Opinion

'We must end this 'lucky dip' approach to travel rules'

Cosmos chief Giles Hawke sets out his road map for travel’s emergence from the Covid crisis

'Post-Brexit, firms must be wary of EU stance on Toms rules'

Vatnav’s Laura Chipp explores what travel firms can do to guard against any post-Brexit shifts in EU member states’ stances on VAT that could affect non-EU businesses

'The March Budget must support travel'

Data indicates lacking government support could have devastating effects for travel in 2021

Just the business: travel agency life in the 1960s

I joined the travel industry in the 1960s when it was very much a slower-paced “people” business, and I am hoping today’s generation of travel staff might be interested to hear how it was in those far off days before smartphones.

'We're gritty': One Irish agent's journey through the pandemic

That roared for a few years before eventually devouring itself and the whole country along with it. As I was nearing retirement after it, I was content in the knowledge that I would never have to go though anything like that financial crash again. I was right. This is nothing like the financial crash. It is far worse.

'Travel is more than simply aviation and airports'

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said writes for TTG on the government’s continuing failure to understand ‘travel’ and its complex eco-system

Quarantine hotels: are customers entitled to a refund?

If quarantine hotels become a longer-term measure, this could have a serious impact on travel in 2021

What M&A activity can travel expect in 2021?

RSM M&A and private equity partner, Natalie Ord, dissects the outlook for investment in travel after a tumultuous year

Inauguration day: 'As women, we need to get comfortable feeling uncomfortable'

"Today is a historic day as Kamala Harris shatters one of the world’s highest glass ceilings"

'Self-employed and small business owners still overlooked'

"We continue to lobby for further measures to support livelihoods"

'Expect the unexpected in the Brexit small print'

"It will be interesting to see how our clients will be received when they holiday in the EU"

'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"

'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.

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

'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?

'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.

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

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