‘Tourism stands as…’ Maldives tour and travel body urges EaseMyTrip CEO to resume flight bookings, extends apology

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has written a letter to EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.

In a letter to the CEO, MATATO wrote, “Tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work directly in the tourism sector. The potential adverse impact on tourism holds the power to unleash severe repercussions on our economy, affecting the lives and well-being of many.”

While referring to

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Travel agent who chartered flight to Seville for Rangers fans accused of pocketing thousands for trips that don’t exist

A TRAVEL agent blasted by Seville-bound Rangers fans is being probed by a watchdog over a string of complaints about luxury holidays that allegedly came to nothing.

Conor Campbell, 25, faces claims he arranged dream trips for clients who were allegedly left in the lurch after paying thousands to his firm Travel Inspired Ltd.

Conor Campbell's travel firm is being investigated by an industry watchdog

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Conor Campbell’s travel firm is being investigated by an industry watchdog
Customers claim Campbell took cash for holiday bookings that didn't exist

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Customers claim Campbell took cash for holiday bookings that didn’t exist
It's scared Campbell is living it up on holiday while customers try to get their money back

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It’s scared Campbell is living it up on holiday while customers try to get their money back

It’s now emerged holiday

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