SPAA Members Update 11.10.24

From | Jac Dobson – SPAA President The full impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida will take some time to clarify, despite the 24-hour media coverage before, during and now in the aftermath of its landfall. It’s horrific – that is already evident – and our thoughts are with all those affected. Let’s hope those in reach of this and other similar extreme weather events will now get some respite, but it does seem that […]

SPAA Members Update 4.10.24

From | Jac Dobson – SPAA President If a reminder was needed, of just how quickly world events + political choices can produce awful results, this week in Israel and around the Middle East provides it – and undoubtedly our hearts have to go out to the innocent folk throughout the region who – as always – have to endure the consequences.

SPAA Members Update 27.9.24

From | Jac Dobson – SPAA President While increasingly unpredictable weather may be here to stay + continue to challenge travel consumers worldwide, it has also contributed to a strong travel sales climate in September. The GfK Confidence Barometer for August recorded a drop amongst consumers – partly due to the warnings coming from the new UK Government – but this has not been evident in booking habits, with late bookings, family trips for 2025 […]

SPAA Members Update 20.9.24

From | Jac Dobson – SPAA President The week’s travel news has followed its usual pattern – so far anyway – with a real mixture of frustrating and very positive stories providing the headlines. As always, we highlight a few of the main ones in this edition, and as always it would be great to hear your opinions + ideas.