Britons rush to book trips to Portugal ahead of up-in-the-air summer season Reuters 2 days ago Bookings to Portugal soar as Britons given green light to travel Tourists make short-term plans, opt for refundable rates Hesitation stems from COVID-19 restrictions, changing rules Hotel owners pleased but cautious
By Catarina Demony and Victoria Waldersee
LISBON, May 11 (Reuters) - The mailbox of a well-known hotel in the heart of Lisbon was bombarded with queries as soon as Britain announced it was including the country on its travel green list this summer.
Manuel Pinto, Mundial Hotel director, is over the moon that British holidaymakers, who are essential to Portugal s tourism industry, will be able to return after a five-month travel ban, providing a much-needed boost to the struggling sector.
PARIS/LONDON Diplomatic moves to ease transatlantic air travel could unleash fierce competition to entice passengers back into near-empty cabins at a time…