Citations with the tag: GLOBAL Travel Group PLC
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- Global's 'affordability appeals to rival agents'.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly (UK); 3/12/2010, Vol. 5, p14The article offers news briefs related to tourism including Global Travel Group PLC conference and Cosmos' pay cut and reduction of working hours.
- Global looks to US expansion.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 9/22/2003, Issue 1686, p3Global Travel Group PLC is to extend its in-house tour operation to the U.S. after the fledgling business exceeded expectations. The new Destinations to Asia brand, which began 12 weeks ago, is currently carrying around 500 passengers a month for Global to Far East beach destinations. The...
- Tech system migration begins.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 9/8/2003, Issue 2580, p32Reports on the Global Travel Group PLC's seventy members' migration to the group's technology system in Great Britain. Provision of the company's monthly cost; Features of the technology system.
- Offers to go Global.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 7/7/2003, Issue 1675, p18Reports on Global Travel Group's release of a brochure for Global and Independent Options members.
- Travel 2 sales top Gold Medal's.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly (UK); 3/12/2010, Vol. 5, p14The article reports that sales of Gold Medal has been overtaken by sales of Travel 2 by Global Travel Group PLC members.
- Operators to force tier issue.
Baldwin, Neal // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p5Reports on the move of travel operators to change the way independent agents are paid by forcing bosses at Global Travel Group PLC to accept tiered commission. Origin of the move to force down payments to poor-performing agents; Views of executives concerning tiered commission. INSET: TIERED...
- Use names not fascias.
Baldwin, Neal // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p23Reports that executives at Global Travel Group PLC have ruled out introducing a compulsory fascia for members' stores.
- Global boosts online booking capabilities.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 11/25/2002, Issue 2541, p4Reports that buying group and independent agents' The Global Travel Group PLC is poised to unveil an upgraded version of its online booking system, Boris 3. Capabilities of the software; Access given by the system to the Internet, electronic mail, payment system and global distribution.
- Help on DIY break sales.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 11/25/2002, Issue 2541, p4Reports on the plans of The Global Travel Group PLC to use its debut conference in March 2003 to offer members advice on protection when selling split-contract packages.
- Brochure breaks record.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 9/8/2003, Issue 2580, p32Reports on Global Travel Group PLC's claim to have sold a record number of holidays as exclusive offers in July, 2003 in Great Britain.
- Ambitious Global eyes scheduled flight-only.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 4/7/2003, Issue 2558, p14Reports on the expectation of Global Travel Group PLC on their scheduled air fares division in Great Britain.
- Global Travel 'to get closer to Cook'
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p5The article reports on the assertion of Global Travel Group PLC's managing director, Dave Clayton, that he plans to work more closely with Thomas Cook Ltd. in Great Britain.
- Comment.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p11In this article, Global Travel Group PLC's managing director, Dave Clayton, comments on his plan to work more closely with Thomas Cook Ltd. in Great Britain.
- Margins up, but Atol doubts linger.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/15/2012, Issue 2996, p08The article presents information on the increase in margins of Global Travel Group PLC, by 1 percent in 2011, despite tough trade conditions.
- 3 Flight-Plus fears prompt rival agents to call Global.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly (UK); 3/15/2012, Issue 2108, p5The article offers information on Global Travel Group PLC, which has reportedly received enquiries from members of other consortia concerned about the new Flight-Plus regulations in Great Britain.
- Members express anger over cheaper web deals.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Weekly (UK); 10/24/2008, p3The article reports that members of the Global Travel Group have expressed their anger at the consortium undercutting them on holiday prices through its direct-sell Web sites. A heated discussion broke out this week on Global's intranet after a member claimed he lost a sale when a customer found...
- May sales shine through ash anxiety.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 6/2/2011, Issue 2961, p5No abstract available.
- Consortia row escalates.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 8/4/2003, Issue 2575, p4No abstract available.
- Global Travel gears up for major push.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 12/1/2003, Issue 2592, p2No abstract available.
- The old ones are the best.
Berman, Chloe // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 4/5/2004, Issue 2608, p32Delves into a travel conference called Independent Options Two hosted by the Global Travel Group PLC in Paphos, Cyprus. Request made by ITV newsreader Alistair Stewart to stay competitive and embrace new technology; Description of the analogy presentation between marketing and judo;...
- Global comes out fighting with ATOL.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 4/5/2004, Issue 2608, p72Reports that the Global Travel Group PLC has secured an ATOL to cover thousands of passengers as part of its fight against the big four travel companies in Great Britain. Advantages of using the ATOL system; Launch of an inhouse accommodation-only facility to link to its Globalairfares Web...
- Global offers group Atol to Triton agents.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/14/2008, Issue 2808, p16The article reports that Global Travel Group PLC in Great Britain has claimed its offer to fellow Triton agents in Worldchoice and Advantage to use its Atol represents good value. The move comes ahead of the introduction of the �1 Atol Protection Contribution on April 1, 2008. The offer covers...
- Agents hit out over brochures.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p20Highlights the first Global Travel Group PLC conference of travel agents in Marbella, Spain on March 27-29. Split contracts; Brochure launches; Stepping outside the comfort zones; Participants.
- VOX POP.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p20Presents views of the travel agent participants on the outcomes of the first Global Travel Conference in Marbella, Spain on March 27-29. Carole Warren; Thomas Edmund; Bernard Bateman; Alastair Stewart.
- All systems go for recruitment.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p22Reports on Global Travel Group's use of its integrated technology as a recruiting tool which aims to pick up disaffected members from rival consortia. Features of the technology; Benefits of the technology for travel agents.
- 'Have no fear of failure.'
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p23Reports that restaurant entrepreneur Simon Woodroffe has challenged travel agents in his keynote speech delivered at the Global Travel Group PLC conference. Qualities of successful people; Advice for agents when facing adversity.
- Karate kid Steve KO'd by something fishy.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/7/2003, Issue 1662, p67Focuses on executive Steve McDermott's session at the Global Travel Group PLC conference. Discussion on how being more upbeat can transform one's fortune; Secret to a better life according to Steve.
- Warning over group licence.
Walsh, Charlotte // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/5/2004, Issue 1712, p28Global Travel Group PLC has admitted some members are falling foul of current regulations as it attempts to secure a group ATOL. The group's new tour operation, Destination 2 Asia, which is being trialled with 10 agencies, already has an Air Travel Organisers' Licencing (ATOL). But the group is...
- Call for support.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 4/5/2004, Issue 1712, p29Global Travel Group PLC has issued a veiled threat to suppliers that support they give members will influence the size of its own tour operation. Bosses were also forced to defend Destination 2 Asia against its own members' fears it could undercut agents when selling holidays direct through...
- Global claims recruitment success.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 7/7/2003, Issue 2571, p3Reports on the recruitment of additional travel agent members to the Global Travel Group PLC in Great Britain. Claim of declining membership for rival group Travel Advantage Centres; Statement of Andrew Botterill, group operations director of Global; Number of agents members targeted.
- Global issues Savers range.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 7/7/2003, Issue 2571, p35Reports on the launch of a travel brochure by the Global Travel Group PLC and Independent Options in Great Britain. Inclusion of primary winter and summer tourist destinations; Distribution to travel agents.
- Travelcare sales boss joins group.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 9/8/2003, Issue 2580, p32Reports on the career development of Travelcare's Jason Edwards with Global Travel Group PLC in Great Britain. Job description of Edwards at Global; Brief information of Global Travel; Description of the company.
- GROUP DISCUSSION NEEDED.
Baker, Di // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 9/24/2004, Issue 2633, p34Comments on implications of Global's decision to buy a group Air Travel Organizer's License (ATOL) in Great Britain. Requirement needed to qualify to ATOL; Need to introduce a simple method whereby a consumer pays a tiny levy when they travel; Phenomenal increase in interest for Bulgaria.
- Global to debate DIY bookings.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/24/2003, Issue 2556, p28Reports on the 2003 Global Travel Group PLC/Independent Options' overseas conference. Topics that will be discussed in the conference; Industry experts who will participate in the convention debate.
- Global to protect members.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 4/7/2003, Issue 2558, p7Reports on the protection package develop by Global Travel Group PLC for its members in Great Britain. Clarification on split contracting from the Civil Aviation Authority; Views of members on dynamic packaging; Plan of George Begg, founder of Global Travel to conduct commercial negotiations.
- Global touts DIY tool net fares.
Huxley, Lucy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 6/24/2005, Issue 2671, p5Reports that British travel firm, Global Travel Group PLC expects more than 500 members to be using its new dynamic packaging tool in mid-July 2005.
- Global gets tough.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 8/27/2004, Issue 1733, p10The Global Travel Group PLC has issued a veiled threat to operators that it will use its new ATOL licence as a way to fight back against direct-sell tactics or reduced commissions. The group is set to unveil a package of measures to members � including a duty office and supplier vetting...
- Indies to merge as times get tough?
Gill, Rob // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/11/2011, Issue 2950, p6The article reports that Stella Travel Services UK, owner of Global Travel Group PLC, has set to find a wave of mergers and acquisitions over the next six months to guarantee their survival despite tough trading conditions and increased fuel prices.
- Global: switch-sell away from CSS.
Gill, Rob // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/11/2011, Issue 2950, p5The article presents insights from the delegates of the Global Travel Group PLC conference regarding the decision of Complete Cruise Solution (CCS) to cut five percent in the base commission, in which Stuart Wilson of Blue Bay Travel Ltd. states that five percent is too low and is not feasible...
- 'We'll work with big two'
Gill, Rob // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/11/2011, Issue 2950, p12The article reports that Global Travel Group PLC managing director Dave Clayton is working together with Thomas Cook Ltd. and Tui Travel PLC because of their increased commission rates.
- Members beating market average.
Gill, Rob // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/11/2011, Issue 2950, p12The article reports on the views of Global Travel Group PLC managing director Dave Clayton regarding their market performance and the productivity of their travel agents in 2011 summer sales.
- Big three merger on way.
Pearce, Daniel // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/12/2010, Issue 2904, p30The article reports on the consolidation of travel agencies Global Travel Group PLC, Advantage Travel Centres Ltd. and Worldchoice in Great Britain. INSET: Bright future.
- Global blasted over conference charges.
Longman, Louise // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals; 2/2/2004, Issue 1703, p3Global Travel Group PLC has come under fire for the amount of money it wants operators to pay to attend its overseas conference. A select group of 40 tour operators have been invited to pay sponsorship money to help fund the conference, which takes place on March 25-27 at the Elysium Beach...
- Crack down on rogue traders, ABTA urged.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals; 8/4/2003, Issue 1679, p2The Global Travel Group PLC is urging ABTA to be more vigilant after fears that agents could get the organisation's protection "through the back door". Global claims agents who would not obtain ABTA membership in their own right are slipping through the net by joining groups with one ABTA...
- Global and Dream to work together.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 5/28/2010, Issue 2914, p9The article reports on the new commercial agreement between specialist tour operator Dream Holidays and the Global Travel Group PLC.
- Consortium hails good start to the year with 10% increase in bookings.
HALL, MELANIE // Travel Weekly (UK); 3/14/2013, Issue 2159, p14The article reports that Andy Stark, managing director of Global Travel Group PLC, has hailed the beginning of 2013 as very positive, with 10% sales growth.
- Merger maximises power.
Dennis, Juliet // Travel Weekly (UK); 10/24/2008, p20The article analyzes merger of travel and tourism companies. Just before the news that Advantage and Elite had joined forces, TTA Worldchoice was formed out of a merger of Worldchoice and the Travel Trust Association. The signs of consolidation were there almost exactly a year ago when Stella...
- 'Book at your own peril'.
Robertson, Edward // Travel Weekly (UK); 4/13/2007, p3The article reports on the decision of Global and Worldchoice to adopt Advantage's policy not to use bed banks that do not take the fullest legal responsibility. Advantage managing director John McEwan said that if one of their Advantage members is using an accommodation-only supplier that is...
- Agencies threaten to quit over Worldchoice merger.
Robertson, Edward // Travel Weekly (UK); 10/5/2007, p47No abstract available.
- Laurie denies Global deal was sealed in two weeks.
Robertson, Edward // Travel Weekly (UK); 2/8/2008, p4The article reports that the British boss of Stella Travel has dismissed a report that the company's deal to buy Global Travel Group would be concluded in a few days in November 2008. Analysts had expressed amazement at the claim that a deal could be completed in two weeks following contact at...
