There’s no doubt that tour operators are riding through some rough seas these days, and there’s been no shortage of casualties, but it’s not all been doom and gloom. Richard Carrick, Chief Executive of Hoseasons is feeling rather upbeat, “The economy is worsening but people still want to go on holiday. The weakening pound is causing them to look a bit closer to home, where we’re ideally placed to show them that there are great holidays to be had on their doorstep. 2009 is a golden opportunity for the domestic tourism industry, and we’re seeing 25% growth in UK based holidays.”

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