OFF THERECORD

August 11, 2000, 12:58

n Despite the upheavals, Thomas Cook is on course for record retail profits.

n Airtours has visited Germany – the C&N deal could be getting closer.

n No deposits rule is hitting long-haul bookings badly.

n Steve is talking up his teletext business.

n Will operators be brave enough to change marketing strategies in September?

n The tailfins were supposed to be “very popular” overseas – obviously not.

n Airtours’ staff are under instruction not to talk about the market – are they a bit nervous, by any chance?

n Ed’s job is likely to be split up among a few people. Internal promotions are on the cards.

n If the weather was good, people would be blaming that for the state of the market.