Published on The Independent on 20th November 2020

We are already more than halfway through the second lockdown in England. I write this with surprising optimism, given I’ve just been told to self-isolate for eight days.

I’m optimistic because I see the tide turning for the travel industry.

I recently experienced my 10th World Travel Market, one of the biggest events for the travel industry. For journalists, it’s a chance to find out what’s happening beyond our shores and forge stories for the coming year.

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