Liverpool ‘tourist tax’ to proceed despite appeal to government
A "tourist tax" in Liverpool will go ahead as planned on 1 June despite an appeal to the Secretary of…
Liverpool ‘tourist tax’ could be delayed due to government appeal
A "tourist tax" set to be introduced in Liverpool on 1 June could be delayed after a group of hoteliers…
CTA Spring Networking in Norwich welcomes 100 attendees
Around 100 stakeholders from the coach tourism sector gathered for the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) Spring Networking event in Norwich…
Southern Vectis launches new open-top ‘Sea Breezer’ service
Southern Vectis is introducing a new "Sea Breezer" service along the Isle of Wight's scenic coastline to capitalise on the…
Coach parking bays in Bibury to ‘temporarily’ close over safety fears
The coach parking bays in Bibury, Gloucestershire, will close as of tomorrow (23 May) as part of what Gloucestershire County…
Dover school groups coach fast track pilot guidance is released
The Department for Education (DfE) has published guidance for school groups travelling via the Port of Dover by coach and…
Clandestine entrants penalties: Be aware of risks – and mitigation
Coach operators travelling internationally must not underestimate the importance of taking all necessary steps to prevent carriage of clandestine entrants…
UKCOA links with security agency in fight against terrorism
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has partnered with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to promote greater security…
Peninsula Transport launches online coach forum for SW England
Peninsula Transport, the sub-national transport body for South West England, has launched an online coach forum. It will bring together…
CTA survey reveals strong growth in coach tourism market
The UK coach tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery with operators reporting strong sales across domestic and European markets…