Hi,
I am trying to find information on old operators who really started our industry.
I have looked on the web but mainly come up with zero.
Any one who has any info on the likes of Lyons Tours, MATO, Clarksons other than the collapse in 74,Global pre Intasun days the original Universal Skytours (TUI wont help as normal) or others
Please contact with any help I also remember Cosmos has a brochure for late flights that were cheaper called Populair? or sim
Await any help from anyone
Thanks
Have you tried the Thomas Cook archives? Or trade press like Travelweekly and look at there older issues?
Have contacted Thomas cook phone put down on us.
Looked at the Archive site not a lot for what I am looking for, anyone have any ideas>
Have a look at Wikipedia - there is some good information on Palmair!
Palmair started in the 50s and until this year had the oldest ATOL number in existance 0003!
Hope thats helpful x
Hi there,
Here's a few links you might find useful:
Palmairhttp://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2010/03/palmy-skies/Thomas Cookhttp://www.thomascook.com/about-us/thomas-cook-history/http://www.thomascook.com/history-of-british-holidaymaking/Horizon Travelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_TravelClarksons Travelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarksons_Travel_GroupIf you can get hold of a second-hand copy of this it might be helpful too:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flight-Sun-Story-Holiday-Revolution/dp/0826448291/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322229949&sr=1-1
Hi travel57
As my colleague Tom_Irwin has pointed out, the book 'Flight to the Sun', by Vladimir Raitz and Roger Bray, published in 2001, is an excellent account of the very first days of UK charter flying. It captures the excitement of striking pioneering deals with Corsican hoteliers (and beyond) and securing the rights to fly. If you can't track down a copy, let me know – I could lend you mine.
@travel57
I have had some contact from someone with knowledge of the history of tour operating and the operators we've listed so far - they are happy for you to contact them, so if you'd like their details please email me at tom.irwin@travelweekly.co.uk