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Travel companies discuss coping with recession at home and upheaval in sunny destinations.
The Bottom Line · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Travel companies have recently had to weather the storms of recession for their customers and major upheaval at popular holiday destinations around the world.
Evan Davis finds out how airlines and tour companies plan for their seasonal business in light of economic crisis in Greece and political unrest in Egypt and North Africa - getting it wrong could lead to financial disaster. And guests will discuss the future for Greece, where tourism is seen as the biggest hope for reviving the economy.
Guests: Peter Long, CEO TUI Travel Carolyn McCall, CEO Easyjet Andreas Andreadis, CEO SANI Resort
Producer: Lucy Proctor.