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‘Thomson rebrand must not fail’; Mercury Holidays’ actions rile agents; Brexit ‘would not change much for aviation’; ITC ‘flies flag for industry’ in BBC2 show; Lufthansa stands by GDS fee
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‘NDC needs trade support’; Amathus MD opens agency; James Villas duo win Avis karaoke; Royal offer for Harmony guests
Three pairs of return flights to Dubai up for grabs with Emirates page 33
Talk Back Royal, Brexit, APD, airport expansion
NEWS YOU CAN USE Product Holiday Extras, Celebrity Cruises 17
Aviation Delta, Ryanair, SIA, Etihad Cruise Fred Olsen, MSC, Saga
19 20 Operator Balkan, Inghams, Go West Tours 22
FRONTLINE Comment Sharon Fleming
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certainly be forgiven for feeling confused about which outcome would be preferable for the travel industry. EasyJet and Ryanair were quick to suggest Brexit would be damaging for the aviation sector in particular. Monarch boss Andrew Swaffield has written in these pages about his desire to remain and Tui UK chief Nick Longman also expressed his belief that the industry and holidaymakers alike would benefit from staying put. On the other side of the argument, Iata this week told
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Travel in the EU spotlight G
Travel Weekly that Brexit might not have the “substantial effect” on aviation that others claim (page 5), and a poll taken at the recent GTMC Conference leaned towards support for an out vote. Two weeks ago, someone assured me on good authority
that there would be a 65% vote in favour of remaining and the whole debate was “nothing more than a distraction”. But polls suggest the pendulum is swinging in favour of the leave camp, and former shadow chancellor Ed Balls told an audience of travel delegates there was “a real possibility of Brexit”. What is in no doubt is that the arguments are becoming
increasingly intense, and that is why we have chosen next week to bring together experts from government, the national media and the industry to discuss their merits at one of our Travel Weekly Business Breakfasts. It will be fascinating event, and we’ll be
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Spotlight Iglu celebrates 10th anniversary 30 Readers’ Lives Cover Star Joe Field
34 Mystery Shopper Oswestry, Shropshire 38 DESTINATIONS
Cruise New Ships: Three ships tried and tested 42 Christmas Markets: Uniworld gets festive 49 Bordeaux: Region ripe for river cruising 55 Families: The kids find their sea legs
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Spain & Portugal Costa del Sol: Guide to region’s resorts 66
COVER STAR Joe Field of Hays Travel in Boscombe, Dorset page 34
BUSINESS NEWS Round-up News from Iata AGM 2016
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LUCY DID THISWEEK
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Lucy Huxley Editor-in-chief @Lucy_Huxley
Judged the Bourne Leisure Champion Chef competition – and chose the meal that will be served at the Travel Brit Awards in July.
Bought my dress for the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards next month. Just four weeks to go!
Took my son to the Kent Schools Chess ‘Megafinal’. He won three matches and was only half a point off making the national final!
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covering the debate next week as you prepare to cast a vote that could have substantial ramifications for travel.
iven the plethora of claims and counter-claims being voiced in the EU referendum debate, you could
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