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Comment and analysis from industry insiders and our own editors on the arguments running through business travel: airline loyalty devaluations, sustainability claims and greenwash, airport expansion, traveller wellbeing and whether the work trip has a future. Signed columns, clearly argued. Disagree? Good. Tell us.

Is the travel industry doing enough for LGBTQIA+ travellers?
Opinion

Is the travel industry doing enough for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

By Ana Ives · June 30, 2026
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Features

Airport Travel Habits: Travel Data Insights from Opodo Uncover the Airport Habits That Unite (and Divide) Travellers

By Andrea Thompson · May 5, 2026
 London’s hospitality and retail sectors face a double blow: the end of VAT-free shopping for international visitors and a proposed new nightly hotel levy. Richard Alvin explores how these “tourist taxes” risk driving travellers — and their spending — away from the capital.
Opinion

Is the government intent on killing London’s hospitality sector with its duo of Tourist Taxes?

By Richard Alvin · November 25, 2025
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Advice

The Hidden Cost of Paradise: Unpacking Resort Taxes

By Andrea Thompson · April 3, 2025
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Bleisure

Taste and Travel Hunting: The Social Media-Fuelled Culinary Adventure

By Andrea Thompson · February 26, 2025
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Advice

Hotel Security: Expert Tips To Protect Yourself While Travelling

By Andrea Thompson · February 24, 2025
 Airlines and hoteliers argue Heathrow’s funding model must be reformed before investing in a third runway, warning that high costs make expansion unviable. The CAA says it will review the regulatory framework governing airport charges.
Opinion

Heathrow must change funding model or third runway will collapse

By Richard Alvin · February 15, 2025
 As the final wave of corporate travellers land home and 2024 comes to a close, many travel managers will be not only be reflecting on an incredibly busy past 12 months, but preparing for business travel to take off once again.
Opinion

The biggest business travel trends in 2024

By Mel Quinn · January 12, 2025
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Opinion

I swapped my Manchester flat for an all-inclusive hotel in Turkey, because it was cheaper

By Andrea Thompson · January 10, 2025
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Advice

Seat Roulette: Is playing late check-in worth the gamble for business travellers?

By Andrea Thompson · December 17, 2024
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Opinion

Comfort and guaranteed pick-ups really matter when travelling for work

By Andrew Laughlan · December 5, 2024
 Whether it’s getting to a client meeting across town or to the hotel after landing in a new city, the need for ground transportation is a constant requirement when travelling for business. And, when we’re working, we want to be sure we can get from A to B as quickly and effortlessly as possible.
Opinion

Uber for Business: Meeting travellers’ ground transportation needs

By Andrew Laughlan · November 8, 2024