Having just returned from the WTM it was comforting to know that the many exhibitors from all around the globe and my fellow competitors feel optimistic about travel, despite the credit crunch. We appear to all be looking ahead to the 2009 season with caution but enthusiasm, as it is thought that holidays will be taken wherever possible to escape the doom and gloom in Britain. Would you tend to agree, cut your capacity but keep all options open, it will be a “late” market but people will still take a holiday? And during a quick nip to the loo, [View Full Entry]

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Where is the "R" in Spain? My business trips have recently taken me to various regions in Spain including the Costa Blanca, Costa Del Sol and the Costa Brava, and they all offered a certain charm and individual beauty. Each time I returned to the UK airport, full of enthusiasm and excitement about the resorts I had visited However the moment I turn the radio on in my car for the drive back home I have the media bombarding me with the “R” word. Did you know that Britain is in a Recession! We are all doomed! Well correct me if [View Full Entry]

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Thoughts on Take Off? Please fasten your seatbelt and ensure your tray table is secure”. Finding myself on yet another flight to Europe I relax back on my headrest and experience the judder of the Boeing 737 as it thunders down the runway. And as the flight falls quiet as we surge into the air I wonder what thoughts are going through fellow passengers minds…….. The lady opposite has her head buried in the latest novel (no doubt picked up in the airport as she is only on page 4), probably taking advantage of a little “me time”.......... [View Full Entry]

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