Published Articles
In my effort to bring 'A word to the wise' ( aka you!) here is a selection of articles that I have written and had published.
Jon meets up with an old friend who now works in Europe. (CBW 19th Jan 2011)
Fly on the wall -or in the ointment
Is Jon alone in wondering what harm is done to towns and cities by these fly on the wall documentaries? (Coach World Winter 2010/11)
Jon takes a look at one of the most popular destination areas. (Coach World Winter 2010/11)
Cracking Cheese, Cracking Visit
Jon joins Wallace for some good old Yorkshire cheese (Coach World Winter 2010/11)
To Sell or Not to Sell (CBW 31st December 2010)
Jon opens a can of worms. (CBW 24th November 2010)
Up market tours - Worth the exspense?
Jon takes a look at the continuing move towards upmarket tours. (Coach World October 2010)
Scotland - Far mor than bagpipes & haggis
Jon Hartley gives his personal view on his past and present experiences.(Coach World October 2010)
Jon looks at the North East of England.
City, Seaside & See more for your money. (Coach World September 2010)
Jon looks at some the regular and irregular venues of London. (Coach World September 2010)
With all the request for sponsorship theese days Jon takes a look at how it may benefit you and your company. (CBW 2nd September 2010)
This may seem to be a strange question, but I suspect whilst most of you do, some don’t, and as our industry changes perhaps our relationships need to as well. (CBW 18th August 2010)
My Hebridean, Orkney & Shetland adventures
Jon takes a look at the wonderful Isles of Scotland. (Coach World August 2010)
I suspect very few of CBW readers will be able to understand that welcome, as it is Good Morning in Scottish Gaelic, and it is the use of Gaelic that is my question of the day. (Out & About July 2010)
Thought provoking seminar at CTC
One of the seminars at the Coach Tourism Council AGM was regarding the relationship between coach holiday operators and hotels, and I was invited to act as mediator..(Out & About July 2010)
Well I don'T suppose we will see too many Buy One, Get One Free offers from holiday operators - although some do offer this out of season, but it got your attention, so fullfilled its purpose. (Out & About July 2010)
Being made redundant is not easy for anyone, so what do you do if it happens to you? Jon Hartley offers some thoughts.(CBW 21st April 2010)
Lots of bright new salespeople brining you lots of new ideas. Is it good news when the old ones actually understood what you wanted? (Out & About April 2010)
Brochure Speak ~ don't you just love it!!
Jon Hartley takes a wry look at brochure speak.. (Out & About March 2010)
If it's not sheer apathy, what is it?
Jon Hartley pulls no punches on the apathy of some in the coach industry. (CBW 3rd March 2010)
We've had heated football pitches for some years now, so why not heated roads . (CBW 10th February 2010)
Jon Hartley is worried that coach customers can be getting a raw deal when it comes to hotel food. (CBW 3rd February 2010)
Hotel guru and former operatot Jon Hartley looks at single supplements for customers and wants operators to play fair with hoteliers. (Out & About January 2010)
Experienced hotel contractor Jon Hartley argues that we shouldn't laugh at the recent tightening or airport security. (CBW 6th January 2010)
A first for CBW - A Television Review
Experienced hotel contractor Jon Hartley finds much wisdom in Alan Bennett's celebrated play Dinner at Noon. (CBW 23rd December 2009)
Festive Tours - Worth the effort?
Experienced hotel contractor Jon Hartley says it's a fine line between profit and loss on a festive tour (CBW 16th December 2009)
Trade Shows - Are they worth it?
Jon Hartley thinks that trade shows are too costly and too in London! (CBW 25th November 2009)
Coach Operators - What would you do?
Hotel guru and former operator Jon Hartley has encountered many difficult scenarios in his time in the industry. Here he asks: when disaster strikes, what would you do? (Out & About, November 2009)
Isn't it time your contractors' skills were fine-tuned to maximise profitability of a tour? With 40 years' experience, Jon Hartley is offering the chance to do just that. (CBW 2nd September 2009)
