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Journal: TWUK	Section:
Title:	Issue Date: 21/08/00
Author:	Page Number: 2
Copyright: Other

 

 

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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.