5 Oct 2009    ABTA swims against the tide ABTA’s recent decision to change its “constitution” could lead to wholesale resignations by some current “supplier members”.   1 Mar 2009    ATOL Protection Contribution increasing to £5? A year into its implementation the ATOL Protection Contribution (“APC”) Scheme has, just as I predicted, proved to be seriously flawed.   12 Jan 2009    Landmark case brought against dynamic packaging firm After many months of pronouncements and much posturing the CAA has finally issued proceedings against a travel company under their interpretation of the BERR guidance and what constitutes a package.   21 Dec 2008    Quality of management is all-important Where you turn to for help in making decisions is vitally important.   17 Nov 2008    Balance needed over XL Failure It was no secret that XL had been in financial difficulty for many months before its demise.   13 Oct 2008    Is the sky falling in for travel? The industry is remaining positive and proactive despite the turbulent times.   9 Sep 2008    Credit crunch biting industry hard Cost of fuel and adverse currency movements are biting hard in all sectors of the travel industry.   22 May 2008    Travel giants are confident but the economic future is hard to predict In the last month the chief executives of the travel industry’s two largest operators have been singing from the same hymn sheet.   14 Jan 2008    2008 promises to be difficult for the travel trade Currency exchange, fuel prices and the general downturn in market conditions herald a turbulent year ahead.   22 Jan 2007    Four into three will go. For some years now I, along with a number of other travel commentators, have felt strongly that the UK market place could no longer sustain four majors.   22 Jan 2007    When should you consider an exit or the sale of your business? The time to think of a future disposal is when you set a new business up.   10 Nov 2006    MyTravel turnaround nothing less than incredible After the beneficial tratment Mytravel had received from regulators in 2003, the current consumer protection system is unsustainable, and at times blatantly unfair, and frankly must change.   10 Nov 2006    2006 not a vintage year for the travel industry How much longer can tour operators support such expensive and complex consumer protection when the airline industry has none?   10 Nov 2006    Agency - or Principal? The retail agent does not want to be faced with having to pursue a potential claim against an overseas accommodation provider,so look for UK accommodation providers to act as principals.   18 Oct 2006    Court of Appeal rules against the CAA The inequity between the legal requirements of airlines and non-package operators and ATOL holders is scandalous and unworkable.   19 Sep 2006    The contractual situation is changing Travel companies who have adapted their model from package selling to component sales should have their booking conditions professionally reviewed.   18 Jul 2006    Batten down the hatches! Rationalisation and prudence are the watchwords in a difficult trading arena this year.