‘Volatility and uncertainty’ predicted for lates market
TTG StaffThe 2016 lates market is going to be a “pretty complicated” one for the travel industry to navigate, according to Deloitte’s head of travel.
Agents and operators are heading into the crucial period with a number of key destinations out of action, which is putting pressure on so-called safer destinations.
Graham Pickett, Deloitte’s lead partner for travel, hospitality and leisure used the words “volatility and uncertainty” to describe the state of the industry in 2016.
“You've got issues where the fact that a lot of aircraft… [have been] moved away from the terrorist-hit areas, such as Tunisia and to a certain extent Turkey, and the like and they've come back to the traditional markets,” he said.
“And the fact of the matter is: how much accommodation is there available for the demand that's going to be there – and don't forget the German market…”
Pickett also warned that even with the UK travel industry performing well, it would need the help of the government to continue this growth.
He said the amount spent on infrastructure would have to be “considerably higher than where it currently stands.”
“And you’ve only got to look at all the amount of agro that is already being talked about in terms of if and when we are going to get another runway in the south-east [and if we are] going to get HS2. All those sorts of things do impact on travel.”
Despite all the challenges, Pickett said in his presentation at the Barclays Travel Forum that the sector remained “pretty resilient”.
TTG Staff
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