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Summer travel plans are facing turbulence as the UK’s latest traffic-light system changes draw sharp criticism from the tourism sector. Only Bulgaria and Hong Kong (a region of China) were added to the green list—but here’s the twist: UK travelers still can’t enter Hong Kong due to Delta variant concerns.
Amber Alert for Popular Destinations
Ibiza, Majorca, and Menorca (Balearic Islands) are moving back to the amber list starting July 19, requiring 10 days of self-isolation for unvaccinated travelers. Meanwhile, Cuba, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone turn red—effectively closing vacation routes.
‘Fluid Rules’ Fuel Frustration
Virginia Messina of the World Travel and Tourism Council warns: \"Constantly changing rules are killing consumer confidence.\" With over 42,000 daily UK COVID cases and predictions of 100,000 by summer’s end, the industry fears prolonged uncertainty.
Vaccine Passport Perk
From July 19, fully vaccinated travelers from amber-list regions (like Spain, Italy, Greece) won’t need to quarantine. But as Messina notes: \"It’s a fight for survival.\" Over 62 million tourism jobs vanished globally in 2020—and recovery remains shaky.
