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World Cup 2022 will be a springboard for the Gulf nation’s tourism aspirations – but is Doha ready to face up to all the challenges courting visitors will present?

States of flux: When will the US reopen to the world?

As the US continues to deny entry to international tourists, Gary Noakes reports on how agents and operators are handling rising demand for US breaks

Travel not out the woods yet as consumer confidence stalls

The relaxation of Covid travel rules has raised industry hopes, but bosses are demanding more support with two months’ of summer yet to save

Fantasy football? Will the Qatar World Cup create opportunities for the trade?

Qatar 2022 is just over a year away, but will five-star prices deny fans the chance to attend – and make it difficult for travel to leverage? Gary Noakes reports

Is it, or should it be, 'home, sweet home' this summer?

The delay relaxing the UK’s Covid restrictions put international travel on the backburner and spells good news for domestic tourism, but also brings its problems. Gary Noakes reports

Agenda 2021 - Surviving the summer

Has Travel Day of Action brought winds of change?

As the industry came together to lobby government, agents ertr hopeful a potential further relaxation of the travel rules for several destinations could set off a flurry of late bookings

Analysis: New destination Covid measures add to holiday confusion

A tightening of restrictions in destinations has created more headaches for the industry

Sajid Javid: Could new health sec make a useful ally for travel?

With a background in business and aims to lift Covid restrictions – could the new health secretary help the industry’s recovery?

Stobart demise leaves Aer Lingus with work to do

Restoring regional links with Ireland likely to take time following Stobart Air failure at the weekend. Gary Noakes reports

Opinion: Concorde's successor has a lot to prove in travel's new era

Plans for supersonic flight revival will have to pass stiff environmental tests

'A complete disaster': Agents' anger at government indifference

’Where there’s a low deposit, some are taking the decision to just give up’

Agents face frustrating battle for business insurance payouts

Many agents, already battered by Covid, are now facing a struggle to claim much-needed cash on their insurance policies. Rob Gill reports

Analysis: After a flurry of acquisitions, what now for business travel?

The last few weeks have seen a flurry of acquisitions in the corporate travel sector. Gary Noakes reports on what we can expect next from the sector