Alf Scrimgour, who worked in the coach tourism team at the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) before retirement, has died after a period of illness.
Alf joined the CPT in 2011 after a long career in coach tourism, particularly in the schools and student market. At CPT he was responsible for CoachMarque and liaison with the tourism sector. He also helped to develop both the CPT’s Coach Friendly status, and the European Alliance for Coach Tourism.
Simon Posner, CPT CEO, says: “Alf was almost literally larger than life. His knowledge and experience of the tourism industry was second to none, which made him an invaluable member of the CPT team.
“More importantly however he was just a wonderful person. Very few people can light up a room just by entering it. Alf was one of those people. A kind, gentle man and the best story teller I have ever met.”
A celebration of Alf’s life will be held at 1500hrs on Wednesday 18 April at Worthing Crematorium’s Kingswood Chapel, BN14 0RG; and afterwards at Worthing Rugby Club, Roundstone Lane, Angmering BN16 4AX. Those attending are asked to wear ‘a splash of red’. His family welcome donations to the British Heart Foundation instead of flowers. Donate at goo.gl/zS2Xmp
