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A consulting expert explains how travel companies can prepare for the upturn

Dimitris Hiotis, global head of leisure, travel and transportation at consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners, discusses how travel companies can prepare for a successful restart after the coronavirus crisis.

Spell out refund credit note stance, Abta urges CAA and govt

Authority should highlight Atol protection for refund credit notes, says Abta

Abta welcomes furlough extension but says govt must do more for travel

Extending furlough scheme until October not enough for the industry, says Abta chief

A new legal landscape

From updating terms and conditions to learning from the challenges presented by the coronavirus crisis, the panel explains what companies should be focusing on now to ensure they’re in the best position for when bookings start coming in

How will our travel experiences change post-coronavirus?

Covid-19 has changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined just a few months ago. As we emerge from this crisis, the world is likely to be a very different place. But what does this mean for the travel industry? Futurist James Wallman explores how the sector will change – and what firms need to do now to ensure they’re ready for the new world.

How to create a calming and productive workspace at home

How can agents working from home make their set-up as productive as possible? TTG hears from two interior designers for their best tips

Employers and staff must be 'flexible' returning to work post-lockdown

The workplace will change for ever after the coronavirus crisis, experts believe

Agent Janet Mactavish on staying creative during the crisis

Bookings might have dropped but one agent is trying to see the crisis as an opportunity to perfect other parts of her business and foster creative new ideas. April Hutchinson reports.

How to avoid neck and back pain while working from home

Niall Marshall-Manifold, chiropractor and director of the Wimbledon Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic, explains how to set up your home workspace to avoid neck and back pain.

Working during furlough: what is and isn't legal?

Unclear of the rules around furloughed employees undertaking work? Joanna Chatterton, partner and head of the employment team at Fox Williams LLP, explains to both employees and employers what is and isn’t legal

Week-long festival starting 11 May, in association with WTM London, to kick off with wide-ranging discussion around the UK travel market, Covid-19 impacts – and when the recovery may come

Older clients are OK for cash and keen to travel, survey finds

Majority of older travel enthusiasts economically untouched by pandemic

The furloughed travel professional using his downtime to volunteer

Oli Dobbs, business development director at the Travel Gallery, is using furlough to give back to people in his community. TTG finds out more.

Agent Matters: 'Keep marketing human' to stay relevant with clients

From broadcasting themed family dinners on Facebook to hosting virtual quizzes - how to market effectively during lockdown

Virtual fitness classes to help you stay in shape while you stay at home

If there was ever a time to lunge, squat and stretch your way into a virtual fitness class, this is it. We round up some of the best free sessions hosted by travel companies

Help for self-employed on its way, says HMRC

"Check you’re eligible for self-employment pay-outs", urges government

Steppes Travel cycled for 24 hours to raise money for the NHS

The team at Steppes Travel hopped on their bikes for 24 hours to raise money for frontline workers. TTG reports

Research paints optimistic post-virus outlook

Consumers are still making travel plans, research finds

Business Support Live - HR and staffing focus

TTG news editor Jennifer Morris was joined by C&M Recruitment’s Barbara Kolosinska, HR and talent professional Claire Steiner, and owner of Blue Cube Corporate Travel Management Mel Phaure

Top tips for holding effective video meetings

Video meetings can be daunting for those who aren’t tech savvy. Nick Pilgrim, producer and director at video production company CineRobota, offers his tips for getting them right

TTG's fifth Agent Matters focuses on marketing

TTG’s Abra Dunsby talks to James Beagrie of Meon Valley Travel, Kate Holroyd of Strawberry Holidays and Kiri Dulay of Midcounties Co-op PTAs to hear about their marketing successes and challenges during the coronavirus crisis

How to segment your database in time for the travel upturn

Segmenting your database now could help you prepare for the recovery of the market post-Covid-19, advises TTNG’s marketing manager Ross East.

One Week At A Time - episode 3

TTG Luxury’s editor April Hutchinson talks to Claire Moore of Peakes Travel Elite about everything from soul-searching to financial protection in the latest edition of One Week At A Time

Keep Your Business Alive II: A different perspective

Alan Cross of Jet2holidays, Derek Jones of Kuoni and Lisa McAuley of Gold Medal Travel 2 discuss their difficulties and how they picture the industry changing