same ETIAS permit will allow U.S. travelers to move freely between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. But it may also be possible that the UK decides to implement their own form of ETIAS or even require third-country nationals to obtain a tourist visa (although this is the most unlikely option at the moment).

Will Brexit Affect Travel to Ireland?

In the case of Brexit, the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (which is part of the United Kingdom) would become an external 'hard' border between an EU and a non-EU country. This is because while the UK has voted to leave the EU, the Republic of Ireland remains an EU member state.

At the moment, crossing the border is fairly easy and doesn't take much time or security checks. Should the border harden, tourists would face more security screening, paperwork, and ID checks.

There's still no clear picture and it's not sure whether this will happen or to what extent. American tourists wishing to cross the Irish border in the future should keep in mind that:

Visas and permits for one jurisdiction may not be automatically valid for the other

As it's already the case, there will continue to be two different currencies in Ireland (the Euro and the Pound Sterling)

The two countries use two different systems of measurement (kilometers and miles for Ireland and the United Kingdom respectively)

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Brexit was voted in 2016 but there are still many questions that both UK and foreign citizens have regarding its impact on international tourism. Immigration and visa policies may change and this may affect tourist numbers. Since Brexit negotiations are still ongoing, there may be a number of consequences that are unforeseeable at the moment.