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Chris Thompson
Dec 16, 20247 min read
Ski sector 2025 - What’s happening now & what lies ahead?
Chris Thompson presents the latest insights from across the ski sector, with a round-up of trends, successes and challenges.
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Stewart Lambert
Dec 11, 20244 min read
M&A update winter 2024 - The latest sale and buyer trends in travel
Stewart Lambert with the latest on what’s happening in travel M&A, including current trends in sales and buyers.
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Safia Bhutta
Aug 28, 20246 min read
A travel insider’s guide to diversification - How to prepare and launch new products in a changing market
Creating a new product is always the sexy thing everyone wants to do... but is it the always the best next step for new growth?
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Sam Hubert
Aug 7, 20246 min read
“We’re one of the best kept secrets in the holiday sector” - MD Sam Hubert on taking Football Escapes to the next level
Sam Hubert, MD of Football Escapes, on achieving new growth for the footballing holiday specialists.
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Chris Thompson
Aug 1, 20245 min read
Top lessons from an MD: 3. Company missions are crucial for driving success
Using a well-defined mission to drive success and employee engagement.
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Chris Thompson
Jul 22, 20245 min read
Top lessons from an MD: 2. High engagement sparks high performance
How to fire up your business's performance by focusing on team engagement.
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Chris Thompson
Jul 11, 20245 min read
Top lessons from an MD: 1. Enhance leadership, enhance work culture
Chris Thompson on the links between leadership and work culture.
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Chris Thompson
Mar 8, 20247 min read
Ski sector 2024 - The latest challenges and opportunities for the industry
Chris Thompson talks conditions, climate and trends for ski enthusiasts, travel owners and MDs.
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Stewart Lambert
Feb 8, 20244 min read
M&A Update 2024 - What’s happening in travel now?
An insider take on the trends and transactions happening at the start of 2024.
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Mark Bush
Jan 26, 20246 min read
AI and the travel sector - Part 2: What small and medium businesses need to do now
Data specialist Mark Bush explains what MDs and owners need to do now to make the most of AI.
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Mark Bush
Jan 24, 20244 min read
AI and the travel sector - Part 1: What small and medium businesses need to know
What’s the reality of AI (artificial intelligence) in the travel sector today – and how can businesses take full advantage of it?
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Safia Bhutta
Jan 10, 20245 min read
“Do we need to update our company systems?” - The when, why and how for owners and MDs in travel
When's the right time to update a cross-company system like email, reservations, or CRM? Safia Bhutta explores the topic for owners and MDs.
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The Firebird Partnership
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Firebird at AITO Overseas 2023 – the latest insights from the world of independent tour operators
Chris Thompson and Mark Bush share the latest travel insights from AITO Overseas 2023, Thessaloniki.
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Amy Hope
Nov 8, 20237 min read
“It was a brilliant adventure” - Amy Hope on completing an MBO
The MD of Artisan, Amy Hope, on successfully leading a managerial buyout.
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Safia Bhutta
Oct 26, 20235 min read
Creating the ideal IM – Or securing a buyer’s interest with the story of your business
How to write the ideal IM, and attract the ideal buyer.
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The Firebird Partnership
Sep 5, 20238 min read
In conversation with RezKit – NED Chris Thompson on successfully raising funds in travel tech
Firebird talks to NED Chris Thompson about a successful fundraise for RezKit, the travel tech start-up.
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The Firebird Partnership
Aug 17, 20236 min read
In conversation with RezKit - Matt Illston on founding, fundraising & future plans
Firebird talks to CEO Matt Illston about RezKit’s story so far, and where the “ideal” reservation platform is heading next.
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Matt Purser
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Let’s not stop travelling, let’s travel the right way - An insider’s view, Friday 21 July 2023
Matt Purser considers the power and impact of travelling “the right way."
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Stewart Lambert
Jun 16, 20234 min read
The private equity opportunity - Opening your business to the options
Sustainable, collaborative, flexible – modern private equity (PE) houses have a lot to offer businesses in travel and beyond.
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Matt Purser
May 26, 20232 min read
Opportunities for optimism? – An insider’s view, Friday 26 May 2023
2023 has already been an eventful year in travel. Matt Purser finds reasons to be positive.
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