Opinion

'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'

‘There is a disconnect between how HNW clients travel and villa suppliers – here’s why’

'Carbon offsetting has a trust problem. Here's what good looks like'

'I was nervous about travelling to the US – but I was surprised by what I found'

'Cruise offers value and reassurance – that’s why it’s now thriving rather than surviving'

'We need our big suppliers to come out and guarantee there will be no fuel surcharges this summer'

'Less plane doesn’t mean more train and the industry needs to be honest about it'

When will mainstream cruise lines return to the Middle East?

World Autism Awareness Day: 'I specialise in serving neurodivergent clients – here's everything I've learned'

'Jeffrey Epstein's offending played out across the travel industry, and we did nothing'

David Speakman: 'When trust and credibility are central to client relationships, why align with someone like Katie Price?'

B Corp Month: 'Travel is about the experience, not just the social media post'

B Corp Month: How to make sustainability part of your everyday holiday conversations with clients

'Agents should stay with their host agency because they feel supported and valued, not because the alternative feels impossible'

'Why now, more than ever, I refuse to charge admin fees'

'At times of crisis, travel must stand up for itself against sensationalist reporting – as one'

'Travel agents are human safety nets who support their customers – the Middle East crisis is showing this'

B Corp Month: 'Don't build your business like you would an Ikea wardrobe late at night'

B Corp Month: 'In an era of greenwashing and corporate bluster, accountability matters'

Ex-Advantage director recalls the night war came to her home on The Palm

'Dubai has thrived on the perception of safety, which is now under threat'