Opinion

Intrepid: Why we were wrong to claim our trips are ‘planet-friendly’

After the operator was told to pull an advert for claiming its trips are ‘planet-friendly’, Intrepid chief customer officer Leigh Barnes reflects on the ever-changing travel advertising landscape

How a glut of bargain A380s prompted a new venture

Access to cheap Airbus A380s has given new transatlantic carrier Global Airlines the impetus for a spring 2024 launch – TTG’s Gary Noakes digs a little deeper into the UK’s newest airline

'Travel must do more for disabled passengers – I know, I am one'

‘I’m asking the travel industry to work harder at supporting disabled passengers from the start of their journey to its end,’ writes Delsion founder and chief executive Julian John for TTG

'New technologies help us build a caring culture where nobody feels alone'

"Use technology to your advantage," says Travel Counsellors’ engagement director

What's at stake if the government does deregulate UK holidays?

Exempting domestic breaks from the scope of the Package Travel Regulations could have wide-reaching implications for travel businesses – Deloitte’s Luke Golding digs a little deeper into the government’s plans, and their potential consequences

'Travel mustn't let government set the agenda for reform'

’With politicians looking through an electoral lens, there is a risk of decisions being taken that have short-term electoral appeal – but carry longer-term costs and risk for businesses,’ writes Abta’s Luke Petherbridge

Emotional celebrations 'a fitting introduction' for new Oceania ship class

Christening of Oceania Vista on Monday marked the beginning of a new era for Oceania with founder Frank del Rio snr set to retire

‘There's still work to be done to convince non-cruisers to holiday at sea’

‘We need to work on convincing people a cruise offers just as much, if not more, than the alternatives,’ writes Cunard UK sales director Thomas Mahoney for TTG

The Homeworker: ‘I owe everything to my “yeah, why not!” attitude’

‘I’d like to think we are proof that hard work and a “yeah, why not!” attitude can really take you places,’ writes Dan Oates for TTG’s second monthly homeworking column

Earth Day: ‘Small changes can add up to big sustainability gains’ – Abta

‘Travel is in a unique position to be able to influence and act on sustainability issues,’ writes Abta head of sustainability Carol Rose ahead of Earth Day (22 April).

'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

'It's a pleasure to see we – travel – are now moving with the times'

To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), TTG caught up with chair of the Association of Women Travel Executives, Lindsay Garvey-Jones, after the AWTE last year named TTG Media CEO Dan Pearce its latest male ally

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

'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