In TTG: Trade's sadness at GM-T2 merger proposal; high street positivity

Today’s edition (22 June) features the trade’s reaction to the news dnata Travel Group is proposing, subject to consultation, to merge its historic Gold Medal and Travel 2 brands.

We also have the full details of the proposed merger, the consultation taking place across the business, and what the impact could be for dnata-owned agent consortium Global Travel Group.

Additionally, we’ve taken stock of the first week’s high street trading for several months for many agents after they were given the green light to reopen last Monday (15 June).

Our news pages also cover the latest on quarantine, air bridges and the status of the Foreign Office’s travel advice. We also celebrate out new TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies No.1 Agency UK & Ireland – Deben Travel. Heartiest of congratulations to boss Lee Hunt and the team.