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Protected Trust Services has claimed a “surge” in membership in recent months fuelled by upcoming Atol renewals and a rise in the cost of bonding. The consortium, which specialises in offering trust accounts to members, said it was hearing “consistent feedback” from businesses enquiring and joining its ranks that increased bonding costs were forcing firms…

Protected Trust Services has reported a surge in membership enquiries which it has attributed to a rise in bonding costs and requirements. The company said enquiries have nearly doubled with more than 100 a month currently compared with the end of last year. So far this year PTS has welcomed 40 new members, both tour operators…

Protected Trust Services has launched a new website which offers information and support for consumers as well as those in the trade. The travel group said it has grown “exponentially” since 2019 so its website needed to reflect its wide range of services. Jacqui Cleaver, head of communications and marketing, said PTS supports different types…

Protected Trust Services held its first networking event since February 2020, with 15 luxury agents joining a VIP afternoon tea at The Milestone Hotel in London. To host the event, PTS partnered with The Velvet Collection – a collection of luxury brands from The Travel Corporation, including the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Uniworld Boutique River…

Mark Sutton has been appointed as Managing Director of Protected Trust Services, 18 months after joining the company as Commercial Director. He takes over from Daniel Landen, who has become CEO. Mr Landen said: “I am delighted Mark has accepted the role of Managing Director. “With trust accounts proving to be increasingly popular with UK…

Agent Shehryar Awan has achieved total commission of more than £41,000 for December 2021 departures after seeing an “upturn” in bookings during the final few months of last year. Awan runs his own long-haul specialist travel company Exquisite Escapes, which is part of Merlin Travel Group. He specialises in selling luxury trips to destinations such…

Hopes of a near-normal summer have risen a week after news of eased travel testing rules but agents have stressed the need for consistent government advice. Firms described 

Travel agents nationwide have enjoyed buoyant sales over the first weekend since the easing of testing requirements but reported mixed views on the year ahead. Many firms said they were inundated with enquiries on the first Saturday 

Protected Trust Services has appointed Sarah Ryan as Business Development Manager of its new membership team. Ms Ryan previously held business development roles at The Global Travel Group, Rogers Hospitality, WebBeds and Advantage, but spent the last 15 months working outside of the travel industry. Sales Director Mark Sutton said: “We are looking forward to…

Travel agents expect the government’s relaxation of testing for international travel to boost consumer confidence as it removed a “major barrier” to bookings. Prime minister Boris Johnson today confirmed that pre-departure tests for those travelling to England would be scrapped from Friday January 7, and that self-isolation and PCR tests on arrival would be ditched…