Budget Review for Tourism
2021 Budget – Key Tourism Points General Economic Status 700,000 people have lost their jobs, the economy shrank by almost 10% last year OBR forecast is for GDP to grow 4% this year, then by 7.3% in 2022, and…
Leger Shearings: ‘We literally can’t answer the volume of calls’
Leger Shearings Group is reporting record year-on-year bookings after the Government announced its roadmap out of lockdown. CEO Liam Race said bookings at the UK's largest escorted coach tours company yesterday were up 220% over 23 February 2020. "Sales have been…
Latest Silver Travel Industry Report published
The Silver Travel Industry Report 2021 has been published by Silver Travel Advisor and includes some specific insights into coach tourism as a result of a partnership with CTA. The latest consumer survey conducted on behalf of Silver Travel Advisor…
Excursions 2021
For the first time in 45 years, we are sad that we are unable to run a face-to-face show, but we know that you as group organisers and itinerary planners are keen to get out and about and do what…
Business recovery webinars – VisitBritain
Join our second series of business recovery webinars to help you get back on track following the coronavirus pandemic. What do I get? Free webinar programme with insight and advice from industry experts including Google Digital Garage Practical tips, case…
The Over 50s are trending!
Delighted to see this report from the BBC today with news that coach and other tour operators are reporting a surge of new bookings from silver travellers who are raring to get away as soon as they have their vaccine.…
Skilled Worker Route Opens
The Government has opened the visa application process for people wanting to come to come and work in the UK under the new points based system, including the Skilled Worker route which will be the route on most relevance to…
Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2020
Many congratulations to all the winners of the GL&T Awards held yesterday evening on line. Especially to those AGTO Associates who won and also those who were nominated – a great achievement. AGTO had 2 nominations from its membership for…
UKInbound – A Year in Review 2019-2020
With AGTO’s continued association with UKInbound we receive updated information on the current situation in the industry together with research papers and reports. No-one would have believed what we are currently facing in the industry but perhaps read some of…
COVID-19 Update 15th September 2020
High Court ruling favours policyholders in FCA business interruption test case Ruling on a test case presented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the High Court has ruled that business interruption policies with pandemic or notifiable disease clauses should be…