Monday, March 27, 2023
DFDS app coach functionality to reduce check in times

‘Five-minute’ ferry check-in for coach coming from DFDS

Ferry operator DFDS is completing trials of new check-in functionality for coach and other groups as part to its existing passenger app. It says...

Daish’s Holidays nearly doubles customer service team

Daish’s Holidays has strengthened its customer service team at its Bournemouth head office with six new recruits, almost doubling the team. The recruits join the...
Ferries like to dominate cross-channel coach traffic in 2023

Eurotunnel 2023 coach prices: Ferries back in favour?

Ferries are likely to account for most cross-channel coach traffic in 2023, one operator familiar with continental work sector has predicted.  Parrys International Managing Director...
Bury market Coach Friendly status is renewed

Coach friendly status for Bury market is renewed

Bury market has again been endorsed with coach friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). It follows a 40% increase in the...

‘The cruising industry has evolved, and so can we’

I understand the comments that John Johnson made in last month’s issue of routeone. He understands his operations, is a fantastic tour operator, and...
CPT highlights impact of Eurotunnel policy change for coach

Eurotunnel coach policy change impact is highlighted

The impact of a heavily criticised change of policy towards coach bookings by Eurotunnel has been underlined in findings from research conducted by the...
CTA summer networking event in Glasgow

CTA reports successful summer networking event

Over 80 coach tour operator members of the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) attended its summer networking event between 24-26 July, the first one to...
Chris Owens among two appointees to CTA board of Directors

Chris Owens one of two appointees to CTA board

Alpine Travel Managing Director Chris Owens (pictured) is one of two additions to the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) board of Directors. He joins at...
Tynedale Group Travel to withdraw from tours after 2022 season

Tynedale to end coach holiday activity after 2022 season

Tynedale Group Travel will bring an end to its coach holiday activities when the 2022 season concludes and focus on its growing sports team...
Cross channel coach line up waiting in Calais

Cross-channel coach difficulties worsening, operator says

Cross-channel coach operations involving the route between Dover and Calais are seeing further stress because of customs delays before embarking on return ferry departures,...

Webinar: Smart Cards meet Smartphones, the Future of Transportation

UrbanThings are organising a live webinar for operators and local authorities about Smart Cards and Smartphones. During this free webinar, you will have the opportunity to...