SCOTTISH AVIATION KEEPS UP THE MOMENTUM + DEFIES THE TIMES!

SPAA President Kevin Thom has commented on a busy week of significant developments in Scottish aviation.

Speaking for SPAA Today, the President said, "Robust and resilient as ever, those of us working in Scotland's travel sector continue to 'fight the good fight' on behalf of our businesses and colleagues, and of course our clients. Those two characteristics of our community are more than evident in this week's news - borne out by the successful completion of the sale of Edinburgh Airport and bmi Regional, both to new owners with excellent pedigrees.

They're also evident in the new agreement between KLM and Flybe to codeshare on the Inverness >< Amsterdam route, with the opportunities for the Northeast that brings - and not least the start of Emirates' second daily service, with First Class on board, between Glasgow and Dubai. Each initiative is, in its own unique way, an expression of confidence in the travel business in and from Scotland. I've no doubt SPAA Members - far from short of the '2 R's' ourselves - will respond positively to all the opportunities these developments bring."

MTB 02/06/2012

SPAA GOLFERS TO RETURN TO MAR HALL FOR ANNUAL TROPHY

Following up on the Annual Summer Ball, scheduled for Thursday 14 June at Mar Hall, Bishopton, the SPAA's keen golfers will return to the well-known hotel and golf course for this year's Golf Day - which will take place on Wednesday 22 August 2012. This is a change to the previously announced date (23 August).

SPAA Secretary Janice Hogarth confirms that 'plans are well advanced for another memorable Summer Ball at Mar Hall - a favourite venue of Members and Associates. A few places are still available, but we're urging anyone who hasn't yet booked a place to do so without delay. The Ball is always an immensely popular event.'

'Further details of the 2012 Golf Day will be announced soon, but keen golfers should make a diary note for Wednesday 22 August, to be sure of playing another enjoyably competitive tournament on what is arguably ones of Scotland's most breathtakingly beautiful courses.'

MTB 01/06/2012