Posts Tagged ‘ Thomas Cook ’

Maybe Fosun are aware of that and will change things. If not then Thomas Cook will still fall behind the pack.

Companies have to understand that “giving something back” means more than tokenism and that the destinations they offer must also get the benefit of tourism in tangible and investment ways.

To many the company needs a good skake-up. Management ineptitude must be part of the problem as it has for many years

It suggests that British holidaymakers are looking at cheaper destinations and destinations outside the Eurozone and that the big two have been wrong-footed.

It is non-EU countries like Turkey and Tunisia which are proving popular, along with all-inclusive deals as customers “lock-in” costs

Gorillas in Virunga National Park, an Eagle in Potsmouth and a generous gesture from Historic Houses are some of Adrian’s snippets today.

The Times says this morning that there is “turmoil” in the travel industry. It makes a good line but is it true?

Morgan Stanley contend that Thomas Cook and TUI are losing market share to newer entrants.

TUI’s annual report says that it is a “challenging environment in the traditional tour operator business” For us holidaymakers there is little clue as to what destinations will be the hot spots.

Despite what trendy management gurus say, there is still a big demand for package holidays – it is just not as big as it was.

Adrian sums up some other stories from the World Travel Market, is surprised how quick it is to go through formalities at Cardiff Airport and looks at developments in the Dominican Republic and Switzerland

It seems that some of us are concerned about Brexit and are waiting before booking EU holidays next year.

Maybe the times have changed. Maybe there is no place for Club 18-30 in today’s holiday world.

I suspect that neither Thomas Cook nor TUI are too happy with us – their customers and potential customers.

BA says that anyone affected will be reimbursed but it does leave a number of concerns that both companies and regulators have to address.

Traditionally TUI (which used to be called Thomson) and Thomas Cook were companies that sold us overseas holidays. Could this now be their unmaking?

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot (and what’s not) in the travel world

Fines send a strong message that tour operators are prepared to fight despite the fact that it probably costs them more than settling the claims.

Could Thomas Cook be misreading the situation or not packaging the type of holidays that Club 18-30’s want? Or is the brand really past its sell by date?

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world, right now

The announcement in Thomas Cook’s Holiday Report 2018 that Tukey is outselling the Canary Islands will surprise many holidaymakers.

Its Las Fallas time in Valencia again this coming week. That’s just one of items Adrian covers this week.

Recently we have had views about travel this summer from TUI, Thomas Cook, On the Beach and Jet 2. What might be in store for travellers and holidaymakers?

The big news this morning is not about Donald Trump, Brexit or yet more rumours about internal Conservative party plots to oust Theresa May it is about holiday sunbeds.

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world, right now

Last week both Thomas Cook and TUI reported. With the demise of Monarch the outlook for the remaining tour operators may have got a little bit rosier. For travellers and holidaymakers I suspect that it will get a little more expensive.

In dismissing the court action, the judge accused them of “fundamental dishonesty.” He ordered the couple to pay costs of £3,744.

In a busy week, a beaututiful garden re-opens in Spain, a museum in London is open for just tomorrow and yet more news about travel insurance fraud.