INTRODUCING TML CONSULATNCY
INTRODUCING TML CONSULTANCY ...
The Consultancy side of TML Travel Group is an area of the business we don't really shout about, but here's our new promotional video.
Over the past 14 years, we have been involved in a variety of projects, from day projects, to international conferences & sporting events. We've undertaken work for ROSCO (The Road Operators Safety Council) during this time, we've provided operational management support on both the London 2012 Olympics & the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, which have been the largest, most high profile commissions to date.
Off the back of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, we got a contract to manage delegate transport for medical professionals flying in to London from across the world. For the past 10 years, we have provided Transport Management compliance services to a school transport provider that we helped to establish. It started with 6 vehicles in 2015 & has grown into a bit of a monster & now has 16 vehicles on 'O' licence. This takes David away from TML 3.5 days each week.
David is a qualified Transport Manager within the PCV sector for International Passenger Transport Operations & he has over 35 years experience in the coach industry & tourism sectors, which have included transport management, logistics planning, operational management roles, event management support & ground handling, in addition to tour planning & tour operations. He also holds a PCV licence.
As much as specialist Group Tours are the beating heart of what we do, we are always happy to look at other consultancy projects, whether short term & long term. Based on our many years experience, we can offer a variety of services.
Services we can offer:
* General Consultancy to the Coach Tourism & Associated Sectors
* Transport Management/Operational Management Support
* Tour Management
* Tour Planning & Itinerary Services
* Hotel Sourcing & Contracting
* Corporate Coach Sourcing & Contracting
* EVENT-Link - Event Management & Ground Hand
A LOOK BACK AT SPRINGTIME ON ORKNEY ...
The current flurry of activity, as David finalises a number of itineraries for 2025 & also our highly anticipated HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY to the OUTER HEBRIDES in 2026 over recent days, had us thinking back Orkney.
David is busy creating an interesting & innovative itinerary for the OUTER HEBRIDES in 2026 & he wants to create a similar itinerary focussing on the history, heritage & landscape of these Islands. We have been delighted by the interest shown in this tour up to press.
To give you a flavour of what to expect, we have remastered the video we did of our first ever tour to Orkney in April 2022. Sit back, relax & enjoy! π
We hope this inspires you to think about joining one of our tours & David would also be happy to hear from any groups interested in commissioning a tour to Orkney in either 2025 or 2026.
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INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW EAVESWAY VANHOOL T SERIES
REDEFINING STANDARDS IN LUXURY TRAVEL ...
The 2nd October saw the arrival of the long awaited & much anticipated all new VanHool T series luxury coach.
As we reported yesterday afternoon, David was privilidged to be able to go & view it for himself first hand yesterday & whilst there, he took a number of photo's which we've turned into a short introductory video.
The vehicle is on a 12m DAF chassis & finished to the following spec:
β 44 Leather reclining seats manufactured by KIEL
β Enhanced Seat Pitch
β Ample leg room and luggage space
β Climate Controlled Air-Conditioning
β Media systems
β Rear Floor Mounted WC
β Drop down seat back trays
β Rear Servery & Fridge
β USB ports under all seats
β PA system
This vehicle is scheduled to operate on our forthcoming OUTER HEBRIDES tour in 2026, More details in November!
We plan to use this vehicle on our non-Scenic Select branded tours & Luxury Group Travel bespoke tours in addition to the existing VanHool Altanos where itineraries permit.
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THE OUTER HEBRIDES ... A HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY (2026)
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We are delighted to announce that David has submitted a date request to the hotels of the Outer Hebrides for 2026!
If we are successful, we should be in a place to advise a date for this tour by mid-November 2024, but in the meantime, here's a tasterπ
PLACES WILL BE LIMITED TO 34, DUE TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUNBER OF ROOMS ALLOCATED BY THE HOTELS.
We envisage the full tour being 10 DAYS from start to finish, with six nights being spent at hotels on North Uist & the Isle of Lewis.
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SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND ...
A LUXURY SPRINGTIME BREAK TO THE 4* SAUNTON SANDS HOTEL & SPA, NORTH DEVON (SCENIC DEVON SELECT)
THURSDAY 27TH - MONDAY 31ST MARCH 2025 (5 DAY)
Why not join us for a luxury five day break to the 4* Saunton Sands Hotel & Source Spa in North Devon.
There can only be a few family hotels anywhere in the world with such a spectacular setting as Saunton Sands in Devon. Overlooking miles of pristine sands stretching as far as the eye can see, this hotel is in a class of its own and offers contemporary beachside living at its best.
During your stay enjoy fine dining, take advantage of the source spa (treatment charges apply) or enjoy an included afternoon tea on the Sunday.
We will also be including excursions to such places as RHS Rosemoor, Arlington Court (NT) & a journey on the West Somerset Railway.
MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK π
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TML TRAVEL GROUP TURNS 15 YEARS OLD IN 2025π₯³π₯³π₯³
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF OFFERING DISCERNING TOURS FOR DISCERNING PEOPLE!
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LOOKING BACK ON A TASTE OF NORTHUMBERLAND & BEAMISH MUSEUM
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Following excellent feedback from our group travel client, we are pleased to offer a look back at this months private Group Tour to Northumberland staying at the 4* Delta Hotels By Marriott Newcastle Gateshead.
The group were due to travel on one of the newly introduced VanHool EX 34 seater 'Exclusive' coaches, but due to an unforeseen incident the week before departure, they were upgraded to a Team Coach, which offered 40 seats with tables.
We still cannot believe how lucky they were with the weather that week, so here's a look back at their time away with us.ππβοΈ
A number of clients have asked whether we would consider a similar public departure of this tour, which was a custom build for them. The answer is - never say never!π
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And off they go back to Cheshireπ
And they're off to Northumberland in 'Exclusive' luxuryπ
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A TASTE OF NORTUMBERLAND & BEAMISH MUSEUM
SUNDAY 15TH - THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2024
STAYING AT THE 4* DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD
DEPARTURE POINTS - NANTWICH (Bus Station) - LYMM SERVICES M6/M56 (Request) - CHESTER SERVICES (M56) (Request) - CHESTER STATION (Request)
Join us for this five day break to the North East & Northumberland to experience some of its top attractions, famous castles, gardens & unspoilt coastline.
As this is a private group tour, they will be travelling in the 34 SEATER VanHool EX, which is normally reserved for our Scenic SELECT tours. Their base for this tour will be the 4* Delta Hotels By Marriott Newcastle Gateshead.
There are now only SIX SEATS LEFT, so we are pleased to offer these for general sale.
WHAT'S INCLUDED -
*Luxury Executive Eavesway Coach Travel including complimentary Wifi and the services of an Eavesway Driver(s)
*Complimentary onboard light refreshments service to/from Northumberland
*Four Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at the 4* Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
*A visit to the Cathedral city of Durham, with included visit to Crook Hall Gardens (Admission Included) & a walking tour of Durham
*A visit to Alnwick Castle (Admission Included) with included Historical Grounds Tour
*A visit to The Alnwick Garden (Admission Included)
*A visit to the National Trust property Cragside (Admission Included)
*A full day visit to Beamish Open Air Museum (Admission Included)
*A full day coastal tour including a visit to Holy Island & Lindisfarne Priory (Admission Included), Bamburgh Castle (Admission Included) & the services of a Blue Badge Guide
*A visit to Chesters Roman Fort (Admission Included) with a Blue Badge Guide
*A visit to Hexham
*Porterage Included
*The Services Of A TML Travel Group Tour Manager throughout
COST: Β£875.00 PER PERSON (BASED ON A TWIN/DOUBLE SHARING)
For further details, please visit: https://www.tml-travel-group.com/a-taste-of-no
LUXURY GROUP TRAVEL FROM TML TRAVEL GROUP - LOOKING AHEAD
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Since 2015, we have been operating special interest tours for groups & we are keen to hear from groups looking to plan tours for mainly 2026, especially some of our very special RELIGIOUS HERITAGE TOURS & PILGRIMAGES, although, we will still take 2025 enquiries, subject to availability.
Here is our current Group Travel video and more details of this service can be found on our website: https://www.tml-travel-group.com/group-travel
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TRAVEL IN 'EXCLUSIVE' COMFORT ...
We announced yesterday that we have a limited number of seats available on a tour we are operating for a group from NANTWICH.
Given their group size, they have elected to travel to NORTHUMBERLAND using one of two VanHool EX11H 'Exclusive' luxury coaches, which seat at maximum of 34 passengers in luxurious comfort.
These specially commissioned vehicles are owned & operated by our transport partner Eavesway Travel Ltd & usually operate on our luxury brand SCENIC SELECT, which offers luxury holidays to CORNWALL, DEVON & SCOTLAND. These breaks are very much about luxury, with these luxury vehicles being the support act to the luxury 4*/5* boutuque hotels used on these tours.
For our private group travel clients, we offer a more bespoke tour offering, allowing them to 'mix & match' hotels & travel options from our existing portfolio.
TRAVEL IS ABOUT MOMENTS ... LET'S MAKE MEMORIES ... TOGETHER!
MARKING 35 YEARS - LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE YEARS
'A TASTE OF THE LAKES' (APRIL 2003)
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The Lake District has long been a popular destination for the day excursions & David has chosen another of his favourite tours from the past 35 years, 'A TASTE OF THE LAKES', which he operated between 2003-2006.
ENJOY!π
TODAY MARKS 35 YEARS SINCE DAVID STARTED AS A TOUR ORGANISER
35 Years ago today, David organised his very first coach tour and has been doing it continually with various organisations ever since.
His photo library is sketchy, but here is a look back at the past 35 years.
ENJOY!π