Opinion

‘Travel must do more to fight for its future after govt training axe’

"News the government is to remove funding for Level 3 Travel and Tourism comes as a great shock and disappointment"

‘ChatGPT can't yet rival a good agent, but offers a glimpse into the future’

‘Travel is an obvious sector for innovative disruption,’ says Experience Travel Group MD Sam Clark

'In travel, we can't afford to keep overlooking our social impact'

’Many organisations are focused on measuring their environmental impact, but can the same be said for social performance?’ writes Abta LifeLine director Trudie Clements for TTG

'Non-drinkers aren't a minority – travel's attitude towards alcohol must change'

’More often than not, the travel industry isn’t inclusive to those who either choose not to drink or are medically not able to,’ writes TravelTime World director Ashley Quint for TTG

'Park the politics and back us,' Advantage chief urges govt

Travel has shown its mettle and proved its resilience, says Julia Lo Bue-Said – now it’s time for chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the government to back the UK’s travel industry

Why Tui is unlikely to get into a price war with Jet2

"We have not benefited as much as Jet2 from the disappearance of Thomas Cook – we do see that as a challenge," Tui Group chief executive Sebastian Ebel admitted last month

‘Loose tongues have the potential to damage our sector’

Writing for TTG, Abta director of communications Graeme Buck urges the sector not to make mountains out of molehills as travel seeks, this year, to emerge from the Covid crisis

'Women must be empowered to be their true selves at work'

’What I have learnt as a woman leader in travel is you need to have the confidence to bring your true self to work every day,’ writes Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said for TTG on International Women’s Day

Does the very future of travel rest on decarbonising aviation?

’Aviation currently accounts for 2-3% of global CO2 emissions – it’s a crucial issue for travel to address,’ writes TTG editor Sophie Griffiths as TTG launches The Big Question

Will Norse's transatlantic gamble succeed where Norwegian's failed?

How will budget carrier Norse Atlantic fare this summer with its expanded Gatwick programme of flights?

'Travellers care about reducing carbon; now we need to help them take action'

’There’s untapped potential for customers to move from ’caring’ about reducing their carbon footprint to actually taking action,’ writes Nina Birger, vice-president of climate solutions at Chooose

From 'floating petri dishes' to record sales, the incredible journey of the UK cruise industry

In recent years, cruise has been plagued with disruption and by bad press, but as the sector sails into 2023 off the back of a positive wave period, it’s safe to say – albeit quietly – cruise is back, senior reporter Will Payne writes for TTG

Abta: ‘Give travel the right tax and policy framework to prosper’

Writing for TTG, Abta’s director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge looks ahead to next month’s Budget

Steve Byrne: ‘I'm just delighted we're back doing what we do best’

Travel Counsellors chief executive Steve Byrne reflects on peaks as travel seeks to get back to doing what it does best after three years of Covid upheaval

'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'

Lata chief executive Danny Callaghan praises Foreign Office for proactivity during Peruvian political crisis, with country’s major landmark poised to formally reopen to tourists

‘When it comes to animal welfare in tourism, the onus is on us to do the right thing’

Writing for TTG, Luxtripper chief executive Nena Chaletzos welcomes the debate around a new animal welfare bill which could have far-reaching consequences for travel sellers

Will travel ever find its forever home?

Advantage Travel Partnership and Aito call on prime minister to use reshuffle to bring outbound travel under the sole control of the Department for Transport

Australia Day: ‘Tourism must not shy away from the abuse of indigenous people’

APT’s Brad Bennetts says not intertwining Aboriginal culture within the operator’s product sells the company – and its guests – short

‘Look for passion and attitude – skills can be taught later’

‘Everyone in travel needs to do whatever they can to engage, encourage and inspire talented individuals to join this great industry,’ writes C&M Travel Recruitment’s Barbara Kolosinska for TTG

Six ways the government could improve travel this year

After parliament’s transport committee this week called on the sector to come up with ideas for its next future of transportation inquiry, TTG has come up with a few ideas to get the ball rolling

‘Why 2023 is the year to finally put sustainability firmly on the agenda’

‘As you set your new year goals, be sure to put sustainability, transparency and accountability in the plan – because that’s good business,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG

Gee Wizz! How and why Wizz Air's ambitions outweigh its UK PR problem

Pulling out of two UK airports in little more than six months is not a good look for any airline – but to Wizz Air, Doncaster-Sheffield and now Cardiff are mere dots on the map

‘Why travel is feeling optimistic for 2023’

Cost of living pressures might be more intense than ever and some clients might be tightening their belts. But just as many, it seems, are placing a greater focus on living life to the full, and agents are reporting a hike in bookings

‘Why reject hospitality talent, when you can refer?’

Greg Fruchtenicht from Saira Hospitality explains why the training specialist is creating new, innovative solutions to the hospitality hiring crisis