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(30 January 2007)
A survey of independent tour operators shows bookings and the average value of sales through independent travel agents are up year on year.
In a poll of the Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation's 20 members found bookings through independent agents were 13% up for the first three weeks of January compared to the same time last year. Meanwhile, booking values were up 4%.
According to TIPTO chairman Colin Wilson, independent agents are in many cases outperforming high-street multiples.
“Our members had a gut feeling that 2007 had got off to a flier," he says. "The key message is that the New Year has got off to a cracking start for everyone.”
Tour operator members added that agents were competing effecting with online travel businesses.
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