{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/11a7f7fa-c58e-5d12-a59c-8b912694d5f2/6464ff65d3dd8500113031b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"May 17th - Why package holidays might have a renaissance","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba00821a8cbe9ccc3cf08d/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>“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 </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>But is it a wise move for the company?</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is free, much like my weekly newsletter -<a href=\"https://www.independent.co.uk/independent-premium#newsletters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> subscribe here</a> to get it in your inbox every Friday.</p>","author_name":"The Independent"}