There was broad agreement among the panel that sales had so far been solid and that customers were looking to book more adventurous trips, but they also raised concerns about the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency and the "sameyness" of product options in certain sectors.
So here are four takeaways from the panel discussion exploring some of the challenges the travel trade looks set to face over the coming months and in the rest of the year ahead.
Peaks performance solid, albeit ’as expected’
The panel agreed sales had been strong in January and February, while noting growth had been largely in line with expectations.