90,000 jobs already lost/at risk, only 6 countries without restrictions – the UK travel industry is collapsing in front of your eyes
@grantshapps
. Enough is enough. Where's the sector specific support? The airport testing? Why won’t you
#SaveTravel
?
#SaveFutureTravel
#Test4Travel
Travalyst has launched a new standardised framework to collect and display flight emissions data, in a bid to make it easier for customers to book a flight with lower emissions
Enough is enough. TTG is tonight launching a campaign to
#SaveTravel
as the industry continues to reel from the devastating impacts of the coronavirus crisis.
Find out how you can help to
#SaveTravel
with our new campaign here -
You’ve vowed to help firms in UK regions forced into lockdown
@rishisunak
. The travel industry has effectively been locked down since March – where is the dedicated support for this industry? 90k jobs are at risk/already been lost!
#SaveTravel
#SaveFutureTravel
#Test4Travel
Enough is enough
@grantshapps
@borisjohnson
. You have effectively shut down the UK travel industry for the second year in succession. Travel is not just about holidays, it’s about 1000s of jobs. We are asking you to step up, provide dedicated financial support – and
#SaveTravel
In August you told us to “get back to work”
@BorisJohnson
, but with 90K jobs in outbound travel already lost/at risk, there are increasingly few jobs to go back to. Will your travel taskforce start affordable airport testing urgently to
#SaveTravel
?
#SaveFutureTravel
#Test4Travel
We have delivered our
#SaveTravel
letter to parliament, but that's not where TTG's campaigning stops. Will you join in with our Twitterstorm at 10am on Thursday, to get the attention of transport sec Grant Shapps? All the info you need can be found here!
A very special thank you to our fabulous
#TTGAwards
2018 host
@AlanCarr
! All of our winners loved getting their photos taken with you. See you again in 5 years!
Will you join us in our "Twitterstorm" tomorrow at 10am? All you need to do is copy and paste the tweet in the article and post it at 10am! We're hoping Grant Shapps might get the message if he receives a shedload of tweets at once!
#SaveTravel
Hi all - apologies for the rather unfortunate typo in today's midday bulletin. We do, of course, proof read our bulletins but this error crept in while making amends to the copy. We'll discuss this among ourselves to make sure errors like this don't slip through in future 🤦♂️
Let’s build on the great progress of the vaccination rollout and safely open up travel this summer
@borisjohnson
. Jobs and livelihoods depend on it. People are desperate to see friends/family overseas, make business connections & have a break
#speakupfortravel
#traveldayofaction
Enough is enough. TTG's new
#SaveTravel
manifesto urges government to publish a roadmap out of the Covid crisis to protect jobs and provide dedicated financial support. Please join us and add your support:
"It was obvious which industries would be most impacted. It's the responsibility of govt to step up. [Travel] has had false promises, mixed messages + chaos - it's unforgivable." Hear more from
@campbellclaret
this afternoon at
#GetTravelTalking
. Register:
International travel banned with 4 days’ notice = travel companies once again working around the clock to help customers, while having to hand over refunds. Many will fail without urgent sector-specific support
@RishiSunak
.
#SaveTravel
#SaveFutureTravel
#Test4Travel
We're delighted this morning to announce TTG's 30 Under 30 for 2020. 30 absolutely fantastic individuals to watch out for in travel. Well done all! With thanks to sponsors
@TUIUK
and
@WTM_London
and partners
@ittnews
- Looking to the future
#TTG30Under30
Last of the special categories, it’s The Travel Legend Award sponsored by
@Silversea
.
Recognising her outstanding contribution to the sector, this year and beyond, the award goes to Julia Lo Bue Said (
@jlo_said
) at
@AdvantageHQ
!
#TravelIndustryAwards
A slump in demand has caused Heathrow to be overtaken as Europe's busiest airport for the first time – categorical proof govt inaction is negatively impacting the UK travel industry and economy. We need a testing plan NOW
@grantshapps
.
#SaveFutureTravel
#SaveTravel
#Test4Travel
The day has arrived! We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the
#TTGawards
2019! Take a look at the finalists brochure to discover which agents and suppliers have made the cut
“Some of us are furloughed, others are holding the fort. But rest assured, we will be back. When life throws us lemons, we make lemonade.”
#WLGYLML
🍋
#OneTravelIndustry
It's 3 weeks until the end of furlough - and for many, what could be the end of their jobs in travel. The travel industry has not been able to fully restart - please recognise this
@rishisunak
and extend furlough support. Without it, 1000s of jobs are at risk
#SaveTravelJobs
11 months into Covid and travel is at a standstill – now summer hols are threatened too. The travel industry urgently needs dedicated financial support and a roadmap out of this crisis. Will you commit to protecting 1000s of jobs
@BorisJohnson
?
#SaveTravel
Hear
@campbellclaret
's unflinching story of living with mental health struggles and his views on govt's handling of the Covid crisis during our next
#GetTravelTalking
seminar on Wednesday. You could also win a copy of his new book. Sign up to attend:
First up it’s a new award for 2019 – the ‘Contribution to Travel’ award sponsored by
@ScenicEmerald
. And we are THRILLED to reveal to winner is Cherie Richards from
@GlobalHQ1
. Huge congratulations
@GlobalRichards
!
#TTGTop50
We're super excited to reveal the
#TTG30under30
class of 2019 in association with
@goldmedalagents
@T2News
! Find out who has made joined the elite club and why they have been selected here
How will you support mental health in the travel industry this year? Join our
#GetTravelTalking
pledge and make a commitment to make mental wellbeing a vital part of your routine and your business focus. To get involved, visit:
Furlough ends next month and for 1000s of people it will mean the end of their jobs in travel firms across the UK. Your lack of dedicated financial support for this sector
@borisjohnson
@rishisunak
has been shameful. Now is the time to deliver vital help and
#SaveTravelJobs
Taking home the Travel Company of the Year crown in 2019, on top of winning in two other categories this evening – is
@CelebrityUK
! What a spectacular result, congratulations!
#TTGAwards
We hope you’ve got your best outfits ready… Because tonight’s the night for the
#TTGAwards
2019 in association with
@CruiseNorwegian
! We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the
@Lyceum_Theatre1
tonight from 6:30pm. Good luck to all and let’s get the party started!
The week has arrived! After entries opening in October and two stages of judging, we'll find out who has made the
#TTGTop50
2021 on Friday, plus the winners of our three special categories and the UK & Ireland's No.1 Travel Agency 🏆
The day has arrived... Tonight we will be revealing which UK & Irish travel agencies have made the
#TTGTop50
list of 2019! Take a moment to remind yourself of who made the final shortlist
The
#TravelIndustryAwards
2023 by TTG winners! Thank you once again to our headline partners
@goldmedalagents
, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys for your support and everyone who entered this year. A night to remember!
We're proud to introduce the
#ttgawards
2018 winners!! Thank you to everyone who entered and joined us to celebrate the travel industry. Now it's time to party...
Follow our special projects editor on her journey to Madeira to find out what a
@TUIUK
holiday has in store for customers now the ban on international leisure travel has been lifted
It’s 4.30am, so just four and a half hours since the FCDO lifted its ban on international leisure travel from the UK, and I’m flying to Madeira with
@TUIUK
. What can travellers expect from a holiday right now? Follow my journey on a thread to find out 👇
@TTGMedia
For the second year running,
@TTGTravelQueen
has been awarded Editor of the Year at the PPA
#IndPub
Awards. Congratulations Sophie! This award is sponsored by
@tryGuild
.
We're mega excited to be attending the Travel Marketing Awards tonight at the London Hilton on Park Lane! Good luck to everyone shortlisted, we look forward to seeing you there! Any guesses about who the celeb host will be?!
#TTMA18