Trade Desk · Malé UK
The Maldives Tax, Deferred
The Maldives says its 17% tax on overseas operators' margins moves to 1 April 2027. ABTA wants it in writing. Use the six months to reprice.
Andrew Lovesey · Oct 7, 2026Topic
Tour operators
Photograph · Secret Coach Park / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Rotherham UK
Leger Shearings Goes Fully Management-Owned
A £50m-plus buyout hands a leading UK escorted coach operator to its two top executives, who plan to push Leger upmarket. Agents get a steadier, premium-minded partner.
Andrew Lovesey · Oct 12, 2026 · 2 minLatest
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