Thailand, meanwhile, is seeing a recovery in its international tourism arrivals, led by a return of backpackers to the country’s key destinations.
Closer to home, Leeds Bradford airport has abandoned plans to build a second terminal, while aviation leasing companies face a challenge getting their aircraft back from Russian carriers.
Here are the headlines travel woke up to on Friday (11 March).
UK economy bounces back before Ukraine war
The UK economy rebounded strongly in January as the festive impact from the Omicron variant faded, although the outbreak of war in Ukraine is clouding the outlook for the next few months. The country’s GDP grew 0.8% in the first month of the year, indicating a strong rebound from December. (The Telegraph)
Backpackers’ return brings glimmer of hope for Thailand tourism revival
Thailand’s tourism industry is showing signs of recovery thanks to the return of backpackers to the country’s key destinations. International tourist…