UKinbound: Ditch day two testing for vaccinated international travellers
UKinbound called on the Department for Transport for day two testing for vaccinated international arrivals to be finally scrapped at the next travel review.
The review is due at the end of the month.
The association once again stressed day two tests continue to be a significant barrier to recovery and is at odds with European countries such as Ireland, where vaccinated arrivals are not required to take a test.
UKinbound also outlined that it is imperative that the removal of day two testing is reciprocal for both UK and international citizens arriving in the country.
The UK’s outbound and inbound tourism industries have a symbiotic relationship, where one cannot fully recover without the other.
Future alterations to the UK’s fully vaccinated status for international arrivals, incorporating the third booster vaccination, were raised.
To ensure this does not de-rail recovery, the association asked that when changes to vaccinated qualifying rules are published domestically, the guidance for international travel is published at the same time.
Joss Croft, CEO, UKinbound commented "2022 presents an array of challenges for the UK’s inbound tourism industry as it rebuilds, but recovery is on the horizon. However, this demand will only convert into bookings if the UK is competitive internationally, which is why we need the day two test for vaccinated international arrivals removed."
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