Andy Cooper

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Opinion: Holidays providers are being bugged by the claims culture

Aug 9th 2016, 8:34

When I qualified as a solicitor in the mid-1980s, there were around 30,000 solicitors on the roll. There are now about 135,000 practising solicitors as well as an increasing number of paralegals.

Opinion: Lowcost’s collapse should not prevent new package rules being implemented

Jul 19th 2016, 8:37

The latest industry failure could leave many customers out of pocket but the gains of the new EU package travel Directive should not be sacrificed, argues industry consultant Andy Cooper

Comment: Prevent the referendum outcome becoming a business crisis

Jul 1st 2016, 8:09

Like many people, I was surprised, and more than a little disappointed by the outcome of the EU Referendum.

Comment: The questionable legacy of the travel industry

May 31st 2016, 8:17

Sharp practice in travel is mostly a thing of the past, yet regulators must remain vigilant says industry consultant Andy Cooper

Comment: Why are night flights such an important issue?

May 17th 2016, 8:31

The government should think carefully before changing the night flights regime, says industry consultant Andy Cooper

Comment: What are the likely holiday destinations of the future?

Apr 26th 2016, 8:10

People are travelling further, more frequently, and at faster speeds than ever before – but where will they be heading in the near future, asks industry consultant Andy Cooper

Comment: The Importance of an effective system of government travel advice

Apr 4th 2016, 8:35

The government should be the most definitive guide on the likely level of risk to its citizens, says industry consultant Andy Cooper.

Opinion: Are booking conditions too complicated?

Mar 8th 2016, 8:12

Finger pointing by government over impenetrable booking terms and conditions isn’t going to make them any simpler or shorter, says Andy Cooper

Opinion: Can mainstream travel work with the sharing economy?

Feb 22nd 2016, 8:32

Industry consultant and travel law expert Andy Cooper identifies a key question for businesses considering partnerships with peer-to-peer sites such as Airbnb

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