Let's Talk Travel

Let's Talk Travel
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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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 9 | EES is a mess - what next?

    With summer holidays just around the corner, a new way of travelling in the EU is currently rolling out - or is it? EES has only been in operation and is already facing a lot of problems - so much so that many airports are planning to bypass it all together this summer. Why is going so wrong and what are the options to getting things working again?

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 8 | The Biggest Travel Trends Shaping Summer 2026

    The summer travel market is in full swing, and despite economic and geo-political uncertainty, demand for holidays has remained resilient. Consumers are booking differently, spending differently and increasingly looking for value without compromising on experience. Joining us today is Cat Jordan from Travelzoo, who has a front-row seat to what millions of travellers are searching, booking and talking about right now.

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 7 | A Million Young People Left Behind — Huge Opportunity or Risk for the Travel Industry?

    With summer holidays just around the corner, a new way of travelling in the EU is currently rolling out - or is it? EES has only been in operation and is already facing a lot of problems - so much so that many airports are planning to bypass it all together this summer. Why is going so wrong and what are the options to getting things working again?

  4. Jul 15

    Episode 6 | Travel consumer spending - What do the numbers say?

    Simon Atkinson joins us to look at how the consumer spend and travel numbers have changed since Barclays on Travel Forum at the end of April.

  5. Jul 9

    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.

  6. Jul 1

    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.

  7. Jun 29

    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?

  8. Jun 25

    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.

  9. Jun 23

    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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Let's Talk Travel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Let's Talk Travel
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