Capitalise on good news when it comes A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR


The retention of pre-departure testing for US arrivals when so many other countries had dropped such requirements mystified people on both sides of the Atlantic. And as recently as last week, industry leaders at the IPW Conference in Orlando admitted they had no timeframe for when President Joe Biden might ease the curbs. When news broke on Friday that the restrictions were finally to be


lifted, it was a huge relief for US specialists, who reported an immediate upturn in interest from those put off by cost and uncertainty (page 5). It was also a symbolic moment, as the last of the UK’s major


mainstream markets finally felt fully open to visitors. With the prevailing narrative in the media still of a disrupted and


chaotic resumption of international travel, it is important to capitalise on positive headlines when they come, and remind people what they have missed over the past two years. Challenges will undoubtedly remain throughout the summer as resourcing issues in the UK and Europe continue to be resolved and the impact of the rising cost of living becomes apparent (page 4). But with travel spend and intention continuing to buck the trend of contraction in every other walk of life, it is vital to push on open doors and nail down bookings while sentiment is robust. As we report this week, first-class service and proactive marketing are enabling agents to secure bumper bookings and expand (page 8). Long may these sorts of headlines continue.


WHAT LUCY DID THIS WEEK


OHad a great meeting with Rob, Ruth and Jenny from P&O Cruises as they launched their new ‘Win Big With Shine’ campaign.


OCaught up with InteleTravel UK director Tricia Handley-Hughes about the group’s conference and other developments.


Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly Group CONTENTS NEWS


Carriers told: Make sure you can deliver 4 Aviation chiefs grilled over cancellations 4 Trade cheers US upturn as rules eased 5 Abta hikes fees; Baldwins wins £30k 6 Agent’s £130k sale; Perfect Getaways 8 Special Reports


double vision Not Just Travel co-founders


reveal plan to double revenue at conference in Cotswolds page 12


Photo: Kin Ho Opinion: Mark Tanzer, Abta


Not Just Travel conference, Cotswolds 12 Virgin Atlantic inaugural to Austin


Comment: Jacqueline Dobson, Barrhead14


NEWS YOU CAN USE APT, Abu Dhabi, Jet2, Wendy Wu


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Scenic, Emerald, Princess, Amadeus 18 Inghams, US Sports, Rainbow, Titan 21


FRONTLINE agent diary


THE QUEEN’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE:


INTERNATIONAL TRADE 2020


FRONT COVER AND THIS PAGE: Adam Gasson; Shutterstock/Janusz Pienkowski, Jaroslav Marovcik, Khvost; Bisate Lodge


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Sharon Thompson: I’m feeling positive 22 Your Stories


Steve Shelley swaps hedge funds for high-end travel 23


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Reuben’s, Co-op, Barrhead, Instant 24 competitions


Win Shine points and host of fam trips 25 Get Social


Protection, blame game, Sutton Travel 27


DESTINATIONS wellness holidays Mauritius: Review of new property Lux Grand Baie where wellness is fused with healthy menus and more 28


Japan: Emulate long living in Okinawa 36 africa


Conservation Trips: Our pick of six safari experiences that enable clients to give back to the places they visit 38


BUSINESS NEWS


Gallego: Government partly to blame 44 EasyJet pilots criticise their own carrier 44 Airlines respond to EU emissions plans 45 Abta defends hike in subscription fees 46


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OTook my daughter and four friends paddleboarding on the River Rother, then back to ours for a sleepover for her 13th birthday.


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