October 13th - ABTA Demands Action for Future
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
The Independent
3.6 • 628 Ratings
🗓️ 13 October 2021
⏱️ 7 minutes
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Summary
ABTA, the travel association, demands action now for dealing with future pandemics.
Plus the importance of great people in the travel industry – and diversity.
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| 0:00.0 | There's a lot we're told about bladder leaks. |
| 0:02.5 | We're told it's the sign of decline. |
| 0:04.4 | That it means worrying about going on long journeys. |
| 0:07.4 | But it means weakness. |
| 0:09.6 | Really? |
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| 0:21.3 | It's time to rethink ladder leaks. |
| 0:23.3 | Visit tennah.com.ukuk forward slash women. |
| 0:25.9 | Always seek medical advice from your GP or pelvic health specialist. |
| 0:32.2 | Hello, it's Wednesday the 13th of October and thanks for joining me, Simon Calder, |
| 0:37.4 | here in Akaaba, Jordan, |
| 0:39.4 | for the latest on travel and destinations from the Green List and the travel desk of the Independent. |
| 0:45.5 | Today, it's a special moment for Abta, the Travel Association, |
| 0:50.6 | because they've been holding their first convention for two years. |
| 0:56.9 | And I will bring you the key issues from them. |
| 1:01.0 | Of course, this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. |
| 1:05.6 | You can sign up at independent.co.com.uk forward slash newsletters. |
| 1:14.8 | Well, as you know, COVID and the restrictions that accompany have crushed hopes and demolished dreams of travellers. But for anybody connected with the travel industry, |
| 1:23.1 | the coronavirus pandemic has been absolutely devastating with large parts of a once thriving, |
| 1:29.3 | a noble enterprise in paralysis. |
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