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TravelTradeC

  1. Good luck to Harriet Green, Thomas Cooks new CEO. She has an uphill task to transform a culture with very deep roots.
  2. Notably few companies contingency planning for a Greek Euro exit yet. Blind faith or industry being reactive instead of proactive as usual?
  3. Some interesting view points at today's excellent Barclays Travel Forum. A mood of cautious optimism despite the woeful economic outlook.
  4. #ABTAtravel release an updated version of their model booking conditions
  5. #ABTAtravel produce a new checklist for agents to ensure the correct documentation is issued to consumers
  6. 67% of Brits still plan to holiday abroad despite "Holiday at Home" campaign
  7. Andy Cooper: will UK try to push its framework for consumer protection on Europe? #abta
  8. Tanzer and Jennings talk of an industry run Consumer protection scheme #abta
  9. Allies TCook: regulation on ATOL should be consistent across the industry. Airlines should be included. #ABTA
  10. #ABTA Rt Hon Justine Greening "considering bringing airline websites into ATOL but would need consultation."
  11. ATOL reform and your bottom line @ttg_digital ttgdigital.com/news/comment-a…
  12. New Cooks CFO brings much needed ecommerce expertise from eBookers days.Vital given TUI now sell 47% of uk hols online. m.travelweekly.co.uk/Article.aspx?c…
  13. Once again the weather is better than any economic indicator when it comes to predicting holiday bookings! travelmole.com/news_feature.p…
  14. Great to hear Thomas Cook refinancing news m.travelweekly.co.uk/Article.aspx?c… Breathing space to work on strategy without a sword of Damocles hovering!
  15. Are you off to the polling station today? We're off to cast our vote for London Mayor
  16. Papers received for ITT Board ballot. The General Category is contested by John Bevan,Mike Greenacre,Allan Lambert,Daniela Wagner,Adam White
  17. It has been confirmed by ATOL that Freedom Travel Group is the fourth Accredited body
  18. IATA looking to standardise its financial criteria across Europe, but no news yet on an implementation date
  19. ABTA have welcomed the Transport Committee's report on ATOL and the need for possible further reform. abta.com/about/news/vie…