{"id":28442,"date":"2021-02-23T13:44:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T12:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28442"},"modified":"2021-02-23T13:44:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T12:44:23","slug":"governments-roadmap-mean-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the Government\u2019s Roadmap Mean for Travel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d180a799fe0\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d180a799fe0\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d180a799fe0\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/#Boris_Johnson_took_to_his_podium_to_confirm_the_governments_roadmap_out_of_COVD-19_restrictions_recently_But_what_does_the_future_look_like_for_the_travel_industry_and_is_there_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel\" title=\"Boris Johnson took to his podium to confirm the government\u2019s roadmap out of COVD-19 restrictions recently. But what does the future look like for the travel industry and is there light at the end of the tunnel?\">Boris Johnson took to his podium to confirm the government\u2019s roadmap out of COVD-19 restrictions recently. But what does the future look like for the travel industry and is there light at the end of the tunnel?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/#What_are_the_four_tests\" title=\"What are the four tests?\">What are the four tests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/#_What_are_the_four_steps\" title=\"\u00a0What are the four steps?\">\u00a0What are the four steps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/#_So_what_does_this_mean_for_the_travel_industry\" title=\"\u00a0So, what does this mean for the travel industry?\">\u00a0So, what does this mean for the travel industry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/governments-roadmap-mean-travel\/#_So_everyones_happy_right\" title=\"\u00a0So, everyone\u2019s happy, right?\">\u00a0So, everyone\u2019s happy, right?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boris_Johnson_took_to_his_podium_to_confirm_the_governments_roadmap_out_of_COVD-19_restrictions_recently_But_what_does_the_future_look_like_for_the_travel_industry_and_is_there_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel\"><\/span>Boris Johnson took to his podium to confirm the government\u2019s roadmap out of COVD-19 restrictions recently. But what does the future look like for the travel industry and is there light at the end of the tunnel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Well, in a word,<strong> yes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister has offered the sector some form of hope for a return to international travel as early as May, while announcing the roadmap plans and confirming <strong>England&#8217;s blueprint for an end to restrictions is &#8220;irreversible&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The government\u2019s roadmap for England coming out of lockdown should probably be called the 4&#215;4 approach. As it will consist of four steps which will see restrictions eased over four key dates. Culminating a potential <strong>end to restrictions on 21 June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28350\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28350\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/boris-johnson.jpg\" alt=\"Boris Johnson announced new Coronavirus restrictions recently\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/boris-johnson.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/boris-johnson-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Prime Minister recently set out England&#8217;s roadmap to an end to COVID-19 restrictions. Image: Flickr: Pippa Fowler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, the PM also took the chance to confirm<strong> these steps forward will only be taken once four tests have been carried out and passed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This roadmap only applies to England, with the devolved governments set to announce similar plans in the coming days.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_four_tests\"><\/span>What are the four tests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before we get into the key dates for your diary let\u2019s go through <strong>the four tests the government will apply<\/strong> before deciding to lift certain restrictions on those designated dates.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The vaccine deployment programme continues successfully.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths in those vaccinated.<\/li>\n<li>Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospitalisations which would put unsustainable pressure on the NHS.<\/li>\n<li>The government\u2019s assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed by new Variants of Concern.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mr Johnson was quick to confirm, <strong>if a surge in cases means these four tests are not met<\/strong> in time for a stage of the roadmap to continue, the whole plan would be pushed back until cases are brought into line.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28415\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28415\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vaccination.jpg\" alt=\"The vaccination rollout in the UK continued to gather pace\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vaccination.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vaccination-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vaccination rollout in the UK continued to gather pace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_are_the_four_steps\"><\/span>\u00a0What are the four steps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At his press conference last night the Prime Minister announced England\u2019s <strong>roadmap for coming out of lockdown<\/strong> would be initially set out over four key dates.<\/p>\n<p>The first of which would come on <strong>March 8<\/strong> when schools reopen for face-to-face learning for all pupils and students. The government also confirmed people will be able to meet with one other person in a park or outdoor area from this date.<\/p>\n<p>A further date was also added to step one of the plans. From <strong>March 29<\/strong> people will be allowed to mix outside in groups of six or two households.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28449\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/02\/march1.jpg\" alt=\"march\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/march1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/march1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Step two is earmarked for <strong>April 12<\/strong>, a date which many in the travel industry will have their eye on. As the government have confirmed this is when we should see a first report filed by the newly formed successor to the Global Travel Taskforce, detailing <strong>when international travel can return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also see non-essential shops and outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and pub beer gardens reopen. We can also expect to see venues like gyms and swimming pools open their doors again and people gathering in private outdoor spaces like gardens in groups of six.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28450\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/02\/garden-party1.jpg\" alt=\"garden-party\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/garden-party1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/garden-party1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parties could be back on the cards from April<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step three on <strong>May 17<\/strong> is a red-letter day for the travel industry with many insiders concluding this could be the earliest we see<strong> international travel recommencing<\/strong> \u2013 subject to review, of course.<\/p>\n<p>This step will also see stadia reopen across the country and people allowed to mix in groups of up to 30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>June 21<\/strong> is circled in red on everyone\u2019s calendar as the date all restrictions will come to an end in England.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_So_what_does_this_mean_for_the_travel_industry\"><\/span>\u00a0So, what does this mean for the travel industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All in all, <strong>it\u2019s a plan which offers hope<\/strong> if nothing else. Up until now, many in the industry have been left frustrated by the government\u2019s lack of support and clarity surrounding tourism and international travel.<\/p>\n<p>But in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelweekly.co.uk\/news\/air\/every-chance-of-a-travel-recovery-this-year-insists-johnson\" target=\"_blank\">Travel Weekly<\/a>, Tim Alderslade, chief executive of air travel association Airlines UK announced <strong>his gratitude to the PM on this latest plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We\u2019re grateful to the Prime Minister and Department for Transport for providing the clarity the sector was looking for that international travel can reopen this summer, as soon as it is safe to do so.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Prime Minister confirmed this roadmap means there\u2019s <strong>\u201cevery chance\u201d of a travel recovery \u201cthis year\u201d<\/strong>. Which will come as music to the ears of all those seeking a summer holiday, but also to businesses who rely on international relations to continue trading.<\/p>\n<p>One legacy of the pandemic may be that<strong> <a title=\"Are COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Around the Corner?\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/01\/vaccine-passports\/\" target=\"_blank\">vaccine passports<\/a><\/strong> become a necessity before international travel is granted.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28447\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/01\/vaccine-passports\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vaccine-passport1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vaccine-passport1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vaccine-passport1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Could vaccine passports be closer than ever?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_So_everyones_happy_right\"><\/span>\u00a0So, everyone\u2019s happy, right?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well,<strong> yes and no<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>This does symbolise a real positive step forward from the government for aviation and tourism. However, <strong>former Prime Minister Theresa May<\/strong> argued an announcement on April 12 before a potential restart for the aviation sector on May 17 was <strong>not enough time for sufficient preparations to be made<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28445\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theresa-may.jpg\" alt=\"theresa-may\" width=\"799\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theresa-may.jpg 799w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/theresa-may-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Theresa May called for more preparation time for the aviation sector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mrs May has called on the government to <strong>bring forward the decision on international travel<\/strong>, stating the industry needed \u201cthree months\u201d to prepare for what could be an extremely busy summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boris Johnson took to his podium to confirm the government\u2019s roadmap out of COVD-19 restrictions recently. 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