OFF THERECORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal: TWUK	Section:
Title:	Issue Date: 17/07/00
Author:	Page Number: 2
Copyright: Other

 

 

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OFF THERECORD

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.