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Podcast: Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
Episode: May 17th - Why package holidays might have a renaissance
Description: “We’re seeing the rebirth of package holidays.” That’s the message from Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays. He’s just announced a very significant expansion for the company: opening a base at Liverpool John Lennon airport from spring 2024 with a big network of holiday flights Jet2 Holidays has taken over as the biggest tour operator in the UK from TUI – which is itself growing strongly next summer. Great news for holidaymakers. But is it a wise move for the company?This podcast is free, much like my week...