News & Media

The Coach Travel Group Launches New Brand Narrative to Mark One Year of Collaboration, Trust and Growth

The Coach Travel Group is proud to unveil its refreshed brand narrative as the organisation marks one year since its formation. Over the past 12 months, the Group has focused on building strong foundations, supporting local communities and nurturing the individual heritage of its member brands, while laying the groundwork for long-term growth.

Since its launch, The Coach Travel Group has united respected operators while ensuring each business retains its own unique identity and connection to local customers. 

Celebrating a £2.93m Milestone from Our Joint Brochure Launch

The Coach Travel Group is delighted to announce the tremendous success of its recent coordinated brochure launch. Three of its leading brands Johnsons Coaches, Barnes Coaches and Jones Holidays unveiled their 2025 holiday programmes in the same week.

Together, the group achieved: 

• 5,718 passengers
• 3,250 bookings
•  £2.93 million in revenue

during the brochure launch month alone.

The Coach Travel Group Joins BETA to Champion Youth, Student and Educational Travel

The Coach Travel Group is proud to announce its new membership with BETA – the British Educational Travel Association. We are focused on strengthening our commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and reliable coach travel experiences for youth, student and educational groups across the UK and beyond.

The Coach Travel Group Joins UKinbound to Strengthen UK Tourism Network

The Coach Travel Group has officially joined UKinbound, a leading trade association that champions inbound tourism to the UK. The announcement marks a significant step in the Group’s commitment to working collaboratively with other industry leaders to enhance the future of UK tourism.

The Coach Travel Group Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Elaine Williams

The Coach Travel Group is pleased to welcome Elaine Williams as Group Head of Operational Performance, a key appointment that reflects our ongoing investment in operational excellence, efficiency, and future growth.

The Coach Travel Group appoints Ian Fraser as regional MD for London and the South East.

The Coach Travel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Fraser as Regional Managing Director of London and the South East region.

The Coach Travel Group signs a deal to acquire Stewarts Coaches

The Coach Travel Group has completed a deal to acquire Berkshire-based Stewarts Coaches – further strengthening the group’s position in London and the South East.

Horseman Coaches joins The Coach Travel Group

The Coach Travel Group has strengthened its position in London and the South East with the acquisition of Reading-based Horseman Coaches.

The Coach Travel Group signs deal for 42 new Scania touring coaches

The Coach Travel Group is proud to announce a significant investment in its fleet with the purchase of 42 brand-new Scania Touring coaches.

Q&A: Tom Stables CEO

The launch of The Coach Travel Group marks an exciting new era for coach travel in the UK. We talk to CEO Tom Stables about the merger and the future plans for the new group…