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| Operators must adapt, says Mintel
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MINTEL'S latest report says that operators need to adapt to exploit the potential for growth in coach holidays.
According to Mintel, future success requires extolling the comfort and hasle-free aspects of coach holidays and promoting the green, environmental benefits of coaches over air travel.
the CTC says its members were already addressing the key issues raised by Mintel. “The continuing and substantial multi-million pound investment in new coaches, door-to-door collections, new product and huge improvements in service levels, highlight how coach operators are moving forward,” says CTC chief executive Chris Wales.
The report says the coach holiday market is expected to increase by 23 per cent at current prices to be worth an estimated £2.93billion by 2011 with passenger numbers rising from 8.2 million last year to 8.8 million.
The full Mintel report is available to CTC members at a discounted price of £1,350 if purchased before 31 May.
www.mintel.com
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| National Express signs for Wembley |
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NATIONAL Express Group has been chosen as Wembley Stadium’s official transport supplier for the next three years, and in addition has signed a contract with The Football Association to become the official travel partner of the England football team and the FA Cup for the same period.
As part of the deal the Group will provide new dedicated transport links –coach, rail, tube and bus – for visitors to the new national stadium until 2010.
The company will operate 13 new coach routes from 43 major towns and cities. Fans will alight from National Express coaches at designated parking bays, located directly outside the stadium.
National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker is proud to have achieved this milestone and says: “Whether it’s to watch the England team play or enjoy one of the many events at the world’s finest stadium, National Express will be using our considerable experience of serving major events to take you right to the gates.”
www.wembleystadium.com
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| Albatross acquires Leisure Breaks
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ALBATROSS Group Holdings has announced the complete acquisition of the Leisure Breaks Company for an undisclosed fee.
Leisure Breaks has been in operation for 17 years and specialises in wholesale group packages and tour products throughout the UK and Europe. Leisure Breaks managing director Brian Huxstep feels the time is right for the company to expand within Albatross.
Huxstep says: “We can think of no better partner than Albatross to take our work forward as we share many of the same principles and values and believe that The Albatross Group can provide the platform and additional resources that Leisure Breaks needs to grow.”
Albatross Group managing director Sean Taggart says: “We will take steps to ensure that Leisure Breaks both retains and strengthens its unique brand and identity as a specialist wholesaler to London and other key destinations while using our combined expertise and resources to further improve the range of products and services that the company offers.”
www.albatross-tours.com
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Operators must adapt, says Mintel.
National Express signs for Wembley.
Albatross acquires Leisure Breaks.
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