Opinion

Sam Clark: 'Is this the end, or a new beginning?'

’We must look to the future, as a business and as individuals – we owe it to ourselves, our friends and colleagues,’ writes Experience Travel Group chief Clark for TTG

'Why we're feeling optimistic for the recovery of private travel'

The private travel sector is preparing to capitalise on the opportunities for recovery says Kevin MacNaughton, managing director, charter, Air Partner

Daniel Pearce: Why #NewsIsFreeOnTTG

You gave us your feedback over the last 12 months, and we have listened – news is now free, once again, on ttgmedia.com

'It will take more than a pandemic to dissuade airline entrepreneurs'

At least four new airlines are already getting ready to compete in the emerging post-pandemic world – Gary Noakes assesses their likely fortunes, and foibles

Derek Moore: 'One word to sum up how I'm feeling? It can only be anger'

‘With no help from the government, many specialist operators are being left to sink,’ writes Aito deputy for TTG

'Covid will compound consolidation in the travel sector'

More firms likely to look at banding together as government Covid support is wound down, RSM restructuring partner Damian Webb predicts

‘Don't feel like a criminal for wanting to go on holiday’

Many clients could still be feeling nervous about making the commitment to travel, so it’s important those of us who can do so share our positive experiences, says April Hutchinson, from a trip to Greece

'Cutting through the confusion as the summer getaway starts'

Abta’s Susan Deer reflects on the association’s efforts to help agents with the almost ’insurmountable’ task of keeping up-to-speed with the ever-changing travel landscape

'Saga's new-builds are breathing new life into the brand'

Sara Macefield headed to Portsmouth on Monday for a first look around Saga’s second new-build ship, Spirit of Adventure

'Travel needed a jobkeeper approach to Covid, not the furlough scheme we got'

Travel carrying the weight of ’ignorant’ government policy, founder of group travel specialist Groupia, Simon Denning, writes for TTG

'The travel insurance market will bounce back'

Innovation, communication and customer service key to pandemic response and recovery for insurers, Rock managing director Antony Martin writes for TTG

Pata UK&I hails first step towards return to 'meaningful trading'

Pata UK and Ireland chair Chris Crampton, though, warns significant barriers to opening up Asia Pacific region remain

'Sticking together in travel is the only way to go'

’It is collaboration, not competition, that will help us bounce back,’ A&K managing director Kerry Golds tells TTG as travel gathers for a Day of Action (23 June)

'Aito members have lost faith in government'

‘We desperately need sector-specific help and ministers we can trust,’ says Sunvil chair and Aito director of industry affairs ahead of Wednesday’s Travel Day of Action (23 June)

'Travel is on its knees, but the show must go on'

‘While leading the world in vaccinations, we are behind the curve on travel,’ writes Travel Counsellor Andy La Gette for TTG as travel unites for a day of action at Westminster

SPAA: 'Dear first minister; travel has run aground'

’You told us that Scotland needed strong leadership and, as an industry, we are talking with one voice today and asking you to show that leadership to the travel sector’

'Dear Boris - please look 3.9m people in the eye and tell them why their jobs don’t matter'

‘How can Boris Johnson, a man who likes to quote Latin, fail to understand the simple reason the travel industry is on its knees?’

Stobart demise leaves Aer Lingus with work to do

Restoring regional links with Ireland likely to take time following Stobart Air failure at the weekend. Gary Noakes reports

'Connect emotionally with the reason you fell in love with travel'

"Perhaps nobody has felt the sting of uncertainty and fluctuation than those of us working in the travel"

'Our clients need agents' expert guidance at this time'

With the introduction of the UK’s traffic light system, the need for a human travel agent has never been greater write TravelTime World director Jackie Steadman for TTG

'Restarting cruise means so much to so many people'

TTG senior reporter was among the first to be there for the start of a new era of cruising – here’s what it meant to him and others to finally get back onboard after cruise’s 15-month Covid hiatus

TTG in Madeira: 'Are holidays worth the hassle this summer?'

After travelling to Madeira with Tui earlier this week, TTG’s special projects editor Madeleine Barber reports on the new holiday travel landscape – and how the changes have affected traveller sentiment

'Amber: the most ambiguous and frustrating colour'

Carrier MD Mark Duguid says with such a small green list, clients already booked to amber destinations are left with a lot of decisions to make

Keep calm, and mark 28 June on your calendars

A 17 May restart will undoubtedly be a fantastic fillip for the travel industry, but it must not be forgotten this is just the start of a long journey back to normality