Panellists – including Advantage Travel Partnership’s John Sullivan; P&O Cruises’ Ruth Venn; Kelly Walker, of TTC Tour Brands; and Martin Alcock, director of Travel Trade Consultancy – all spoke of the importance of using a travel agent in the coming months.
After years of delays, the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) launched on 12 October, with the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) set to come into force in late 2026.