The new edition of TTG assesses the critical arrival of September, as the furlough scheme ends and Atol renewals loom, and how travel businesses are fighting to secure late summer sales to get through the winter.
September’s opening news analysis sees all eyes turn to the lates market and hears how, despite criticism over the government’s handling of Covid testing, agents are looking ahead with renewed optimism.
Holidaysplease’s Richard Dixon, Haslemere Travel’s Gemma Antrobus and Polka Dot’s Mark Johnson are among those sharing their outlooks.
Like it or not, Atol reform is coming and Rob Gill explores how agents and operators could soon be facing tighter restrictions on how consumer cash is protected.
After last year’s "lost season", winter sports travellers will be desperate to hit the slopes once again. But will a surge in demand lead to a capacity crunch?
With the end of the furlough fast approaching, the September issue also hears how the travel sector’s fate ’hangs in the balance’ as the critical lifeline looks set to be pulled.
Read how TTG’s #SaveTravelJobs campaign is determined to make government reconsider.
In our news interviews - Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton discusses how the adventure travel specialist operator is "coming out of survival to thrive", while new Visit Orlando president and CEO Casandra Matej is anticipating a strong 2022 from the UK trade.
TTG Luxury editor April Hutchinson announces the return of the TTG Luxury Travel Summit on 18 October, while in our cruise section, leading agents assess demand amid a widespread market as lines rush to offer 2023 and 2024 capacity.
Meanwhile, September’s features section explores the appeal of private villa stays in Florida, new US property openings and attractions in Hot List and unique wedding locations.