Summer has a habit of making the travel industry look effortless. Airports are busy, ships are full and holidaymakers are finally embarking on the trips they’ve been planning all year. But behind every seamless journey is an industry that never stands still, adapting to political uncertainty, economic volatility and shifting consumer demands while finding new ways to inspire travellers.

That spirit of resilience is what we’ve aimed to capture throughout this issue. On page 7, we hear from two businesses feeling the impact of the revolving door at Number 10 Downing Street, while on page 14, the CEO of Oceanwide Expeditions reflects on the lessons learned three months after the hantavirus outbreak on board MV Hondius. Then, turn to page 29 for a sneak peek at this year’s upcoming Cruise Summit.