Opinion

'Norwegian Prima shows off NCL's famously innovative streak'

’Prima has set the bar high, personifying how the NCL brand has come of age,’ writes Sara Macefield for TTG after boarding NCL’s newest ship in Reykjavik

‘Travel can no longer ignore the critical role of community-based tourism’

Sector must get better at working with community-based tourism initiatives for its long-term health, writes Elisa Spampinato for TTG

‘My life-threatening illness gave me a new appreciation for our industry’

It was only when I regained consciousness several days later that I learnt what deep trouble I’d been in – and the kind of recovery journey I now faced.

'Travel must put the sanity of profit ahead of the vanity of turnover'

’Travel can build back better, but to do so, we first have to bid our Wile E. Coyote tendencies farewell for good,’ writes holidaysplease director Richard Dixon for TTG

‘What do you have to say about sustainability?’

Many travel businesses are focusing on sustainability communications before sustainability actions when they should be walking the walk before they talk the talk

Abta: 'Travel must get in early with new leadership'

‘Abta will be seeking to get in early to ensure individuals given responsibility for the policies that matter to travel understand our views,’ writes Abta director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge for TTG

Julia Lo Bue-Said: 'Travel is no profession for the faint-hearted'

Agents can look ahead with confidence to a brighter future thanks to their efforts during the pandemic, says Advantage chief on National Travel Agent Day

'Agents keen to capitalise on demand should turn to Asia'

Pata chair UK and Ireland, Chris Crampton, reflects on the implications and opportunities for the region as consumers balance post-Covid saving and spending as the cost of living crisis bites

'There must be no barriers to working at all levels within our industry'

’We must create open, inclusive, and inspirational workplaces that welcome people from all backgrounds,’ writes Sunvil managing director Chris Wright for TTG

How to avoid the fear factor and become an effective male ally

’I’ve found it easy to fall foul of imposter syndrome – I needed it a helping hand, and admitting that wasn’t easy,’ writes AWTE male ambassador Phil Gardner for TTG

'Agents must have the right tools as travellers become more discerning'

Post-Covid, some travellers will become more comfortable paying a premium to agents capable of servicing their very specific needs, write wbe.travel chief George Dumitru for TTG

It's time to join the movement for Fairer Travel

TTG will host the industry’s first Fairer Travel Week this week (4-8 July) featuring TTG Travel Pride, agent training and two half-day forums exploring key issues

'Travel will rise to the challenge – we always do'

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said laments government and popular press treatment of travel, but insists the industry must now take responsibility for how it is perceived by the government and the public

'It's on all of us to ensure travel is a force for good'

Writing for TTG, Travel Corporation chief sustainability officer Shannon Guihan introduces the group’s first Impact Report – and how agents can make best use of its findings and teachings

‘Travel is an inclusive place to work, it must lead the way on pay parity’

‘New stats show travel’s gender pay gay narrowed last year, but this isn’t reason to cheer – travel SHOULD be leading the way on this issue,’ writes C&M director Basia Kolosinska for TTG

‘We must put people at the heart of the industry’s sustainability efforts’

‘The only rational way of facing these sizeable challenges is through collaboration and cooperation’

Jo Rzymowska: ‘It's on us all to shift the meaning of all-inclusive’

‘It is our collective responsibility to make our industry inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community so everyone can benefit,’ writes Celebrity managing director EMEA for TTG to mark Pride

Advantage: ‘Now is not the time for finger pointing’

Leisure director Kelly Cookes says industry must work together to end friction between agents and suppliers to ensure travel maximises sales as the industry emerges from the pandemic

‘Agents have a golden opportunity to sell Pacific Asia holidays’

‘We are already seeing a resurgence in bookings to the region,’ says John Coles, director of Kew Bridge Travel and Pata UK and Ireland’s travel agent spokesperson

10 things we took away from the first Atol reform consultation

Now the dust has settled, Travel Trade Consultancy director Martin Alcock explores the CAA’s first consultation on reforming the Atol scheme – with a second round due later this summer

'When it comes to sustainability, terminology matters'

Joanna Lawton from TTG’s sustainability advisor TerraVerde explains the science behind, and the importance of, the increasingly complex terminology around sustainable travel

‘Travel cannot afford to become divided in this time of need’

Travel Village Group chief Phil Nuttall reflects on challenges facing travel’s tour operators, and why agents must exercise patience and be kind as the industry gets back on its feet

Back from the dead: Can Flybe fly high again?

Perhaps appropriately, the Flybe brand re-emerged on Wednesday just in time for Easter – and TTG’s Gary Noakes thinks Flybe Mk2’s modest ambitions will set it in good stead

'The prospect of a holiday has never been more appealing'

’With so much in the news to feel horrified by or angry about, there are still reasons to be optimistic for 2022,’ writes TTG editor Sophie Griffiths