The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is writing to the government of Italy to protest against the sudden increase in charges to bring coaches in to popular destinations in Italy.
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is writing to the government of Italy to protest against the sudden increase in charges to bring coaches in to popular destinations in Italy.
From January of this year, tour operators have been subjected to dramatically increased charges in cities such as Florence, Venice and Pisa.
“What is particularly distressing is that these charges are being introduced with no notice,” said Tom Jenkins, executive director, ETOA. “Visitors book their journey many months in advance. Tour operators have to price them years ahead. You cannot “re-price” a product that has already been sold. Such a sudden surcharge has to be absorbed from the margin.
The Equity Release Council has made the double appointment of a membership and business development manager and public affairs manager.
Lorraine Cox (pictured left) takes up the role of membership and business development manager to further support and add value to the organisation’s membership. She brings over 30 years of financial services experience in marketing and relationship management both at a strategic and operational level, having held senior sales and marketing roles at AXA Life.
She most recently worked at the professional body, the Chartered Insurance Institute, managing large corporate relationships.
Simon Posner (pictured right) has been appointed public affairs manager, utilising his Whitehall, parliamentary and government experience to form important alliances and develop significant engagement programmes to support the Council’s ongoing work in the later-life lending sector.