| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 21/08/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 2 |
| Copyright: Other |
OFF THERECORD
n Operators did not expect trading standards to take the brochure price issue so seriously.n Thoughts of Preussag taking back a smaller share of Thomas Cook are surely wide of the mark.
n Retailers must get used to holidaymakers booking very late and develop a strategy other than discounting.
n It’s hard to recall a quieter summer period.
n The weather is making English resorts reassess their marketing strategies.
n TVTravel Shop will want to get Carol’s case cleared up before the float.
n New and creative tactics are needed on the sale of insurance.
n Rumours around of one travel agency chain using timeshare tactics to win new business.
n One Global agent is particularly aggrieved.