Addressing Abta’s Travel Matters seminar on Tuesday (22 June), Andrew Flintham said it was indicative of the lack of support and engagement with travel at the highest echelons of government, despite the industry’s £37 billion annual contribution to the economy.
"There’s been no ‘katsu curry’ photo opportunity for us," said managing director of Tui UK and Ireland Flintham during his keynote speech, referring to Sunak’s high-profile photo op serving Wagamama customers last summer ahead of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
