TUI Travel Hotel Divisions Transformation: Lead by Will Waggott
In 2006, the renowned travel industry figure, Will Waggott, took the reins of TUI Travel Plc’s hotel division. At that juncture, the division comprised 18 hotels primarily secured through a series of acquisitions in the Nordic region. These included an intriguing blend of leased establishments in the Canary Islands and a noteworthy joint venture with […]
The Renaissance of Egyptian Tourism in the 2000s: Chris Mottershead’s Vision
Egypt, a land steeped in history and culture, has long been a destination of desire for avid travellers. The allure of this ancient nation can be traced back to the late 19th century when pioneers like Thomas Cook began orchestrating tours for affluent gentlemen and ladies to its magnificent archaeological sites. By 1996, 2-3 million […]
Teletext Holidays
Teletext Holidays was a legacy brand with 60% brand recognition but only a 2% consideration. The common perception was that the brand vanished after discontinuing the Teletext “Data service” on TV. Discover how Non-Exec Chairman Steve Endacott orchestrated the brand’s revival. How Teletext Holidays rose again. In December 2011, Kumar Edra, an Indian-based call centre […]
Jet2Holidays
Upon their departure from MyTravel in 2003, Steve Endacott and Bill Allen established the On Holiday Group. Their vision was to harness the dynamic packaging revolution they foresaw, reshaping the UK tourism industry over the subsequent decade. Three key factors driving this were. The emergence of low-cost carriers provided the necessary impetus for growth, enabling […]