You may have read in the travel press or on social media that on 1 March 2016 the CAA issued a series of new financial assessments for Standard and Small Business ATOL holders. All of the new changes are highlighted in the CAA’s guidance note: – “ATOL Policy and Regulations 2016/01 – Criteria for an…
Chancellor George Osborne has stated in recent days that the “storm clouds” are gathering, and we should all expect a difficult few years with slower growth and potential global economic turmoil. When an actual storm is approaching, those who prosper are the ones who make preparations, and protect their homes and assets from the oncoming…
WHA’s Head of Travel & Leisure Chris Photi had the privilege to attend a Just A Drop charity function held a Number 10 Downing Street. This special evening was hosted by Samantha Cameron, who charmed everyone in attendance. Just a Drop is a charitable organization which helps to provide clean water and sanitation in poor…
WHA were headline sponsors for the latest Travel Weekly Executive Dinner, held at the Dorchester Hotel on 28 January 2016. The event was attended by a number of leading Travel Industry representatives. Richard Jackson, the CAA’s former group director for consumer protection was the guest speaker for the evening. Enclosed is an article in this…
As highlighted on the WHA blog forum yesterday, enclosed is a copy of the article from Travel Weekly announcing Chris Photi’s induction into The British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame. Other inductees include Manfredi Lefebvre of Silversea Cruises and Peter Stephens of Lotus Group. WHA are very proud of our own “Travel Titan” and…
Hot off the press from this week’s Travel Weekly, WHA are delighted to announce that Head of Travel and Leisure Chris Photi has been given the Travel Industry’s highest honour, by being inducted into the British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame. It is truly unique for an industry to so acknowledge an adviser with such…
As highlighted in our summer budget back in July 2015, the government announced its intention to introduce a new National Living Wage. Chancellor George Osborne clearly stated that the new legislation was designed to assist a move “from a low wage, high tax, high welfare society to a higher wage, lower tax, lower welfare society.”…
WHA were again mentioned in this week’s issue of Travel Weekly. In an article that outlined the main talking points from Travlaw’s Big Tent Event, Chris Photi, who was the moderator for the panel of Travel Experts, spoke regarding what effect terror attacks have on the Travel Industry. Enclosed is an article and direct quotes…
The 2016 Travel Industry calendar got off to a great start this year at Kings Place Gallery, Kings Cross, home of the 9th annual Big Tent Event hosted by Travlaw LLP. Individuals from every corner of the industry came together to listen to some of the leading experts in our field. White Hart’s own Chris…
As leading Travel Industry Accountants, WHA has a lot to say about current and future hot topics that effect businesses within this sector. WHA’s Chris Photi was quoted twice in this week’s Travel Weekly. Speaking at the Hill Dickinson Travel Law Seminar, Chris gave his expert opinion on the new Package Travel Directive (PTD) and…
