Thanks for your interest in our TTC Insights Travelcast.
What we covered on this webinar:
đˇ Whatâs happening in the macroeconomic landscape
đ Announcements from 8 major travel companies
đ¤ A look at M&A activity and the funding landscape
âď¸ The latest updates on regulatory reform
This was recorded on Wednesday 21 May, so please keep in mind that things may have changed since then.
We would love to hear your thoughts, feedback and any questions you may have about the topics we discussed – please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re always here to help.
Speakers
Martin is one of TTCâs Directors and manages the day-to-day running of the business.
He also helps operators, lenders, and investors in the travel sector to fix a range of financial regulatory and strategic problems, often related to ATOL, ABTA or IATA.
Prior to TTC, Martin qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and worked in the ATOL department of the Civil Aviation Authority.
He is a prominent travel industry commentator, regularly sharing his opinions in The Telegraph, The Times, Wall Street Journal and on BBC television (though mainly the 5am slots that Simon Calder doesnât fancy).
Having given up on his dream to play lead guitar for an international rock band, he now moonlights as an under-appreciated taxi driver for his two daughters. Thankfully, his years as a Sunderland supporter have taught him to cope well with disappointment.
With over ten years as an ATOL Analyst for the CAAâs Consumer Protection Group under his belt, Simon brought a wealth of travel experience to TTC when he joined in 2012.
He loves helping travel businesses fix regulatory and strategic problems, usually related to ATOL, ABTA or IATA. Simon works with a range of clients, from start-ups to large corporates requiring regulatory support.
Simon also works with several international companies, helping them implement expansion plans into the UK. He specialises in compliance with the Package Travel Regulations and the European Package Travel Directive and is a regular speaker at travel industry events.
When heâs not working, you can find Simon playing football (injuries permitting), cycling with his son or dancing with his daughter.
Sarah joined TTC from Virgin Holidaysâ commercial strategy team in May 2020. She supports our clients and their finance teams with scenario forecasting, M&A, equity/debt raising and strategic decision making.
Her 13-year career with PricewaterhouseCoopersâ London, Sydney and New York offices, working on mergers and acquisitions, stock market listings and financial due diligence mean she is no stranger to high pressure and tight timescales.
Sarah loves travelling and has visited the four corners of the globe to ski in Mongolia, watch rugby in Japan, and track rhinos in Botswana. Nevertheless, she still maintains close links with her native North-East as an Advisory Board member of Newcastle University Business School and a trustee of the Students Union.
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Testimonials
Weâve worked with a wide range of clients over the years, from household names to brand new start-ups.
Here are what some of them had to say about our services.
"We appointed TTC to assist with the regulatory aspects of carving Travelopia out of the TUI Group. Martin and his team worked closely with the senior management team throughout the very complex transaction process, providing advice and guidance on all licensing and bonding matters. TTC's in-depth knowledge of the ATOL, ABTA and IATA requirements and their previous travel sector transaction experience was invaluable in helping us conclude a successful sale to KKR."
"We asked TTC to help us secure an ATOL to launch Trip.com in the UK market. Simon and the team have been fundamental in getting the licence approved. Working with them is like having an extended team member we can call on at any time."