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Feb 2021
'Nothing to lose' by booking summer holidays, says Harrogate travel agent
A Harrogate travel agent has encouraged people to book holidays for the summer, despite the uncertainty surrounding future coronavirus restrictions.
Holiday travel is currently illegal but operators are allowed to sell flights and packages for summer and beyond.
The UK watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), says you should usually get your money back if coronavirus restrictions force plans to be cancelled.
Ben Poole, owner of The Travel Journal on Montepellier Mews, says people thinking about booking their holidays for the summer should feel reassured.
He said:
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Boris Johnson is due to set out rules for foreign travel later this month.
The travel sector has criticised government ministers for sending mixed messages surrounding holidays.
Yesterday, transport secretary Grant Shapps said people shouldn't be booking holidays.
Yet this morning health secretary Matt Hancock declined to answer when asked by the BBC if people should book foreign holidays or not.
Mr Poole believes the government should close the borders, which could mean travel agents would be able to receive a package of financial support.
He added:
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