Cautious optimism is order of the day A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Industry leaders taking part in this week’s Travel Weekly Future of Travel Spring Forum painted a measured but cautiously optimistic picture of the outlook for the industry (pages 4-7). None were reckless enough to suggest the future was a bed of roses, and financial experts warned that the upcoming period around the sector’s restart would be a time of significant risk as well as potential reward. But along with a healthy dose of realism about the challenges to come, there was an underlying sense of positivity about long-term prospects for those who can navigate the coming months and a clear feeling of relief that a potential pathway was beginning to emerge. If you haven’t already, I would urge you to head to
travelweekly.co.uk to watch those discussions in full as you chart your own route to recovery.
We’re back in print The sense of cautious optimism among our forum guests also extends to Travel Weekly, and I am delighted that we are once again able to deliver your weekly magazine in print following a brief digital-only hiatus caused by the second national lockdown. Despite what we hope will be a permanent return to print distribution, we are aware it may yet be some time until you are in your regular places of work again, so please do let us know if you would like your magazine to be delivered to an alternative address. To do so, simply email
travelweekly@subsriptionhelpline.co.uk, including your account number and preferred address.
Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly Group CONTENTS NEWS
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WHAT LUCY DID THIS WEEK
ORecorded webcasts with the heads of the UK’s largest tour operator, cruise line and travel retailer for our Future of Travel Spring Forum.
OChaired a discussion with the bosses of Miles Morgan Travel, Advantage, USAirtours and Premier Holidays about the prospects for the sector.
OWas thoroughly spoilt on Mother’s Day by my kids – they made cards, joined me for a run and cooked dinner!
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Win Disney prizes, Intrepid trip, flights 22 Get Social Support, Turkey, May 17, Reuben’s
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