After encouraging signs of a recovery in January and February, travel has been dealt another blow by events in eastern Europe. Here, industry insiders give their views on the situation
Oligarch Alexey Mordashov, who owns a 34% stake in Tui and was said to have ‘propped up’ the European holiday giant during the Covid crisis, hit by EU sanctions
Explore has cancelled all trips to Ukraine until the end of the year, while Real Russia says the effect on business pales into insignificance verses the effect on people living in the region
Operator contacting all clients booked on trips to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Moldova that are due to depart up to the end of May to discuss their options
In 2001, Karl Watson landed a job at Inntravel he didn’t really want; more than 20 years later, ahead of his departure in April, he reflects on his rise to managing director and that of ‘slow travel’
Country’s decision to reopen its borders to international visitors on Monday (7 February) comes as welcome boost to international touris, Intrepid chief Zina Bencheikh tells TTG
Trade-only operator’s new MD Simon Applebaum reflects on how consumers’ mindsets have changed during Covid, and how the trade can capitalise on pent-up demand for travel
