The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association

From the President

TRAVEL + EMPOWERMENT = A 'VIRTUOUS CIRCLE'

Well, with the first fortnight in January under our belts it's a bit of a mixed bag on what people are reporting, but it does seem to be looking good for High Street Agents - with lots of agents reporting that footflow is up on last year, and Tour Operators reporting best days' trading in several years. Long may this continue! Tenerife and Mainland Spain seem to be getting a good share of the bookings, and Cruise and Long Haul are again doing really well. There are lots of campaigns out there  and to keep abreast of them is a mammoth task for us agents. Meanwhile, recent turbulence in the Middle East, the ongoing focus on Flybe and the volcanic activity in the Philippines do cause concern for our travellers and again - this is where the use of travel professionals is key to make sure the correct…

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