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New Abta chairman must End of war means I can Tourism Australia’s effort in
think about all members now return to Sri Lanka Corroboree was worthwhile
As a board director of Abta, I am concerned As a Brit who has visited Sri Lanka seven times In these tough times of credit crunch, it was
about how the media have presented the con- over the past 15 years, I urge British travellers good to see Corroboree going ahead in
test for the chairmanship as a David v Goliath to see this paradise isle at least once. I have Hamilton Island.
battle, as it is just not true. I know that my visited several Caribbean countries, but Sri Due to the herculean efforts of Tourism
colleagues around the Abta board table totally Lanka beats them all, and is by far the best Australia, both in the UK and Europe, a total of
respect each other and, while we all may have holiday destination in Asia. The people are 308 agents were taken down to experience
our own agendas, the fact is that when we friendly and always smiling and the weather Australia, with agents split into different
sit around that table we are obligated in is just fantastic. While I was there I was only groups and taken on different fams. For my
considering any debate to act on behalf of all able to see the hill country and the southern group a big thank you to Sebastian from
the members, not just factions of it. beaches, but boy was that grand. Now, as there Tourism Australia Germany who escorted us
In his response to my open letter, Noel is no war, I will certainly be back to visit the around the Red Centre.
Josephides alludes to his writing at 5.30am as eastern and northern regions for sure. A big thank you must also go to Qantas and
if that is some kind of way in which only small all of the ground suppliers for their generosity
companies can exist, and that they have huge Gerald Simon and hospitality.
burdens like this that larger companies don’t owner/partner, Outboundholidays The good thing to come out of this was that
have to contend with. as agents we came back better educated with
I write in a humble way when I tell you that I Fam showed me that Gozo regards to new and improved products for sale
work at least 70 hours every week – like many should not be overlooked to our clients. I have already put some of this
of my team – to achieve our goals, including Thank you to TTG and Malta Tourism for the into practice and converted them into sales.
the input and work I do for Abta, but I am not opportunity to experience the wonderful
exclusive in this endeavour. hidden gem of Gozo. Gordon Lawrence
That is because we want success and we are If anyone is considering travelling to or branch manager, Gazelle Travel, Newcastle
passionate about our business. This is an indus- selling the Mediterranean this year, put Gozo
try that is more than most others about people at the top of your list. This little sun-drenched
and skills. That is what this election is about. island offers great food, fantastic service What do you think?
Much of the comment I have seen alludes along with brilliant prices and should not be
to “the need to have Daniele in the chair” to overlooked. Letter of the week wins a
ensure the smaller companies are looked after, £20 iTunes voucher
and that has indeed been Daniele’s message. Nicholas McKay
£20
courtesy of the German
As board directors, and particularly as chair- travel director, Travel Designers, London National Tourist Office.
man, that is neither our remit nor our responsi- The deadline for letters is 10am on Tuesday.
bility as directors. We are elected by you, the Seychelles fam will help me We need your name, job title and company
members, to represent all of the members, match my clients to hotels address. These will be withheld on request.
not just a select element, and we are regularly Thank you to Sunset Faraway for the fabulous Priority is given to letters sent exclusively to
reminded of that at each board meeting. educational to the Seychelles last week. We TTG. We reserve the right to edit letters.
I am also intrigued to understand why a stayed in five hotels in five nights (on four is- Email: ttgletters@ttglive.com
limited number of independent companies lands) and all the arrangements fell seamlessly Fax: 020 7921 8033
continue to make comments along the lines into place. The opportunity to see such a Blog: Or why not have your say online?
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matching future clients to the hotels and is-
Mike Greenacre, director, Abta, and lands that are right for them and their holidays.
managing director, The Co-operative Travel
Jenny Morris
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