Cadogan Holidays, which has been operating for over 64 years, has confirmed it will take no more bookings after today (October 31). The firm has not gone bust or entered administration. All customers who have already booked have been promised they will get their holidays as planned. The operator has been faced not just with long term changes in the way consumers book holidays but by the economic downturn and by upheavals in North Africa during the Arab Spring. It specialised in travel to Gibraltar, Egypt. Madeira, Morocco and Tunisia. Managing director Neil Chapman says: “This is a very sad day. It was a very hard decision to take. The way people book holidays now is very, very different from when we started and we could not see a viable model for the brand going forward. Other parts of our business, including our flight only operation, will keep going, however. I need to stress that Cadogan Holidays has not failed nor have we gone ‘bust’ but instead we have taken what we feel is a responsible and purely voluntary decision to stop taking bookings. Additionally I would like to offer my thanks not just to the millions of customers who enjoyed their holidays with us but also to the many suppliers and partners who worked with us to build and maintain a reputation which has lasted for over six decades.”
Monday, 31 October 2011
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Early snow in the Rockies
With the London Ski and Snowboard Show opening tomorrow at Earls Court, a taste of the season to come. Early snow has arrived in Breckenridge. For those familiar with the Colorado resort, the picture show Peak 8.
Friday, 14 October 2011
Worldwide live TV on Gulf Air
Gulf Air says is has launched the first jet with worldwide live television reception. Programmes will include coverage of Barclay's Premier League matches. The aircraft is an Airbus A300-200 which has been retrofitted with the latest communications equipment developed by the Panasonic' Avionics Corporation. The technology also provides passengers with in flight broadband internet access and mobile phone connections.
Friday, 7 October 2011
BA declares Gatwick fares war
British Airways says it has knocked up to 20% off shorthaul fares from Gatwick in a move which may spark a winter price war. From today, it says, passengers will be able to fly on 12 of its 29 domestic and European services from the airport for less than £40 one way. Fares to destinations including Malaga, Bologna and Verona are among those cut and will start at £39. Other examples include fares to Innsbruck and Faro, which now start at £49.
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Thursday, 6 October 2011
Holidaymakers rank safety, financial security above price
Travellers value personal and financial security above low prices when booking holidays, according to a survey by industry organisation ABTA. Asked to rate essential or important elements of a trip, 86% cited safe and secure accommodation and 79% listed financial protection of any sort – with 74% specifying the ATOL (air travel organiser's licence) scheme. Almost as many (74%) cited membership of ABTA. Knowledgeable staff at travel companies were mentioned by 67%. The fact that a company offered the lowest prices was crucial to a surprisingly small 53%. The figures emerged from ABTA's 2011 Consumer Trends Survey, which also found that the UK was regarded as the most “family friendly” holiday destination by those aged 55 or over.
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