Opinion

‘We're in the middle of a huge battle for travel talent’

’With demand for talent outstripping supply, this will be a challenging 12 months for travel recruitment. But the opportunities are clear,’ writes C&M Recruitment’s Barbara Kolosinska for TTG

'It finally feels like we are in the recovery phase'

Pata UK and Ireland chair Chris Crampton says flurry of reopenings in Pacific Asia region will bring ‘much-needed hope’ to travel industry friends and colleagues

Steve Witt: 'Travel is about to see the biggest comeback ever'

Not Just Travel co-founder reflects on the extraordinary fall, and now rise, of the travel industry, writing on the second anniversary of the moment the UK was told: ’Don’t travel’

Jacqueline Dobson: 'We must break down more barriers for women'

’As leaders, we have a duty to the next generation to demand better,’ writes Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson for International Women’s Day

'We must continue to challenge perceptions and drive change'

Just 2% of mariners are women – writing for TTG on International Women’s Day, Celebrity’s Jo Rzymowska makes the case for the change the industry must embrace

'Why travel firms must do more to support women'

’Travel has yet to embrace the topic of menopause in full, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if our sector became the pioneer,’ writes Holiday Extras’ Lindsay Garvey-Jones for TTG

'I'm proud to be changing women's lives in my country'

’I am incredibly proud to stand among a whole team of female chief experience officers helping to change women’s lives,’ writes G Adventures’ Latifa Benaissa for TTG

'Travel needs more inclusive recruitment of women'

’All people need to be invited to the table to understand and meet all travellers’ needs,’ writes Backlight founder Lydia Amoah for TTG on International Women’s Day

'Why "timid travellers" will be key to the rebound'

’Once you get people over the hump of their first trip, our research suggests they’ll be much keener to go on their next trip,’ writes PwC’s travel lead David Trunkfield for TTG

'Travel insurers need to come back with better policies'

’The pandemic has taught insurers some valuable lessons – we need to keep improving our policies,’ writes Dan Baldwin, head of personal lines at specialist MGA Avid, for TTG

Bruce Poon Tip: 'Travel can be the fastest path to peace'

‘Covid should have united us, but here we are on the precipice of a more dangerous chapter of our civilised history, driven by the need to divide,’ writes the founder of G Adventures on Ukraine

‘Agents really can make a difference on sustainability’

’Adopting a sustainability approach can feel insurmountable, but it’s worth looking at what you are already doing – and how you can build on that,’ writes Abta’s Danny Waine for TTG

Ukraine: What Russia's invasion means for travel

TTG’s Gary Noakes explores the immediate implications of Russia’s military advances on Ukraine for travel, including the closure of Ukrainian airspace

'Don’t wait for the upturn in business travel – you’ve already missed it'

’If you’ve spent the pandemic waiting for the return of business travel instead of preparing for it, you’ve a lot of catching up to do,’ writes Global Travel Management boss Scott Pawley for TTG

'We're ready to walk the long and difficult path ahead of us'

If Covid brings us back full circle to a more considered way of travel, perhaps we can take solace in the hardships we have all had to endure,’ writes TransIndus boss Amrit Singh for TTG

Has this week marked a turning point in travel's fortunes?

For the past two years, travel has been beset by a never-ending conveyor belt of misfortune – setback after setback, most far beyond its control. But is the tide starting to turn?

'Today should be a day of celebration for the UK's travel industry'

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said reflects on nearly two years of immense hardship for the sector as Westminster further eases the UK’s Covid travel rules

'Multi-Ethnic travellers have £4.5bn to spend with the brands that get it right'

’Trust is key for Multi-Ethnic holidaymakers; the opportunity for agents to win their business is immense,’ writes Backlight CEO and Black Pound Report founder, Lydia Amoah, for TTG

'After all the hard work, this is our time to shine'

Idle Travel’s Tony Mann reflects on ’rolling back the years’ after having clients queuing out of his door for the first time in years

Kirsten Hughes: 'Let's not lose sight of our long-term goals'

’The learnings from our past allow us to look and plan ahead – these learnings ensure we stay calm and focused on what is really important,’ writes Travel Counsellors’ UK chief for TTG

'It's time to look forward to travel truly roaring back'

‘Travel needs to work together with government to make 2022 the year when the wholesale decimation of an incredible industry stopped,’ writes TTG CEO Daniel Pearce

‘Action to boost forward travel bookings is critical’

‘The UK travel industry is one of the world’s most successful and admired. To have its recovery threatened by government inaction and test firms cashing in is just plain wrong,’ writes Gary Noakes

'Like hospitality, travel must unite – or fall'

’The need to create one organisation to speak for the entire travel industry has never been greater,’ writes Elman Wall co-founder Jonathan Wall

'Now is the time to capitalise on opportunities'

Idle Travel’s Tony Mann says he’s excited by "the challenge of rebuilding better and stronger" in 2022