Opinion

Will travel ever find its forever home?

Advantage Travel Partnership and Aito call on prime minister to use reshuffle to bring outbound travel under the sole control of the Department for Transport

‘Look for passion and attitude – skills can be taught later’

‘Everyone in travel needs to do whatever they can to engage, encourage and inspire talented individuals to join this great industry,’ writes C&M Travel Recruitment’s Barbara Kolosinska for TTG

Six ways the government could improve travel this year

After parliament’s transport committee this week called on the sector to come up with ideas for its next future of transportation inquiry, TTG has come up with a few ideas to get the ball rolling

‘Why 2023 is the year to finally put sustainability firmly on the agenda’

‘As you set your new year goals, be sure to put sustainability, transparency and accountability in the plan – because that’s good business,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG

Gee Wizz! How and why Wizz Air's ambitions outweigh its UK PR problem

Pulling out of two UK airports in little more than six months is not a good look for any airline – but to Wizz Air, Doncaster-Sheffield and now Cardiff are mere dots on the map

‘Why reject hospitality talent, when you can refer?’

Greg Fruchtenicht from Saira Hospitality explains why the training specialist is creating new, innovative solutions to the hospitality hiring crisis

10 stories that shaped travel in 2022 – and set us up for 2023

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What can we learn about 2023 from Europe's largest operator?

Tui looks set to bounce back in the UK after paying the price of airport disruption this summer – Gary Noakes explores the German travel giant’s full-year results in more detail

Fight or flight? Why margins will matter as the world takes off again

The number of people flying will exceed four billion next year for the first time since 2019 – but while airlines will become profitable again, returns will be wafer-thin, TTG’s Gary Noakes reports

'It's time to rebuild travel with technology at its heart'

’Covid devastated travel, and the industry can’t afford to miss or ignore the signs it must change, despite encouraging signs of a rebound,’ writes Travelgenix founder and chief executive Andy Speight for TTG

Winter of discontent: what do December's strikes mean for travel?

The travel industry should be about to enjoy the first normal Christmas getaway in three years; nstead, it’s about to endure its very own winter of discontent. Gary Noakes reports.

Domestic bliss: could the UK crack down on internal flights?

The EU has approved the French government’s plan to limit short domestic flights, but such a move in the UK looks unlikely to take off according to TTG’s Gary Noakes

'Why do disabled travellers like me have to fight so hard for change?'

’Accessible travel has come a long way in recent years – but airlines and cruise lines still have a way to go,’ write Limitless Travel founder Angus Drummond for TTG on the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

How independent travel businesses can prepare for a sustainable future

’While making real change may seem like a mammoth task, championing and prioritising sustainability is achievable for smaller businesses too,’ writes Pura Aventura chief Thomas Power for TTG

'It's time to talk about what cost of living means for people, not businesses'

In the lead up to Christmas, TTG is shining a spotlight on how people working in travel are coping as the cost of living crisis bites. Editor Sophie Griffiths reflects

It's official; the UK's dream job... is to be a travel agent!

New poll sees travel consultant pip dog walker in list of 10 ideal jobs

Why the bean counters are backing Jet2 to the hilt

‘What analysts think is important – just ask Liz Truss, who found out very quickly that losing the confidence of investors doesn’t make for a good career path,’ writes Gary Noakes for TTG

'We must lead our own transition to sustainability, and not have it thrust on us'

Industry must work together to bring consumers along on its journey to net zero, writes Advantage Travel Partnership chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said for TTG

‘Sustainability goes hand in hand with consumer confidence in travel’

More than 60% of travellers agree every travel industry stakeholder needs to tackle its carbon impact, not just transport providers – Abta’s Carol Rose tells TTG how businesses can make a start

Will Virgin Atlantic ever return to Gatwick?

With Virgin Atlantic chief Shai Weiss indicating the carrier iss looking for more slots at Heathrow, TTG explores the impact of Virgin consolidating its operations at Britain’s busiest airport

‘Like every other industry, travel and its thousands of employees deserves better’

Liz Truss must go. She has demonstrated, shamefully, over the last six weeks that she is simply unfit to govern.

'Meet the new secretary of state for package holidays – Jacob Rees-Mogg'

’Unless the secretary of state comes under sustained pressure from other MPs, further important changes to the regulations seem very unlikely indeed,’ writes travel legal expert Alan Bowen for TTG

‘Commercial travel helped the Queen step up – and stand out – on a global stage’

TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce reflects on the Queen’s special relationship with the travel industry during her 70-year reign

Dear prime minister – come and meet the travel industry

Travel sets out its demands for the new prime minister, but neither Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak curry much favour with TTG readers – here’s what travel wants to see from Westminster