Opinion

'This summer showed just how deeply climate anxiety is influencing consumer decision-making'

'Tipsy agents aren’t the problem at our industry events – it's the freeloaders'

'I've been in travel for nearly 40 years – this is why I think all travel agents should be accredited'

Top agent calls out advisors for unprofessional behaviour: 'It reflects on us all'

‘This is a live testing environment’: Virtual plunge pools, tummy-flipping VR, and the future of river cruising

Who owns the beaches? How agents can help their clients be part of the solution

'The travel industry is at risk of missing out on the talent that should safeguard its future'

'If we want to grow escorted touring, we must nurture the next generation of travel agents'

'With Gatwick's expansion approved, airport bosses will now hope to land a major US airline'

Julia Lo Bue-Said: 'Where's the support for small businesses that underpin the economy?'

Abta: 'We’ve reached a tipping point where tax and regulatory burdens risk strangling economic activity'

'Don't be afraid to say something': Why agents need to ask more questions about animal welfare on fam trips

EasyJet holidays key to airline's bargain appeal

Andy Burnham for PM – a new beginning for travel, or more of the same?

'Arctic cruising is about the joy of the search – that's how I'll sell to clients'

'Politicians tell us what they think we want to hear – so why do we do this with customers on sustainability?'

Travel operators say they're accessible – then refuse to show us in their adverts

'The Iran war has highlighted a flaw in the system – we need to fix this now'

'Tourism in Cuba has collapsed but hopefully diplomatic talks can bring an end to island's nightmare'

'The CMA's pricing guidance doesn't help agents – it's hard enough to make money as it is'

'Tourism cannot go on taking water for granted – or worse still, competing for it with locals'

'I’d rather host one agent for a week than a group fam for three days – here's why'

'I spent four days onboard Windstar's Star Pride – this is what cemented the line's casual-luxury credentials for me'

'The expedition cruising sector will continue to thrive long after the extraordinary hantavirus media storm'