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I woke last Friday at 5.30am to my own traffic light system following the Global Travel


Taskforce report, published overnight ready for a frantic Friday! First, I saw green – amazing! The report is out


Oliver Broad


JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR, RB COLLECTION


The traffic lights are signalling exciting times ahead for us all


early, how exciting. Then amber – er, hang on, how will this work? Finally, red – ‘I’m a Travel Agent, Get me Out of Here!’ Not wanting to get too stressed out, I thought for a moment. We now have a system, a framework we can all work to and understand. Action is being taken, holidays will start – clients can get away. While there are still many answers to come and


details to be ironed out, we are such a resilient, talented and resourceful industry that I’m confident we can do this. Here are a few things that I’m excited about for this summer. Maybe they will inspire you to create your own list. 1. Enjoying new product: Think of all those delayed hotel openings coming up. I’m looking forward to seeing them in person. Not to mention innovations by airlines, destinations and tour companies. We have lots of exciting opportunities to help our clients have the trip of a lifetime. 2. Breaking bread: I cannot wait to get together with friends at a restaurant and share the perfect bottle of wine, catch up and enjoy some great food. It’s time for someone else to cook for a change! Why not throw in a perfect view of the Mediterranean to admire between courses? 3. Rediscovering the Balearics: I returned to Ibiza last September and, this summer, with at least two new luxury hotels, it’s going to be an exciting year for the White Isle. Majorca, however, is top of the list as I long for a stroll around the cobbled lanes


and for scenic drives to hunt out what’s new. 4. Learning new skills: Many of us have been forced to learn new skills during the pandemic. Frustrating at the time, but now look what extra strings we have to our bow. 5. Admiring the view: I’m one of those flying geeks who loves to stare down at snow-capped mountains. Even better will be to ski down them, so that’s something to look forward to next winter. 6. Visiting Israel: It’s always been on my must-see list. Now, surely we’ll get an air corridor to Israel to reflect the country’s amazing vaccination rollout? 7. Sailing British waters: Who’d have thought the biggest cruise brands would be offering so many opportunities to explore our own backyard? I might leave this one to my fellow MD Nathan, as I’m not so great on the water, but I’m excited by all the fuss. 8. Going dancing! Wow, how I miss this. As I write, Barcelona has just held a successful trial of a 5,000-capacity concert with pre-event testing and lots of people finally dancing! It’s going to be endorphin overload when we hit that floor. 9. Finally celebrating: Just think how many clients are excited to celebrate with friends and create some special memories – a great opportunity for us all. 10. Lastly . . . taking a long, deep breath: I’m probably most excited for the opportunity to take a deep, relaxing breath, knowing it’s going to be OK. We may not be there yet, but I hope you can


be excited for the future, when the time is right for you, of course. After all, don’t we work in the most exciting industry in the world?


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