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FROM THE PRESIDENT ...

 
WHAT A FINAL THE SPAA QUIZ TURNED OUT TO BE!  

It was a cracker! 8 teams battled for the superb prize, courtesy of Virgin Atlantic, and the very worthy winners were Stewart Travel's 'Best In The West', closely followed in 2nd place by Thomas Cook Perth's 'George Street Gals'. After a fierce battle for 3rd spot - and numerous tie-break questions - when both teams still came out neck-and-neck it was decided to award the place to both - the 'Alba Airheads' and 'Travel 3'. A big 'thank you' to all the sponsors and competitors and of course, not forgetting the formidable Quizmaster Aman Kohli and his glamorous assistants Lisa, Irene and Janice.     

WHAT A WEEK FOR CRUISING ...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines once again breaks ground with the launch this week of its new Quantum class ships - Quantum and Anthem, due for introduction in 2014/15. Although not as big as the record-breaking Oasis and Allure, the new class of ships promise innovation and excitement. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cambridge named the new Royal Princess in Southampton. The ships keep coming, and all those of us active in the cruise sector need to keep the creativity and determination coming, to build the market and maintain our margins. That's a big ask, but with the enlightened partnership of our cruise lines, we can surely achieve success.   

... AND A POSITIVE ONE FOR SCOTLAND'S AIRPORTS

Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow all recorded increases in passenger throughput for May and all are engaged in investment or service enhancement projects of one kind or another. Importantly for SPAA members, Scotland's three main airports maintain close ties with the Association. Communication between is ongoing and comprehensive and that's good for all of us - and our business and leisure travel customers. You can stay abreast of all the news adjacent (SPAA + Associate News) and in this week's edition of SPAA Today (downloadable above) ...

DELIGHTED TO WELCOME 2 NEW ASSOCIATES TO SPAA! 

... and in SPAA Today you'll also see news from one of our two new Associate Members - Balkan Holidays. We're delighted to welcome Balkan Holidays into the Association, together with insurance and travel bonds provider James Hallam - so watch out for news, product and service updates from them in the coming months. 

Kevin Thom
SPAA President
15 June 2013