ABTA - booking patterns and latest situation after late June review

Understanding how the updated green list has influenced bookings, and other matters

This ABTA Member Survey examines the impact of changes to the green list in late June on booking levels for summer 2021, and asks some general questions around the current situation facing travel companies as we approach the critical summer season.

All data collected will be fully anonymised and aggregated prior to be shared with Government, and all information is only collected and used for that purpose. The survey will close at midday on Friday 2 July.

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* 1. Please enter your ABTA number

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* 2. Please indicate your business type

Travel agent - shop or premises based

Travel agent - homeworker

Tour operator

Business travel (TMC/Corporate)

Cruise

Coach operator

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Compared to the previous week, have you seen a notable increase in new bookings (not enquiries) since the latest changes to the green list - announced on 24 June, and effective from 30 June?

Yes

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* 4. Can you estimate the increase in % terms (based on a comparison with the previous week) - e.g. 25 = a 25% increase in volumes.

If you have not experienced ANY increase please indicate this with a 0

Add a minus (-) in front of any answer to indicate a fall in booking volumes in the latest week

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* 5. For context, can you estimate how new bookings (not enquiries) in the last week compare with the same period in 2019?

Bookings have increased compared to the same week in 2019

Bookings are stable compared to the same week in 2019

Bookings are down by between 0-25%

Bookings are down by between 25-50%

Bookings are down by between 50-75%

Bookings are down by between 75-100%

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* 6. Which destinations have you seen an increase in bookings to? (tick all as appropriate)

Malta

Madeira

Balearic Islands

Antigua

Barbados

Barbuda

Dominica

Grenada

Anguilla

Bermuda

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Turks and Caicos

None - there has been no increase in bookings for my business

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your view, would the removal of quarantine for fully vaccinated individuals visiting amber list countries lead to a significant increase in bookings?

Yes

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* 8. Do you believe the cost of PCR testing on return from amber countries will remain a significant impediment to selling amber countries, even if quarantine is removed?

Yes

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* 9. Please indicate, based on current booking levels, government support, and restrictions, how much liquidity your business has at this time

Less than two months

2-4 months

4-6 months

6 months - 1 year

More than a year

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* 10. (England only) The Government altered the guidance for the Additional Restriction Grants (ARG) scheme on 17 June, to recommend local authorities prioritise travel businesses when allocating funding. Have you been able to access this funding?

Yes, awarded before 17 June

Yes, awarded since 17 June

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* 11. How much ARG scheme funding were you awarded? (£ XXXX)

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* 12. Have you previously had to make staff redundant during the crisis?

Yes

Not applicable (i.e. no staff to let go)

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* 13. With the tapering of the furlough regime, which starts from 1 July (10% employer contribution required), are you considering further redundancies at this time?

Yes

Not applicable (i.e. no staff to let go)

ABTA - booking patterns and latest situation after late June review

Understanding how the updated green list has influenced bookings, and other matters

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* 1. Please enter your ABTA number

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* 2. Please indicate your business type

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* 3. Compared to the previous week, have you seen a notable increase in new bookings (not enquiries) since the latest changes to the green list - announced on 24 June, and effective from 30 June?

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* 4. Can you estimate the increase in % terms (based on a comparison with the previous week) - e.g. 25 = a 25% increase in volumes.If you have not experienced ANY increase please indicate this with a 0Add a minus (-) in front of any answer to indicate a fall in booking volumes in the latest week

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* 5. For context, can you estimate how new bookings (not enquiries) in the last week compare with the same period in 2019?

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* 6. Which destinations have you seen an increase in bookings to? (tick all as appropriate)

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* 7. In your view, would the removal of quarantine for fully vaccinated individuals visiting amber list countries lead to a significant increase in bookings?

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* 8. Do you believe the cost of PCR testing on return from amber countries will remain a significant impediment to selling amber countries, even if quarantine is removed?

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* 9. Please indicate, based on current booking levels, government support, and restrictions, how much liquidity your business has at this time

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* 10. (England only) The Government altered the guidance for the Additional Restriction Grants (ARG) scheme on 17 June, to recommend local authorities prioritise travel businesses when allocating funding. Have you been able to access this funding?

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* 11. How much ARG scheme funding were you awarded? (£ XXXX)

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* 12. Have you previously had to make staff redundant during the crisis?

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* 13. With the tapering of the furlough regime, which starts from 1 July (10% employer contribution required), are you considering further redundancies at this time?

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* 14. Please provide any other questions or issues you want to raise with ABTA