News & Media

Lucketts Extends Partnership with Southampton Football Club Beyond a Decade

The Coach Travel Group is proud to announce that our member company Lucketts Travel has renewed its partnership as the Official Coach Travel Provider to Southampton Football Club for a further three years, taking the successful relationship beyond a decade.

The renewed agreement strengthens a long-standing partnership that has now been running for more than 10 years, underlining a shared commitment to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality coach travel across the country.

The Coach Travel Group delivers first-year ‘Ski Synergy’ programme across Europe

The Coach Travel Group (CTG) has successfully delivered its newly introduced Ski Synergy initiative during the 2026 winter season, bringing together 10 operators in a coordinated European ski programme designed to improve efficiency, resilience and collaboration. 

The Coach Travel Group: A National Brand, Delivered Locally

As the UK coach market continues to evolve, scale alone is no longer enough. Customers expect national capability, but with the reassurance, accountability and relationships that only local operators can provide.

For The Coach Travel Group, that balance sits at the heart of its growth strategy: building the UK’s #1 national transport group while protecting the strength of established regional businesses.

Matt Hobbs Promoted to Director of Group Commercial at The Coach Travel Group

The Coach Travel Group is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Hobbs to Director of Group Commercial, just one year after joining the organisation as Group Commercial Manager. 

Matt joined The Coach Travel Group in February 2025 and has played a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy across the business. His rapid progression reflects both his individual contribution and the Group’s broader commitment to supporting and developing talent from within. 

The Coach Travel Group (CTG) Unveils New Corporate Livery

The Coach Travel Group (CTG) is proud to unveil its new corporate livery, marking a significant step forward in the Group’s visual identity and reinforcing its position as a modern, unified coach travel operator across the UK.

The Coach Travel Group Delivers Large-Scale Transport Operation for South Coast Derby

At the weekend, The Coach Travel Group successfully delivered a major large-scale transport operation in support of one of the biggest fixtures on the South Coast football calendar, the Portsmouth vs Southampton derby.

The high-profile fixture saw the safe and coordinated transport of approximately 2,700 Southampton supporters, requiring detailed planning, collaboration and experienced delivery across multiple operators within the group.

Returning to Roots: Collaboration, Growth and the Return of Coach Holidays

At The Coach Travel Group, collaboration is more than a business model, it’s how we protect heritage, support growth and deliver the travel experiences customers truly value. As we look ahead to 2026, that collaborative approach is clearly reflected in the return of coach holidays for two much‑loved regional operators: Worthing Coaches and Lucketts Coaches.

Smarter Safety Across The Coach Travel Group

At The Coach Travel Group, safety has always been more than a requirement it’s a responsibility we take seriously on every single journey. That’s why we’ve invested in rolling out Samsara smart safety technology across our fleet, ensuring consistent, industry-leading standards for everyone who travels with us. This investment isn’t about monitoring for the sake of it. It’s about using intelligent technology to support our drivers, protect our passengers and continually improve how we operate.

The Coach Travel Group confirms January fleet deliveries

Operators across The Coach Travel Group are taking delivery of new vehicles from January and throughout the first quarter, marking the latest phase of the Group’s ongoing investment in fleet renewal, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Whittles at 100: Looking Forward with The Coach Travel Group

In 2026, Whittles proudly celebrates its centenary a remarkable milestone that marks 100 years of service, connection and coach travel heritage. While this anniversary offers a moment to reflect on a century of journeys, it is equally about looking forward with confidence. As part of The Coach Travel Group, Whittles enters its second century stronger, more connected and future-focused than ever.