Roundtable Discussion; The Future of Mineral Sands. Watch the video here.
If Canaries have just announced they are closing until October, how can 16th June be a fact?
"A little longer than we all hoped I think but I could see this happening." Actually you were predicting 16th June only yesterday.
This is terrible news for tour operators. If Balearics and Mainland Spain Costas follow suit their fleets will largely be grounded for the most profitable months of the year. Winter months are traditionally loss-making. I'm surprised that DTG and TUI share prices are actually rising today.
FTLR. I visit this forum because occasionally there are interesting and informative views and insights, not to exchange pleasantries. If you claim to have inside information and make extremely misleading and false statements about DTG's finances or frankly inane statements about their operations (Madeira is a key destination!) you should have the stomach and confidence to face challenges. Filtering is for losers.
"If it’s just the Canaries open for example, you will have every travel company in Europe fighting for a limited supply of hotels rooms." But of course Jet 2 will be laughing because they have already paid for all the rooms they need, right FTLR and james2k66?
OK so you can be rude but that doesn't hide your ignorance. Fifteen years in the airline industry does not make you an expert in tour operating. Anyway, for anyone reading this thread please be assured that Jet2 absolutely does not pay all their hotel accommodation up front. End of story.
"I could not divulge that because I am not allowed to". What rubbish. You are a fantasist who doesn't have a clue how tour operating works. It's not a question of whether I believe you or not, I am stating categorically that you are incorrect and therefore probably made this up so to appear knowledgeable.
"Jet2 actually pay for all their hotel rooms in cash, prior to the season. " Absolutely no way. Deposits yes, possibly some guarantees, but full payment up front- out of the question. Where did you get this "information"?
2227. You disappoint me. You obviously didn't follow the discourse on the TCG forum very closely.
Don't be silly.
No more engagement from me Quisty. I don't engage with people I dislike.
Correction switched to DTG not Jet2.
Sorry but I had great flights both ways. Also switched to Jet2 some time back with little loss.
In reply to 2227. DMOR (Done my own research). 15.9 million Brits in total took package holidays last year. Hello...............
Referring to Illbetabuck, Quisty and membrers of course.
I feel really sad for the gullible who sold at the bottom based on these 3 trolls' predictions.
You people have a lot to answer for.
Excellent article; thanks for posting Soutar. The first bit of sense I've read about TCG in some time.
"People here know the company is in trouble a lot have lost a lot of money, including staff who may lose their jobs..,.... That's what makes it fun for these rats james2k66.
"The situation is exactly the same then as it is now..." A disappointing reply, as even you must appreciate that it is just plain wrong. My opinion was expressed before the Citi outburst, before even the unspeakable Quity appeared on this board. There were every grounds for some optimism then. If we can't have an honest discussion.....
Do you really need help to explain your point of view illbetabuck? And do you really think that the situation in May was the same as today?