Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:53:18 +0100 en-us © 2026 Let's Talk Travel yes 53be736c-cf95-5748-bc2a-7af09c2be09e Let's Talk Travel episodic false Three travel experts (James Clarke, Will Plummer & Andy Headington) come together to talk about the latest happenings in the world of travel - giving fair, unbiased and unfiltered views to help shape your thinking and make your travel business that much better.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Let's Talk Travel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bff55fmmzhdxq54xpczjobuaztn7?.jpg Episode 5 | Is ABTA fit for purpose in today’s travel industry? ABTA remains widely recognised, but its relevance in 2026 is under scrutiny. With rising member fees, alternative financial protection products, and rival support networks, travel businesses have more choices. Meanwhile, self-booking travellers may not even know what ABTA even means or stands for. We get deep into how ABTA can better serve UK travel’s evolving needs now.

]]> ABTA remains widely recognised, but its relevance in 2026 is under scrutiny. With rising member fees, alternative financial protection products, and rival support networks, travel businesses have more choices. Meanwhile, self-booking travellers may not even know what ABTA even means or stands for. We get deep into how ABTA can better serve UK travel’s evolving needs now.

]]> Buzzsprout-19468301 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100 1642 5 full false Episode 4 | Easyjet for sale - Is this Good, Bad or Ugly news for the industry? The headline numbers move the share price every time. But strip away the noise and the foundations for a genuine, completed takeover still aren't there. Does this mean easyJet isn't a genuinely attractive target — and who the more interesting buyers might actually be if this isn't really about Castlelake at all.

]]> The headline numbers move the share price every time. But strip away the noise and the foundations for a genuine, completed takeover still aren't there. Does this mean easyJet isn't a genuinely attractive target — and who the more interesting buyers might actually be if this isn't really about Castlelake at all.

]]> Buzzsprout-19430224 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 1346 full false Episode 3 | Self-Packaging vs ATOL Protection — Are Consumers Taking Too Much Risk? We explore the rise of self packaging holidays and the risk it entails. Will this trend continue or when geo-political events are at the forefront of people's minds package holidays have never been more important?

]]> We explore the rise of self packaging holidays and the risk it entails. Will this trend continue or when geo-political events are at the forefront of people's minds package holidays have never been more important?

]]> Buzzsprout-19418421 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100 1564 full false Episode 2 | The Middle East reopens according to the FCDO - does travel go back? Did we really get our first ever episode wrong? The FCDO have changed their advice for travellers but what does it mean? We look at the possibilities for the region from many angles and get into some debate about how and when travel returns.

]]> Did we really get our first ever episode wrong? The FCDO have changed their advice for travellers but what does it mean? We look at the possibilities for the region from many angles and get into some debate about how and when travel returns.

]]> Buzzsprout-19401993 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100 1469 full false Episode 1 | Has the Iran War permanently damaged the Middle East? After the Iranian war reached a ceasefire every analyst, every airline, every tour operator has spent time pricing in Middle East recovery. New routes. Restocked inventory. Staff rehired. And now the ceasefire is creaking. More attacks are unfurling. And if peace is signed will it meaningfully hold? So here’s the question nobody in this industry wants to say out loud: what if it doesn’t hold? What if this is just… how it is now? Let’s talk about that.

]]> After the Iranian war reached a ceasefire every analyst, every airline, every tour operator has spent time pricing in Middle East recovery. New routes. Restocked inventory. Staff rehired. And now the ceasefire is creaking. More attacks are unfurling. And if peace is signed will it meaningfully hold? So here’s the question nobody in this industry wants to say out loud: what if it doesn’t hold? What if this is just… how it is now? Let’s talk about that.

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