Travel industry not taking off any time soon

Relaunch plan for August

Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels and Headwater Holidays are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 16th.

The move comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note which can then be used towards any new booking made by January next year.

Travel will be permitted on any date up until the end of March 2022.

Refund Credit Notes can be exchanged for refunds from January next year if a booking is not made by then.

All travel agent partners with passengers booked on tours affected by this suspension are being contacted by the tour operators to discuss the available options.

The global market value of travel intermediaries was US$332 billion in 2019 having increased by 6.2 per cent from the previous year, highlighting the significance of this sector.

The princess Cruises

Princess Cruises has temporarily revised its final payment dates and cancellation policies for cruises departing up to October 15th.

The line has implemented the updated ‘Cruise with Confidence’ policies in order to offer its guests more flexibility and peace of mind when making decisions regarding their cruise holiday during the evolving global Covid-19 situation.

Guests who were due to depart on a cruise from July 1st-July 31st can cancel up to 48 hours prior to departure, while guests who were due to depart from August 1st-October 15th can cancel up to 30 days prior to departure.

In both instances, guests will receive a refund of all monies which have been paid and are no longer due.