Fifty years ago this month, the trade was hit by what was then the biggest financial collapse in its history when Court Line – including its tour operating brands Clarksons and Horizon – went bust.
The shockwaves reached the heart of government and led to more robust consumer protection being put in place for when other big collapses happened, the benefits of which are still being felt by holidaymakers today.
Clarksons pioneered cheap package holidays in the 1960s, whereas Horizon – often considered to be the first package holiday operator in 1950 – took a more quality approach.
