Opinion

'Make a mental health resolution that matters this year'

From small, personalised commitments to company-wide initiatives - let’s keep mental wellbeing at the forefront this year

'Why turning escapist TV into booking inspiration is a golden opportunity'

"Having access to travel TV programmes is the best sales and marketing tool there is," says Uniworld MD Chris Townson

'Govts are failing to recognise the importance of tourism'

Pata chair UK and Ireland Chris Crampton says many countries ’less than well served’ by their governments, adding importance of travel to global economy ’understated’

Steve Witt: 'Travel must be pragmatic and business-minded'

Not Just Travel co-founder urges businesses to grasp any available support, and remember there will be huge demand for travel post-Covid

'Why is there still no roadmap for the resumption of travel?'

’Whether it’s a staycation or a holiday abroad or business travel, we have to get people moving’, says Phil Nuttall, owner of The Travel Village

Phil Gardner: 'Now more than ever let's push for old school values'

"As I sat down to write an article for TTG one year ago, I could never have predicted the highs and lows that 2020 would bring"

'Touring is about making connections – we need to get guests back out there'

"Peaks may happen a little later, so in early 2021 we’re focusing on raising awareness of touring’s benefits"

'Typical booking times and trip lengths are shifting dramatically'

A quick look at the data from online search engines and OTAs revealed an ongoing appetite for travel both home and abroad.

But in an already tumultuous year for global travel, how will traveller behaviour continue to change as the year reaches its close?

As of September 2020, 63% of the world’s population can access the internet, and taking note of their digital behaviours can tell us a lot.

'Let's rethink travel's mission and create an economy of meaning'

How ‘regenerative travel’ should be the industry’s new frontier in a post-vaccine world

What all this talk of 'ringfencing' means for travel

Abta’s John de Vial reflects on the financial protection landscape in travel following the Covid refund crisis

'The road ahead is difficult, but there are grounds for optimism'

Pata chair Chris Crampton reflects on a tough year for the Asia Pacific region, while looking ahead positively to 2021 with a Covid vaccine here

'We have a duty to work together and offer hope'

"A key factor in moving forward will be flexibility – with staff, customers and adapting to new requirements"

TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce: 'You made a serious mistake, minister'

“The tone of this meeting has not been what I would have liked,” the tourism minister Nigel Huddleston told TTG editor Sophie Griffiths

'Why don't people choose agents like they do hairdressers?'

Travel Counsellor Gemma Harvey explores why rates of consumer loyalty between two such personal services differ so wildly

'Australia’s support for agents puts the UK govt to shame'

Agents down under eligible for one-off grant of up to AUS $100,000 (£56,000) under new tailored support package – why can’t it be the same here?

'Never has a govt been more deaf to the industry’s pleas'

Tourism minister claims "never has the voice of tourism and travel been stronger", TTG diplomatically disagrees.

'Why travel needs more mental health first aiders'

"If everyone in the workplace had a basic understanding of the trauma caused by being unwell, they would approach situations with more insight and compassion."

'My experience as part of the Covid vaccination trials'

"Today I’m talking about what I’ve gone through to ensure this vaccine is safe to roll out"

'What is the legal perspective on tier 3 travel?'

"This is very fluid situation that could change at short notice"

Hotelplan chief: 'We have started to see the greenest of green shoots'

I remember talking with my predecessor and previous boss, Paul Carter, in January 2020 – we were both hopeful that by the end of the year we would understand the lay of the land with Brexit and would be charting our path forward with confidence across the brands within the group: Inghams, Ski Total, Esprit, Flexiski, Santa’s Lapland, Explore Worldwide and Inntravel.

'My time in Africa gave me confidence in the positivity of tourism'

"Let’s hope 2021 is a year where positive, sustainable and responsible travel can resume in earnest"

'Support for SMEs shouldn’t come down to a postcode lottery'

Some travel businesses are being approved for the funding, and others declined

What travel needs in these testing times… is affordable tests

With pre- and post-travel PCR tests costing anything up to about £150, is test and release really going to unlock travel this winter?

'Understanding govt’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution'

"The investment announced and the newly formed Jet Zero Council demonstrate that partnership between government and the private sector will be needed"