As I write this the World Scout Jamboree is underway in Sweden. You may not know what relevance that has to us – especially if this is your first time to the blog.
Bales Worldwide are looking after the travel arrangements of the UK Scout Association which number nearly 4,000 Scouts ...
So we have now had the Open Championship Golf and what a very popular victory it was for Darren Clarke. It is not surprising really – he is such an affable genuine person – not that I know him you understand but that is how he comes across to me.
Steve ...
Despite the fact that personally I don’t take to Andy Murray – I was really hoping he would win Wimbledon. It is always such a boost for the country when we have winners of sports or in fact anything. I should admire Andy Murray – I think there is a ...
Proud to be an Egyptian! I write immediately following my visit to Tahrir Square. I am still in Cairo and only wish I could extend my visit. Let me expand... I have been to Egypt many times, I believe I will soon notch up 100 visits. I love Egypt with ...
... and then there was snow!! Having come back from the majestic snow clad Annapurna Mountains and loving the dramatic scenery I saw the other side of the snow – how it can bring our country to a stand still. No deliveries meaning a shortage of food and petrol in ...
There is a saying that I shouldn’t have got out of bed this morning that is usually uttered when things go wrong early in the day. I however was having a good day before calamity hit!
Being the eternal optimist I like to think that everything presents an opportunity. This week ...
It is I know not good on my carbon footprint but it had to be done. We flew over to Baltimore on Saturday and returned on Monday – I think you would all understand – my stepdaughter Rachel came home from America for Christmas and announced she was getting married. ...
Happy New Year to all of you… well, I actually mean happy to include lots of fun and laughter and also wish you a healthy New Year.
Our industry loves statistics and reasons for everything- we will predict more bookings if there is snow and if it’s not as busy as ...
Well now I have revealed the news, you will understand that I have been wearing 2 hats - one to run the business and the other to work with Virgin Holidays towards the successful acquisition of Bales Worldwide. I was told it would be difficult and I disputed this knowing ...
Work/ life balance is almost a cliché statement and one that annoys a lot of people. It does resonate with some of us and possibly it is more likely to be recognised by people that struggle with it. I have never thought I juggle well, I think I muddle through ...
It has been full on at Bales which is good. I am in the period of doing appraisals with my direct reports and I also receive my own appraisal. I think appraisals are a good discipline so long as the balance is right in that they should not be just ...
